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08.20.18 Energy Storage 0

The system, supplied by IHI Energy Storage, sits behind the meter at a large petrochemical facility.

North America’s Largest Customer-Sited Battery to Date Deployed in Ontario

At 10 megawatts, it’s bigger than many of the utility-scale systems that have come online this year.

by Julian Spector

08.20.18 Blockchain 5

The best thing about blockchain right now is arguably the hype itself.

Industry Perspective

Blockchain: Two Reasons to Believe the Hype

The most exciting thing about blockchain right now may not be the technology.

by Lucas Scheidler

08.20.18 Regulation & Policy 2

Germany is looking to expand its power grid to host more renewables.

Can a Renewed Political Push Accelerate Germany’s Grid Expansion?

Germany’s powerful economic affairs and energy ministry released a new plan to hasten the build-out of the country’s power grid.

by Justin Gerdes

08.20.18 Energy Storage 1

Sila Nanotechnologies just won another $70 million in venture capital.

VCs Continue Investing in Batteries: Sila Nano Gets $70M for Silicon Anode Tech

Sila claims it can increase lithium-ion battery capacity by 40 percent.

by Eric Wesoff

Navigating the Electric Vehicle Policy Landscape, Part 1

GTM Squared

Navigating the Electric Vehicle Policy Landscape, Part 1

The need for EV policy action and possible policy solutions.

by Julia Pyper | August 17, 2018

08.17.18 Markets & Policy 0

China Challenges US Solar Tariffs at the WTO

But Chinese solar manufacturers face more daunting challenges than the latest U.S. import tariff.

by Julian Spector

08.17.18 Batteries, Storage & Fuel Cells 4

How worried should we be about falling lithium prices?

Lithium Insiders Move to Quell Fears of Market Collapse

Output will likely stay in line with growing demand, according to experts.

by Jason Deign

08.17.18 Batteries, Storage & Fuel Cells 20

Australian researchers are hopeful that a new membrane tech will boost renewable hydrogen.

Technology Breakthrough Raises Hopes for Australian Renewable Hydrogen Exports

New membrane technology is hailed as major development for the industry. Could Australia eventually become a major renewable hydrogen exporter to Japan?

by Jason Deign

08.17.18 Technology 6

Array Technologies is among several industry players looking to back bifacial's promise with more data.

As Bifacial Solar Modules Inch Toward the Mainstream, Equipment Makers Prepare

Manufacturers are getting more excited about solar panels that generate electricity on both sides.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

08.16.18 Energy 26

The next terawatt of solar and wind will come in five years -- and 50% cheaper.

One Trillion Watts of Wind and Solar

On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: what it will take to get the next trillion.

by Stephen Lacey

This article dives deeper into the vendor landscape. Using Energy Star data from the past 6 years, a number of trends emerge about the key vendors providing BEMS software capabilities.

GTM Squared

Building Energy Management in 2018, Part 2: The Top 20 Vendors

Which companies hold the lion’s share of the BEMS market? And which are growing fastest?

by Joseph Aamidor | August 16, 2018

08.16.18 Fossil Fuels 149

There's no way around it: The future is dim for U.S. coal.

Report: Cheap Natural Gas and Renewables Could Close Half of US Coal Fleet by 2030

Rhodium Group sees coal’s demise accelerating, absent “market interventions at a grand scale.”

by Jeff St. John

08.16.18 Startups 0

Arcadia Power now has 120 megawatts of community solar in its pipeline.

Arcadia Power Secures $25 Million Series B, Grows Community Solar Pipeline

G2VP led the funding round.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

08.16.18 Markets & Policy 0

Energy Jobs: New Execs at SEIA, Trump’s Coal-Friendly FERC Pick, Plus RMI, Tesla and More

Executive and boardroom moves in cleantech, utilities, energy and venture capital.

by Katherine Tweed

08.15.18 PV Modules 7

Silfab is looking to boost the output of modules with the help of DSM.

Silfab and DSM Partner to Boost Solar Module Output by 30%

Meanwhile, Silfab is planning new production lines in the U.S. and Canada.

by Jason Deign

08.15.18 Grid Optimization 2

The Sempra software subsidiary is trying to change the game for distributed resource management.

Pxise Lands Investment From Mitsui to Expand Real-Time Grid Balancing Software

The Japanese giant takes a 20 percent stake in the Sempra subsidiary and seeks new markets for grid control software in the U.S. and abroad.

by Jeff St. John

GTM Squared

Building Energy Management in 2018, Part 1: Quantifying a Fragmented Industry

Using Energy Star and CBECS data, we’re setting out to quantify the market for building energy management systems and its future growth prospects.

by Joseph Aamidor | August 15, 2018

A Snapshot of US Utility Grid Modernization Plans: What’s Working, and What Isn’t

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A Snapshot of US Utility Grid Modernization Plans: What’s Working, and What Isn’t

State regulators are denying “grid riders” and “gold-plated” grid modernization plans—and looking at performance-based ratemaking as an alternative.

by Jeff St. John | August 15, 2018

China Challenges US Solar Tariffs at the WTO

As Bifacial Solar Modules Inch Toward the Mainstream, Equipment Makers Prepare

One Trillion Watts of Wind and Solar

North America's Largest Customer-Sited Battery to Date Deployed in Ontario

Can a Renewed Political Push Accelerate Germany's Grid Expansion?

Navigating the Electric Vehicle Policy Landscape, Part 1

North America's Largest Customer-Sited Battery to Date Deployed in Ontario

VCs Continue Investing in Batteries: Sila Nano Gets $70M for Silicon Anode Tech

Lithium Insiders Move to Quell Fears of Market Collapse

Watch Our Wind & Storage Forum Right Here on July 19

Wind Turbines to See ‘Unprecedented’ Growth in Size and Capacity

Exploring the Opportunities for Wind and Storage

China Challenges US Solar Tariffs at the WTO

As Bifacial Solar Modules Inch Toward the Mainstream, Equipment Makers Prepare

One Trillion Watts of Wind and Solar

Wärtsilä Looks to Storage for Its 100% Renewable Energy Ambitions

Is Offshore Wind a Better Deal With Batteries?

Sunnova Returns to the Arizona Solar Market, This Time With Batteries

How Standardization is Driving Down Costs and Improving Safety for 2017 NEC Shutdown Compliance

Microgrid Business Models and Value Chains

Empower Your Solar Business with Wireless Monitoring and Smart Connectivity

North America’s Largest Customer-Sited Battery to Date Deployed in Ontario

Blockchain: Two Reasons to Believe the Hype

Can a Renewed Political Push Accelerate Germany’s Grid Expansion?

VCs Continue Investing in Batteries: Sila Nano Gets $70M for Silicon Anode Tech

Navigating the Electric Vehicle Policy Landscape, Part 1

China Challenges US Solar Tariffs at the WTO

Lithium Insiders Move to Quell Fears of Market Collapse

Technology Breakthrough Raises Hopes for Australian Renewable Hydrogen Exports

As Bifacial Solar Modules Inch Toward the Mainstream, Equipment Makers Prepare

One Trillion Watts of Wind and Solar

Building Energy Management in 2018, Part 2: The Top 20 Vendors

Report: Cheap Natural Gas and Renewables Could Close Half of US Coal Fleet by 2030

Arcadia Power Secures $25 Million Series B, Grows Community Solar Pipeline

Energy Jobs: New Execs at SEIA, Trump’s Coal-Friendly FERC Pick, Plus RMI, Tesla and More

Silfab and DSM Partner to Boost Solar Module Output by 30%

Pxise Lands Investment From Mitsui to Expand Real-Time Grid Balancing Software

Building Energy Management in 2018, Part 1: Quantifying a Fragmented Industry

A Snapshot of US Utility Grid Modernization Plans: What’s Working, and What Isn’t