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The grid is seeing more customer-side participation than ever.

The Blockchain Opportunity at the Heart of the Flexible Grid

A missing link in the grid’s evolution.

2 days ago by Scott Clavenna

PacifiCorp Sees Savings in a Rising Tide of Renewable Energy

PacifiCorp Sees Savings in a Rising Tide of Renewable Energy

Each time PacifiCorp analyzes the savings it would get from closing coal plants early and replacing them with renewables and storage, the numbers get better.

2 days ago by Jeff St. John

Keeping the lights on.

Looming Grid Shortfall Prompts 2.5GW California Procurement Proposal

‘All-source’ reliability procurement for Southern California could open massive new market for renewables, batteries and demand response.

1 day ago by Jeff St. John

In this week's podcast, we dissect the failure of an ambitious transmission project.

How America Thwarted a Giant ‘Extension Cord’ for Renewables

This week on The Energy Gang: Has the United States lost its ability to build grand infrastructure?

2 days ago by Stephen Lacey

Frenemies?

Solar ITC Extension Would Be ‘Devastating’ for US Wind Market: WoodMac

The booming U.S. wind industry faces an uncertain future in the 2020s. Few factors are more important than the fate of the solar ITC.

3 days ago by Karl-Erik Stromsta

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Canada Approved Its First Monster Solar Project. Are More to Come?

1 week ago by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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The Era of Virtual Power Plants Has Arrived

2 weeks ago by Julian Spector

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Proposal Emerges for a Central Buyer for California’s Grid Reliability Needs

1 week ago by Jeff St. John

Neoen's battery system at its Hornsdale wind farm is the largest in operation globally. (Credit: Neoen)

September 3, 2019 Energy Storage

The Biggest Batteries Coming Soon to a Grid Near You

21 by Julian Spector

Sun salutations.

September 5, 2019 Wind

Kissing the Sky: The Pros and Cons of Ultra-Tall Wind Turbine Towers

62 by Justin Gerdes

Seven hours of climate questions on a Wednesday -- what's not to love?

September 5, 2019 Policy

Climate Town Hall Exposes Key Differences Among Democratic Front-Runners

53 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

“We have never denied — ever, ever — the existence of climate change.

09.06.19 Fossil Fuels

Coal Miners Doubt Promises of an Inclusive Energy Transition

63 by Julia Pyper

Sun salutations.

09.05.19 Wind

Kissing the Sky: The Pros and Cons of Ultra-Tall Wind Turbine Towers

62 by Justin Gerdes

Seven hours of climate questions on a Wednesday -- what's not to love?

09.05.19 Policy

Climate Town Hall Exposes Key Differences Among Democratic Front-Runners

53 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.12.19 Solar 2

Michigan is about to rise in the solar state rankings.

Michigan PURPA Settlement Set to More Than Triple State’s Solar Capacity

Utility Consumers Energy and the solar industry resolved their conflict, smoothing the way for deployment.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.11.19 Solar 2

The investment will strengthen Solaria's partnership with Enphase. (Credit: Solaria)

Solaria Raises $40M to Double Its Module Production Capacity

Growth funding, led by former SunPower chairman T.J. Rodgers, will boost California-based Solaria’s module capacity ‘close to 500 megawatts’ by end of 2019.

by Jeff St. John

09.11.19 Research & Analysis 5

The decision to extend the operational lifetime of turbine assets depends on asset owner strategies, project economics and site and turbine operating conditions.

Research Spotlight

65GW of European Onshore Wind Turbines Need Upgrades or Replacements by 2028

With more wind turbines in Europe reaching end-of-design-life, regulation will be essential to preserving wind capacity.

09.11.19 Grid Edge 9

Rivian wants to sell EVs that work just as well for off-road adventuring. (Credit: Rivian)

More Money for Electric Trucks: Rivian Raises $350M From Cox Automotive

The startup had already raised more than $1 billion from Amazon, Ford and others.

by Julian Spector

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06.19.19 PODCASTS

Will Geothermal Ever Boom Like Fracking?

On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: We look at a U.S. government plan to reinvigorate geothermal.

by Stephen Lacey

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09.11.19 Energy Storage 2

Too valuable for the landfill.

How China is Cornering the Lithium-ion Cell Recycling Market

100,000 tons of batteries may be recycled this year — almost all of it in Asia.

09.11.19 Energy 32

A long way to go.

DNV GL: Renewables at 80% of Global Electricity Mix by 2050

Consultancy “very technology optimistic” amid daunting climate challenge, says energy practice CEO Ditlev Engel.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.11.19 Policy 6

On this week's episode of Political Climate: what's new, novel and controversial in the latest Democratic climate plans.

What Conservatives and Climate Hawks Learned From the CNN Climate Town Hall

From fracking bans to a new CarbonStar program, Democratic presidential candidates covered a lot of ground during the climate policy telethon.

09.10.19 Solar 18

The possibility of the project's rejection galvanized local clean energy activists.

Massive Solar-Battery Plant Wins Approval in L.A., Overcoming Union Concerns

Developer 8minute’s Eland project will supply dispatchable power as L.A. retires its natural gas fleet.

by Julian Spector

09.10.19 Manufacturing 5

Tesla hasn't quite figured out the solar roof. And that's causing problems in Buffalo.

Recapping Tesla’s Solar Gigafactory Struggles: Can the Buffalo Plant Deliver?

On this week’s Interchange podcast: Why hasn’t Tesla realized the solar vision it promised for Buffalo?

by Stephen Lacey

09.10.19 Solar 0

Iluméxico has installed 20,000 solar home kits across Mexico. (Credit: Iluméxico)

Lifting the Lid on Mexico’s Off-Grid Opportunity

The solar-as-a-service model is showing promise among Mexican families without access to reliable electricity.

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Climate Change Likely to Decrease Solar Output, New Research Shows

Climate Change Likely to Decrease Solar Output, New Research Shows

One possible fix: lots more solar.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | September 10, 2019

09.10.19 Energy Storage 3

The storage market's star turn in Q2 came from home battery systems.

US Storage Market Hits Speed Bump in Q2, But Residential Sector Shines

The recent imposition of tariffs on imported Chinese lithium-ion batteries adds uncertainty to the market.

by Julian Spector

09.09.19 Solar 0

Consolidation comes to the solar racking space.

Europe’s Esdec Buys Two More US Solar Racking Companies

Dutch supplier says latest U.S. acquisitions make it the nation’s largest racking group.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.09.19 Grid Edge 1

Utility Pacific Gas & Electric outlined a reorganization plan Monday. (Shutterstock)

PG&E Pledges to Honor Renewable Contracts in Bankruptcy Plan

California utility’s $18 billion pledge for wildfire victims faces scrutiny, but legacy renewable contract holders are breathing a sigh of relief.

by Jeff St. John

09.09.19 Energy 4

San Francisco city officials have offered $2.5 billion to bankrupt utility PG&E to take over its grid assets.

San Francisco Offers $2.5B to Take Over Its Share of PG&E’s Grid

A longstanding dispute over grid infrastructure has morphed into a plan to take over wires from bankrupt utility.

by Jeff St. John

09.09.19 Grid Edge 4

5 States Blazing the Trail for Integrating Distributed Energy Resources

5 States Blazing the Trail for Integrating Distributed Energy Resources

Even in the most forward-thinking states, progress on folding DERs into the grid has been uneven at best.

by Jeff St. John

09.09.19 Solar 14

The solar ITC is set to begin phasing down for new projects at the end of this year.

Industry Perspective

Earth to Congress: You Can Deliver a Climate Win Today

A solar ITC extension is the best option on the table for maintaining clean-energy momentum, writes SEIA CEO Abigail Ross Hopper.

by Abigail Ross Hopper

What the Biggest Battery Projects Tell Us About the Future of the Industry

What the Biggest Battery Projects Tell Us About the Future of the Industry

And the types of companies that can pull such industry-shaping projects off.

by Julian Spector | September 9, 2019

09.06.19 Fossil Fuels 63

“We have never denied — ever, ever — the existence of climate change.

Coal Miners Doubt Promises of an Inclusive Energy Transition

Donald Trump said he rescued the coal industry. “Nobody saved the coal industry,” says miners’ union leader.

09.06.19 Solar 5

Africa is by far the largest destination for investment into off-grid energy access. (Credit: BBOXX)

The Land of Opportunity for Off-Grid Solar

Consolidation is picking up in Africa’s off-grid renewables market, where big investors like Engie are betting on the electricity consumers of the future.

by Fatima Sadouki

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