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NextEra added 2.7 gigawatts of new renewables to its fleet in 2019.

NextEra Looks to Add Batteries to Its Existing Solar Fleet

More hybrid renewable energy plants are on the way for North America’s reigning renewables powerhouse, CEO Jim Robo says.

16 hours ago by Karl-Erik Stromsta

Early storage pilots have convinced some utilities to expand their storage ambitions drastically. (APS)

2019 Was the Year Everything Changed for Utilities and Energy Storage

The cycle from energy storage pilot projects to widespread adoption is speeding up, a new WoodMac analysis finds.

22 hours ago by Julian Spector

How to Solve America’s Transmission Woes, According to 4 Former FERC Chairs

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How to Solve America’s Transmission Woes, According to 4 Former FERC Chairs

“It is time for us to develop a national transmission plan,” says former FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff.

22 hours ago by Jeff St. John

Newsom is demanding financial and safety guarantees from PG&E. (Gage Skidmore, Flickr/Creative Commons)

California Governor Still Opposes PG&E’s Bankruptcy Exit, Despite Bondholder Accord

PG&E is moving closer to reemerging from bankruptcy, but California’s governor is not yet sold on the details.

18 hours ago by Jeff St. John

Volkswagen's new Shanghai EV factory, a partnership with local firm SAIC Motors. (Credit: Volkswagen)

Carmakers Ask Europe to Introduce Mandatory EV Charging Infrastructure Targets

Manufacturers warn of job losses and missed decarbonization targets without help to reach the EU’s Green Deal goals.

23 hours ago by John Parnell

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Once a Laggard, Utility Co-Op Tri-State Now Seeks to Become ‘Leader’ in Energy Transition

4 days ago by Emma Foehringer Merchant

How Far Should California Shift Its Storage Incentives to Protect From Blackouts?

1 week ago by Jeff St. John

Vehicle Electrification Stories to Watch in 2020

1 week ago by Julian Spector

Most batteries in the U.S. come from overseas factories, Tesla's Gigafactory being a rare exception.

January 13, 2020 Energy Storage

What Would It Take for the US to Become an Energy Storage Manufacturing Powerhouse?

17 by Julian Spector

BlackRock has faced criticism for not taking a tougher line on its climate-related investments.

January 15, 2020

BlackRock Sends Huge Warning Shot at Companies Ignoring Climate Risk

4 by John Parnell

In 2013 the U.S. built 4,500 miles of transmission lines. Last year: 1,300 miles.

January 15, 2020 Grid Edge

Transmission Emerging as Major Stumbling Block for State Renewable Targets

7 by Jeff St. John

A reimagining of Volkswagen's classic camper van based on its electric drive platform. (Credit: VW)

01.14.20 Grid Edge

WoodMac: Volkswagen Will Be World’s Biggest Electric Car Maker by 2030

45 by John Parnell

01.23.20 Energy

Could Green Hydrogen Become the ‘New Oil’?

21 by Stephen Lacey

Sunshine, batteries and nuclear power will drive a push for carbon-free electricity in Arizona.

01.22.20 Grid Edge

Arizona Utility APS Commits to Carbon-Free Power by 2050

18 by Julian Spector

01.24.20 Wind 0

The as-yet-unnamed JV will work on floating and fixed offshore projects. (Credit: EDPR)

EDPR and Engie Join Forces With Aim to Rank Among Top 5 Offshore Wind Developers

Not exactly minnows on their own, EDPR and Engie joining forces speaks to the scale needed to succeed in offshore wind.

by John Parnell

01.24.20 Policy 0

What does the path to net zero emissions look like?

The Urgency of Reaching Net Zero Emissions

On this week’s episode of Political Climate, we look at the climate science underpinning the net-zero-by-2050 target and what it will take to achieve it.

by Julia Pyper

01.24.20 Energy 3

Microsoft’s Carbon-Negative Gambit

On this week’s Energy Gang: how Microsoft is going to slash all of its historic emissions through new tech investments.

by Stephen Lacey

01.23.20 Grid Edge 2

McNamee plans to retire from FERC to spend more time with his family.

Bernard McNamee, Trump-Appointed FERC Commissioner, Announces Resignation Plan

Coal-friendly commissioner won’t seek a second term at FERC, but will stay on until a replacement is confirmed to ensure a quorum.

by Jeff St. John

01.11.20 PODCASTS

Australia’s Hellish Start to 2020: The Impact of Bushfires on the Grid and Politics of Oz

This week on the Energy Gang, we discuss the dire situation in Australia. Plus, changes to PURPA and the “learn to code” trope for displaced miners.

by Stephen Lacey

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01.23.20 Grid Edge 1

Utilities deploy the smart meter collar to help monitor behind-the-meter resources. (Credit: ConnectDER)

ConnectDER Draws Investment From Avista in Latest Funding Round

The grid edge startup is set to roll out its next generation of devices, which help monitor and orchestrate behind-the-meter solar and storage.

by Jeff St. John

01.23.20 Energy 21

Could Green Hydrogen Become the ‘New Oil’?

On this week’s Interchange podcast, we sort through the renewed interest in hydrogen from renewables.

by Stephen Lacey

01.23.20 Solar 0

Galp's planned low-carbon investments dwarf the oil majors on a relative basis. (Credit: Grupo ACS)

Portuguese Oil Firm Galp Becomes Major Solar Player With 2.9GW Deal

Multi-gigawatt deal sees Galp Energia rivaling Iberdrola as the top solar player in Spain, Europe’s largest market.

by John Parnell

01.23.20 Energy 14

Research Spotlight

What Would an Accelerated Global Energy Transition Look Like?

The world is on a 3-degree warming trajectory. Wood Mackenzie analysts look at what it would take to bend that to 2 degrees.

by David Brown and Prakash Sharma

Google and NV Energy Invent a New Genre: The Corporate Solar-Plus-Storage Deal

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Google and NV Energy Invent a New Genre: The Corporate Solar-Plus-Storage Deal

Corporate procurement is driving huge investments into renewable energy. Can it do the same for energy storage?

by Julian Spector | January 23, 2020

01.22.20 Solar 0

CapDyn owns a number of the largest U.S. solar projects, with a growing interest in storage.

Capital Dynamics Buys 400MW Eland From 8minute, Continues US Solar Spree

Eland will be one of the largest hybrid solar-and-storage facilities in the U.S., adding to Capital Dynamics’ fast-growing roster.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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01.22.20 Grid Edge 1

Tightrope: America's big utilities have taken remarkably different approaches to climate change.

How 4 Top US Utilities Are Grappling With Climate Change and the Energy Transition (or Not)

Renewable energy is reshaping America’s electricity sector. Some utilities are doing it better than others.

by Jeff St. John

01.22.20 Grid Edge 18

Arizona Utility APS Commits to Carbon-Free Power by 2050

“We don’t actually know how to get there right now,” CEO Jeff Guldner says of the commitment, which comes in a state without sweeping climate legislation.

by Julian Spector

01.21.20 Energy 6

Gulf countries like the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are investing more into renewables.

Dispatch From Abu Dhabi: The Many Meanings of ‘Energy Transition’

Everyone knows the global energy mix is shifting to lower-carbon resources. Beyond that, consensus frays quickly.

by Julia Pyper

01.21.20 Energy Storage 1

California has targeted $613 million in battery incentives for customers and communities most vulnerable to wildfires and blackouts.

California Finalizes Plan Shifting Key Energy Storage Incentive Toward Blackout Resilience

State to spend half a billion dollars by 2024 helping vulnerable customers install on-site batteries, a big change for the market.

by Jeff St. John

01.21.20 Solar 0

Boys playing soccer in Doha. Qatar has promised to make its 2022 World Cup carbon-neutral.

Total and Marubeni to Build 800MW Solar Plant in Qatar Ahead of World Cup

Gas exporting powerhouse Qatar’s first utility-scale PV project will be built for what is said to be the lowest-ever price for a solar PPA.

by John Parnell

01.21.20 Wind 1

New York's offshore wind plan: clean power, coastal regeneration and $100,000 salaries.

Inside New York’s Push to Be ‘Center of Gravity’ for US Offshore Wind

Offshore wind jobs and factories are coming to American shores. Here’s why New York is counting on a big slice.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

01.21.20 Grid Edge 15

The National Grid-led project hopes to use renewable power to restart the grid in the event of a full system shutdown.

Can Renewables Restart the Grid? The UK Investigates

Far from bringing the grid down, clean energy could help save it.

by Jason Deign

01.20.20 Solar 17

The Crescent Dunes CSP project in Nevada has undershot expectations. (Credit: SolarReserve)

America’s Concentrated Solar Power Companies Have All but Disappeared

SolarReserve, one of America’s last remaining CSP developers, appears to have ceased operations — just as some global markets may be warming up.

by Jason Deign

01.20.20 Energy 8

Equinor's Hywind Tampen project will power offshore drilling platforms in the North Sea. (Credit: Equinor)

IEA: Energy Transition Possible, But More Expensive, Without Oil and Gas Buy-In

The energy transition will be cheaper and faster with the experience and deep pockets of the global oil sector, the International Energy Agency says.

by John Parnell

Once a Laggard, Utility Co-Op Tri-State Now Seeks to Become ‘Leader’ in Energy Transition

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Once a Laggard, Utility Co-Op Tri-State Now Seeks to Become ‘Leader’ in Energy Transition

Coal-dependent Tri-State will add 1 GW of utility-scale renewables over the next four years, switching off its sizable coal fleet by 2030.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | January 20, 2020