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04.02.20 Solar 1

Research Spotlight

WoodMac: Coronavirus Could Delay Construction of 5 Gigawatts of US Utility-Scale Solar

U.S. solar energy projects are in danger of missing deadlines and needing to rely on force majeure claims.

by Ravi Manghani

04.02.20 Solar 24

Overflow: California's COVID-19 lockdown is adding to the state's load-balancing challenge.

California Renewables Curtailments Surge as Coronavirus Cuts Energy Demand

The Golden State’s solar output already outpaced demand at times. Then came the coronavirus lockdown.

by Jeff St. John

04.02.20 Energy 1

Iberdrola plans to increase investment and headcount in 2020. (Credit: Iberdrola)

Iberdrola Plots Post-Lockdown Renewables Investment Spree

The Spanish power giant plans record project investment and a big recruitment drive to “turbo-charge” the coronavirus recovery.

by John Parnell

04.02.20 Solar 4

Layoffs have started across the residential solar sector. (Binh Nguyen/GTM)

‘No One Is Being Spared’: Coronavirus Shutdowns Sap Demand for Residential Solar

Shelter-in-place and stay-home orders in key state solar markets have left many residential developers in limbo.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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04.02.20 Policy 13

Will Congress use the next stimulus bill to accelerate the green economy?

Does Climate Change Still Matter in a Pandemic?

On this week’s episode of Political Climate we discuss: will leaders seize the moment to tackle more than one crisis?

by Julia Pyper

04.02.20 Solar 18

End-of-life modules can be recycled, but the IEA suggests they pose no landfill health threats. (Credit: PV Cycle)

Landfilling Old Solar Panels Likely Safe for Humans, New Research Suggests

Recycling the materials from spent PV panels and wind blades is the ultimate goal but doing so remains costly.

by Jason Deign

04.01.20 Solar 4

The renewables industry is hoping to secure changes to two key federal policies.

What the Renewables Industry Wants From the Next Stimulus Bill

The U.S. solar and wind sectors got shut out of the last coronavirus stimulus package. The battle is far from over.

by Jeff St. John

04.01.20 Solar 1

Germany's EnBW has not seen any COVID-19 impact on its Weesow-Willmersdorf solar project. (Credit: EnBW)

European Countries Postpone Renewable Auctions, Project Deadlines for Coronavirus

From Germany to Ireland, European governments are cutting renewables developers some slack.

by John Parnell

03.31.20 3

Data from Q4 2019 provides a snapshot of the U.S. solar state of play before COVID-19.

Research Spotlight

Sunrun Holds Its Ground at the Top of US Residential Solar Rankings

Tesla’s slight rebound in late 2019 suggests its online-only approach to customer acquisition is buoying its market share.

by Bryan White

03.31.20 Solar 0

Solarcentury sold its franchises with Ikea in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. (Credit: Solarcentury)

UK Developer Solarcentury Sells Its Residential PV Business

London-based developer continues to look for a buyer for its international utility-scale solar operations.

by John Parnell

03.31.20 Solar 1

The Solar Energy Industries Association has said the U.S. industry could lose up to half its jobs in certain sectors.

Sungevity Lays Off 400 Workers Amid Job Warnings for US Solar Industry

EXCLUSIVE: Once a leading residential solar installer, Sungevity cut much of its workforce at the end of March, citing the coronavirus.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

Featured Research

03.31.20 Energy Storage 85

Stacked blocks: the way forward for energy storage? (Credit: Energy Vault/Binh Nguyen/GTM)

The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing

Low-carbon grids need longer-duration storage, but few technologies have succeeded at scale. Here’s the current roster of best bets.

by Julian Spector

03.31.20 Grid Edge 0

NYISO volunteers face weeks or even months of separation to keep the grid running. (Credit: NYISO)

New York’s Coronavirus Threat Pushes Grid Operators to Work and Live in Isolation

New York’s grid operator, NYISO, is sequestering workers at control centers to keep the lights on during the coronavirus crisis.

by Jeff St. John

03.31.20 Wind 51

Germany generated more than 20 gigawatt-hours of offshore wind power last year. (Credit: TenneT)

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

Northern Germany can’t use all the renewable energy it’s making. Neither can its neighbors.

by Jason Deign

03.30.20 Wind 0

The Haida Gwaii islands are separated from mainland British Columbia by the Hecate Strait.

Northland Power Acquires Early-Stage Offshore Wind Project on Canada’s West Coast

The U.S. offshore wind market has seen a surge of momentum over the past few years. Could Canada be next?

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

03.30.20 Wind 0

Iberdrola's West of Duddon Sands project in the U.K. uses traditional bottom-fixed technology. (Credit: Iberdrola)

Wind Giant Iberdrola Throws Its Weight Behind Floating Offshore Market

Iberdrola will kick-start its floating offshore build-out with two pilot projects in Europe — while keeping a close eye on the future U.S. market.

by John Parnell

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03.30.20 Wind 7

The Altamont Pass wind farm in California. Many of the state's prime sites have been taken.

California’s Wind Market Has All But Died Out. Could Grid Services Revenue Help?

Wind farms can do more than just pump out electricity. Even so, the market for new projects faces strong headwinds in California.

by Justin Gerdes

03.27.20 Energy Storage 0

Policies to fight the spread of virus are taking a toll on commercial storage permitting, construction and interconnection.

WoodMac: Distributed Storage Outlook Shrinks for 2020 Due to Coronavirus

Industry concerns have shifted from supply-chain risk to executing projects and bringing in new business.

by Julian Spector

March 31, 2020 Energy Storage

The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing

85 by Julian Spector

March 31, 2020 Wind

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

51 by Jason Deign

Double feature: Nearly two-thirds of proposed solar projects in California include batteries. (Avangrid)

April 3, 2020 Energy Storage

Hybrid Power Plants Are Growing Rapidly, But Are They a Good Idea?

7 by Will Gorman

03.31.20 Energy Storage

The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing

85 by Julian Spector

03.31.20 Wind

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

51 by Jason Deign

04.02.20 Solar

California Renewables Curtailments Surge as Coronavirus Cuts Energy Demand

24 by Jeff St. John

03.27.20 Grid Edge 0

Virginia regulators approved some of Dominion's plans but found others didn't prove their long-term benefits.

Virginia Regulators Reject Key Parts of Dominion’s Smart Meter, Grid Upgrade Plan

American utility regulators are increasingly pushing back against projects they say don’t show clear customer benefits.

by Jeff St. John

03.27.20 Solar 3

Solar manufacturing is increasingly automated but still requires many workers. (Credit: First Solar)

Most US Solar Manufacturing Continues Despite Coronavirus Restrictions

American solar manufacturers are deciding whether to keep workers on the line during the coronavirus crisis. Many remain open.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

California’s Uncertain Path to Its 2030 Carbon Emission Target

GTM Squared

California’s Uncertain Path to Its 2030 Carbon Emission Target

The state must cut its emissions dramatically by the end of the decade. What that means in practical terms is still very much up in the air.

by Jeff St. John | March 27, 2020

03.27.20 Solar 0

The Don Rodrigo project in Spain got the ball rolling on super-sized, subsidy-free projects in Europe. (Credit: BayWa r.e.)

Europe Was at the Start of a Huge Solar Rebound. Does Coronavirus Threaten That?

Construction delays are manageable, supply-chain worries appear unfounded and low-risk solar investments may shine in an uncertain climate, experts say.

by John Parnell

03.27.20 Policy 3

2020 Election Special: Coronavirus, Cleantech and Climate Collide

This week on The Energy Gang: Where are the elections going from here?

by Stephen Lacey

03.26.20 Energy 3

GTM’s Live Coronavirus Blog: The Impact on Clean Energy

European governments cut developers some slack, and the U.S. wind and solar sectors look for help in the next stimulus bill. Follow the latest developments here.

by GTM Staff

03.26.20 Solar 5

First Solar opened a second factory in Ohio in 2019, creating 500 jobs. (Credit: First Solar)

First Solar’s Factories Still Running Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns

The largest U.S. solar manufacturer said that Ohio’s “stay-at-home” orders do not apply to its module factories near Toledo.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

Solar Industry’s Next Innovation: Navigating Impacts of Coronavirus

Sunrun Pulls 2020 Forecast, Cuts Jobs as Coronavirus Hits Residential Solar

Coronavirus Is Forcing Home Solar Companies to Sell Virtually. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.

2019 Was the Year Everything Changed for Utilities and Energy Storage

Electric Vehicle Sales Set to Crash in 2020 Amid Coronavirus and Oil Price Shocks

The Utilities That Want to Kick Their Customers Off the Grid

California: We Need 1GW of New Long-Duration Energy Storage by 2026

Hybrid Power Plants Are Growing Rapidly, But Are They a Good Idea?

The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing

Vestas Cancels 2020 Guidance as Coronavirus Clouds Wind's Near-Term Future

Coronavirus Unnerves US Wind Market During Record Year for Construction

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

Aligning Labor and Climate in a Changing Economy

10 Rooftop Solar and Storage Predictions for the Next Decade

3 Predictions for US Renewables and Storage Markets in 2025

How to Sell Solar Remotely

How to Use Software to Meet California’s Solar Mandate

Demand Response as a Fundamental Pillar in the ‘Energy-as-a-Service’ Transition

WoodMac: Coronavirus Could Delay Construction of 5 Gigawatts of US Utility-Scale Solar

California Renewables Curtailments Surge as Coronavirus Cuts Energy Demand

Iberdrola Plots Post-Lockdown Renewables Investment Spree

‘No One Is Being Spared’: Coronavirus Shutdowns Sap Demand for Residential Solar

Does Climate Change Still Matter in a Pandemic?

Landfilling Old Solar Panels Likely Safe for Humans, New Research Suggests

What the Renewables Industry Wants From the Next Stimulus Bill

European Countries Postpone Renewable Auctions, Project Deadlines for Coronavirus

Sunrun Holds Its Ground at the Top of US Residential Solar Rankings

UK Developer Solarcentury Sells Its Residential PV Business

Sungevity Lays Off 400 Workers Amid Job Warnings for US Solar Industry

The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing

New York’s Coronavirus Threat Pushes Grid Operators to Work and Live in Isolation

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

Northland Power Acquires Early-Stage Offshore Wind Project on Canada’s West Coast

Wind Giant Iberdrola Throws Its Weight Behind Floating Offshore Market

California’s Wind Market Has All But Died Out. Could Grid Services Revenue Help?

WoodMac: Distributed Storage Outlook Shrinks for 2020 Due to Coronavirus

Virginia Regulators Reject Key Parts of Dominion’s Smart Meter, Grid Upgrade Plan

Most US Solar Manufacturing Continues Despite Coronavirus Restrictions

California’s Uncertain Path to Its 2030 Carbon Emission Target

Europe Was at the Start of a Huge Solar Rebound. Does Coronavirus Threaten That?

2020 Election Special: Coronavirus, Cleantech and Climate Collide

GTM’s Live Coronavirus Blog: The Impact on Clean Energy

First Solar’s Factories Still Running Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns