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01.13.20 Wind 0

The deal would add to Brookfield's existing 18 GW hydro-focused renewables base.

Brookfield Renewable Bids to Buy Remaining Stake in TerraForm Power

Already majority owner of the former SunEdison yieldco, Canada’s Brookfield looks to bring TerraForm Power under its own roof.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

01.13.20 Grid Edge 0

Arcadia connects its 400,000 customers around the country with local clean energy projects.

European EV Platform Everon Rolls Into US in Partnership With Arcadia

Collaboration would make it easier for electric car owners to charge up using renewable energy while keeping their billing simple.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

01.13.20 Energy Storage 15

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

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

After “missed opportunity” in solar, Trump administration wants a domestic supply chain for energy storage. Is that realistic?

by Julian Spector

01.13.20 Energy 2

Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures has invested in 45 firms to date. (Credit: Atlantic Council)

Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures Plans New $500M Fund

Aramco’s new corporate venture fund will look to back renewables and energy efficiency technologies; it has opened an office in Beijing.

by Julia Pyper

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01.11.20 Fossil Fuels 11

Will severe fires change the politics of climate in Australia?

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

01.10.20 Grid Edge 14

Smart meters help customers consume power more efficiently — which is not necessarily in utilities' interest.

Why Most US Utilities Are Failing to Make the Most of Their Smart Meters

Many utilities are wasting their ratepayer-funded smart meters, a new report finds. State regulators may begin rejecting new programs.

by Jeff St. John

01.10.20 Research & Analysis 8

Resilient: Growth in the U.S. microgrid market is expected to resume in 2020.

Research Spotlight

The 2 Strategies Being Used by Top US Microgrid Developers

American microgrid developers are taking two distinct approaches. A Wood Mackenzie insight looks at what that says about the market.

by Isaac Maze-Rothstein

01.10.20 Energy 0

Need Inspiration in 2020? Listen to These Harrowing and Motivating Founder Stories

We catalog some of the most compelling startup stories from our Watt It Takes podcast series. Dig in for some motivation.

by Emily Kirsch

01.10.20 Energy 0

Proof the Energy Future Is Here

On the Interchange podcast: From data centers to floating renewables, we discuss the tech that proves the future is now.

by Stephen Lacey

01.09.20 Grid Edge 9

Amply Wants to Make EV Fleet Charging Super Simple

Vic Shao’s new startup handles the complexities of grid infrastructure and utility rates so EV fleet operators don’t have to.

by Julian Spector

01.09.20 Solar 1

All Bud bottles in the U.S. and U.K. will soon carry a 100 percent renewables symbol.

Budweiser Brewer Signs Europe’s ‘Largest Corporate Solar PPA’

Deal is the latest part of AB InBev’s pursuit of 100 percent renewables and another sign of Europe’s growing corporate PPA market.

by John Parnell

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01.09.20 Wind 5

Ørsted and Equinor took home 1.7 GW of capacity in New York's first offshore wind solicitation last year.

New York Confirms Plan for 1GW-Plus Offshore Wind Solicitation in 2020

The Empire State’s second offshore wind procurement targets 1 gigawatt of capacity — “and perhaps substantially more.”

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

01.09.20 Grid Edge 20

Grouping EV chargers on a single site can save big money.

EV Charging Infrastructure Has a Soft Costs Problem

The EV charging industry needs to follow solar’s lead in streamlining installations, a new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute says.

by Justin Gerdes

01.09.20 Solar 0

Solarcentury is among a handful of U.K. solar developers that are active overseas. (Credit: Solarcentury)

Solarcentury Gets Boost From UK Government for 500MW Overseas Pipeline

Britain wants to spark a post-Brexit green industrial revolution, but its greatest opportunities for renewable exports likely lie with wind, not solar.

by John Parnell

01.08.20 Research & Analysis 0

Which research got the most attention from GTM readers in 2019?

Research Spotlight

Our Most-Read Research Spotlights From 2019

The top GTM stories that drew from Wood Mackenzie research.

by Chloe Holden

01.08.20 Energy Storage 0

Ireland's grid is grappling with increasingly large penetrations of renewables.

First Large Battery in Republic of Ireland Targets Super-Fast Grid Services

The Fluence-supplied battery system will make money via a new product that rewards high-speed frequency response.

by Julian Spector

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01.08.20 Energy Storage 3

Corporations are showing a growing interest in pairing energy storage with renewables.

Google Inks Huge Corporate Solar-Plus-Storage Deal in Nevada

NV Energy will provide 350 megawatts of solar and as much as 280 megawatts of battery storage for a new Google data center.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

01.08.20 Solar 1

Chile has long been one of Latin America's hottest renewables markets.

After Violent Clashes of 2019, Investors Reassess Chile’s Prospects for Renewable Energy

Social unrest led Chile to give up hosting the U.N.‘s COP25 summit in December, but investors are showing signs of confidence in the country’s renewables market.

by Jason Deign

January 13, 2020 Energy Storage

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

15 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

3 by John Parnell

January 8, 2020 Energy Storage

Google Inks Huge Corporate Solar-Plus-Storage Deal in Nevada

3 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

The way forward: U.S. coal-fired generation capacity took a big hit in 2019.

01.07.20 Energy

US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Likely Fell Last Year After Rising in 2018

35 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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

31 by John Parnell

01.09.20 Grid Edge

EV Charging Infrastructure Has a Soft Costs Problem

20 by Justin Gerdes

01.07.20 Wind 4

An SGRE offshore nacelle in Germany being loaded for transport. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

Siemens Gamesa Wins 2.6GW Offshore Turbine Deal for Dominion’s Virginia Project

Dominion Energy’s massive turbine order will further bolster the case for investment into the virtually nonexistent U.S. offshore wind supply chain.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

01.07.20 Energy 5

Momentum for climate action is making tangible imprints on Germany's political landscape.

How Germany’s Energy Transition Could Get Its Mojo Back

Germany’s 2030 climate bill doesn’t clear the logjam for wind and solar. But a surge in support for the Green Party offers hope for Europe’s one-time renewable juggernaut.

by John Parnell

01.07.20 Energy 35

US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Likely Fell Last Year After Rising in 2018

The power sector led the way, but adequate emissions cuts remain far off, according to a new analysis from the Rhodium Group.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

01.06.20 Solar 1

First Solar did not admit liability in the settlement.

First Solar Settles Shareholder Suit for $350M

The class action suit was filed in 2012 over warranty costs. The settlement keeps First Solar from going to court.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

01.06.20 Wind 3

Vestas operates factories on four continents and services 90 GW of wind projects.

Vestas Promises to Go Carbon-Free by 2030

Already fully powered by renewables, the world’s largest wind turbine maker will turn its focus to areas like transportation and heating.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

01.06.20 Solar 7

Local solar installers across the country have seen increased interest in batteries after California's blackouts.

Local Solar Installers Embrace Big New Opportunity: Home Battery Add-Ons

From Texas to Florida, more homeowners are interested in pairing batteries with rooftop solar — even if the economics remain questionable.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

01.03.20 Solar 13

Europe's latest solar record might not stand for more than a few years. (Credit: Iberdrola)

Iberdrola Completes Europe’s Largest Solar Plant (and Yes, It’s Subsidy-Free)

The 500-megawatt Núñez de Balboa project is part of Iberdrola’s plan to add 3 gigawatts of solar by 2022 in the rebounding Spanish market.

by John Parnell

Polysilicon Industry Awaits Certainty on US-China Trade Deal

Solar Industry Asks Trump to Allow More Cell Imports to Spur Domestic PV Manufacturing

Infrastructure Fund JLC Buys Solar Developer Greenskies

Elon Musk at Model Y Reveal: ‘This Is the Year of the Solar Roof and Powerwall’

Australia's Fire-Hit Grid Braces for an Even Bigger Threat

Transmission Emerging as Major Stumbling Block for State Renewable Targets

Trump Administration Lowers Import Tariffs on Chinese Batteries

Canada's e-Zn Raises Millions to Commercialize Long-Duration Zinc Energy Storage

Axiom Exergy Joins List of Commercial Storage Companies Pivoting to Software

Three-Quarters of New US Generating Capacity in 2020 Will Be Renewable, EIA Says

Brookfield Renewable Bids to Buy Remaining Stake in TerraForm Power

New York Confirms Plan for 1GW-Plus Offshore Wind Solicitation in 2020

Behind the Buzzword: A Brief History of Energy ‘Resiliency’

10 Rooftop Solar and Storage Predictions for the Next Decade

3 Predictions for US Renewables and Storage Markets in 2025

A New Chapter for the North American Wind Market

How Advanced Analytics Can Transform Outage Risk

The Active Grid: A Case for Edge Intelligence on the Lower Voltage Network

Brookfield Renewable Bids to Buy Remaining Stake in TerraForm Power

European EV Platform Everon Rolls Into US in Partnership With Arcadia

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

Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures Plans New $500M Fund

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

Why Most US Utilities Are Failing to Make the Most of Their Smart Meters

The 2 Strategies Being Used by Top US Microgrid Developers

Need Inspiration in 2020? Listen to These Harrowing and Motivating Founder Stories

Proof the Energy Future Is Here

Amply Wants to Make EV Fleet Charging Super Simple

Budweiser Brewer Signs Europe’s ‘Largest Corporate Solar PPA’

New York Confirms Plan for 1GW-Plus Offshore Wind Solicitation in 2020

EV Charging Infrastructure Has a Soft Costs Problem

Solarcentury Gets Boost From UK Government for 500MW Overseas Pipeline

Our Most-Read Research Spotlights From 2019

First Large Battery in Republic of Ireland Targets Super-Fast Grid Services

Google Inks Huge Corporate Solar-Plus-Storage Deal in Nevada

After Violent Clashes of 2019, Investors Reassess Chile’s Prospects for Renewable Energy

Siemens Gamesa Wins 2.6GW Offshore Turbine Deal for Dominion’s Virginia Project

How Germany’s Energy Transition Could Get Its Mojo Back

US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Likely Fell Last Year After Rising in 2018

First Solar Settles Shareholder Suit for $350M

Vestas Promises to Go Carbon-Free by 2030

Local Solar Installers Embrace Big New Opportunity: Home Battery Add-Ons

Iberdrola Completes Europe’s Largest Solar Plant (and Yes, It’s Subsidy-Free)