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08.10.18 Electric Vehicles 10

Ample Raises $31M: A Better Place Clone, or a New Way to Charge Electric Cars?

Ample is getting support from Shell for “autonomous robotics” charging. Is the company following in the footsteps of Better Place?

by Ben Gaddy

08.10.18 Policy 4

Last year, the UK saw its second-highest annual rise on record for renewable energy.

UK Risks Missing Clean Energy Targets, Despite Recent Renewables Growth

Britain seems likely to overshoot on renewables but fail on heat and transport.

by Jason Deign

08.09.18 Policy 26

While the administration has gone officially silent, work on the coal and nuclear bailout is taking place behind the scenes.

Trump Admin’s Push for Coal, Nuke Bailout Reflected in Key Staff Positions at Federal Agencies

Plans to nominate a pro-coal partisan for FERC commissioner, partisan comments from FERC’s chief of staff, and more evidence of political pressure at DOE.

by Jeff St. John

08.09.18 Electric Vehicles 2

The rollout of charging infrastructure will vary widely according to geography.

Up to 40 Million EV Charging Points Forecast Worldwide by 2030

A new report from GTM Research maps the growth of EV charging points around the globe.

by Jason Deign

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08.09.18 Nuclear 138

US Renewables Are Closing In on Nuclear Generation

Renewables produced more electricity than nuclear for the first five months of 2018.

by Julian Spector

08.09.18 Utilities 36

PG&E considers the future for the utility and California.

PG&E Reflects on ‘Huge Uncertainty’ Created by California’s Wildfires

The utility faces financial stress as California burns.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

08.09.18 Batteries, Storage & Fuel Cells 5

The company's second-quarter results were strong when it came to revenue -- and repeated the usual story when it came to losses.

Bloom Energy Doubles Quarterly Revenue, Losses Continue

While CEO K.R. Sridhar recovers from a misstep.

by Eric Wesoff

08.08.18 Regulation & Policy 3

It’s likely Aliso Canyon may be called upon again in the near future -- even as agencies look at ways to replace it.

SoCal Gas Reaches Aliso Canyon Settlement as Costs Top $1 Billion

A new $120 million settlement doesn’t help meet summer or winter energy demand—or settle the Southern California gas storage hub’s uncertain future.

by Jeff St. John

08.08.18 Regulation & Policy 1

Many focused on the unprecedented interference into state energy policies that the recent FERC order represents.

Stakeholders Across the Spectrum Ask FERC to Reconsider Its PJM Capacity Market Ruling

Clean energy advocates, power plant owners and states fear FERC overstepped its bounds in demanding a remake of country’s biggest capacity market.

by Jeff St. John

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The Grid Storage Plant of the Future

Today’s storage success stories will look like toys compared to what’s coming in the next decade.

by Julian Spector | August 8, 2018

A Closer Look at the Solar Industry’s Drastic Cost Reductions

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A Closer Look at the Solar Industry’s Drastic Cost Reductions

Prices continue sinking, but not without “substantial near-term risk.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | August 8, 2018

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Global Downstream Solar Service
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The Future of Lithium-Ion Batteries: Demand, Technologies and Investments

08.08.18 Wind Projects 5

The U.S. wind market shows no sign of slowing as customers and developers look to take advantage of tax credits -- while they last.

US Wind Industry ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite Wind Catcher Cancellation

Case in point: new projects on the way from Apple and PacifiCorp.

by Julia Pyper

08.08.18 Wind 0

Will the decline in offshore wind pricing offset the decline of tax credits?

GTM Research Spotlight

5 Factors That Will Cushion the PTC Phaseout for US Wind

Highlights from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables’ latest North American Wind Power Outlook.

by Victoria Knauf

08.07.18 Solar Finance & VC 2

Wunder Capital and New Columbia Solar have done nearly 40 commercial solar deals together.

How a Solar Bromance Cracked the Code for Commercial Solar

How did Wunder Capital and New Columbia Solar close $7 million in small commercial solar projects in one year?

by Stephen Lacey

08.07.18 Finance & VC 6

Musk claims $420 is the magic number for a buyout.

Elon Musk Weighs Taking Tesla Private in a Tweet, Shares Go Soaring

Musk may have just pulled off a huge coup—or could be facing an SEC investigation.

by Eric Wesoff

08.07.18 Commercial & Industrial Energy 0

Aegis installs and operates small-scale, gas-fired CHP systems in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic U.S.

EDF’s Dalkia Boosts C&I Offering With CHP Purchase

Aegis Energy Services acquisition gives Dalkia “a wider range of services.”

by Jason Deign

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08.07.18 Fossil Fuels 79

German Commission Grapples With an End to Coal: ‘The Biggest Story No One Is Talking About’

Germany’s efforts to phase out coal could send a powerful signal to the rest of the world.

by Jason Deign

08.07.18 Blockchain 6

Energy-blockchain advocates say the technology is ready for energy trading, and is getting better every day.

Energy-Blockchain Advocates Hit Back at Criticisms of the Technology

Why blockchain may be fine for energy trading after all.

by Jason Deign

SunPower's distributed generation sales were already up 45 percent last quarter.

August 14, 2018 Solar-Plus-Storage

SunPower Pivots to ‘Solar Energy Services’ Upon Exiting Utility-Scale Development

6 by Julia Pyper

August 9, 2018 Nuclear

US Renewables Are Closing In on Nuclear Generation

138 by Julian Spector

August 10, 2018 Electric Vehicles

Ample Raises $31M: A Better Place Clone, or a New Way to Charge Electric Cars?

10 by Ben Gaddy

08.09.18 Nuclear

US Renewables Are Closing In on Nuclear Generation

138 by Julian Spector

08.07.18 Fossil Fuels

German Commission Grapples With an End to Coal: ‘The Biggest Story No One Is Talking About’

79 by Jason Deign

A suction bucket foundation could reduce the cost of offshore wind turbine foundations by 40%.

08.10.18 Products & Technology

Can Mass Production of Components Slash the Cost of Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations?

67 by Justin Gerdes

08.06.18 Wind Projects 9

Ohio could get its first offshore wind project in the next few years -- and that has Murray Energy on the offensive.

Murray Energy Quietly Funds Opposition to Ohio’s First Offshore Wind Project

The coal company is not a direct intervener in the case, so it’s funding other efforts to influence the outcome.

by Julian Spector

08.06.18 Off Grid/Energy Access 4

Puerto Rico’s Electricity Sales Have Rebounded—Almost

About 100 customers still need their service restored.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

08.06.18 Energy Efficiency 7

Could getting rid of gas-powered heaters end up being costly?

What Will Building Electrification Mean for Consumers and the Climate?

Two recent reports look at the economics and climate performance of switching from fossil fuels to electricity in space and water heating.

by Justin Gerdes

08.06.18 Energy Storage 9

Proximity to Europe’s auto giants is a key factor.

Battery Manufacturers Fight for a Foothold in Europe

Recent moves by Tesla and CATL add to an increasingly busy market for battery manufacturing across Europe.

by Jason Deign

08.06.18 Policy 0

Will climate change even be on the election agenda?

Political Tribalism and Climate Policy Gridlock

The latest episode of Political Climate tackles a new study on polarization, corporate climate inaction, the Kochs’ split with Trump, and the freeze on fuel economy standards.

by Julia Pyper

08.03.18 5

The deal will allow Nissan to concentrate on making electric vehicles.

Chinese Wind Firm Envision to Purchase Nissan’s Battery Manufacturing Business

The deal could breathe new life into the battery subsidiary’s assets and position Envision as a compelling energy storage player.

by Julia Pyper

08.03.18 Energy Storage 41

Ambri is still alive with a new battery chemistry.

Ambri Is Still Alive and Chasing Its Liquid Metal Battery Dreams

The exotic long-duration startup has adopted a more cautious approach following several product delays.

by Julian Spector

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

One Trillion Watts of Wind and Solar

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

Building Energy Management in 2018, Part 3: Markets and Opportunities for Growth

Lithium Insiders Move to Quell Fears of Market Collapse

Technology Breakthrough Raises Hopes for Australian Renewable Hydrogen Exports

Lithium Insiders Move to Quell Fears of Market Collapse

The Key to Unlocking 'Renewables as Baseload' Is the Control System

SoCal Gas Reaches Aliso Canyon Settlement as Costs Top $1 Billion

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

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

One Trillion Watts of Wind and Solar

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

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

Ample Raises $31M: A Better Place Clone, or a New Way to Charge Electric Cars?

UK Risks Missing Clean Energy Targets, Despite Recent Renewables Growth

Trump Admin’s Push for Coal, Nuke Bailout Reflected in Key Staff Positions at Federal Agencies

Up to 40 Million EV Charging Points Forecast Worldwide by 2030

US Renewables Are Closing In on Nuclear Generation

PG&E Reflects on ‘Huge Uncertainty’ Created by California’s Wildfires

Bloom Energy Doubles Quarterly Revenue, Losses Continue

SoCal Gas Reaches Aliso Canyon Settlement as Costs Top $1 Billion

Stakeholders Across the Spectrum Ask FERC to Reconsider Its PJM Capacity Market Ruling

The Grid Storage Plant of the Future

A Closer Look at the Solar Industry’s Drastic Cost Reductions

US Wind Industry ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite Wind Catcher Cancellation

5 Factors That Will Cushion the PTC Phaseout for US Wind

How a Solar Bromance Cracked the Code for Commercial Solar

Elon Musk Weighs Taking Tesla Private in a Tweet, Shares Go Soaring

EDF’s Dalkia Boosts C&I Offering With CHP Purchase

German Commission Grapples With an End to Coal: ‘The Biggest Story No One Is Talking About’

Energy-Blockchain Advocates Hit Back at Criticisms of the Technology

Murray Energy Quietly Funds Opposition to Ohio’s First Offshore Wind Project

Puerto Rico’s Electricity Sales Have Rebounded—Almost

What Will Building Electrification Mean for Consumers and the Climate?

Battery Manufacturers Fight for a Foothold in Europe

Political Tribalism and Climate Policy Gridlock

Chinese Wind Firm Envision to Purchase Nissan’s Battery Manufacturing Business

Ambri Is Still Alive and Chasing Its Liquid Metal Battery Dreams