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10.30.20 6

The State of Carbon Capture, Removal and Utilization

This week on The Interchange, the “carbon wrangler” gives us the state of play on the technology and economics of carbon removal.

by Stephen Lacey

10.30.20 10

Ousted FirstEnergy CEO Charles Jones has denied knowledge of the bribery scandal alleged by federal prosecutors.

FirstEnergy Ousts CEO Amid $61M Bribery Investigation Scandal

Three top executives fired at Ohio utility connected to alleged bribe scheme to pass bailout bill for nuclear and coal.

by Jeff St. John

10.30.20 Policy 2

Energy Becomes a Hot Issue in the Final Days of the Election

This week on The Energy Gang: Biden says he wants to “transition” the oil and gas industry.

by Stephen Lacey

10.30.20 Grid Edge 1

Xcel is accelerating wind and solar investments to boost Minnesota's economy as it seeks to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Xcel Targets $1.4B in Wind and Solar Investments, Outlines Broader Carbon-Reduction Goals

New renewables, EVs, a green hydrogen pilot and energy storage options will help the utility’s target of net-zero carbon by 2050.

by Jeff St. John

Greentech Media in action at the 2019 Solar Summit, one of our last live events before the pandemic put us all behind screens.

March 12, 2021 News

Greentech Media Bids Farewell

37 by Jeff St. John

Jigar Shah sees a role for DOE to bring new clean technologies to bankability through the $40 billion loan programs office.

March 8, 2021 Energy

Jigar Shah’s Plan to Manage DOE’s $40B Loan Program

19 by Jeff St. John

Utility-scale solar grew from 1 gigawatt to 50 gigawatts over the past decade. By 2023 that figure will double to 100 gigawatts.

March 12, 2021 Research & Analysis

So Big It’s Boring: The Rise of Utility-Scale Solar

29 by Colin Smith

Small modular reactors could provide dispatchable carbon-free power — but will they divert funds better spent on renewables and energy storage? (Credit: NuScale)

03.08.21

What’s the Role for New Nuclear Power in the Fight Against Climate Change?

397 by Jason Deign

03.12.21 News

Greentech Media Bids Farewell

37 by Jeff St. John

03.12.21 Research & Analysis

So Big It’s Boring: The Rise of Utility-Scale Solar

29 by Colin Smith

10.29.20 Solar 0

Sunnova continues growing, nearing 100,000 customers.

Sunnova Logs Another Quarterly Loss, But Picks Up Solar Dealers Amid Coronavirus

Residential solar provider matches competitors SunPower and Tesla in rebound from pandemic-induced midyear slump.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.29.20 Energy 10

After issuing statements condemning racism in the summer, some companies are figuring out how to act.

What Is the Clean Energy Industry Doing to Confront Racism?

“We need to be very careful that as we grow and mature we’re not replicating the injustices that have proliferated to date throughout the energy system.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.29.20 Policy 3

Stakeholders are already looking beyond November 3.

What to Watch for in Climate and Energy After Election Day

In this episode of Political Climate, experts discuss the top action items they’re watching for in a Biden administration versus a returning Trump administration.

by Julia Pyper

10.29.20 Wind 2

Vestas wants to be the global market leader for offshore turbines by 2025. (Credit: MHI Vestas)

Vestas to Acquire Full Control of Offshore Turbine Business

The Danish manufacturer will buy out MHI’s stake in an offshore JV and says its new turbine platform will be launched soon.

by John Parnell

10.28.20 3

SunPower rebounds after a pandemic-related downturn.

SunPower’s Solar Business Bounces Back From COVID-19 Austerity

SunPower joins Tesla in recovery from a pandemic slump and presents updates on its residential storage push.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.28.20 Grid Edge 1

There's hard work ahead to achieve Order 2222's vision for batteries, electric vehicles, smart buildings and virtual power plants.

4 Big Challenges Facing FERC’s Plan to Open Up Power Markets to Distributed Energy

Utilities and state regulators may struggle with the new federal mandate to allow behind-the-meter resources access to wholesale energy markets.

by Jeff St. John

10.28.20 Wind 1

Ørsted hopes to scale up the planned 8 MW turbines at some of its U.S. sites. (Credit: Ørsted)

Ørsted Looks to Soften Impact of US Permitting Delays With Bigger Turbines

The Revolution, Ocean Wind, Skipjack and Sunrise projects now “highly likely” to be delayed due to permitting issues.

by John Parnell

09.03.20 PODCASTS

Watt It Takes: Van Jones Reflects on the Origin of Green Jobs

This week on Watt It Takes: Powerhouse CEO Emily Kirsch sits down with green jobs pioneer Van Jones.

by Stephen Lacey

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10.28.20 4

Hurricanes and demand response now go together.

Research Spotlight

Wood Mackenzie’s Key Takeaways From the Grid Edge in Q3

SPACs, DRAM and FERC Order 2222: Analysts pick the major themes from last quarter’s alphabet soup.

by Kelly McCoy

The Rise and Fall and Rise of Battery-Based Customer Bill Savings

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The Rise and Fall and Rise of Battery-Based Customer Bill Savings

Commercial storage has never followed a straight path, but its current champions have staying power and new strategies for sustained growth.

by Julian Spector | October 28, 2020

10.27.20 Wind 74

BP CEO Bernard Looney says moves are coming soon on the hydrogen front. (Credit: BP)

BP Signals Imminent Hydrogen and Offshore Wind Plays

Potential investments in offshore wind and hydrogen are on the near-term horizon, says CEO Bernard Looney.

by John Parnell

10.27.20 1

Minigrid projects are struggling with regulatory burdens in many countries.

Recovering the Missing Millions Owed to Africa’s Minigrids

Only a tiny percentage of international donor cash is going to projects, and it’s especially bad in Africa.

by Jason Deign

10.27.20 Energy 64

Small modular nuclear reactors could provide zero-carbon power 24/7.

NuScale Faces Questions on Nuclear Reactor Safety and Financing Its First Project

The first small modular reactor to receive federal approval must still grapple with design changes and safety concerns if it’s to be built by 2030.

by Jeff St. John

10.27.20 Energy 9

Nearly 100 GW of coal-fired generation capacity closed in the U.S. last decade, and the trend will continue.

Industry Perspective

How Utilities Can Avoid Being Financially Swamped by the Coal Closure Wave

Securitization allows utilities to retire uneconomic coal plants at a faster clip, but it will require legislative change in most states.

by Mike O'Boyle and Silvio Marcacci

10.27.20 Solar 0

Enphase plans to add 'grid-independent' microinverters and energy controls to its its battery systems next year.

Enphase Sees Megawatt-Scale Uptake of Encharge Batteries in North American Debut

Microinverter maker boosts targets for integrated battery system, promises ‘grid-independent’ systems next year.

by Jeff St. John

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10.26.20 3

Minigrids are seen as a key piece of the integrated electrification puzzle in places like Africa.

Research Spotlight

Disconnects Between Minigrid Policy Stakeholders Keep Sector’s Bankability at Bay

Minigrids have yet to scale on a trajectory reflective of their massive potential.

by Benjamin Attia, Emily Chessin, and Artie Abal

10.26.20 Solar 7

A judge has stopped a tariff on bifacial solar panels from going into effect — for the time being.

Trump Administration’s Attempt to Revoke Exclusion for Bifacial Solar Modules Hits Another Roadblock

An October presidential proclamation on Section 201 tariffs faces legal challenge.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.26.20 People 1

Watt It Takes: Steph Speirs on Making Solar Accessible to All

This week on Watt It Takes, Powerhouse CEO Emily Kirsch sits down with Solstice CEO Steph Speirs.

by Stephen Lacey

10.26.20 Energy Storage 28

A new watchword: Long-duration storage is a critical missing piece of the energy transition.

So, What Exactly Is Long-Duration Energy Storage?

Everyone’s talking about it, and Californians are buying in. Here’s what you need to know about this emerging grid sector.

by Julian Spector

Higher Wattages, Coming to a Solar Panel Near You

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Higher Wattages, Coming to a Solar Panel Near You

Power output is the next challenge in drawing down solar costs.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | October 26, 2020

10.26.20 0

The Path to 100%

Take an interactive dive into the trends of decarbonization, the transition away from fossil fuels, and what it means for one leading entity: the state of California.

by GTM Creative Strategies

10.23.20 Grid Edge 23

Waitlisted battery projects will get some relief without tapping funds aimed at those most vulnerable to fire-prevention blackouts.

California Shifts $100M in Behind-the-Meter Battery Incentives to Low-Income Communities

The new funds are designed to boost resilience for a broader group of customers threatened by wildfires and rolling blackouts.

by Jeff St. John

Greentech Media’s Last Ride on the Solar Coaster

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

What the Coming Wave of Distributed Energy Resources Means for the US Grid

California’s Latest Demand-Side Emergency Plan Draws Criticism From Providers

Mainspring Energy Lands $150M Deal To Deploy Its Linear Generators With NextEra

Greentech Media Chronicled Clean Energy Before It Was Cool

Storage Integrator FlexGen Gains New Leadership at Crucial Time

Google Spinoff Malta Nabs $50M Series B for Thermal Long-Duration Storage

Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Stake in Wooden Tower Start-Up

Vestas Launches World’s Largest Turbines as 'Big 3' Competition Ramps Up

BP, RWE and EnBW Win Big in UK Offshore Wind Leasing Round

Your Guide to the Clean Energy Implications of the 2020 Election

The State of Carbon Capture, Removal and Utilization

California’s Optimal Decarbonization Path

Greentech Media’s Last Ride on the Solar Coaster

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

The State of Carbon Capture, Removal and Utilization

FirstEnergy Ousts CEO Amid $61M Bribery Investigation Scandal

Energy Becomes a Hot Issue in the Final Days of the Election

Xcel Targets $1.4B in Wind and Solar Investments, Outlines Broader Carbon-Reduction Goals

Greentech Media Bids Farewell

Jigar Shah’s Plan to Manage DOE’s $40B Loan Program

So Big It’s Boring: The Rise of Utility-Scale Solar

What’s the Role for New Nuclear Power in the Fight Against Climate Change?

Greentech Media Bids Farewell

So Big It’s Boring: The Rise of Utility-Scale Solar

Sunnova Logs Another Quarterly Loss, But Picks Up Solar Dealers Amid Coronavirus

What Is the Clean Energy Industry Doing to Confront Racism?

What to Watch for in Climate and Energy After Election Day

Vestas to Acquire Full Control of Offshore Turbine Business

SunPower’s Solar Business Bounces Back From COVID-19 Austerity

4 Big Challenges Facing FERC’s Plan to Open Up Power Markets to Distributed Energy

Ørsted Looks to Soften Impact of US Permitting Delays With Bigger Turbines

Watt It Takes: Van Jones Reflects on the Origin of Green Jobs

Wood Mackenzie’s Key Takeaways From the Grid Edge in Q3

The Rise and Fall and Rise of Battery-Based Customer Bill Savings

BP Signals Imminent Hydrogen and Offshore Wind Plays

Recovering the Missing Millions Owed to Africa’s Minigrids

NuScale Faces Questions on Nuclear Reactor Safety and Financing Its First Project

How Utilities Can Avoid Being Financially Swamped by the Coal Closure Wave

Enphase Sees Megawatt-Scale Uptake of Encharge Batteries in North American Debut

Disconnects Between Minigrid Policy Stakeholders Keep Sector’s Bankability at Bay

Trump Administration’s Attempt to Revoke Exclusion for Bifacial Solar Modules Hits Another Roadblock

Watt It Takes: Steph Speirs on Making Solar Accessible to All

So, What Exactly Is Long-Duration Energy Storage?

Higher Wattages, Coming to a Solar Panel Near You

The Path to 100%

California Shifts $100M in Behind-the-Meter Battery Incentives to Low-Income Communities