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12.26.18 Wind Projects 25

Chinese researchers have measured a sizable drop in wind resources.

Chinese Researchers Claim Wind Resources Are Dwindling

“The results show that surface wind speeds were decreasing in the past four decades over most regions in the Northern Hemisphere.”

by Jason Deign

12.24.18 Policy 156

More cities, states and corporations are going 100 percent renewable.

2018: The Year of 100% Clean Energy

Policymakers and corporate leaders ignored the academic debate over 100% renewables, and went ahead with policies anyway.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

GTM Squared

The 2018 Grid Edge Year in Review

Rising renewables, major federal and state-level policy shifts, and the march toward integration of distributed energy resources at scale.

by Jeff St. John | December 24, 2018

12.23.18 Energy Storage 86

Malta graduates from Alphabet's X and picks up money from Bill Gates' venture firm.

Alphabet Spins Off Malta, a Long-Duration Electrothermal Storage Startup, With $26 Million Raise

Bill Gates is still searching for the long-duration storage breakthrough of his dreams.

by Julian Spector

Supply chain constraints will escalate deployment risks for all wind energy participants.

January 9, 2019 Wind

Looming Supply Chain Crunch Threatens US Wind Energy Boom

2 by Mike Munsell

If regulators approve the projects, Hawaii's getting a whole lot of storage.

January 4, 2019 Solar-Plus-Storage

Hawaiian Electric Announces ‘Mind-Blowing’ Solar-Plus-Storage Contracts

315 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

Cinnamon argues inflation will hit residential solar in the coming year.

January 3, 2019

10 Predictions for Rooftop Solar and Storage in 2019

32 by Barry Cinnamon

01.04.19 Solar-Plus-Storage

Hawaiian Electric Announces ‘Mind-Blowing’ Solar-Plus-Storage Contracts

315 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

Tesla was responsible for more than half of all plug-in sales last year.

01.07.19 Electric Vehicles

US Electric Vehicle Sales Increased by 81% in 2018

60 by Julia Pyper

Rooftop solar isn't distributed equally in the U.S.

01.14.19 Residential Solar

Report Finds Wide Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Rooftop Solar Installations

55 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

12.21.18 Commercial & Industrial Energy 0

C&I customers signed deals for over 6 gigawatts of renewables so far in 2018.

The Year of the Corporate PPA

C&I offtake agreements saw a “massive” increase in 2018, but customers are calling for more flexible options in procuring wind and solar.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

2018 in Energy Storage: Inching Toward Greatness

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2018 in Energy Storage: Inching Toward Greatness

The enduring accomplishments, lousy misses and unexpected breakthroughs of 2018.

by Julian Spector | December 21, 2018

12.21.18 Residential Solar 8

Sunrun's direct business claims the top residential installer spot for the first time.

Sunrun Beats Out Tesla’s SolarCity on Residential Installations

As Tesla’s SolarCity lost share, Sunrun swooped in.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

12.20.18 Products & Technology 46

Can the offshore wind industry keep up with deeper water depths?

How Offshore Wind Will Cope With 200-Foot Depths

Fixed foundations are set to go deeper and deeper.

by Jason Deign

12.20.18 Networking/AMI 2

The U.K.'s smart meter rollout is behind schedule and getting more expensive.

Britain Won’t Meet Its Smart Meter Rollout Deadline

The project should focus on getting it right rather than ending on time, experts say.

by Jason Deign

12.20.18 Electric Vehicles 11

Volvo's Zaki Fasihuddin and FreeWire's Arcady Sosinov pose with the Mobi, a mobile car charging device.

With $15 Million Raise, FreeWire Wants to Deliver EV Charging That Doesn’t Stress the Grid

The new battery-assisted charger attracted attention from Volvo, BP and Macquarie.

by Julian Spector

12.19.18 Regulation & Policy 4

The CPUC is clearing up confusion around California's electric vehicle policy.

California Regulators Open a New Chapter in Utility EV Charging Policy

A new CPUC docket on EV charging doesn’t freeze funding for years, as industry groups feared. But it will introduce questions about utilities’ role in the state’s electric transportation future.

by Jeff St. John

06.28.18 PODCASTS

Are Fugitive Methane Emissions Offsetting the CO2 Benefit of Natural Gas?

This week’s Energy Gang podcast is all about gas.

by Stephen Lacey

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12.19.18 Wind Projects 23

What will repowering of the Bockstigen offshore wind farm teach us about bigger projects?

World’s First Offshore Wind Repowering Completed in Sweden

Lessons learned from a five-turbine project could influence efforts to repower much larger offshore projects in the future.

by Justin Gerdes

12.19.18 Other Energy 100

Could hydrogen become Australia's next export industry?

How Australia Is Looking to Develop a Hydrogen Economy

Policymakers see hydrogen as a key carrier for exporting renewable energy.

by Jason Deign

12.18.18 Fossil Fuels 58

The coal industry may retire 14 gigawatts in 2018, but there's a lot left on the grid.

2018: A Year in Coal

Looking into 2019, “there’s very little upside, let’s put it that way.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

12.18.18 Policy 23

New York becomes the latest state to push a target of 100 percent carbon-free energy.

NY Governor Wants Zero-Carbon Electricity by 2040

A “politically easy” move or an ambitious target?

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

12.18.18 Energy Storage 11

24M Raises More Money to Fund Advanced Lithium-Ion Manufacturing

After years of development, the company’s process should enter commercial production in 2019.

by Julian Spector

12.18.18 Mobility 19

California is decarbonizing bus fleets, in a sweeping move.

California Commits to Zero-Emissions Bus Fleet by 2040

A regulatory push adds momentum to improving economics for electric school buses and transit vehicles.

by Jeff St. John

GTM Squared

The 2018 EV Market Highlight Reel

A snapshot of the evolving electric vehicle market, in 12 charts.

by Julia Pyper | December 17, 2018

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12.17.18 Energy Storage 2

A new project claims the title of Mexico's first and largest battery storage installation.

Mexico Gets Its First Grid-Scale Battery—at a Car Factory

Despite all the talk of energy storage for solar shifting, Mexico’s first large battery project serves power quality at an industrial microgrid.

by Julian Spector

12.17.18 Energy 0

Energy Jobs: Exec Moves at CenterPoint and Entergy, Buyout at 8minutenergy, and More

Executive and boardroom moves in cleantech, utilities, energy and venture capital.

by Katherine Tweed

12.17.18 Wind Markets & Policy 39

Massachusetts' December auctions were very successful.

Record-Breaking Massachusetts Offshore Wind Auction Reaps $405 Million in Winning Bids

“We are truly blown away by this result.”

by Justin Gerdes

12.17.18 Wind Markets & Policy 0

Mexico's presidential transition is not expected to derail renewables.

Mexican Auction Halt No Cause for Concern, Analysts Say

The new president is not expected to change Mexico’s commitment to renewables.

by Jason Deign

The Energy Storage Industry View of Grid Operator Plans for FERC Order 841

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The Energy Storage Industry View of Grid Operator Plans for FERC Order 841

It’s Christmastime for the energy storage industry. But there’s a good amount of coal stuffed in with the presents—like PJM’s 10-hour capacity requirement, ISO-NE’s derating proposal and NYISO’s delay on utility projects in wholesale markets.

by Jeff St. John | December 14, 2018

12.14.18 Technology 143

There's no end in sight for solar cost drops.

Research Spotlight

Why PV Costs Have Fallen So Far—and Will Fall Further

Solar innovation is still very strong.

by Jason Deign

12.14.18 Energy Management 0

Cannabis Growers Embrace IOT for Energy Efficiency

Greenhouses are being wired up to the internet of things in order to save cash.

by Jason Deign

PV Evolution Labs Splits From DNV GL

Inside Puerto Rico's Quest for 100% Renewables: A Clash Over Natural Gas

Is the Solar Industry Secure Enough for Smarter Technology?

Tesla Adds Oracle's Larry Ellison and Walgreens' Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to Its Board

Trends to Watch in the Energy Transformation of 2019

GTM's Book of Customs, Traditions and Etiquette, Vol. III: A No-Stress Distributed Energy Feast

Back from the Brink, ViZn Turns to China for Flow Battery Commercialization

Orsted Diversifies From Offshore Wind With 20MW UK Battery

El Paso Electric Taps 100MW of Storage to Supply West Texas Summer Peaks

Wind to Surpass Hydro as No. 1 US Renewable Power Source in 2019

Looming Supply Chain Crunch Threatens US Wind Energy Boom

Average US Wind Price Falls to $20 per Megawatt-Hour

PV Evolution Labs Splits From DNV GL

Inside Puerto Rico's Quest for 100% Renewables: A Clash Over Natural Gas

Is the Solar Industry Secure Enough for Smarter Technology?

Renewables May Prove Cheaper Than 96% of Coal Plants Worldwide by 2030

The Key to Unlocking ‘Renewables as Baseload’ Is the Control System

Shell Outlines Near-Term Climate Targets to ‘Thrive Through the Energy Transition’

Planning for a Distributed Energy Future

Maximizing PV System Performance with Single-Axis Trackers

On-Grid Solar Deployments: Three Issues to Consider

Chinese Researchers Claim Wind Resources Are Dwindling

2018: The Year of 100% Clean Energy

The 2018 Grid Edge Year in Review

Alphabet Spins Off Malta, a Long-Duration Electrothermal Storage Startup, With $26 Million Raise

Looming Supply Chain Crunch Threatens US Wind Energy Boom

Hawaiian Electric Announces ‘Mind-Blowing’ Solar-Plus-Storage Contracts

10 Predictions for Rooftop Solar and Storage in 2019

Hawaiian Electric Announces ‘Mind-Blowing’ Solar-Plus-Storage Contracts

US Electric Vehicle Sales Increased by 81% in 2018

Report Finds Wide Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Rooftop Solar Installations

The Year of the Corporate PPA

2018 in Energy Storage: Inching Toward Greatness

Sunrun Beats Out Tesla’s SolarCity on Residential Installations

How Offshore Wind Will Cope With 200-Foot Depths

Britain Won’t Meet Its Smart Meter Rollout Deadline

With $15 Million Raise, FreeWire Wants to Deliver EV Charging That Doesn’t Stress the Grid

California Regulators Open a New Chapter in Utility EV Charging Policy

Are Fugitive Methane Emissions Offsetting the CO2 Benefit of Natural Gas?

World’s First Offshore Wind Repowering Completed in Sweden

How Australia Is Looking to Develop a Hydrogen Economy

2018: A Year in Coal

NY Governor Wants Zero-Carbon Electricity by 2040

24M Raises More Money to Fund Advanced Lithium-Ion Manufacturing

California Commits to Zero-Emissions Bus Fleet by 2040

The 2018 EV Market Highlight Reel

Mexico Gets Its First Grid-Scale Battery—at a Car Factory

Energy Jobs: Exec Moves at CenterPoint and Entergy, Buyout at 8minutenergy, and More

Record-Breaking Massachusetts Offshore Wind Auction Reaps $405 Million in Winning Bids

Mexican Auction Halt No Cause for Concern, Analysts Say

The Energy Storage Industry View of Grid Operator Plans for FERC Order 841

Why PV Costs Have Fallen So Far—and Will Fall Further

Cannabis Growers Embrace IOT for Energy Efficiency