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07.27.20 Energy 12

A biomass and CCUS conversion will see the Drax Power Station turn green. (Credit: Drax Power)

UK’s Power Sector in Negative Emissions by 2033, Grid Operator Says

A new report by the U.K.‘s grid operator plots the route to net zero.

by John Parnell

07.27.20 Energy Storage 4

A Microsoft data center under construction in the Netherlands in 2020.

Microsoft Eyes New Tool in Decarbonization Quest: Green Hydrogen

Hydrogen could fill a role similar to batteries for data center operators looking to kick their diesel habit.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

07.27.20 Grid Edge 5

Southern California Edison, along with partners Smarter Grid Solutions and Opus One, are testing a marketplace for distributed energy to balance the grid.

Opus One Tests ‘Transactive Energy’ for California Rooftop Solar, Behind-the-Meter Batteries

The Southern California Edison project will dispatch real-time grid-stabilizing price signals.

by Jeff St. John

07.27.20 Solar 7

Switch's Citadel data center will source power from a next-door solar-storage project. (Image: Switch)

World’s Largest Customer-Sited Solar-Storage Plant Planned for Nevada Desert

Capital Dynamics is building a massive solar-plus-storage plant next to a Switch data center. Is the model replicable?

by Julian Spector

Lots of sun, high power prices, and the abundance of single-family homes have driven Australia's residential solar boom.

August 3, 2020 Solar

What Other Countries Can Learn From Australia’s Roaring Rooftop Solar Market

5 by Jason Deign

Tesla’s new pricing offer is about 20 percent lower than the industry average.

July 29, 2020 Solar

Questioning Tesla’s New Record-Low Residential Solar Pricing

24 by Molly Cox and Austin Perea

Industry-standard safety protocols failed to stop a fire and explosion at an APS battery site last year.

July 27, 2020 Energy Storage

APS Details Cause of Battery Fire and Explosion, Proposes Safety Fixes

19 by Julian Spector

Exelon's hope for an Illinois law to support the state's nuclear fleet faces backlash due to a bribery scandal.

08.04.20 Energy

ComEd Bribery Scandal Clouds Picture for Exelon’s Illinois Nuclear Plants

47 by Jeff St. John

08.07.20 Grid Edge

Why Doesn’t Load Flexibility Have the Same Incentives as Energy Storage?

31 by John Powers

Germany's Uniper plans to convert some of its gas storage and generation facilities to hydrogen. (Credit: Uniper)

08.03.20 Energy

Who Will Own the Hydrogen Future: Oil Companies or Utilities?

26 by John Parnell

07.26.20 Energy 5

Biden’s Trillion-Dollar Climate Ambitions

On this week’s episode of The Energy Gang: Biden supercharges his clean-energy infrastructure dreams.

by Stephen Lacey

07.24.20 Energy 101

The emerging green hydrogen market could open new opportunities for NextEra to use its renewable power.

NextEra Energy to Build Its First Green Hydrogen Plant in Florida

Largest U.S. renewables generator “really excited” about green hydrogen, reveals plans for $65 million pilot plant for Florida Power & Light.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

07.24.20 1

Long-term renewables PPAs are becoming rarer in the U.S. market. (Image: Scout Clean Energy)

Industry Perspective

The Long and Short of It: When Planning Cycles Go From 20 Years to Next-Day

As long-term PPAs become scarcer, integrating renewables into wholesale markets requires new levels of flexibility, the author writes.

by Rahul Kar

07.24.20 Solar 22

A draft 2020 platform from Democrats includes gigawatts of wind and solar additions in coming years.

Democrats’ Platform Draft: Near-Term Renewables Surge, Net-Zero by 2050

The draft platform calls for 500 million solar panels and 60,000 wind turbines in five years. There’s no mention of phasing out fossil fuels.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

A New Model for Valuing Distributed Energy Could Drive Big Changes in California

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A New Model for Valuing Distributed Energy Could Drive Big Changes in California

California’s new avoided-cost calculator has important implications for the state’s energy market — including the solar duck curve.

by Jeff St. John | July 24, 2020

07.23.20 Energy 70

Gov. DeWine's shift against House Bill 6 could shift debate over repeal of the bill in Ohio's upcoming legislative session.

Ohio Governor Calls to “Repeal and Replace” Scandal-Tainted Nuclear Bailout Bill

Gov. Mike DeWine changed his stance on the controversial bill after a top staffer was linked to a group implicated in federal bribery charges.

by Jeff St. John

07.23.20 Energy 1

Midwestern utility is building a gigawatt of solar to replace coal plants set for retirement

Wisconsin Utility Alliant Energy Pledges Net-Zero Carbon by 2050

Alliant joins rapidly growing list of U.S. utilities pledging to go net zero, including Duke, Southern Company and Xcel Energy.

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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07.23.20 Mobility 2

All the Ways COVID-19 Is Reshaping Urban Transportation Systems

This week on The Interchange: The pandemic may permanently change how we move around.

by Stephen Lacey

07.23.20 Energy Storage 9

Norway's dams can serve as a giant battery for Northern Europe. (Image: Statkraft)

European Hydropower Lags as Hydrogen and Batteries Soar

Europe has a huge base of hydropower plants and deep expertise. Why doesn’t the technology factor more heavily in the EU’s decarbonization plans?

by Jason Deign

07.23.20 Solar 4

Domestic module makers will struggle to compete without better access to imported PV cells. (Image: Apple)

Research Spotlight

Why US Solar Tariffs Almost Worked, and Why They Don’t Now

Imports of Chinese solar modules into the U.S. have been rising since early 2019 despite the Trump administration’s tariffs, according to Wood Mackenzie.

by Xiaojing Sun

What Joe Biden’s Clean Energy Platform Means for the Storage Industry

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What Joe Biden’s Clean Energy Platform Means for the Storage Industry

Decarbonized power by 2035 would drive growth in the storage market. But critical issues, including fair access to markets, remain unmentioned.

by Julian Spector | July 23, 2020

07.23.20 Policy 1

What actions could a new Biden administration take on climate and energy within its first 100 days?

John Podesta’s Climate Policy Recommendations for a Biden Presidency

On this week’s Political Climate, we speak to veteran Democrat John Podesta about why he’s focused on climate change this election and what he thinks Joe Biden should do to tackle the crisis if elected.

by Julia Pyper

07.22.20 Solar 9

Tesla plans to build a new Gigafactory for vehicles in Austin, Texas.

Tesla’s Solar Installations Hit New Low, but Musk Predicts Huge Future for Energy Business

Coronavirus disruptions affected Tesla less than they did traditional automakers in Q2. Its solar business wasn’t so lucky.

by Julian Spector

07.22.20 Solar 3

Most new California homes permitted after January 2020 should come with a solar installation. (Credit: PetersenDean)

California’s Rooftop Solar Mandate Hits Snag With Housing Market Set for Slowdown

Construction delays and low permit counts mean the landmark solar requirement may take longer to implement than hoped.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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07.22.20 Solar 1

Assessing commercial buildings for solar and storage opportunities is notoriously complex and time-consuming.

NRG Spinout Station A Raises Funding to Expand Clean Energy Marketplace for Commercial Buildings

Tapping big data to link solar and storage developers with property owners could be a breakthrough in expanding markets, cutting development costs.

by Jeff St. John

07.22.20 Energy Storage 0

Moixa and Honda will roll-out the e:PROGRESS smart charging platform in Europe this year. (Credit: Honda)

UK Storage Startup Moixa Raises $6M to Fuel ‘Exponential Growth’ Plans

Moixa’s AI-based energy storage management platform has grown rapidly in Japan. Next up: Europe and the U.S.

by John Parnell

07.21.20 Wind 0

New York Issues Second Offshore Wind Solicitation, Overcoming Coronavirus Delays

State seeks bids for up to 2.5 gigawatts of offshore wind; winners to be announced later in 2020.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

07.21.20 Energy 20

Ohio's House Bill 6 will direct billions of dollars to keep FirstEnergy's nuclear plants from closing.

Feds Assert Criminal Conspiracy Aided Passage of FirstEnergy Nuclear Bailout Bill

Federal agents arrested the Ohio house speaker on charges of taking bribes and funneling millions to boost passage of a controversial bill.

by Jeff St. John

07.21.20 0

Sol Systems will build and operate 500 megawatts of solar as part of a new partnership with Microsoft. Credit: Sol Systems.

Microsoft and Sol Systems to Build 500 Megawatts of Solar, Boost Community Investment

The two companies announced a significant portfolio of solar projects with an emphasis on community-led development.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

07.21.20 Solar 1

Apple is working to connect its global supply chain to local sources of renewable power. (Image: Apple)

Net-Zero iPhones: Apple Pledges to Go Carbon-Neutral by 2030

The decarbonization plan covers Apple’s vast global supply chain, opening up a huge opportunity for renewable energy suppliers.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

07.21.20 Energy 2

Vattenfall CEO Steps Aside as Swedish Utility Writes Down Wind and Coal Assets

CEO Magnus Hall’s resignation came as Vattenfall announced a quarterly loss, though he said it’s for personal reasons.

by John Parnell

First Solar to Sell O&M Business to NovaSource, Still Seeking Sale of Project Development Arm

SunPower Shows Resilience During Coronavirus Downturn

SolarEdge, Enphase Hit by Sharp Slowdown in Solar Installations During Pandemic's Depths

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

Why Doesn’t Load Flexibility Have the Same Incentives as Energy Storage?

ChargePoint Raises Another $127M as EV Charging Wars Heat Up

The Summer of Battery Storage

New Mexico’s Plan to Shut Down Coal Without Leaving People Behind

Hanwha Q Cells to Buy Storage Software Startup Geli to Tackle C&I Market

Maine's $100M Floating Offshore Wind Project Finds Major Backers: RWE and Mitsubishi

WoodMac: Lack of US Offshore Leases Holding Back Investment, Job Creation

Floating Offshore Wind on Cusp of Unlocking Big Source of Finance, Experts Say

10 Rooftop Solar and Storage Predictions for the Next Decade

3 Predictions for US Renewables and Storage Markets in 2025

The Interchange: Live From Home!

Radical Transparency into PPAs & Supplier Agreements to Capitalize on Opportunities & Reduce Risk

How to Remove Forecast Uncertainties for Better DER Planning

Leveraging the Cloud for a Resilient, Secure, and Customer-Centric Utility

UK’s Power Sector in Negative Emissions by 2033, Grid Operator Says

Microsoft Eyes New Tool in Decarbonization Quest: Green Hydrogen

Opus One Tests ‘Transactive Energy’ for California Rooftop Solar, Behind-the-Meter Batteries

World’s Largest Customer-Sited Solar-Storage Plant Planned for Nevada Desert

What Other Countries Can Learn From Australia’s Roaring Rooftop Solar Market

Questioning Tesla’s New Record-Low Residential Solar Pricing

APS Details Cause of Battery Fire and Explosion, Proposes Safety Fixes

ComEd Bribery Scandal Clouds Picture for Exelon’s Illinois Nuclear Plants

Why Doesn’t Load Flexibility Have the Same Incentives as Energy Storage?

Who Will Own the Hydrogen Future: Oil Companies or Utilities?

Biden’s Trillion-Dollar Climate Ambitions

NextEra Energy to Build Its First Green Hydrogen Plant in Florida

The Long and Short of It: When Planning Cycles Go From 20 Years to Next-Day

Democrats’ Platform Draft: Near-Term Renewables Surge, Net-Zero by 2050

A New Model for Valuing Distributed Energy Could Drive Big Changes in California

Ohio Governor Calls to “Repeal and Replace” Scandal-Tainted Nuclear Bailout Bill

Wisconsin Utility Alliant Energy Pledges Net-Zero Carbon by 2050

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

All the Ways COVID-19 Is Reshaping Urban Transportation Systems

European Hydropower Lags as Hydrogen and Batteries Soar

Why US Solar Tariffs Almost Worked, and Why They Don’t Now

What Joe Biden’s Clean Energy Platform Means for the Storage Industry

John Podesta’s Climate Policy Recommendations for a Biden Presidency

Tesla’s Solar Installations Hit New Low, but Musk Predicts Huge Future for Energy Business

California’s Rooftop Solar Mandate Hits Snag With Housing Market Set for Slowdown

NRG Spinout Station A Raises Funding to Expand Clean Energy Marketplace for Commercial Buildings

UK Storage Startup Moixa Raises $6M to Fuel ‘Exponential Growth’ Plans

New York Issues Second Offshore Wind Solicitation, Overcoming Coronavirus Delays

Feds Assert Criminal Conspiracy Aided Passage of FirstEnergy Nuclear Bailout Bill

Microsoft and Sol Systems to Build 500 Megawatts of Solar, Boost Community Investment

Net-Zero iPhones: Apple Pledges to Go Carbon-Neutral by 2030

Vattenfall CEO Steps Aside as Swedish Utility Writes Down Wind and Coal Assets