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03.27.19 Finance & VC 1

Enel's relationship with Tradewind helped it become one of the largest owners of U.S. renewables capacity.

Enel Green Power Acquires Long-Time US Development Partner Tradewind Energy

The deal will enhance Italian utility group’s ability to develop wind, solar and storage projects from scratch in the U.S.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

03.27.19 Utilities 3

Xcel CEO on Tech to Achieve Carbon-Free Electricity by 2050: ‘We’ve Got to Be Open to Anything’

Xcel Chairman, President and CEO Ben Fowke sees a role for nuclear in a zero-carbon future.

by Julian Spector

03.27.19 Energy Storage 0

Repsol's backing will help Ampere “undertake ambitious growth plans,

Repsol Invests in Storage Startup Ampere Amid Shift to Cleaner Energy

The Spanish oil company’s backing of Ampere follows Shell’s recent acquisition of German battery company sonnen.

by Jason Deign

03.27.19 Utilities 26

Engie Kicks Coal Habit in Favor of Renewables

Yet another European energy giant pivots from black to green.

by Jason Deign

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03.26.19 Energy Storage 81

Wind and solar costs have dropped dramatically, too.

Report: Levelized Cost of Energy for Lithium-Ion Batteries Is Plummeting

Bloomberg New Energy Finance finds the long-term costs of multi-hour energy storage can compete with natural gas and coal in an increasing number of markets today.

by Jeff St. John

03.26.19 217

The push for support comes days after the DOE announced $3.7 billion in loan support for the Vogtle nuclear project in Georgia.

Nuclear Energy Institute Seizes on Climate Momentum to Push for Policy Boost

“The answer to the climate crisis won’t be as simple as replacing carbon with renewables and batteries,” according to NEI’s president and CEO.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.26.19 Finance & VC 0

Volta's near-term investment focus areas include long-duration storage for the grid.

Volta Expands Fund to $180 Million With Investment From Equinor and Hanon Systems

The Chicago-based venture fund focuses on hardware innovations for energy storage and maintains close ties to Argonne National Lab.

by Julian Spector

03.26.19 Microgrids 0

Solar-plus-storage won’t overtake fossil-based microgrids within the forecast timeline.

Research Spotlight

Fossil Generation Continued to Dominate the Growing US Microgrid Market in 2018

Solar-plus-storage still has a long way to go in catching fossil-fuel-based generation in the U.S. microgrid market, according to a new Wood Mackenzie report.

by Isaac Maze-Rothstein

03.25.19 Policy 7

Puerto Rico joins a small group of jurisdictions pursuing 100 percent renewables.

Puerto Rico Legislature Approves 100 Percent Renewable Energy Target

The law now heads to the governor for signature.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.25.19 Regulation & Policy 2

Consumers is moving more aggressively than the state has mandated in phasing out coal-fired generation.

Consumers Energy to Seek 5GW of Solar by 2030 Under Clean Energy Plan

Michigan utility agrees to a 50-50 split between utility and third-party RFPs to meet solar goals in a broader plan to eliminate coal use by 2040.

by Jeff St. John

03.25.19 Fossil Fuels 24

Coal faces economic challenges from close-by wind and solar resources.

Report: Local Wind and Solar Plants Beat Out Majority of US Coal Plants on Cost

A new report provides more evidence that wind and solar economics are edging out coal.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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03.25.19 Wind Projects 7

Believe it or not, Britain's wind farms are approaching end of life.

UK’s Blyth Retirement Offers an Early View of Offshore Wind Decommissioning

The oldest wind farm in the U.K. is shutting down.

by Jason Deign

03.25.19 Fossil Fuels 16

The bill is predicated on the fact that existing fossil power plants can’t compete with other resources on cost.

Colorado May Have a Winning Formula for Managing Early Coal Plant Retirements

Under legislation pending in Colorado, utilities could issue ratepayer-backed bonds to reduce the cost of retiring aging power plants and fund transition assistance.

by Justin Gerdes

03.22.19 Finance & VC 7

Enel bought the assets, which had an enterprise value of around $900 million, for $256 million.

GE Sells 650MW of Renewable Energy Assets to Enel, Despite Plans to Grow Renewables Arm

The sale supports GE Capital’s strategy to become smaller, as GE Renewable Energy seeks to expand.

by Jason Deign

03.22.19 Solar Finance & VC 0

Industry Perspective

How to Value a Solar Development Pipeline, Part 3

A look at the third pillar of solar project success: site control.

by Leslie Hodge

How California Is Working to Elevate Marginalized Voices in Energy Regulation

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How California Is Working to Elevate Marginalized Voices in Energy Regulation

The state’s unique advisory group on energy justice issues heads into its second year.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | March 22, 2019

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03.22.19 Grid Optimization 0

Tiko was formed in 2012 as a joint venture between Swisscom and Repower.

Engie Backs Tiko for Distributed Virtual Power Plants

The Swiss startup, tapped by sonnen and others to aggregate DERs for grid services in Europe, now has a majority investor with eyes on the U.S. and Australian markets.

by Jeff St. John

03.21.19 Grid Optimization 37

Statkraft seeks to tap into the corporate PPA opportunity with a promise of firm power.

Statkraft Looks to Virtual Power Plants as Renewable Energy Demand Surges

The Norwegian firm aims to build 2 gigawatts of virtual power plant capacity in the U.K., alongside 12 gigawatts in Germany.

by Jason Deign

The Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act was introduced Thursday by Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA).

April 4, 2019 Energy Storage

US House Introduces Energy Storage Tax Credit Bill

13 by Jeff St. John

More than 90 percent of U.S. companies don’t have a public credit rating, adding risk to long-term solar PPAs.

April 5, 2019 Solar

Energetic Unveils ‘Game-Changing’ Insurance Policy for Commercial Solar Market

9 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

April 15, 2019

Electrification Myth-Busting: Heat Pumps Are Ready for Cold Climates Today

48 by Justin Gerdes

Draft bill would be a lifeline for the Davis-Besse nuclear power plant east of Toledo.

04.08.19 Policy

Ohio’s FirstEnergy Nuclear Bailout Bill Could Undermine Funding for Renewables and Efficiency

167 by Jeff St. John

Despite the weak quarter, Tesla stood behind its full-year guidance for vehicle deliveries.

04.04.19 Electric Vehicles

EV Demand Cliff or Just a Blip? Tesla Deliveries Plummet 31% in First Quarter

77 by Eric Wesoff

04.15.19

Electrification Myth-Busting: Heat Pumps Are Ready for Cold Climates Today

48 by Justin Gerdes

03.21.19 Microgrids 7

Puerto Rico is narrowing in on passing 100 percent renewables legislation.

New Microgrid Initiative Launches in Puerto Rico Amid Energy Policy Uncertainty

The Environmental Defense Fund plans to help build low-carbon microgrids in Puerto Rico, amid delays on 100% renewable energy legislation, PREPA’s IRP and microgrid interconnection rules.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.21.19 Fossil Fuels 56

Renewables are now competitive with coal, even when including energy storage.

Study: Fossil Fuel Generation Has No Business Case in Australia

Plummeting wind and solar costs leave “no expectations of people investing in anything else,” according to the author of a report by CSIRO and the Australian Energy Market Operator.

by Jason Deign

03.20.19 Energy Storage 15

The new design from 24M allows customization of separate electrolytes for the anode and cathode.

24M Unveils ‘Dual Electrolyte’ Battery Tech to Unlock Higher Energy Density

If commercialized, this design could produce lithium metal batteries that pack twice as much energy as what’s on the market today.

by Julian Spector

03.20.19 Markets & Policy 5

Does community solar lack a long-term vision?

Industry Perspective

More Than Megawatts, Community Solar Needs a Vision

It’s a good time to be in community solar, but without a bold vision for the future, Tom Hunt argues, the industry could soon face an existential threat.

by Tom Hunt

03.20.19 Policy 10

The legislation follows on a 2018 ballot initiative that confirmed most voters support the standard.

Nevada Senator Introduces Legislation for 50% Renewables by 2030 RPS

The proposed law also sets out a goal to reach 100 percent clean electricity by 2050.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.20.19 Fossil Fuels 28

Banks are pledging more money for clean energy, but they're still investing heavily in fossil fuels.

Report: Banks Have Invested $1.9 Trillion in Fossil Fuels Since 2015

Fossil fuel investments continue apace, even as banks pledge money for sustainable development.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.19.19 Energy Storage 10

A record-breaking performance for a battery-based virtual power plant.

AMS Breaks 2 Gigawatt-Hours in Grid Services

Southern California Edison’s groundbreaking DER procurement breaks a record for battery-based virtual power plants serving real-world grid needs.

by Jeff St. John

Starbucks Joins Cypress Creek on Texas Solar Projects to Power 360 Stores

Illinois Awards 215 Megawatts of Community Solar, but Developers Left Hungry

IRENA: Renewables Plus Electrification Can Bear Brunt of Decarbonization Efforts

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

Another Route to All-Electric Flight: Convert Existing Planes

Faraday Grid’s Spending Spree Begins

Global Energy Storage to Hit 158 Gigawatt-Hours by 2024, Led by US and China

Con Ed's New Commercial Storage Demo Puts the Utility in the Driver's Seat

US House Introduces Energy Storage Tax Credit Bill

GE Cedes 1GW of French Offshore Wind Projects to Siemens Gamesa

Vestas to Acquire Stake in Wind and Solar Developer Sowitec

The Path Forward for Senvion

Starbucks Joins Cypress Creek on Texas Solar Projects to Power 360 Stores

Illinois Awards 215 Megawatts of Community Solar, but Developers Left Hungry

IRENA: Renewables Plus Electrification Can Bear Brunt of Decarbonization Efforts

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

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

A Look at Chevron’s Dip Into Clean Energy Investing

Digital Electricity eBook: 6 Essential Grid Elements to Go Digital!

BiTEC: Bifacial Gain with Real Field Data

Solar ITC Stepdown Forecast and Strategy: The Path Forward for Supply and Demand

Enel Green Power Acquires Long-Time US Development Partner Tradewind Energy

Xcel CEO on Tech to Achieve Carbon-Free Electricity by 2050: ‘We’ve Got to Be Open to Anything’

Repsol Invests in Storage Startup Ampere Amid Shift to Cleaner Energy

Engie Kicks Coal Habit in Favor of Renewables

Report: Levelized Cost of Energy for Lithium-Ion Batteries Is Plummeting

Nuclear Energy Institute Seizes on Climate Momentum to Push for Policy Boost

Volta Expands Fund to $180 Million With Investment From Equinor and Hanon Systems

Fossil Generation Continued to Dominate the Growing US Microgrid Market in 2018

Puerto Rico Legislature Approves 100 Percent Renewable Energy Target

Consumers Energy to Seek 5GW of Solar by 2030 Under Clean Energy Plan

Report: Local Wind and Solar Plants Beat Out Majority of US Coal Plants on Cost

UK’s Blyth Retirement Offers an Early View of Offshore Wind Decommissioning

Colorado May Have a Winning Formula for Managing Early Coal Plant Retirements

GE Sells 650MW of Renewable Energy Assets to Enel, Despite Plans to Grow Renewables Arm

How to Value a Solar Development Pipeline, Part 3

How California Is Working to Elevate Marginalized Voices in Energy Regulation

Engie Backs Tiko for Distributed Virtual Power Plants

Statkraft Looks to Virtual Power Plants as Renewable Energy Demand Surges

New Microgrid Initiative Launches in Puerto Rico Amid Energy Policy Uncertainty

Study: Fossil Fuel Generation Has No Business Case in Australia

24M Unveils ‘Dual Electrolyte’ Battery Tech to Unlock Higher Energy Density

More Than Megawatts, Community Solar Needs a Vision

Nevada Senator Introduces Legislation for 50% Renewables by 2030 RPS

Report: Banks Have Invested $1.9 Trillion in Fossil Fuels Since 2015

AMS Breaks 2 Gigawatt-Hours in Grid Services