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10.30.19 Commercial & Industrial Energy 1

A podcast episode about the promise and limits of connected devices in buildings.

What It Will Take to Achieve the Internet-of-Things Promise in Buildings

In this podcast: transforming the IOT hype into reality in commercial and industrial facilities.

by Stephen Lacey

10.30.19 Energy 6

How do we quantify the risk of climate change to companies, governments and markets?

How Do We Measure Climate Risk?

This week on The Interchange podcast: We present the first episode in our three-part interview series on climate risk.

by Stephen Lacey

10.29.19 Energy 0

Google: Coming Soon to an RTO Near You?

The technology giant has quietly joined several U.S. regional grid operators as it looks to influence energy markets.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.29.19 4

Enphase will launch its first mainstream behind-the-meter battery offering in early 2020.

Enphase: Demand for Solar-Battery Systems Could Soar After California Blackouts

Grid woes “will only increase the attach rates for storage” in the country’s biggest rooftop solar market, Enphase CEO says.

by Jeff St. John

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10.29.19 Energy Storage 12

ESS has shipped units for behind-the-meter storage but is still working on its first utility-scale deal.

Iron Flow Battery Startup ESS Raises $30M From SoftBank and Breakthrough

The flow battery survivor marks the latest in a series of recent investments in unconventional long-duration storage technologies.

by Julian Spector

10.29.19 Solar 0

Developers like Lightsource BP and BayWa r.e. remain committed to Spain's solar market. (Credit: BayWa r.e.)

Spain’s Solar Bubble Looks Ready to Pop. The Market Will Be Just Fine

Consolidation is coming to Spain’s red-hot solar market, but in a post-subsidy world the landing will be relatively soft.

by John Parnell

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by Nicholas Rinaldi | October 29, 2019

10.28.19 Solar 7

Mexico's wind market is suffering under recent policy changes.

WoodMac: Mexico Set to Miss Clean Energy Target Under AMLO

Mexico’s renewables market is likely to be weaker in the 2020s than previously expected due to changes under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.28.19 Grid Edge 7

A number of cities and counties are mulling their post-bankruptcy options for a public takeover.

Pressure Mounts for Public Control of PG&E as Shares Hit Record Low

A public takeover of California’s largest utility might have been unthinkable a year ago. The equation is changing quickly.

by Jeff St. John

10.28.19 Utilities 2

How Utilities Are Transforming Outage Management Into Rapid Recovery

The need to keep customers powered and connected in the face of extreme weather is taking on new urgency.

by GTM Creative Strategies

10.28.19 Energy 31

The U.K. recently pledged £220 million toward getting a fusion power plant up and running by 2040.

Nuclear Fusion: Still Frustratingly Far Off Despite Recent Signs of Momentum

The nuclear technology offers the promise of unlimited clean power. But will it get here in time to help decarbonize the grid?

by Jason Deign

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10.28.19 The Solar Lead 1

Community Solar Comes to the Sunshine State in a Big Way, Finally

Florida Power & Light’s 1.5-gigawatt community solar program could open a new chapter for the state. But is it too complicated to take off?

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.28.19 Energy Storage 0

The global solar market will grow to 15 gigawattts annually by 2024, WoodMac predicts. (Credit: Siemens)

Europe’s Storage Market Set to Grow, Along With Merchant Risk

In the absence of a silver bullet, Europe’s storage industry will have to bite a regular one — and embrace merchant risk.

by John Parnell

10.26.19 Fossil Fuels 21

Who’s Trying to Re-Kill the Electric Car?

On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: It’s the oil industry versus the world.

by Stephen Lacey

10.25.19 Solar 17

Any type of solar roof tile you want, as long as it's tempered glass.

Tesla Unveils Latest Version of Solar Roof While Dodging Big Questions

In a significant strategic shift, Tesla will begin working with outside roofing companies.

by Julian Spector

10.25.19 Energy Storage 13

Looking up: WoodMac expects the U.S. non-residential storage market to grow tenfold over the next five years.

Research Spotlight

Balance-of-System Costs Falling for Non-Residential Storage

Cheaper batteries have made storage more affordable, but declines in balance-of-system costs are set for a much bigger role, Wood Mackenzie says.

by Mitalee Gupta

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10.25.19 Solar 57

“Versions 1 and 2, we were still sort of figuring things out.

5 Reasons Not to Get Too Excited About Tesla’s New Solar Roof

Elon Musk is poised to make a big announcement about Tesla’s solar roof on Friday. Be skeptical, very skeptical.

by Julian Spector

10.24.19 Solar 8

Hanwha Q Cells' short-lived reign as the leading U.S. module maker is over.

First Solar, Once Again the Biggest US Module Maker, Returns to Profit in Q3

First Solar opened its new Ohio factory three months early amid strong demand for its thin-film modules.

by Jeff St. John

A Powerwall in a Colchester, Vermont home. (Credit: Green Mountain Power)

November 7, 2019 Energy Storage

Batteries vs. Blackouts: 1,100 Homes Powered Through Vermont Outage With Storage

24 by Julian Spector

End of an era: SunPower's days as a globally significant PV manufacturer are numbered.

November 11, 2019 Solar

SunPower to Spin Off Manufacturing Business in Major Strategic Shift

4 by Karl-Erik Stromsta

EV battery packs are functionally similar to stationary systems but much larger.

November 8, 2019 Grid Edge

Will Your EV Keep the Lights On When the Grid Goes Down?

32 by Justin Gerdes

Natural gas is now by far the largest source of U.S. electricity generation.

11.08.19

Rethinking Future Investments in Natural Gas Infrastructure

39 by Bruce Nilles and Mark Dyson

11.08.19 Grid Edge

Will Your EV Keep the Lights On When the Grid Goes Down?

32 by Justin Gerdes

11.07.19 Energy Storage

Batteries vs. Blackouts: 1,100 Homes Powered Through Vermont Outage With Storage

24 by Julian Spector

10.24.19 Policy 1

Are cities the world’s best hope for combating climate change?

San Diego’s Quest to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy Through Community Choice

On this week’s Political Climate: how San Diego’s Republican mayor pushed through a bold climate action plan.

by Julia Pyper

10.24.19 Energy 9

Getting worse, quickly. The U.K.'s Cottam coal power plant closed in September. (Credit: EDF)

4 Out of 5 EU Coal Plants Are Losing Money

Government efforts to keep loss-making plants operating will end in court battles or worse, a new report warns.

by John Parnell

10.24.19 Energy 19

We measure changes in three different energy sectors. (Credit: Shutterstock)

3 Barometers of the Energy Transition

This week on The Interchange: measuring changes in transportation, industry and electricity.

by Stephen Lacey

10.24.19 Energy 4

HB 6 represents a lifeline for FirstEnergy's Davis-Besse nuclear plant on the Lake Erie shoreline.

Ohio’s Nuclear and Coal Bailout Bill Survives Court Challenge

Federal judge says group seeking overturn of pro-nuclear House Bill 6 must seek state Supreme Court relief, raising bar for a 2020 challenge.

by Jeff St. John

10.24.19 Grid Edge 0

European utilities including Enel, Engie, Centrica and EDF have been investing in grid edge startups at a rapid pace.

National Grid’s Venture Capital Arm Closes 3 More Investments

National Grid Partners has grown its portfolio to 18 companies in 12 months, as the utility steps further into the clean energy sector.

by Julia Pyper

10.24.19 Solar 4

A New Front in PG&E’s Bankruptcy Case: Small Solar Projects

A group of small solar producers wants the bankrupt California utility to pay $600 million or make good on their PURPA contracts.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.23.19 Wind 7

The U.S. offshore wind market lags Europe by a decade or more.

Two Months Later, Vineyard Wind’s Delay Still Clouds US Offshore Picture

The U.S. offshore wind industry is waiting for answers from the Trump administration on when its first big project can sail forward.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

CSP Startup Heliogen Cranks Up Solar Thermal to 1,000 Degrees

Tax Credits for Renewables Get Another Shot in Congress

Maxeon Aims to 'Outgrow the Market' After Splitting From SunPower

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

AMS Names New CEO as Software Product Gains Traction

Microgrids Take Off Among Airport Operators

Marine Veteran Aims to Improve Residential Storage With Startup NeoVolta

After Rapid Success in Japan, Moixa Prepares for International Storage Push

Watt It Takes: Form Energy's Mateo Jaramillo on His Mission to Build Long-Duration Batteries

New Jersey More Than Doubles Offshore Wind Target to 7.5GW

When Will European Offshore Wind See Negative Bids?

Equinor Considers Larger Role in US Renewables

From Science Project to Money Maker: Energy Storage Hits Inflection Point

Rebuilding the Bahamas With Distributed Solar and Storage

Coalition of Automakers and Utilities Unveils Transportation Policy ‘Roadmap’

How to Retrofit Legacy Inverters: Issues, Solutions, & Case Study

Transforming Predictive Vegetation Management with Advanced Analytics

Lowering LCOE with Bifacial PERC Modules: a Case Study with LONGi’s HiMO4 at 440W

What It Will Take to Achieve the Internet-of-Things Promise in Buildings

How Do We Measure Climate Risk?

Google: Coming Soon to an RTO Near You?

Enphase: Demand for Solar-Battery Systems Could Soar After California Blackouts

Iron Flow Battery Startup ESS Raises $30M From SoftBank and Breakthrough

Spain’s Solar Bubble Looks Ready to Pop. The Market Will Be Just Fine

Watch Power & Renewables Summit 2019 Right Here

WoodMac: Mexico Set to Miss Clean Energy Target Under AMLO

Pressure Mounts for Public Control of PG&E as Shares Hit Record Low

How Utilities Are Transforming Outage Management Into Rapid Recovery

Nuclear Fusion: Still Frustratingly Far Off Despite Recent Signs of Momentum

Community Solar Comes to the Sunshine State in a Big Way, Finally

Europe’s Storage Market Set to Grow, Along With Merchant Risk

Who’s Trying to Re-Kill the Electric Car?

Tesla Unveils Latest Version of Solar Roof While Dodging Big Questions

Balance-of-System Costs Falling for Non-Residential Storage

5 Reasons Not to Get Too Excited About Tesla’s New Solar Roof

First Solar, Once Again the Biggest US Module Maker, Returns to Profit in Q3

San Diego’s Quest to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy Through Community Choice

4 Out of 5 EU Coal Plants Are Losing Money

3 Barometers of the Energy Transition

Ohio’s Nuclear and Coal Bailout Bill Survives Court Challenge

National Grid’s Venture Capital Arm Closes 3 More Investments

A New Front in PG&E’s Bankruptcy Case: Small Solar Projects

Two Months Later, Vineyard Wind’s Delay Still Clouds US Offshore Picture