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05.30.19 Efficiency 4

Most companies would prefer to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment, the author writes.

To Double Down on Clean Energy, Remember These Initials: R&D&D

The moment is ripe for R&D in clean energy—as well as deployment. A close look at energy efficiency policies should be first on the agenda.

by Jennifer Layke

05.30.19 Solar 2

Hanwha's complaint could hamper JinkoSolar, Longi and REC Group in the U.S. market.

Hanwha Q Cells Trade Complaint Could Further Tighten US Solar Supply

Patent-infringement allegations against rival manufacturers may be overshadowed by other issues in the fast-moving U.S. solar market, but the implications are potentially serious, analysts warn.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

05.30.19 Solar 1

Facebook, Shell and Longroad Energy Partners announce a new mega solar project in Texas.

A Facebook First: Tech Giant Invests Directly in a Renewable Project

Analysts say the social media company’s tax-equity investment in a 379-megawatt solar project in Texas could be a sign of deals to come in the corporate renewables market.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

05.29.19 Grid Edge 0

Schneider Electric Ventures' investment will give it a roughly 10 percent stake in AutoGrid.

Schneider Buys Stake in AutoGrid to Tap Its Software for Distributed Energy and Microgrids

Investment in the Silicon Valley startup could boost French electric tech giant’s distributed energy integration capabilities, from design to operations.

by Jeff St. John

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05.29.19 Solar 2

Canadian Solar Secures Its Largest Order as Bifacial Modules Gain Traction

EDF Renewable Energy will buy 1.8 gigawatts of modules from Canadian Solar as the Investment Tax Credit phases down, in a sign that developers are growing more comfortable with two-sided solar technology.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

05.29.19 Wind 0

Germany’s Onshore Wind Market Struggles to Rebound After Permitting Setbacks

Onshore wind installations crashed to their lowest level in nearly 20 years in Germany in the first quarter of 2019. Can the world’s third-largest wind market recover?

by Jason Deign

Examining the Potential of ‘Solarize’ Programs to Boost Residential Solar

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Examining the Potential of ‘Solarize’ Programs to Boost Residential Solar

Programs that aggregate customer demand for residential solar to lower costs have not had a big impact on the U.S. solar market. But cities like Philadelphia are finding success.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | May 29, 2019

05.28.19 Grid Edge 2

‘Every Asset We Deploy in the Field Has the Potential to Become a Sensor’

Julio Romero Aguero, chief innovation and transformation officer at Jacksonville municipal utility JEA, on the the next wave of disruptive technologies and concepts in the electricity business: “Disruption is the new normal.”

by Juan Monge

05.28.19 Grid Edge 11

Shuttle applications, like connecting ports and nearby logistics centers, could quickly make use of electrified overhead lines for trucks.

Siemens Sees a Future for Electric Trucks Powered by Overhead Lines

Germany’s first “eHighway” truck route has opened along a stretch of the autobahn. Siemens spoke to GTM about expanding and commercializing the technology for the long haul.

by Justin Gerdes

05.28.19 Energy Management 0

How have C&I customers evolved in clean energy procurement?

The Epochal Shift in Commercial Energy

In this special podcast from Centrica Business Solutions, we look at the biggest changes in how C&I customers procure clean energy.

by Stephen Lacey

05.28.19 Energy Storage 13

Innolith acquired Alevo’s only operational GridBank battery system, located in the U.S.

Does Innolith’s Battery Technology Stand a Chance the Second Time Around?

The company formerly known as Alevo is back on the hunt for deals in the U.S., with an upgraded battery due for production in late 2020.

by Jason Deign

Featured Research

The Latest Skirmishes Around FERC Order 841

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The Latest Skirmishes Around FERC Order 841

Grid operators are struggling to address the shortcomings in their compliance plans for FERC Order 841, which mandates the integration of energy storage into wholesale markets.

by Jeff St. John | May 28, 2019

05.28.19 Wind 13

European factories are expected to play a big role in the U.S. market's early years.

Orsted: US Offshore Wind Supply Chain Decisions Coming Soon

With New York perhaps just days away from announcing the winners of its first offshore wind solicitation, and New Jersey not far behind it, the U.S. stands at the cusp of a wave of offshore wind supply chain announcements, experts say.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

05.28.19 Policy 4

Jay Inslee has a detailed vision for a truly clean economy.

Jay Inslee’s Climate Plan Is Every Wonk’s Dream

On this week’s Interchange podcast: We dissect Inslee’s mega “Evergreen Economy” plan.

by Stephen Lacey

05.24.19 Policy 0

Are we approaching the end of the polar peace zone?

The Troubling Geopolitics of a Melting Arctic

In this week’s episode of Political Climate, we discuss the mounting opportunities and risks in the polar region. Is the U.S. ready?

by Julia Pyper

05.24.19 Energy Storage 11

Sonnen will outfit each house with a 20-kilowatt-hour ecoLinx battery system.

Sonnen Brings Homebuilder Strategy to Illinois With Passive Home Project

The battery company expanded its effort to put high-end batteries into new-build, eco-friendly homes.

by Julian Spector

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Industry Perspective

Why Advanced Nuclear Reactors May Be Here Sooner Than Many Imagine

Advanced nuclear reactors are moving toward commercialization faster and with less government support than many realize. Their smaller size and advances in computing are helping.

by Ted Nordhaus and Jessica Lovering

05.24.19 Wind 7

The goal: smaller, lighter, more efficient.

US Energy Department Wants to See Lighter Offshore Wind Turbines

GE, American Semiconductor and WEG Electric are advancing DOE-funded research projects on generators that can easily be hoisted high above the waterline.

by Justin Gerdes

The U.S. has little domestic manufacturing capacity for bifacial solar modules.

June 12, 2019 Solar

Bifacial Modules Win Reprieve From US Solar Tariffs

9 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

June 14, 2019 Wind

Another Wind PTC Extension? No Thanks, Many in Industry Say

31 by Karl-Erik Stromsta

June 17, 2019 Microgrids

Why Electrified Transportation Needs Microgrids

2 by GTM Creative Strategies

Nel Hydrogen has temporarily closed 10 European and U.S. filling stations.

06.13.19 Grid Edge

Carmakers Hold Steady on Fuel-Cell EV Sales Despite Norway Blast

79 by Jason Deign

06.18.19 Solar

Wood Mackenzie Boosts US Solar Market Forecast as Florida Blossoms

41 by Karl-Erik Stromsta

Poland's Bełchatów coal plant, in the rear, is so large it makes its own weather.

06.12.19 Energy

Europe’s Surging Carbon Price Is Helping to Speed the Demise of Coal Plants

36 by Jason Deign

Are 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle Targets the Hot New Energy Policy Trend?

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Are 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle Targets the Hot New Energy Policy Trend?

A look at ZEV policy proposals in the city of Los Angeles, the province of British Columbia, the U.S. Congress and beyond.

by Julia Pyper | May 24, 2019

05.23.19 Policy 4

Several large offshore wind projects are in development off the coast of Gov. Larry Hogan's state.

Maryland Law Will Raise Renewables Target to 50%

Republican Governor Larry Hogan chose not to veto the law, but said he’d rather shoot for 100 percent clean electricity and include nuclear power.

by Julian Spector

05.23.19 Solar 8

GAF's parent company, Standard Industries, claims to be the world's largest roofing manufacturer.

GAF Energy and Parent Company Claim Installation of ‘Hundreds’ of Their Solar Roofs, Outpacing Tesla

As part of a huge roofing company, GAF Energy says its customer-acquisition costs are lower than the industry’s average, giving it an advantage.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

05.23.19 Grid Edge 3

SDG&E wants to build 100 megawatts of battery-backed microgrids. Who should own them?

San Diego Gas & Electric Hits Snag in California Microgrids Rollout

California utility SDG&E wants to build microgrids quickly to protect communities from wildfires. But regulators may force it to reopen its projects to third-party competition.

by Jeff St. John

North American Commercial Storage at the Crossroads

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North American Commercial Storage at the Crossroads

The early movers are changing, new powers backed by European energy majors are rising, and business is spreading both north and south of the U.S. border.

by Julian Spector | May 23, 2019

05.23.19 Fossil Fuels 8

We take stock of energy subsidies in this week's podcast.

Breaking Down Subsidies for Fossil Fuels: How Much Are We Really Spending?

On this week’s Energy Gang: We revisit direct and indirect energy subsidies.

by Stephen Lacey

05.22.19 0

The U.K. offshore wind industry is hoping to see record volumes at record-low prices.

Zero-Subsidy Offshore Wind Bids Unlikely in UK’s Upcoming Auction

The cannabalization effect of surging renewables output means new plants may need subsidies even if they come in at record-low prices. But U.K. auctions “always throw up surprises,” says one expert.

by Jason Deign

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Hanwha Q Cells Trade Complaint Could Further Tighten US Solar Supply

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Schneider Buys Stake in AutoGrid to Tap Its Software for Distributed Energy and Microgrids

Canadian Solar Secures Its Largest Order as Bifacial Modules Gain Traction

Germany’s Onshore Wind Market Struggles to Rebound After Permitting Setbacks

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‘Every Asset We Deploy in the Field Has the Potential to Become a Sensor’

Siemens Sees a Future for Electric Trucks Powered by Overhead Lines

The Epochal Shift in Commercial Energy

Does Innolith’s Battery Technology Stand a Chance the Second Time Around?

The Latest Skirmishes Around FERC Order 841

Orsted: US Offshore Wind Supply Chain Decisions Coming Soon

Jay Inslee’s Climate Plan Is Every Wonk’s Dream

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Why Advanced Nuclear Reactors May Be Here Sooner Than Many Imagine

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North American Commercial Storage at the Crossroads

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