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07.21.20 Energy Storage 2

Enel's utility-scale renewables arm is betting big on U.S. energy storage.

Enel Reveals Plan to Add 1GW of Batteries to US Renewables Fleet by 2022

The global renewables powerhouse will kick off its renewables-plus-storage hybrid strategy at a solar project in Texas.

by Julian Spector

07.21.20 Grid Edge 1

Kiwi Power has a large portfolio of distributed energy resources in its European portfolio. (Credit: Kiwi)

Kiwi Power Looks to Bring European Virtual Power Plant Expertise to North America

U.K.-based distributed energy resources company takes aim at North America, starting with a project with Engie.

by Jeff St. John

07.20.20 Policy 4

Did Congressional Lawmakers Create the Most Complete Climate Policy Plan Ever?

This week on The Energy Gang: how Democratic lawmakers would govern toward net-zero carbon emissions.

by Stephen Lacey

07.20.20 Energy Storage 11

Long-Term Value of Grid Storage Is All About Capacity, Study Finds

More batteries can mean fewer generation assets and new transmission lines. But market rules need to change to unlock that value.

by Julian Spector

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Clashes Continue in Virginia’s Corporate Renewables Market

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Clashes Continue in Virginia’s Corporate Renewables Market

State regulators’ recent approval of a green tariff proposed by Dominion means the utility has much of the commercial market cornered.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | July 20, 2020

07.17.20 Grid Edge 8

A bribery scandal has swallowed the Exelon subsidiary's legislative goals over the past year.

ComEd Agrees to $200M Fine on Federal Bribery Charge

The Chicago-area utility has struggled with key clean-energy and grid-modernization plans amid a scandal.

by Jeff St. John

07.17.20 Grid Edge 3

Whether PG&E can succeed with its $59 billion restructuring plan will depend on its ability to prevent future wildfires, analysts say.

Post-Bankruptcy PG&E Faces Lawsuit for Its Role in Causing the 2019 Kincade Wildfire

Weeks after exiting bankruptcy caused by massive fire liabilities, California’s biggest utility faces another wildfire lawsuit.

by Jeff St. John

Grid Edge Mega-Trends: From Microgrids to ‘Fractal Grids’

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Grid Edge Mega-Trends: From Microgrids to ‘Fractal Grids’

Solar panels, home batteries and EV chargers will increasingly integrate themselves into the broader energy ecosystem. Game theory will help.

by Jeff St. John | July 17, 2020

07.16.20 Residential Solar 0

We dig into Sunrun's planned market-changing solar acquisition.

Sunrun Buying Vivint: Unpacking the Biggest Distributed Solar Deal in History

This week on The Interchange: We dig into the history of and implications for Sunrun’s planned purchase of Vivint.

by Stephen Lacey

07.16.20 Solar 14

Clean energy groups say new rule undermines pricing, fails to address critical contract issues.

FERC’s New PURPA Rule Undermines Clean Energy Projects, Advocates Say

Utility groups say changes will save money for customers. Clean energy groups say they will stifle competition.

by Jeff St. John

07.16.20 Solar 16

Federal regulators reject petition that could have upended solar net metering regulations in 41 states.

FERC Unanimously Dismisses Effort to Undermine Solar Net Metering

All four FERC commissioners voted to dismiss a petition to declare solar net metering policies illegal.

by Jeff St. John

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07.16.20 Energy 106

Industry Perspective

The World Needs a Cash-for-Coal-Clunkers Program

The drumbeat of coal bankruptcies makes it seem like the job is nearly done. Nothing could be further from the truth, the author writes.

by Justin Guay

New Powers Are Rising Among the Ranks of the Biggest Battery Owners

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New Powers Are Rising Among the Ranks of the Biggest Battery Owners

As project pipelines swell, the leaderboard of U.S. battery owners is set for a shakeup — with one big exception.

by Julian Spector | July 16, 2020

07.15.20 Grid Edge 5

Bloom Energy Soars After Launch Into Green Hydrogen Market

California-based Bloom will begin offering electrolyzers alongside hydrogen-powered fuel cells to tap the green hydrogen market.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

07.15.20 Policy 0

The plan follows the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force recommendations on addressing climate change and House Democrats’ 500-page report on solving the climate crisis.

How Joe Biden’s Climate Plan Stacks Up

On this week’s episode of Political Climate, we discuss the details and political implications of Biden’s clean energy and infrastructure plan.

by Julia Pyper

07.15.20 13

Microgrids: A Powerful Modern Tool for Wildfire Management

California will rely on proactive power outages and mobile diesel generators this wildfire season. There’s a better way.

by GTM Creative Strategies

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07.15.20 Energy 3

Some countries already collect and publish detailed emissions data. Many countries don't.

Climate TRACE: Using Satellites and Machine Learning to Pinpoint Global Emissions

Real-time data on greenhouse gas emissions from every power plant on Earth could soon be part of the public domain.

by Jeff St. John

07.14.20 0

The program is getting the double the capacity, but much of the solar industry worries that development will slow.

Massachusetts Finalizes Distributed Solar Rules With Fewer Restrictions on Land Use

The state backed off some land restrictions, but the solar industry remains concerned about the impact on development.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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

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

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

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

07.24.20 Energy

NextEra Energy to Build Its First Green Hydrogen Plant in Florida

101 by Karl-Erik Stromsta

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

33 by Jeff St. John

Municipal and cooperative utilities may have an easier time retiring coal plants ahead of schedule

07.28.20 Solar

One Way to Retire Coal Plants: Buy Out the Owner

25 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

07.14.20 Grid Edge 25

Clean energy groups and independent power producers said they weren't aware the proposal was being discussed.

Utilities Propose First Regional Grid-Balancing Market in Southeastern US

Duke, Dominion and Southern Company contemplate real-time trading structure that could help integrate renewables and reduce wholesale energy costs.

by Jeff St. John

07.14.20 Solar 31

If elected president, Biden wants to achieve 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035.

Biden Pledges $2T in Clean Energy and Infrastructure Spending

“We’re not just going to tinker around the edges,” says the Democratic candidate, promising “historic investments” in solar, wind, batteries and transmission.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

07.14.20 Energy Storage 8

San Diego is home to several of the largest U.S. battery systems.

Say Hello to the Biggest Battery in America (for Now)

A wave of monster energy storage projects has washed up in Southern California, with LS Power recently flipping on the most powerful one yet.

by Julian Spector

07.14.20 Energy 4

Industry Perspective

Finding Bipartisan Opportunities in House Democrats’ Climate Plan

From improving electricity markets to infrastructure resilience, some of the Democrats’ proposals have considerable bipartisan potential, the authors write.

by Devin Hartman and Nicolas Loris

07.13.20 Grid Edge 5

Porterville Transit will charge its electric buses with the help of SCE-built infrastructure. (Photo: SCE)

Southern California Edison Begins Major Rollout of Chargers for Electric Buses and Trucks

Utility looks to spend $356 million getting the infrastructure in place for fleet operators looking to switch to electric.

by Julian Spector

Duke Looks to Improve on FPL’s Playbook as It Proposes Shared Solar in Florida

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Duke Looks to Improve on FPL’s Playbook as It Proposes Shared Solar in Florida

Florida Power & Light received criticism for its shared solar program last year. Duke Energy appears to have learned some lessons.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | July 13, 2020

07.13.20 Grid Edge 11

Next Up for Electrification: Heavy-Duty Trucks and Construction Machinery

Electrified transport is not just about cars anymore, as California’s landmark Advanced Clean Trucks regulation shows.

by Justin Gerdes

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

Enel Reveals Plan to Add 1GW of Batteries to US Renewables Fleet by 2022

Kiwi Power Looks to Bring European Virtual Power Plant Expertise to North America

Did Congressional Lawmakers Create the Most Complete Climate Policy Plan Ever?

Long-Term Value of Grid Storage Is All About Capacity, Study Finds

Clashes Continue in Virginia’s Corporate Renewables Market

ComEd Agrees to $200M Fine on Federal Bribery Charge

Post-Bankruptcy PG&E Faces Lawsuit for Its Role in Causing the 2019 Kincade Wildfire

Grid Edge Mega-Trends: From Microgrids to ‘Fractal Grids’

Sunrun Buying Vivint: Unpacking the Biggest Distributed Solar Deal in History

FERC’s New PURPA Rule Undermines Clean Energy Projects, Advocates Say

FERC Unanimously Dismisses Effort to Undermine Solar Net Metering

The World Needs a Cash-for-Coal-Clunkers Program

New Powers Are Rising Among the Ranks of the Biggest Battery Owners

Bloom Energy Soars After Launch Into Green Hydrogen Market

How Joe Biden’s Climate Plan Stacks Up

Microgrids: A Powerful Modern Tool for Wildfire Management

Climate TRACE: Using Satellites and Machine Learning to Pinpoint Global Emissions

Massachusetts Finalizes Distributed Solar Rules With Fewer Restrictions on Land Use

Utilities Propose First Regional Grid-Balancing Market in Southeastern US

Biden Pledges $2T in Clean Energy and Infrastructure Spending

Say Hello to the Biggest Battery in America (for Now)

Finding Bipartisan Opportunities in House Democrats’ Climate Plan

Southern California Edison Begins Major Rollout of Chargers for Electric Buses and Trucks

Duke Looks to Improve on FPL’s Playbook as It Proposes Shared Solar in Florida

Next Up for Electrification: Heavy-Duty Trucks and Construction Machinery