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02.09.18 Solar Finance & VC 0

Cleantech VC Nancy Pfund believes that savvy policy chops lead to better investing choices.

Nancy Pfund’s Pro Tips for Getting Started in Cleantech

You’re never too young to be taken seriously.

by Julian Spector

Wind's operational patterns create very different profit opportunities for storage compared to solar.

GTM Squared

Where’s the Money in Wind-Plus-Storage?

Sifting out real opportunities from hot air.

by Julian Spector | February 9, 2018

01.24.18 Off Grid/Energy Access 2

Off Grid Electric will now have operations in Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and the Ivory Coast.

Off Grid Electric Secures $55 Million in Series D Financing

The investment is likely the largest pure venture equity round for a solar home system provider in emerging markets.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

01.18.18 Off Grid/Energy Access 0

Husk Power Systems picks up $20 million to scale its minigrid platform.

Shell Technology Ventures Leads $20 Million Investment in Minigrid Specialist Husk

It appears to be the highest funding round ever for a minigrid firm.

by Jason Deign

GTM Squared

12 Charts That Shook the Earth in 2017

Hand-picked graphs that illustrate the latest trends in the global energy transformation.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | January 9, 2018

01.08.18 Microgrids 8

Cleanup and electricity restoration efforts in Puerto Rico are ongoing.

Puerto Rico Energy Commission Lays Out Rules for a Future Microgrid Landscape

With power restored for just about half of the island’s residents, regulators look toward a remade grid.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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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01.02.18 Off Grid/Energy Access 1

Why Gender Is Key to African Off-Grid Solar Energy Sales

Data from Fenix International shows why women are powerful off-grid solar customers.

by Jason Deign

12.26.17 Electric Vehicles 69

Electric vehicles pose unique challenges during disasters.

A New Challenge for Disaster Zones: Driving an Electric Evacuation

Electric vehicles already present unique infrastructure challenges. Those challenges will be worse during emergencies.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

12.20.17 Electric Vehicles 11

Tesla is so close to delivering on Musk's

The Ups and Downs of Tesla’s Wild Ride in 2017

A look back at the year for Elon Musk’s ambitious energy company.

by Katie Fehrenbacher

12.15.17 Finance & VC 26

Bill Gates announced Breakthrough Energy Ventures’ initial focus areas for investment in Paris this week.

Breakthrough Energy Ventures Unveils Its 5-Part Investment Strategy

Details on the investment focus and talent driving Bill Gates’ big energy tech fund.

by Katie Fehrenbacher

12.12.17 Off Grid/Energy Access 12

As workers repair Puerto Rico, a group of utilities say they have a plan for the island's future grid.

Group of Energy Heavyweights Unveils Plan for Puerto Rico’s Future Grid

It’ll take over $17 billion and a decade to complete.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

12.08.17 Off Grid/Energy Access 6

Africa's utilities are missing out on a big business opportunity.

Research Spotlight

Living Under the Grid: 110 Million of Africa’s Unconnected Customers Represent a Massive Opportunity

More than one in every six African people without electricity access sits directly under it.

by Benjamin Attia and Rebekah Shirley

12.08.17 Off Grid/Energy Access 2

Con Edison utility workers helped New York survive Superstorm Sandy. Now they're at work in Puerto Rico.

New York Utilities Learned a Lot From Superstorm Sandy. Will That Help Them in Puerto Rico?

“We are well prepared and uniquely qualified to help them restore power.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

Energy storage markets are expanding beyond California, and a certain kind of infrastructure plan could help them spread.

GTM Squared

The Key Trends Shaping Energy Storage in 2018

New markets are opening up, novel alliances beckon and industry acquisitions are about to bear fruit.

by Julian Spector | December 8, 2017

12.04.17 Solar-Plus-Storage 9

Are we using outdated cost figures for solar-plus-storage in developing countries?

Off-Grid Solar and Storage May Be 80% Cheaper in Developing Countries Than Assumed

Inflated cost estimates for solar hurts investment, says Crown Agents.

by Jason Deign

Big Batteries Prove They Can Deliver in a Pinch

GTM Squared

Big Batteries Prove They Can Deliver in a Pinch

Looking back on the storage megaprojects that bookended 2017. Plus: New York gets a storage mandate, batteries for floating wind, and a new look for Puerto Rico’s grid.

by Julian Spector | December 1, 2017

11.30.17 Microgrids 11

A microgrid can help keep the lights on during a storm.

Research Spotlight

In a Year of Extreme Weather, Diesel and Gas Microgrids Keep the Lights On

GTM Research expands microgrid coverage to include 1,500 basic microgrids in a new report.

by Olivia Chen

11.27.17 PV, EV, & Storage 1

Mike Barron in Ideal Power's Austin lab.

A Look Inside Ideal Power’s Austin Lab

The company is aiming to disrupt power conversion, with a focus on resilience.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.22.17 Grid Edge 4

GTM’s Book of Customs, Traditions and Etiquette, Vol. II: A Grid Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand

With tensions running high this holiday season, GTM’s etiquette experts help you unlock social serenity.

by Julian Spector

11.16.17 Off Grid/Energy Access 10

Energy access experts can learn from vendors at Ethiopia's Merkato in Addis Ababa.

Industry Perspective

Unlocking an Energy Revolution in Ethiopia With Lessons From the Black Market

Selling solar products through the informal sector is not just financially attractive in places like Ethiopia—it’s also the key to reaching the largest number of customers.

by Mohit Anand

11.14.17 Utilities 7

Post-Maria, the Puerto Rico National Guard clears debris from a road in Yabucoa.

How Many Puerto Ricans Have Power? No One Really Knows

Opaque reporting on electricity access has left many in the dark over the status of Puerto Rico’s grid repairs.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.09.17 Microgrids 6

Industry Perspective

Can India Lead the Global Minigrid Market Like China Did With Solar PV?

According to the International Energy Agency, minigrids are a $190 billion market opportunity between now and 2030.

by Willie Brent

11.02.17 Off Grid/Energy Access 2

Off-grid and mini-grid systems are the fastest way to get energy to Indians.

Decentralization Is the Cheapest Way to Expand Energy Access in India, Says IEA

India has led the way in expanding energy access to citizens. An emphasis on distributed renewables will strengthen those efforts, according to international energy experts.

by Willie Brent

11.02.17 Energy 1

Puerto Rico National Guard works on cleaning debris near power lines.

Puerto Rico Struggles With Power Recovery, Despite Whitefish Cancellation

In the aftermath of the Whitefish controversy, the power industry works to keep restoration efforts moving.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.30.17 Regulation & Policy 8

Whitefish Energy workers repairing power lines in Puerto Rico will soon have their contract scrapped.

Puerto Rico to Cancel Whitefish Grid Contract; CEO Says Critics Are on a ‘Witch Hunt’

Governor Rosselló has requested that PREPA terminate Whitefish Energy’s controversial agreement immediately.

by Julia Pyper

Virginia Inks Largest-Ever State Government Renewable Contract

5 Observations on the Commercial Solar Market

Leyline Renewable Capital Raises $150M to Support Early-Stage Solar and Biogas

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

Grid Edge Trends From 2019 (So Far)

Ford's EVs to Come With Access to Multiple Charging Networks

New York Approves 316MW Battery Plant for Peak Power, First of Kind in Region

How the Battery Sector Is Looking to Improve Lithium-Ion

Duke Energy to Build Its First Large Battery in South Carolina

MHI Vestas Wins 1.1GW Turbine Order for UK Offshore Wind Farm

GE: 'Inevitable' That Offshore Wind Manufacturing Comes to the US

Equinor Gives Nod to 88MW Floating Wind Farm

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’

Voice Assistant Platforms: Pursuing an Improved Utility Customer Experience

Commercial Solar Financing Made Simple

The Future of String Inverters for Energy Storage

Off Grid/Energy Access

Nancy Pfund’s Pro Tips for Getting Started in Cleantech

Where’s the Money in Wind-Plus-Storage?

Off Grid Electric Secures $55 Million in Series D Financing

Shell Technology Ventures Leads $20 Million Investment in Minigrid Specialist Husk

12 Charts That Shook the Earth in 2017

Puerto Rico Energy Commission Lays Out Rules for a Future Microgrid Landscape

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

Why Gender Is Key to African Off-Grid Solar Energy Sales

A New Challenge for Disaster Zones: Driving an Electric Evacuation

The Ups and Downs of Tesla’s Wild Ride in 2017

Breakthrough Energy Ventures Unveils Its 5-Part Investment Strategy

Group of Energy Heavyweights Unveils Plan for Puerto Rico’s Future Grid

Living Under the Grid: 110 Million of Africa’s Unconnected Customers Represent a Massive Opportunity

New York Utilities Learned a Lot From Superstorm Sandy. Will That Help Them in Puerto Rico?

The Key Trends Shaping Energy Storage in 2018

Off-Grid Solar and Storage May Be 80% Cheaper in Developing Countries Than Assumed

Big Batteries Prove They Can Deliver in a Pinch

In a Year of Extreme Weather, Diesel and Gas Microgrids Keep the Lights On

A Look Inside Ideal Power’s Austin Lab

GTM’s Book of Customs, Traditions and Etiquette, Vol. II: A Grid Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand

Unlocking an Energy Revolution in Ethiopia With Lessons From the Black Market

How Many Puerto Ricans Have Power? No One Really Knows

Can India Lead the Global Minigrid Market Like China Did With Solar PV?

Decentralization Is the Cheapest Way to Expand Energy Access in India, Says IEA

Puerto Rico Struggles With Power Recovery, Despite Whitefish Cancellation

Puerto Rico to Cancel Whitefish Grid Contract; CEO Says Critics Are on a ‘Witch Hunt’