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Are we using outdated cost figures for solar-plus-storage in developing countries?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

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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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

10.27.17 Policy 24

Whitefish Energy workers repair lines and towers in Puerto Rico as the company's contract comes under scrutiny.

The Whitefish Controversy: Puerto Rico Grid Contract Bars Government Audit Into Unknown Firm

Details of the small Montana firm’s $300 million deal spark calls for investigation as Puerto Rico’s energy crisis persists.

by Julia Pyper, Katie Fehrenbacher

10.23.17 Off Grid/Energy Access 0

Fenix International off-grid solar energy access and Engie acquisition

Engie’s Fenix Acquisition Gives a Major Boost to Energy Access Efforts

The European utility’s investment “unlocks a massive global commercial debt market.”

by Julia Pyper, Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.20.17 1

Industry Perspective

How Big Dollars Are Catalyzing India’s Small-Scale Solar Market

The newly operational U.S.-India Clean Energy Finance program will leverage grant dollars to mobilize financing for early-stage solar companies.

by Gireesh Shrimali and Justin Guay

10.18.17 Off Grid/Energy Access 8

U.S. Virgin Islands electrical wires after Hurricane Maria.

Industry Perspective

What It Will Take to Rebuild the Caribbean With Clean Energy

When it comes to energy infrastructure, the Caribbean sits at an intersection of need and opportunity. And now is the time to act.

by Bruce Levy

10.12.17 Off Grid/Energy Access 13

National guard presence in Loiza and Canóvanas after Hurricane Maria, showing power lines.

Can the Clean Energy Industry Protect Puerto Rico From Maria-Scale Damage?

For renewables advocates, Puerto Rico may act as a study on how to build a clean grid from the ground up.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.10.17 Microgrids 0

Wanted in California: A Healthy Market for Microgrids

A new roadmap and $45 million in funding could help make it happen.

by Justin Gerdes

10.06.17 Microgrids 7

Extreme Storms Spur Interest in the Developing Battery Microgrids Market

Tesla, Sonnen and others see a market for battery-backed, storm-resilient microgrids. The market could draw $22.3 billion in global investment over the next 10 years.

by Katie Fehrenbacher

10.03.17 Energy Storage 15

Send Tesla energy storage sign in US Virgin Islands after Hurricane Irma

Is Tesla’s Popularity Stretching the Company’s Battery Supplies Too Far?

High-profile battery deployments have made Tesla famous. But they’re also affecting the company’s supply chain.

by Jason Deign

09.29.17 People 90

Puerto Rico’s Grid Is Ruined. The Solar Industry Wants to Help

Can the industry marshal resources to the disaster-stricken island?

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.26.17 Utilities 44

Hurricanes Cause ‘Apocalyptic’ Devastation to Caribbean Power Grids

So what’s next?

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.19.17 Off Grid/Energy Access 1

Research Spotlight

How Deregulation Could Improve Reliability for Cash-Strapped African Utilities

A look at market liberalization progress suggests that broad reforms could have wide-ranging benefits for distributed energy.

by Benjamin Attia and Rebekah Shirley

What’s Generated in Vegas Is Stored in Vegas

GTM Squared

What’s Generated in Vegas Is Stored in Vegas

Industry insights from the depths of America’s id, where the solar industry hosted its biggest annual conference.

by Julian Spector | September 15, 2017

09.07.17 Microgrids 0

Xant Touts ‘Utility in a Box’ System for Off-Grid and Water Pump Markets

The Belgian small wind turbine maker believes standardizing microgrid design will accelerate deployment.

by Jason Deign

09.01.17 Microgrids 10

Harvey’s Devastation Shows the Need for Distributed Energy, Microgrids During Disasters

While floodgates and on-site generators have helped hospitals and stores stay open, a backup power system’s failure has put a chemical plant in jeopardy.

by Jeff St. John

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Huawei Said to Cease Solar Inverter Sales in US Market

Concentrated Solar Power Quietly Makes a Comeback

Wood Mackenzie Boosts US Solar Market Forecast as Florida Blossoms

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

The 2019 Grid Edge Investment Landscape

Dispatches from Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2019

Watt It Takes: Creating a Battery Unicorn by Learning From Previous Cleantech Busts

GlidePath Builds Merchant Battery Plant in ERCOT, Bucking Industry Wisdom

Remote Alaskan Microgrid Will Use Battery Storage for Seasonal Salmon Surges

Maine's Floating Offshore Wind Project Anticipates New Investor This Year

Who Should Build the Coming US Offshore Grid?

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

Huawei Said to Cease Solar Inverter Sales in US Market

Concentrated Solar Power Quietly Makes a Comeback

Wood Mackenzie Boosts US Solar Market Forecast as Florida Blossoms

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

Voice Assistant Platforms: Pursuing an Improved Utility Customer Experience

2019 Trends in Utility Renewable Energy Financing

Beyond the PPA: A Company’s Guide to Renewable Energy Procurement

Off Grid/Energy Access

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

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

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’

The Whitefish Controversy: Puerto Rico Grid Contract Bars Government Audit Into Unknown Firm

Engie’s Fenix Acquisition Gives a Major Boost to Energy Access Efforts

How Big Dollars Are Catalyzing India’s Small-Scale Solar Market

What It Will Take to Rebuild the Caribbean With Clean Energy

Can the Clean Energy Industry Protect Puerto Rico From Maria-Scale Damage?

Wanted in California: A Healthy Market for Microgrids

Extreme Storms Spur Interest in the Developing Battery Microgrids Market

Is Tesla’s Popularity Stretching the Company’s Battery Supplies Too Far?

Puerto Rico’s Grid Is Ruined. The Solar Industry Wants to Help

Hurricanes Cause ‘Apocalyptic’ Devastation to Caribbean Power Grids

How Deregulation Could Improve Reliability for Cash-Strapped African Utilities

What’s Generated in Vegas Is Stored in Vegas

Xant Touts ‘Utility in a Box’ System for Off-Grid and Water Pump Markets

Harvey’s Devastation Shows the Need for Distributed Energy, Microgrids During Disasters