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03.18.19 Energy Storage 70

Converting the coal plants isn't expected to be overly expensive because a lot of the existing infrastructure can be reused.

Germany Looks to Put Thermal Storage Into Coal Plants

A new pilot will replace coal with molten salt to create giant Carnot batteries.

by Jason Deign

02.21.19 Finance & VC 0

The deal is expected to create Europe’s third-largest renewable energy provider.

RWE Poised to Take Over Assets of E.ON and Innogy Renewables

European Union officials are expected to grant approval for the purchase of the renewable energy assets of E.ON and Innogy.

by Jason Deign

02.18.19 Markets & Policy 183

Germany Sees Solar Installations Spike to Nearly 3GW in 2018

Germany’s solar sector came roaring back last year. But the country is still off track for its renewable energy commitments.

by Jason Deign

02.13.19 Utilities 1

Enel's core earnings were up 3.8 percent last year.

Enel’s Clean Energy Strategy Pays Off With Increase in Earnings

The earnings growth validates a strategic plan Enel laid out last November.

by Jason Deign

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A Look at 2019 Solar Projections

Global solar markets are moving away from “boom and bust”—and toward a mature industry.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | January 25, 2019

01.22.19 6

We highlight the top solar trends to watch for this year.

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Trends Shaping the Global Solar Market in 2019

There are positive signs for the global solar market in 2019, following a year of upheaval.

by Tom Heggarty, Benjamin Attia

01.16.19 Blockchain 0

Iberdrola tracked zero-carbon electricity generation from the San Esteban plant in Galicia using blockchain technology.

Iberdrola Uses Blockchain to Authenticate Clean Energy for Corporate Customers

The new approach makes it cheaper and easier for corporate customers to track clean energy that they purchase.

by Jason Deign

01.11.19 Policy 1

The change could put Spain back on track to meeting its EU renewable energy targets.

Spain’s Renewables Industry Applauds New Payment Scheme

Renewable energy investors could finally get the policy certainty they have been begging for—if the proposal passes.

by Jason Deign

01.01.19 Solar 1

But the forecast growth in solar worldwide will not be enough to meet global climate goals.

Major Solar PV Markets Are Emerging Worldwide

Experts forecast global solar installations to increase by more than 100 gigawatts per year through 2023.

by Jason Deign

12.05.18 Policy 0

French protesters don't like Macron's gas tax plan.

Europe ‘18 Tour: Brexit Chaos, French Gas Riots and Polish Climate Talks

On this week’s Interchange podcast: We take on Europe’s biggest energy stories.

by Stephen Lacey

11.20.18 2

We detail the most interesting markets to watch in 2019.

29 Renewable Energy Markets You Need to Watch Out For in 2019

Next year will see wind, solar and energy storage flourishing globally.

by Jason Deign

Electric Vehicle Adoption Through the Consumer Lens, Part 1

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Through the Consumer Lens, Part 1

In order to drive mass adoption, stakeholders must think through a customer’s entire EV “journey,” according to one expert. Here are some factors to consider.

by Julia Pyper | November 19, 2018

10.31.18 Wind Projects 15

A consortium working to commercialize floating offshore wind farms has received a significant investment.

Floating Offshore Wind Begins to Commercialize in Europe

Two European floating offshore wind projects hit milestones this month.

by Justin Gerdes

10.19.18 Markets & Policy 27

Will Spain's rooftop solar industry turn around?

Spain Abolishes the ‘Tax on the Sun’

Notorious law repealed as electricity costs soar.

by Jason Deign

10.11.18 Mobility 14

More countries are banning internal combustion vehicles.

How Internal Combustion Engines Will Die Out in Eurasia

Danish ban adds to list of countries looking to phase out fossil-fuel vehicles. A set of maps shows where and when those phaseouts will occur.

by Jason Deign

10.11.18 Grid Edge 0

Energy Jobs: Shakeups at GE, Tesla; McNamee Closer to FERC

Executive and boardroom moves in cleantech, utilities, energy and venture capital.

by Katherine Tweed

10.08.18 Markets & Policy 1

A court decision in Europe could force the Spanish government to pay solar developers.

Vulture Funds Circle Spanish Solar as Windfall Looms

Spain may have to pay developers for retroactive cuts to feed-in tariffs.

by Jason Deign

10.01.18 Grid Optimization 5

Widespread electrification could be the key to decarbonizing Europe.

Report: Electrification Could Cut EU Emissions by 90 Percent

WindEurope proposes raising the electrification level to 62 percent by 2050.

by Jason Deign

09.27.18 Energy Efficiency 3

The platform could also help Dalkia boost the renewable share of district heating energy consumption.

A Simple Trick That Could Boost District Heating Efficiency

EDF subsidiary Dalkia boosts efficiency by up to 3 percent thanks to software monitoring.

by Jason Deign

09.20.18 Energy Storage 52

The business case for renewables and storage is improving.

6 Charts Showing the Renewables Threat to Natural Gas

Why build gas peakers when solar or wind plus energy storage is cheaper?

by Jason Deign

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Germany Looks to Put Thermal Storage Into Coal Plants

RWE Poised to Take Over Assets of E.ON and Innogy Renewables

Germany Sees Solar Installations Spike to Nearly 3GW in 2018

Enel’s Clean Energy Strategy Pays Off With Increase in Earnings

A Look at 2019 Solar Projections

Trends Shaping the Global Solar Market in 2019

Iberdrola Uses Blockchain to Authenticate Clean Energy for Corporate Customers

Spain’s Renewables Industry Applauds New Payment Scheme

Major Solar PV Markets Are Emerging Worldwide

Europe ‘18 Tour: Brexit Chaos, French Gas Riots and Polish Climate Talks

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Floating Offshore Wind Begins to Commercialize in Europe

Spain Abolishes the ‘Tax on the Sun’

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Energy Jobs: Shakeups at GE, Tesla; McNamee Closer to FERC

Vulture Funds Circle Spanish Solar as Windfall Looms

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