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LNG prices are falling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. What does that mean for the renewables sector?

Wood Mackenzie: What Crashing LNG Prices Mean for Renewables

The first episode of our Connecting Conversations webinar series, which brings together our experts to discuss the energy industry’s most pressing questions. Today, we’ll discuss COVID-19’s impact on LNG and renewables.

by Nicholas Rinaldi | April 6, 2020

Even in Rosiest Scenario, Gigawatts of US Solar May Be Delayed by Coronavirus

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Even in Rosiest Scenario, Gigawatts of US Solar May Be Delayed by Coronavirus

Utility-scale projects have some advantages, including longer timelines and spacious work sites, but pitfalls abound.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | April 6, 2020

04.06.20 Solar 5

“Nobody’s letting anybody into their house right now,

Coronavirus Is Forcing Home Solar Companies to Sell Virtually. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.

Kitchen-table sales are out. Zoom meetings and “social canvassing” on Facebook are in. Residential solar companies adjust to life in a pandemic.

by Julian Spector

04.03.20 Solar 7

Nevada regulators approved Gemini's power-purchase agreement with NV Energy in December.

$1B Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Hits Permitting Hiccup in Nevada

Arevia’s Gemini project awaits key government permit approval at an exceedingly uncertain time.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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04.03.20 Energy Storage 10

Double feature: Nearly two-thirds of proposed solar projects in California include batteries. (Avangrid)

Industry Perspective

Hybrid Power Plants Are Growing Rapidly, But Are They a Good Idea?

Co-locating batteries with renewables has taken off rapidly. It’s not always the right move, the author writes.

by Will Gorman

How Coronavirus Is Altering Energy Demand and Bending Load Curves

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How Coronavirus Is Altering Energy Demand and Bending Load Curves

Quarantines are forcing North American and European grid operators to adjust their day-to-day operations — and maybe their long-term plans.

by Jeff St. John | April 3, 2020

04.03.20 Energy 13

Does the Economic Crisis Shift the Clean Energy Calculus?

This week on The Energy Gang: a conversation about keeping the lights on and the money flowing during this unprecedented crisis.

by Stephen Lacey

04.02.20 Energy 0

Knowns and Unknowns About the Energy Transition

On this week’s Interchange podcast, we engage in some quarantine wonkery.

by Stephen Lacey

04.02.20 Solar 1

Research Spotlight

WoodMac: Coronavirus Could Delay Construction of 5 Gigawatts of US Utility-Scale Solar

U.S. solar energy projects are in danger of missing deadlines and needing to rely on force majeure claims.

by Ravi Manghani

04.02.20 Solar 24

Overflow: California's COVID-19 lockdown is adding to the state's load-balancing challenge.

California Renewables Curtailments Surge as Coronavirus Cuts Energy Demand

The Golden State’s solar output already outpaced demand at times. Then came the coronavirus lockdown.

by Jeff St. John

04.02.20 Energy 1

Iberdrola plans to increase investment and headcount in 2020. (Credit: Iberdrola)

Iberdrola Plots Post-Lockdown Renewables Investment Spree

The Spanish power giant plans record project investment and a big recruitment drive to “turbo-charge” the coronavirus recovery.

by John Parnell

04.02.20 Solar 4

Layoffs have started across the residential solar sector. (Binh Nguyen/GTM)

‘No One Is Being Spared’: Coronavirus Shutdowns Sap Demand for Residential Solar

Shelter-in-place and stay-home orders in key state solar markets have left many residential developers in limbo.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

04.02.20 Policy 13

Will Congress use the next stimulus bill to accelerate the green economy?

Does Climate Change Still Matter in a Pandemic?

On this week’s episode of Political Climate we discuss: will leaders seize the moment to tackle more than one crisis?

by Julia Pyper

04.02.20 Solar 19

End-of-life modules can be recycled, but the IEA suggests they pose no landfill health threats. (Credit: PV Cycle)

Landfilling Old Solar Panels Likely Safe for Humans, New Research Suggests

Recycling the materials from spent PV panels and wind blades is the ultimate goal but doing so remains costly.

by Jason Deign

Best of the Rest: 4 Emerging State Energy Storage Markets to Watch

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Best of the Rest: 4 Emerging State Energy Storage Markets to Watch

These states hold big potential for grid-scale batteries, but they’re still building toward sustainable investment opportunities.

by Julian Spector | April 1, 2020

04.01.20 Solar 4

The renewables industry is hoping to secure changes to two key federal policies.

What the Renewables Industry Wants From the Next Stimulus Bill

The U.S. solar and wind sectors got shut out of the last coronavirus stimulus package. The battle is far from over.

by Jeff St. John

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04.01.20 Solar 1

Germany's EnBW has not seen any COVID-19 impact on its Weesow-Willmersdorf solar project. (Credit: EnBW)

European Countries Postpone Renewable Auctions, Project Deadlines for Coronavirus

From Germany to Ireland, European governments are cutting renewables developers some slack.

by John Parnell

03.31.20 3

Data from Q4 2019 provides a snapshot of the U.S. solar state of play before COVID-19.

Research Spotlight

Sunrun Holds Its Ground at the Top of US Residential Solar Rankings

Tesla’s slight rebound in late 2019 suggests its online-only approach to customer acquisition is buoying its market share.

by Bryan White

10.21.21 Finance & VC

Where Will DOE’s Loan Program Make the Next Climate Tech Investments?

47 by Stephen Lacey

10.23.21 Fossil Fuels

What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?

15 by Stephen Lacey

10.14.21

With an Energy Crisis Brewing, No Peak in Sight for Emissions

9 by Stephen Lacey

03.31.20 Solar 0

Solarcentury sold its franchises with Ikea in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. (Credit: Solarcentury)

UK Developer Solarcentury Sells Its Residential PV Business

London-based developer continues to look for a buyer for its international utility-scale solar operations.

by John Parnell

03.31.20 Solar 2

The Solar Energy Industries Association has said the U.S. industry could lose up to half its jobs in certain sectors.

Sungevity Lays Off 400 Workers Amid Job Warnings for US Solar Industry

EXCLUSIVE: Once a leading residential solar installer, Sungevity cut much of its workforce at the end of March, citing the coronavirus.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.31.20 Energy Storage 139

Stacked blocks: the way forward for energy storage? (Credit: Energy Vault/Binh Nguyen/GTM)

The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing

Low-carbon grids need longer-duration storage, but few technologies have succeeded at scale. Here’s the current roster of best bets.

by Julian Spector

03.31.20 Grid Edge 0

NYISO volunteers face weeks or even months of separation to keep the grid running. (Credit: NYISO)

New York’s Coronavirus Threat Pushes Grid Operators to Work and Live in Isolation

New York’s grid operator, NYISO, is sequestering workers at control centers to keep the lights on during the coronavirus crisis.

by Jeff St. John

03.31.20 Wind 63

Germany generated more than 20 gigawatt-hours of offshore wind power last year. (Credit: TenneT)

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

Northern Germany can’t use all the renewable energy it’s making. Neither can its neighbors.

by Jason Deign

03.30.20 Wind 0

The Haida Gwaii islands are separated from mainland British Columbia by the Hecate Strait.

Northland Power Acquires Early-Stage Offshore Wind Project on Canada’s West Coast

The U.S. offshore wind market has seen a surge of momentum over the past few years. Could Canada be next?

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

03.30.20 Wind 0

Iberdrola's West of Duddon Sands project in the U.K. uses traditional bottom-fixed technology. (Credit: Iberdrola)

Wind Giant Iberdrola Throws Its Weight Behind Floating Offshore Market

Iberdrola will kick-start its floating offshore build-out with two pilot projects in Europe — while keeping a close eye on the future U.S. market.

by John Parnell

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

What the Coming Wave of Distributed Energy Resources Means for the US Grid

Extreme Weather Keeps Maxing Out the Grid

A Wartime Plan for Electrifying America

An Island’s Path to 100% Renewables

Are Batteries at a Turning Point?

Storage Integrator FlexGen Gains New Leadership at Crucial Time

Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Stake in Wooden Tower Start-Up

Vestas Launches World’s Largest Turbines as 'Big 3' Competition Ramps Up

BP, RWE and EnBW Win Big in UK Offshore Wind Leasing Round

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

Wood Mackenzie: What Crashing LNG Prices Mean for Renewables

Even in Rosiest Scenario, Gigawatts of US Solar May Be Delayed by Coronavirus

Coronavirus Is Forcing Home Solar Companies to Sell Virtually. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.

$1B Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Hits Permitting Hiccup in Nevada

Looking for Fixes to What Broke the Texas Power Grid

Hawaii’s Bold Step Into Utility Performance-Based Ratemaking

Solar Will Be Cheapest Form of Electricity Across US by 2030, Plus Other PV Trends

Hybrid Power Plants Are Growing Rapidly, But Are They a Good Idea?

How Coronavirus Is Altering Energy Demand and Bending Load Curves

Does the Economic Crisis Shift the Clean Energy Calculus?

Knowns and Unknowns About the Energy Transition

WoodMac: Coronavirus Could Delay Construction of 5 Gigawatts of US Utility-Scale Solar

California Renewables Curtailments Surge as Coronavirus Cuts Energy Demand

Iberdrola Plots Post-Lockdown Renewables Investment Spree

‘No One Is Being Spared’: Coronavirus Shutdowns Sap Demand for Residential Solar

Does Climate Change Still Matter in a Pandemic?

Landfilling Old Solar Panels Likely Safe for Humans, New Research Suggests

Best of the Rest: 4 Emerging State Energy Storage Markets to Watch

What the Renewables Industry Wants From the Next Stimulus Bill

European Countries Postpone Renewable Auctions, Project Deadlines for Coronavirus

Sunrun Holds Its Ground at the Top of US Residential Solar Rankings

Where Will DOE’s Loan Program Make the Next Climate Tech Investments?

What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?

With an Energy Crisis Brewing, No Peak in Sight for Emissions

UK Developer Solarcentury Sells Its Residential PV Business

Sungevity Lays Off 400 Workers Amid Job Warnings for US Solar Industry

The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing

New York’s Coronavirus Threat Pushes Grid Operators to Work and Live in Isolation

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

Northland Power Acquires Early-Stage Offshore Wind Project on Canada’s West Coast

Wind Giant Iberdrola Throws Its Weight Behind Floating Offshore Market