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02.13.20 Energy Storage 0

CATL, like all top Chinese battery manufacturers, has had to slow production. (Credit: CATL)

Battery Market Faces Supply Crunch as Coronavirus Slows Output of China’s Factories

China’s leading battery producers, led by BYD and CATL, face high risk of additional production delays, WoodMac says.

by Julian Spector

02.13.20 6

Global offshore wind capacity will hit 160 gigawatts by 2028, WoodMac predicts.

Research Spotlight

WoodMac: Global Offshore Wind Capacity to Rise Sevenfold by 2028

As the onshore wind market matures, the game-changing technology advances will move offshore.

by Rolf Kragelund

02.13.20 Wind 0

Welcome to solar country. (Credit: Vestas)

Industry Perspective

Why Traditional Wind Markets Are Flipping to Solar and Vice Versa

Storage and transmission are not the only solutions for high-penetration renewables markets, writes Vestas U.S. chief Chris Brown.

by Chris Brown

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Batteries Are Coming for Heavy Trucking

Electric trucks will strain the grid, but the case for installing batteries to offset demand charges is far from clear.

by Julian Spector | February 13, 2020

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

02.13.20 Policy 0

Green New Deal supporter Sen. Bernie Sanders has emerged as the Democratic frontrunner.

How Climate’s Playing in the Democratic Primary

What have we learned so far this election? Where have we seen climate and energy factor in? We discuss on this week’s episode of Political Climate.

by Julia Pyper

02.12.20 Solar 0

SunPower swung to profit in Q4, but that trend may be short-lived.

A Revamped SunPower Looks to Get a Handle on Its Commercial Solar Business in 2020

SunPower restructured and transformed its business in 2019. When will it achieve consistent profitability?

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.12.20 Solar 0

Like other utilities in the Southeast, TVA is under pressure from corporate customers to build more solar.

Tennessee Valley Authority Adds 484MW of Solar Plus 50MW of Batteries

The seven-state federal power agency is a wind and solar minnow today, but has big plans for the coming decade.

by Jeff St. John

02.12.20 Energy 1

Republicans' climate solution: more trees.

Republicans Grasp for Climate Credibility With ‘Trillion Trees Act’

GOP lawmakers are expected to follow up with additional legislation in a bid to show voters they’re taking climate change seriously.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.12.20 Solar 0

Making Money in Renewables Is Not Easy. Enel Claims to Have It Figured Out

Enel Green Power CEO Antonio Cammisecra on turning a profit in the thick of the energy transition.

by Julia Pyper

02.12.20 Energy 0

Time to Reinvent BP, Says New CEO

BP’s new net-zero emissions target for 2050 puts it in rare company among the world’s major oil producers. But most key details are missing.

by John Parnell

02.11.20 Wind 0

It remains unclear when Vineyard Wind will begin construction. (Credit: MHI Vestas)

Vineyard Wind’s Timeline Slips as Trump Administration Further Delays Permits

America’s first big offshore wind farm is “no longer expected” to finish construction in 2022, Vineyard Wind CEO Lars Pedersen says.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

02.11.20 Wind 0

Virginia's large base of ports may be in for offshore wind investment.

Dominion and Virginia Lawmakers Race to Define Clean Energy Goals, Offshore Wind Plans

Siemens Gamesa may deliver the first major U.S. offshore wind factory to Virginia thanks to old-fashioned utility Dominion Energy.

by Jeff St. John

02.11.20 Solar 0

Total is rapidly extending its solar footprint around the globe. (Credit: Laurent Tzylberman/Total)

Behind the Flurry of Big Solar Deals in 2020: Conventional Energy Companies

France’s Total, the leading solar player among global energy majors, announced a 2-gigawatt entry into Spain’s solar market on Tuesday.

by John Parnell

02.11.20 Solar 13

A Real Goods staff photo from 1990, with John Schaeffer second from left. (Photo courtesy of John Schaeffer)

From Backwoods to Bankrupt: The Rise and Fall of Real Goods Solar

From “hippies in the woods” to a pre-SolarCity IPO, Real Goods Solar was a pioneer in the U.S. industry. It quietly filed for bankruptcy in January.

by Julian Spector

02.10.20 Solar 0

The President will choose what's next for Section 201 tariffs on solar cells and modules.

Solar Tariffs Boosted US-Produced Modules, But Industry Remains Split on Their Future

The U.S. International Trade Commission has finished its review of the Section 201 tariffs, but their future remains hazy.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.10.20 Grid Edge 2

Led by PG&E, California's utilities plan to spend billions on grid-hardening efforts. (Credit: Jeff Turner/Flickr)

California Utilities Look to Spend $10B Reducing Threat of Grid-Sparked Fires

California’s big utilities have different investment plans with the same goal: preventing fires and limiting blackouts.

by Jeff St. John

02.10.20 Solar 0

Fitch: Solar Projects Much More Reliable Performers Than Wind Farms

Many wind farms are underperforming initial expectations, according to Fitch Ratings. Solar is a very different story.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

Utilities Dominate Florida’s Large-Scale Solar Market. Installations Are Booming Anyway

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Utilities Dominate Florida’s Large-Scale Solar Market. Installations Are Booming Anyway

Florida’s solar market is less open to competition than many other state markets. That doesn’t seem to be hurting installations.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | February 10, 2020

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02.08.20 0

Christine Ho talks about how she built Imprint Energy.

Watt It Takes: Bringing Printable Batteries From Lab to Market

On this episode of Watt It Takes: Christine Ho, the co-founder of Imprint Energy, a company making printable batteries for the internet of things.

by Stephen Lacey

02.07.20 Solar 0

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District's proposed community solar program has been a flashpoint.

Tensions Flare as California’s Solar Industry Waits for Key Ruling on Community Solar Market

California’s sluggish community solar market may finally take off as an alternative to the state’s new-build home solar mandate.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.07.20 Grid Edge 0

Ice's bankruptcy is a setback for a sector looking to store thermal energy insetad of electrons. (Credit: Ice Energy)

Ice Energy, Thermal Storage Evangelist, Files for Bankruptcy

During its run, Ice Energy won several utility contracts, including a breakthrough deal with Southern California Edison.

by Julian Spector

02.07.20 Solar 0

Community solar developers on Long Island caught a break.

Long Island Boosts Credit Offered to Community Solar Developers

Tensions between community solar developers and the Long Island Power Authority appear to be easing.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.07.20 Energy 0

Isabelle Kocher's four years as the head of Engie is coming to an end. (Credit: Engie)

Rumors Swirl as Engie Board Sacks CEO Isabelle Kocher

Board’s statement on the need to “deepen” Engie’s energy transition rings hollow when Kocher’s achievements are stacked against rivals.

by John Parnell

California Struggles to Find Path for Solar and Batteries to Take Place of Traditional Grid Investments

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California Struggles to Find Path for Solar and Batteries to Take Place of Traditional Grid Investments

Clean energy advocates want to jump-start California’s slow-moving non-wires alternative program with tariffs for distributed energy and a focus on wildfire resilience.

by Jeff St. John | February 6, 2020

02.06.20 Solar 0

The path from regional developer to national player is fraught with challenges. (Credit: Sol Systems)

Industry Perspective

A Solar CEO’s 2020 Forecast: Local Developers Continue to Shine

The U.S. solar industry is scaling up and consolidating, but skilled regional developers still have a big role to play, says Sol Systems CEO Yuri Horwitz.

by Yuri Horwitz

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?

Battery Market Faces Supply Crunch as Coronavirus Slows Output of China’s Factories

WoodMac: Global Offshore Wind Capacity to Rise Sevenfold by 2028

Why Traditional Wind Markets Are Flipping to Solar and Vice Versa

Batteries Are Coming for Heavy Trucking

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

How Climate’s Playing in the Democratic Primary

A Revamped SunPower Looks to Get a Handle on Its Commercial Solar Business in 2020

Tennessee Valley Authority Adds 484MW of Solar Plus 50MW of Batteries

Republicans Grasp for Climate Credibility With ‘Trillion Trees Act’

Making Money in Renewables Is Not Easy. Enel Claims to Have It Figured Out

Time to Reinvent BP, Says New CEO

Vineyard Wind’s Timeline Slips as Trump Administration Further Delays Permits

Dominion and Virginia Lawmakers Race to Define Clean Energy Goals, Offshore Wind Plans

Behind the Flurry of Big Solar Deals in 2020: Conventional Energy Companies

From Backwoods to Bankrupt: The Rise and Fall of Real Goods Solar

Solar Tariffs Boosted US-Produced Modules, But Industry Remains Split on Their Future

California Utilities Look to Spend $10B Reducing Threat of Grid-Sparked Fires

Fitch: Solar Projects Much More Reliable Performers Than Wind Farms

Utilities Dominate Florida’s Large-Scale Solar Market. Installations Are Booming Anyway

Watt It Takes: Bringing Printable Batteries From Lab to Market

Tensions Flare as California’s Solar Industry Waits for Key Ruling on Community Solar Market

Ice Energy, Thermal Storage Evangelist, Files for Bankruptcy

Long Island Boosts Credit Offered to Community Solar Developers

Rumors Swirl as Engie Board Sacks CEO Isabelle Kocher

California Struggles to Find Path for Solar and Batteries to Take Place of Traditional Grid Investments

A Solar CEO’s 2020 Forecast: Local Developers Continue to Shine