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01.02.20 Wind 12

The second WindFloat Atlantic turbine is now in position off the coast of Portugal. (Credit: EDPR)

World’s Largest Floating Wind Turbine Begins Generating Power

The first of three 8.4-megawatt turbines starts spinning as WindFloat Atlantic joins the growing fleet of floating offshore pilots.

by John Parnell

01.02.20 Energy 3

Countries are grappling with costly decisions about rebuilding energy infrastructure. (Credit: Antti Lipponen)

Industry Perspective

Behind the Buzzword: A Brief History of Energy ‘Resiliency’

The energy industry has overcome many “resiliency” challenges. Climate change is the biggest one yet, the author writes.

by Bruce Levy

01.02.20 Energy 35

Europe's biggest natural-gas infrastructure firm recently launched a new hydrogen business. (Credit: Snam)

5 Early Applications for Green Hydrogen

Renewably produced hydrogen is playing a bigger role in the conversation around future energy supplies.

by Jason Deign

12.31.19 Solar 1

SunPower will eliminate up to 160 positions.

SunPower to Cut 3% of Global Workforce

Some employees will feel reverberations from the Maxeon split.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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

12.30.19 Solar 6

B2Gold's Fekola mine in southwest Mali. (Credit: B2Gold)

Decarbonization Takes Center Stage in Mining as Renewables-Plus-Storage Become Cost-Competitive

The mining industry is turning to clean energy for reasons of economics and sustainability.

by GTM Creative Strategies

12.30.19 6

A growing number of states have aggressive clean-energy targets. (Credit: Stem)

Industry Perspective

3 Predictions for US Renewables and Storage Markets in 2025

It’s easy to lose sight of the extraordinary progress being made with renewables and energy storage, the author writes.

by John Carrington

12.30.19 Energy Storage 35

Energy Vault, which plans to build gravity-based storage plants, counts SoftBank among its investors. (Credit: Energy Vault)

5 Tangible Advances for Long-Duration Energy Storage in 2019

The big wins for long-duration storage always seem to be just around the corner. This year brought concrete signs of progress.

by Julian Spector

12.28.19 Sponsored Media 1

How will these 100% clean energy policies play out in reality?

Making 100% Clean Energy Goals a Reality

In this special podcast from Wartsila, we look at the causes and consequences of the 100% trend.

by Lisa Bartfai

12.27.19 Energy Storage 11

Energy storage represents a huge investment opportunity. (Credit: Tesla)

Industry Perspective

Challenges Remain in Understanding Energy Storage as an Investment

Big deployment numbers and falling costs won’t automatically translate into project finance for battery projects, the author writes.

by Mona Dajani

12.27.19 Grid Edge 22

Apple's EV efforts now appear focused on infotainment and autonomous driving software.

Tech Companies Downshift Ambitions for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

The electric vehicle market is growing, but don’t expect models on the road from Silicon Valley’s electronics and software giants anytime soon.

by Jason Deign

12.26.19 Grid Edge 5

It's often now cheaper to build new wind and solar plants than to operate existing fossil-fuel power stations.

Industry Perspective

Top 10 Utility Regulation Trends of 2019

From the realignment of utilities’ performance incentives to the ongoing rise of DERs, regulators had their work cut out for them this year.

by Coley Girouard

3 New Year’s Resolutions for Energy Storage Providers

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3 New Year’s Resolutions for Energy Storage Providers

Energy storage is no panacea for the grid’s woes, but it can play a vastly larger role than it has so far. This is the year to prove it.

by Julian Spector | December 24, 2019

12.24.19 1

Reflections on the Last 10 Years in Energy and Cleantech

On this week’s Energy Gang: We’ll look back over the last decade and look forward to the next decade.

by Stephen Lacey

12.23.19 Grid Edge 6

EVgo will have a chance to expand its public fast-charging fleet under new owner LS Power.

LS Power Acquires Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Specialist EVgo

Deal could open new capital to expand what is already the largest public fast-charging network in the U.S.

by Julian Spector

12.23.19 Energy Storage 10

Michigan's grid is among the country's least reliable, due in part to extreme weather. (Photo: NASA)

Industry Perspective

Michigan’s Grid Is Not as Resilient as It Could Be. Energy Storage Can Help

Like many Midwestern states, Michigan has been slow to adopt new energy storage technologies. Change may finally be coming, the author writes.

by Laura Sherman

The Stories That Defined the US Solar Market in 2019

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The Stories That Defined the US Solar Market in 2019

Rarely does the U.S. solar industry see a quiet year. In that respect, 2019 did not disappoint — right up to the final weeks.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | December 23, 2019

12.23.19 Energy 6

Big economic and regulatory hurdles remain for P2P energy trading.

Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Still Looks Like a Distant Prospect

Despite the hype of recent years, selling energy to your neighbor is not easy anywhere — and it’s particularly difficult in the U.S.

by Jason Deign

12.23.19 Energy 6

One of the biggest twists of the decade: the collapse of SunEdison.

The Most Influential Deals, Stats, Twists and Buzz Phrases of the Decade

On this week’s Interchange podcast: a grab bag of important stories from the last 10 years.

by Stephen Lacey

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2019: The Year Commercial Storage Companies Grew Up

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2019: The Year Commercial Storage Companies Grew Up

The original business model pitched to VCs experienced growing pains, but new approaches are catching on.

by Julian Spector | December 20, 2019

12.20.19 Wind 13

The Queen's Speech, pomp, pageantry and offshore wind. (Credit: Copyright House of Lords/Photography by Roger Harris)

Floating Wind, By Royal Appointment: UK Edges Closer to Dedicated Tenders

The U.K. plans to smooth the path for floating wind and could join France in offering the technology a clear route to commercialization.

by John Parnell

12.19.19 Policy 18

How the White House Killed Clean Energy Tax Credits

And why Democrats are being accused of letting it happen.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant, Julia Pyper

12.19.19 Grid Edge 15

FERC's latest decision could jeopardize the participation of renewables in PJM's capacity markets.

FERC Orders PJM to Restrict State-Backed Renewables in Its Capacity Market

The sole Democratic commissioner says Republican majority plan will “nullify” state clean energy policies and predicts legal challenges.

by Jeff St. John

12.19.19 Wind 1

The company's revenue share from fossil fuels is dwindling as it pumps investment into its offshore wind business.

Orsted Sells LNG Unit, But Says Its Natural Gas Business Isn’t Going Anywhere

The company says gas has a role in the transition but says power sales and offshore wind development are now its top earners.

by John Parnell

12.19.19 Wind 0

An Enercon project in Ersträsk, Sweden. The OEM will need plenty more deals outside of Germany to have a happy new year. (Credit: Enercon)

Chile a Bright Spot for Enercon as Turbine OEM Faces Harsh 2020

The manufacturer is in free fall following evaporation of German onshore market.

by Jason Deign

Year-End Developments in PG&E’s Bankruptcy: Clashing Short-Term and Long-Term Demands

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Year-End Developments in PG&E’s Bankruptcy: Clashing Short-Term and Long-Term Demands

A dispute with California’s governor over its bankruptcy plan underscores the disconnect between PG&E’s short-term financial imperatives and the state’s long-term energy resiliency needs.

by Jeff St. John | December 19, 2019

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?

World’s Largest Floating Wind Turbine Begins Generating Power

Behind the Buzzword: A Brief History of Energy ‘Resiliency’

5 Early Applications for Green Hydrogen

SunPower to Cut 3% of Global Workforce

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

Decarbonization Takes Center Stage in Mining as Renewables-Plus-Storage Become Cost-Competitive

3 Predictions for US Renewables and Storage Markets in 2025

5 Tangible Advances for Long-Duration Energy Storage in 2019

Making 100% Clean Energy Goals a Reality

Challenges Remain in Understanding Energy Storage as an Investment

Tech Companies Downshift Ambitions for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

Top 10 Utility Regulation Trends of 2019

3 New Year’s Resolutions for Energy Storage Providers

Reflections on the Last 10 Years in Energy and Cleantech

LS Power Acquires Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Specialist EVgo

Michigan’s Grid Is Not as Resilient as It Could Be. Energy Storage Can Help

The Stories That Defined the US Solar Market in 2019

Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Still Looks Like a Distant Prospect

The Most Influential Deals, Stats, Twists and Buzz Phrases of the Decade

2019: The Year Commercial Storage Companies Grew Up

Floating Wind, By Royal Appointment: UK Edges Closer to Dedicated Tenders

How the White House Killed Clean Energy Tax Credits

FERC Orders PJM to Restrict State-Backed Renewables in Its Capacity Market

Orsted Sells LNG Unit, But Says Its Natural Gas Business Isn’t Going Anywhere

Chile a Bright Spot for Enercon as Turbine OEM Faces Harsh 2020

Year-End Developments in PG&E’s Bankruptcy: Clashing Short-Term and Long-Term Demands