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04.04.19 Electric Vehicles 77

Despite the weak quarter, Tesla stood behind its full-year guidance for vehicle deliveries.

EV Demand Cliff or Just a Blip? Tesla Deliveries Plummet 31% in First Quarter

Tesla announced its Q1 production and delivery numbers last night—and the news is not good.

by Eric Wesoff

04.03.19 Research & Analysis 1

The new solar PV tracker leaderboard confirms the ongoing dominance of NEXTracker.

Research Spotlight

US and Latin America Take Top Spots Again in the Growing Solar Tracker Market

The global solar PV tracker market grew by 20 percent last year, and the U.S. and Latin America remained the largest markets for tracker technology.

by Chloe Holden

04.03.19 Solar Projects 3

Idaho Power has joined utility Xcel Energy in committing to decarbonize entirely.

Idaho Power Signs Super-Low Solar PPA to Buoy 100% Clean Energy Plans

Unlike most of the cheapest solar power-purchase agreements seen in the U.S., utility Idaho Power’s project comes in a fledgling state market.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

04.03.19 Wind 1

Saipem's Hexafloat substructure aims to be a one-size-fits-all floating foundation for a range of turbine sizes.

Revealed: Saipem’s Floating Offshore Wind Bet

The Italian contractor joins a growing list of oil and gas companies that includes Royal Dutch Shell and Equinor in moving into the floating offshore wind market.

by Jason Deign

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04.02.19 Wind 2

China's offshore wind market has rapidly gained ground in Europe, and may soon be the world's largest.

EDF’s China Offshore Wind Deal ‘Opens Door’ to Western Developers

China’s rapidly growing offshore wind market is opening to foreign developers, but those active in Taiwan may face problems.

by Jason Deign

Few Competitors, Big Potential: A Commercial Thermal Storage Market Update

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Few Competitors, Big Potential: A Commercial Thermal Storage Market Update

They lack the buzz and investment dollars of lithium-ion batteries, but the handful of companies storing energy as ice or heat are happy to have the space to themselves.

by Julian Spector | April 2, 2019

04.02.19 Solar 84

2019 is poised to be the biggest year yet for global solar installations.

IRENA: 140 Gigawatts of Solar and Wind Capacity Installed Globally in 2018

Two-thirds of the world’s new generation capacity came from renewables last year, with solar leading the charge.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.02.19 Microgrids 2

Ameren and Opus One to Test Blockchain-Enabled Microgrid Energy Trading

Illinois utility will test the viability of a transactive energy marketplace, where rooftop solar, electric vehicles and home batteries could become real-time market players.

by Jeff St. John

04.01.19 Grid Edge 7

Duke's investment would cover a range of installations in North Carolina, from homes to highways.

Duke Energy Wants to Spend $76 Million on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

North Carolina’s infrastructure has not kept up with the growth of EVs.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.01.19 Wind 11

The latest generation of turbines from suppliers like Vestas is unlocking subsidy-free wind projects.

Subsidy-Free Onshore Wind Gains Traction in Europe

The rise of technology-neutral power auctions and growing corporate demand has opened a new chapter for Europe’s mature wind market.

by Jason Deign

04.01.19 Energy Storage 0

AMS developed a fleet of batteries at large commercial sites; now the long-term ownership of those assets has been determined.

SUSI Partners Buys 50% Stake in AMS’ Commercial Battery Fleet

The Swiss firm’s first U.S. investment expands the pool of capital for long-term energy storage asset ownership.

by Julian Spector

04.01.19 Energy 8

If Shell isn't in the clean power business, the company will

Shell New Energies Director on Investing in Clean Energy: ‘It’s About Survival’

Oil major has been on a clean-energy acquisition spree, and “absolutely” intends to become a regional electric utility in the U.S.

by Julia Pyper

03.29.19 Wind 97

Fact-Checking President Trump’s Assessment of Wind Power and Electric Vehicles

POTUS: “When the wind stops blowing, that’s the end of your electric.”

by Eric Wesoff

03.29.19 Wind 0

A deal for Valeco would accelerate EnBW's expansion into the thriving French onshore renewables market.

Germany’s EnBW Looks to Buy French Developer Amid Widening Global Renewables Push

German utility makes a play for France’s Valeco as it pushes into new markets, including the U.S.

by Jason Deign

03.29.19 Fossil Fuels 12

New Mexico plans to retrain fossil fuel workers as part of its transition to 100 percent carbon-free electricity.

New Mexico’s 100% Clean Energy Law Praised for Worker Retraining, but Community Concerns Remain

The bill’s inclusion of worker retraining programs has been applauded as an example for the nation, but community members are worried about the law’s implementation.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.29.19 Energy Storage 26

FPL parent NextEra is North America's leading wind developer, and a growing player in solar and storage.

Florida Power & Light’s Huge Solar-Plus-Storage System the ‘New Norm’ for Utilities

The NextEra-owned utility’s 409-megawatt Manatee Energy Storage Center will be powered by utility-scale solar.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

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10.21.21 Finance & VC

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

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10.23.21 Fossil Fuels

What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?

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

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03.28.19 Energy Storage 6

This is Tesla's largest energy storage project in Asia to date.

Tesla Installs 7-Megawatt-Hour Battery for Emergency Power at a Japanese Railway

Amid the tumult of its automotive business, Tesla’s energy storage group keeps installing record-setting grid-scale batteries.

by Eric Wesoff

03.28.19 Commercial & Industrial Energy 5

SunPower is looking to free up cash and streamline its financial statements for investors.

Goldman Sachs Buys 233 Megawatts of Commercial Solar Leases from SunPower

Deal covering 200 project sites reflects growing interest in commercial solar assets from institutional investors.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.28.19 Efficiency 5

Hospitals in high-cost markets have saved $400,000 annually in utility costs after a retrofit.

Energy-Guzzling Hospitals Find Ways to Cut Consumption and Costs

An innovative energy efficiency program run by New Jersey utility PSE&G enables hospitals to use interest-free, on-bill repayment to install energy-saving upgrades.

by Justin Gerdes

03.28.19 Mobility 1