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02.25.19 Regulation & Policy 1

Investor-owned utilities, meanwhile, have put renewable energy procurements on hold.

Busting the Myth That CCAs Don’t Sign Long-Term Renewable Energy Contracts

With more than 2,000 megawatts in new contracts, the perception that community choice aggregators don’t sign long-term contracts is proving incorrect, argues CalCCA board member Nick Chaset.

by Nick Chaset

02.25.19 Wind Finance & VC 7

“We are trying to find economically attractive solutions for floating offshore wind turbines.

ARPA-E Commits $28 Million to Develop Advanced Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

The Energy Department wants to “develop new and potentially disruptive innovations” in floating offshore wind turbine technology.

by Justin Gerdes

02.25.19 Utilities 4

Coal, meanwhile, is causing grid outages.

Eskom Crisis Worries South African Renewable Energy Power Producers

Renewable energy players fear power-purchase deals could be renegotiated.

by Jason Deign

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Around the World in 80 Batteries

In which we circumnavigate the world’s most promising energy storage markets. Step aside, Magellan.

by Julian Spector | February 22, 2019

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

02.22.19 Policy 5

De León recently announced he's running for a city council seat in Los Angeles.

The Author of California’s 100% Clean Energy Law Sets Sights on Local Leadership

Former State Senator Kevin de León is running for L.A. City Council and putting clean energy access at the core of his agenda.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.22.19 Off Grid/Energy Access 5

Industry Perspective

What’s the Problem With Subsidizing Private-Sector Rural Electrification?

We’re not quite sure when this idea became controversial. But it did.

by Gabriel Davies and Matt Tilleard

02.22.19 Nuclear 815

Hornsea could help make up for a lack of planned nuclear generation in the U.K.

Orsted’s Hornsea Project Spawns Talk of Offshore Wind Replacing Nuclear

Can an intermittent renewable energy source really stand in for lost nuclear generation?

by Jason Deign

02.22.19 People 2

Wunder Capital co-founder Dave Riess describes how to create a framework for career choices.

How to Build an Intentional Career in Energy

A podcast episode about designing a career, a product and a startup team with intention.

by Stephen Lacey

Community Solar Projects for the Masses, Continued

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Community Solar Projects for the Masses, Continued

A new report looks at the attributes of community solar that could benefit low-income subscribers.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | February 22, 2019

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

02.21.19 Markets & Policy 4

On this week's podcast, we examine the impact of Trump's tariffs on the U.S. solar market.

How Trump’s Tariffs Hit US Solar, One Year On

On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: assessing the impact of Trump’s trade war.

by Stephen Lacey

02.21.19 Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 3

Centrica recently invested in two internet-of-things startups to broaden its portfolio.

Centrica Expands Smart Home Energy Management Offerings, Targets the US Market

The British company looks to help homeowners save on their energy bills with residential storage, electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps and connected appliances.

by Jason Deign

02.21.19 BOS/Inverters 0

The expansion into new markets insulates SolarEdge against competition in the solar inverter space.

SolarEdge Delivers Record Revenue While Expanding Into New Businesses

After some big spending, the company still had nearly $400 million in cash at the end of 2018.

by Julian Spector

02.21.19 Mobility 3

Eviation plans to debut the Alice at the Paris Air Show in June of this year.

Siemens to Supply Motors for Eviation’s All-Electric Airplanes

Startup Eviation Aircraft and Siemens will jointly develop propulsion systems for the Alice, a nine-passenger electric commuter plane.

by Justin Gerdes

02.21.19 Solar-Plus-Storage 80

The announcement provides more evidence that battery storage can beat out new gas peakers.

APS Plans to Add Nearly 1GW of New Battery Storage and Solar Resources by 2025

The Arizona utility says it will deploy 850 megawatts of battery storage and at least 100 megawatts of new solar generation in the coming years.

by Julia Pyper

02.20.19 Regulation & Policy 3

How Solar and Batteries Could Help California Manage Fire-Prevention Grid Shutdowns

Sunrun wants solar-battery microgrids to be part of PG&E’s plan to mitigate what could be widespread blackouts geared to prevent fires.

by Jeff St. John

02.20.19 Energy Storage 19

Demand is high for Tesla's battery product, according to installers.

Tesla Powerwalls Are in High Demand, Installers Just Don’t Have Them

The latest EnergySage survey shows strong consumer preference for Tesla’s signature battery product, but only a fraction of solar installers carry it.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

Cutting the Carbon From California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program

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Cutting the Carbon From California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program

California’s landmark behind-the-meter battery incentive program is on the verge of enacting new greenhouse gas reduction metrics and mandates.

by Jeff St. John | February 20, 2019

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02.20.19 Energy Storage 20

The Avalon flow batteries installed in a Santa Cruz microgrid contained a rented electrolyte to lower the project expense.

A New Path to Market for Flow Batteries: Rent an Electrolyte

The newfangled arrangement lowers the upfront price of vanadium flow batteries, potentially making them more competitive with lithium.

by Julian Spector

02.20.19 Electric Vehicles 6

GTM spoke with CEO R.J. Scaringe late last year to learn more about Rivian’s bold EV strategy.

A Q&A With Rivian, the Amazon-Backed Electric Truck Startup

CEO R.J. Scaringe’s vision is to eliminate the compromises drivers make around performance, usability and energy efficiency—and to deliver that vision to customers by late 2020.

by Julia Pyper

02.19.19 Electric Vehicles 0