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Smart Inverters vs. DER Management Systems: Pennsylvania Utility Pilot Runs Them Head-to-Head

Pennsylvania isn’t yet a hotbed for distributed energy. A PPL Electric Utilities pilot will test two ways to manage the coming influx.

by Jeff St. John | October 16, 2020

10.16.20 Energy Storage 10

Vermont residents can get financial assistance to purchase home batteries.

From Pilot to Permanent: Green Mountain Power’s Home Battery Network Is Here to Stay

The Vermont utility now controls several thousand Tesla Powerwall batteries sited in customers’ homes. The results have been promising.

by Julian Spector

10.16.20 Wind 0

Scatec's Kalkbult solar plant in South Africa. (Credit: Scatec)

Scatec Solar Makes $1.1B Acquisition to Become Global Renewable IPP

Norway’s Scatec has quietly built big momentum in emerging solar markets. After acquiring SN Power, it’s looking at hydro, wind and storage too.

by John Parnell

10.15.20 Solar 6

Array Technologies was the world's second largest supplier of solar tracking systems in 2019. (Photo: Array)

Array Technologies Shares Surge After First Big US Solar IPO of 2020

New Mexico gets its first big clean energy IPO as the global market for solar tracking systems comes of age.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

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

10.15.20 Grid Edge 10

FERC's order could end a two-year hiatus in country's biggest grid capacity market, but it doesn't resolve worries from states with clean energy goals.

FERC Order Will Restart PJM’s Capacity Market

But state-subsidized clean energy resources and programs still face major challenges.

by Jeff St. John

10.15.20 Research & Analysis 2

Investors are prioritizing only the most favorable solar projects.

Research Spotlight

Competition for Solar Tax Equity Is Reaching a Fever Pitch

But solar tax equity will become less important for solar project financing starting in 2022.

by Michelle Davis

10.15.20 Policy 1

Trammel S. Crow wants to reduce spending on political battles and boost spending on environmental solutions.

Green Republican Trammell S. Crow on Reshaping US Politics to Solve Climate Change

On this week’s Political Climate, we speak to Dallas real estate scion and environmentalist Trammell S. Crow and social entrepreneur Bill Shireman about their effort to redirect billions in political spending toward solving issues.

by Julia Pyper

10.15.20 Energy Storage 2

AMS started out developing commercial batteries like these in Southern California, but got acquired for an algorithmic trading tool it created later.

Fluence Acquires Grid Software Startup AMS

Pioneering California battery startup AMS finds an exit — and a home for its market-bidding software — with the global energy storage supplier.

by Julian Spector

10.14.20 Energy 10

Power plants needed for reliability are harming disadvantaged communities. A new deal in New York brings those two sides together to find solutions.

NYPA, Environmental Justice Groups to Work Together on Peaker Plant Replacements

The coalition will study batteries, long-duration storage and low-carbon fuels to cut emissions in disadvantaged communities.

by Jeff St. John

10.14.20 Finance & VC 0

Keep Calm and Close Clean Energy Deals

In this special podcast from CohnReznick Capital, we discuss how an architect of massive clean energy deals keeps his cool.

by GTM Creative Strategies

10.14.20 Research & Analysis 0

Orders for the offshore sector in Europe gave the market a boost in Q2. (Photo: SGRE)

Research Spotlight

Siemens Gamesa and Vestas Neck and Neck as Wind Turbine Sales Dip in Q2

Global wind turbine orders fell in Q2 2020 after a roaring 2019, but the market still looks strong — particularly offshore.

by Luke Lewandowski

10.14.20 Research & Analysis 0

Cabinet-based energy storage enclosures have grown more popular for battery projects.

Research Spotlight

Major Storage Integrator Trend: Cabinet Enclosures See an Uptick in Popularity

The heyday of container-based systems draws to a close as increasingly economical cabinets take over.

by Mitalee Gupta

10.14.20 Solar 7

A glass coating helps SunDensity change photons from blue to red, allowing PV panels to absorb them. (Credit: Luminate)

Fledgling Solar Technology Promising Output Gains Raises $2.5M

SunDensity, a solar photonics startup, says its technology boosts module output by 20 percent.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.14.20 Energy 93

The U.S. has made sluggish progress in developing advanced nuclear power.

DOE Awards $160M to TerraPower and X-Energy to Build Advanced Nuclear Plants

With up to another $3.2 billion earmarked for federal support, the race for smaller, more flexible nuclear reactor designs is heating up.

by Jeff St. John

10.14.20 Energy 58

Joe Biden faces pressure to move quickly on climate issues if elected to the White House.

Biden’s First 100 Days: What Would They Look Like for Clean Energy?

Joe Biden has pledged unprecedented action on climate change and clean energy. What might he actually get done?

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.14.20 Solar 1

Local manufacturers are hoping that Europe's drive toward net-zero emissions creates big opportunities.

5 Would-Be European Giga-Scale Solar Manufacturers

Solar manufacturing has strategic importance in Europe. Here are five companies hoping to scale up and take advantage.

by John Parnell

10.13.20 PV, EV, & Storage 0

Amazon, Generac and Calibrant: Making Sense of Recent Distributed Energy Activity

This week on The Interchange, we look at consolidation and cooperation in the DER market.

by Stephen Lacey

10.13.20 Grid Edge 2

Santa Barbara's public schools are getting a clean energy upgrade.

Santa Barbara Schools Get Solar-Battery Backup, Saving Money at the Same Time

A novel project eliminates the old dichotomy between saving money and investing in resilience. But can it work elsewhere?

by Julian Spector

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10.13.20 Energy 0

Hydropower remains the world's largest source of renewable electricity. (Photo: Statkraft)

Hydropower Pushes for Greater Access to Green Finance

The hydroelectric sector has had a voluntary ESG code in place for a decade. Uptake has been less than overwhelming.

by Jason Deign

10.13.20 Solar 6

Solar is set for a decade of dominance but weak grid investment could undermine it, the IEA has warned.

Forget King Coal. Solar Is ‘New King’ of Global Power Markets, Says IEA

The global energy watchdog continues to upgrade its renewables outlook but warns that grid upgrades and coal closures must follow.

by John Parnell

10.12.20 Solar 29

The Trump administration's solar tariffs have divided the U.S. solar industry.

Trump Moves to Increase Solar Import Tariffs, Kill Bifacial Exemption

The U.S. solar industry has managed to live with the tariffs thus far, but the pandemic complicates things.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.12.20 Energy 3

Duke Energy Pledges to Eliminate Methane Emissions From Natural Gas Business by 2030

Reaching net-zero carbon by 2050 will require a host of advances from long-duration storage to renewable natural gas, Duke says.

by Jeff St. John

10.12.20 Solar 6

A collective of solar CEOs has called for urgent action to diversify the industry. (Photo: Nextracker)

Industry Perspective

Letter: It’s Time for the Solar Industry to Act on Diversity and Inclusion

Four principles for immediate action to begin creating the change we all know is needed in the American solar industry.

by CEO collective

10.12.20 Wind 1

Illinois and New York have both shown recent interest in Great Lakes offshore wind.

Mitsubishi Eyes Great Lakes for Offshore Wind Development

The case for wind turbines in the Great Lakes is getting stronger, according to Diamond Offshore Wind, a developer owned by Mitsubishi.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

‘Made for Each Other’: Solar and Storage Will Be a Regular Pair by 2030

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‘Made for Each Other’: Solar and Storage Will Be a Regular Pair by 2030

Adding batteries to large solar projects is already the norm in many markets. Virtual power plants could proliferate in the years ahead.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | October 12, 2020

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?

Smart Inverters vs. DER Management Systems: Pennsylvania Utility Pilot Runs Them Head-to-Head

From Pilot to Permanent: Green Mountain Power’s Home Battery Network Is Here to Stay

Scatec Solar Makes $1.1B Acquisition to Become Global Renewable IPP

Array Technologies Shares Surge After First Big US Solar IPO of 2020

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

FERC Order Will Restart PJM’s Capacity Market

Competition for Solar Tax Equity Is Reaching a Fever Pitch

Green Republican Trammell S. Crow on Reshaping US Politics to Solve Climate Change

Fluence Acquires Grid Software Startup AMS

NYPA, Environmental Justice Groups to Work Together on Peaker Plant Replacements

Keep Calm and Close Clean Energy Deals

Siemens Gamesa and Vestas Neck and Neck as Wind Turbine Sales Dip in Q2

Major Storage Integrator Trend: Cabinet Enclosures See an Uptick in Popularity

Fledgling Solar Technology Promising Output Gains Raises $2.5M

DOE Awards $160M to TerraPower and X-Energy to Build Advanced Nuclear Plants

Biden’s First 100 Days: What Would They Look Like for Clean Energy?

5 Would-Be European Giga-Scale Solar Manufacturers

Amazon, Generac and Calibrant: Making Sense of Recent Distributed Energy Activity

Santa Barbara Schools Get Solar-Battery Backup, Saving Money at the Same Time

Hydropower Pushes for Greater Access to Green Finance

Forget King Coal. Solar Is ‘New King’ of Global Power Markets, Says IEA

Trump Moves to Increase Solar Import Tariffs, Kill Bifacial Exemption

Duke Energy Pledges to Eliminate Methane Emissions From Natural Gas Business by 2030

Letter: It’s Time for the Solar Industry to Act on Diversity and Inclusion

Mitsubishi Eyes Great Lakes for Offshore Wind Development

‘Made for Each Other’: Solar and Storage Will Be a Regular Pair by 2030