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5 Lessons From the Battery Fire Investigations

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5 Lessons From the Battery Fire Investigations

A lot has already changed. But there’s more work to do to prevent another calamitous failure.

by Julian Spector | September 16, 2020

09.16.20 Grid Edge 8

Major utilities including Dominion and Duke have committed to eliminating their carbon pollution by midcentury.

The 5 Biggest US Utilities Committing to Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Utility net-zero carbon pledges are piling up, even if the companies are a long way from kicking their fossil fuel habits.

by Jeff St. John

09.15.20 Grid Edge 1

Renewable developers say Midwest transmission planning needs fixes to unlock wind and solar capacity.

Midwest Grid Operators Seek to Unlock Clean Energy Transmission on the ‘Seam’

Power lines crossing the border of Midwestern grid operators could help bring gigawatts’ worth of stymied wind and solar to market.

by Jeff St. John

09.15.20 Energy 9

Renewables will continue to thrive regardless of the outcome on November 3. (Image: GTM/Binh Nguyen)

What’s at Stake for Clean Energy in the US Election?

How will the election shape the solar, wind, energy storage and utility sectors? GTM’s reporters game it out.

by GTM Staff

10.21.21 Finance & VC

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

48 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

09.15.20 Energy 13

Many happy returns: BP CEO Bernard Looney expects solid profits from renewables projects. (Credit: BP)

How BP Plans to Make Oil-Like Returns From Renewables

The oil major wants to make returns of 8 to 10 percent from renewables projects as it chases a 50-gigawatt target for 2030.

by John Parnell

09.15.20 Energy Storage 9

Broad Reach Power switched on this battery in Odessa earlier this year for the Texas grid. (Photo: BRP)

The Race Is On to Build the Biggest Batteries in Texas

Energy storage developers once steered clear of the Lone Star State. No longer.

by Julian Spector

09.15.20 Solar 2

More performance data and greater transparency are coming to the U.S. solar market.

Industry Perspective

#Solar100’s Jigar Shah and Van Skilling on the Evolution of the Solar Asset Class

Richard Matsui, founder and CEO of kWh Analytics, speaks with co-founder and president of Generate Capital Jigar Shah and former CEO of Experian and chairman of CoreLogic Van Skilling.

by Richard Matsui

09.15.20 Energy 4

Facebook followed Google this week in announcing a more ambitious climate goal.

Facebook Targets Net-Zero Across Its Global Supply Chain by 2030

This week has seen several major climate announcements from Silicon Valley’s giants as climate change-fueled wildfires rage across California.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.14.20 Grid Edge 4

Google is shifting to round-the-clock renewable power.

Google Pledges 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy by 2030

“We are the first major company that’s set out to do this, and we aim to be the first to achieve it,” says Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

by Jeff St. John

09.14.20 Finance & VC 4

The Cleantech SPAC Attack

This week on The Interchange: What’s fueling all these reverse mergers in cleantech or cleantech-adjacent companies?

by Stephen Lacey

09.14.20 Energy 1

What's a fair level of return for network operators gearing up for a changed energy landscape? (Photo: National Grid)

UK Regulator Accused of Playing Politics Over ‘Perverse’ Price Controls

Energy network operators claim cap on returns of 3.95 percent will slow the U.K.‘s net-zero progress and reduce reliability.

by John Parnell

A Closer Look at the Newest US Solar Manufacturer

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A Closer Look at the Newest US Solar Manufacturer

Can Violet Power pull off its plan to build a vertically integrated PV factory in the U.S. that is economically competitive?

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | September 14, 2020

09.14.20 Energy 7

President Xi and former Prime Minister David Cameron in less fraught times. (Credit: Georgina Coupe)

How Bad Relations With China Could Mess With the Energy Transition

Increasingly strained relations between China and the West are spilling into the clean power sector.

by John Parnell

09.11.20 Energy 67

Renewables Start to Outpace Fossil Fuels on Europe’s Grid

This week on The Energy Gang, we survey Europe’s electricity transition.

by Stephen Lacey

New York Is Breaking New Ground in Allowing Batteries to Play in Multiple Markets

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New York Is Breaking New Ground in Allowing Batteries to Play in Multiple Markets

NYISO is the first grid operator to allow batteries to earn money as both wholesale and retail energy resources. Will the market respond?

by Jeff St. John | September 11, 2020

09.10.20 3

Duke's most recent IRP outlines gigawatts' worth of solar additions.

Duke and PV Developers Strike Grid Agreement, Clearing Path for Hundreds of Megawatts

The agreement will resolve interconnection issues for more than 100 solar projects in the Carolinas, totaling as much as 800 MW.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.10.20 12

Just 10 percent of home heating in Michigan is done using electricity, compared to 90 percent in Florida.

Industry Perspective

How to Accelerate the Electrification of Buildings in the Midwest

Even in states with harsh winters, the economics and outlook for building electrification are changing quickly, the author writes.

by Laura Sherman

Thriving Solar Market Braces for Possible Tax Equity ‘Chokepoint’

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Thriving Solar Market Braces for Possible Tax Equity ‘Chokepoint’

A shortage of tax equity would hit smaller developers hardest, though the industry remains hopeful that lawmakers will help.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | September 10, 2020

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09.10.20 Solar 2

Many residential solar companies pivoted to online sales as the COVID-19 pandemic hit home. (Photo: Sunrun)

US Solar Market Performed Better Than Expected During Pandemic’s Worst Months

The residential market took a hit in Q2, though less than initially feared, and most large-scale projects skated through.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.10.20 Wind 1

BP and Equinor will explore floating offshore wind opportunities in the U.S. (Credit: Equinor)

BP Makes Offshore Wind Debut, Partnering With Equinor in US Market

Oil giant BP, which has a net-zero emissions target for 2050, will buy a half-stake in Equinor’s two U.S. projects for $1.1 billion.

by John Parnell

09.09.20 Solar 1

The bigger the solar project, the more money can be saved by finding incremental efficiencies, Terabase contends.

Terabase Raises $6M Series A to Bring Down Cost of Utility-Scale Solar

The startup from SunPower alums tracks 100 different components of large-scale solar development, seeking to squeeze out cost wherever possible.

by Julian Spector

09.09.20 Grid Edge 7

FERC Order May Undermine Renewables, Energy Storage in New York’s Capacity Markets

Another setback for clean energy resources heightens tension in states considering alternatives to federally regulated markets.

by Jeff St. John

We rank the top energy storage owners in the United States

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Top Energy Storage Asset Owners in 2020

We rank the top energy storage owners in the United States.

by Julian Spector | September 9, 2020

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GTM helps explain the weird and wonderful world of clean energy.

So, What Exactly Are Small Modular Nuclear Reactors?

Does nuclear have a role in a digital, decentralized, renewable energy world? GTM explains the weird and wonderful world of clean energy.

by Jason Deign

09.09.20 Wind 0

Mads Nipper takes the hot seat at Ørsted on 1 January. (Credit: Grundfos)

Ørsted Names Mads Nipper Its Next CEO

The world’s leading offshore wind developer has chosen its next leader.

by John Parnell

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?

5 Lessons From the Battery Fire Investigations

The 5 Biggest US Utilities Committing to Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Midwest Grid Operators Seek to Unlock Clean Energy Transmission on the ‘Seam’

What’s at Stake for Clean Energy in the US Election?

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 BP Plans to Make Oil-Like Returns From Renewables

The Race Is On to Build the Biggest Batteries in Texas

#Solar100’s Jigar Shah and Van Skilling on the Evolution of the Solar Asset Class

Facebook Targets Net-Zero Across Its Global Supply Chain by 2030

Google Pledges 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy by 2030

The Cleantech SPAC Attack

UK Regulator Accused of Playing Politics Over ‘Perverse’ Price Controls

A Closer Look at the Newest US Solar Manufacturer

How Bad Relations With China Could Mess With the Energy Transition

Renewables Start to Outpace Fossil Fuels on Europe’s Grid

New York Is Breaking New Ground in Allowing Batteries to Play in Multiple Markets

Duke and PV Developers Strike Grid Agreement, Clearing Path for Hundreds of Megawatts

How to Accelerate the Electrification of Buildings in the Midwest

Thriving Solar Market Braces for Possible Tax Equity ‘Chokepoint’

US Solar Market Performed Better Than Expected During Pandemic’s Worst Months

BP Makes Offshore Wind Debut, Partnering With Equinor in US Market

Terabase Raises $6M Series A to Bring Down Cost of Utility-Scale Solar

FERC Order May Undermine Renewables, Energy Storage in New York’s Capacity Markets

Top Energy Storage Asset Owners in 2020

So, What Exactly Are Small Modular Nuclear Reactors?

Ørsted Names Mads Nipper Its Next CEO