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10.09.17 Technology 4

Energy Sector Ups Cybersecurity Amid Growing IT Threats

“It’s not difficult to hack the system.”

by Jason Deign

Demand Response, Distributed Energy and the Real Work Ahead for FERC and Grid Operators

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Demand Response, Distributed Energy and the Real Work Ahead for FERC and Grid Operators

The latest from GTM Research on what’s happening in wholesale energy markets besides DOE’s proposed rule. Plus, AMI in Europe hits its stride.

by Jeff St. John | October 6, 2017

10.06.17 Utilities 3

The Investment Fund Helping Utilities Buy In to Cleantech

If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Or at least buy a stake.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.05.17 Grid Edge 0

Research Spotlight

EU Smart Meters Spur Growth in the Customer Analytics Market

Advanced metering infrastructure in Europe will catalyze $30 billion in utility spending on customer analytics through 2021, according to new findings from GTM Research.

by Olivia Chen

09.27.17 Grid Optimization 0

ABB to Buy GE’s Electrical Gear-Making Business for $2.6 Billion

ABB wants to challenge Schneider in circuit breakers, switchgear and critical facilities electrical equipment—and expand its field of networked devices.

by Jeff St. John

09.26.17 Regulation & Policy 3

Tension Grows in New York as Interest Groups Gripe Over Energy Market Reform Details

The New York REV Future 2017 conference opens with a debate over the state’s progress.

by Jeff St. John

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Watch Video On-Demand From New York REV Future 2017

GTM Squared live-streamed more than 8 hours of panels from the the two-day event in Brooklyn.

by Nicolas Rinaldi | September 26, 2017

09.22.17 Manufacturing 63

Suniva, SolarWorld solar cell manufacturing and trade.

Solar Tariff Case Advances as ITC Finds ‘Injury’

Suniva and SolarWorld were handed a win today that could put tens of thousands of U.S. solar jobs at risk.

by Lacey Johnson, Julia Pyper

09.21.17 Grid Edge 1

A new report pinpoints the trends in selling solar, energy storage, and grid edge products to utilities.

Have You Mastered the Utility Sales Cycle?

A new report uncovers trends in selling solar, energy storage and grid edge products to utilities.

by Bentham Paulos

09.18.17 Networking/AMI 2

Itron to Acquire Silver Spring Networks in Smart Grid/Smart City Mega-Merger

The $830 million deal would scale to compete with Landis+Gyr, with increased focus on the SAAS and smart-city markets.

by Jeff St. John

09.15.17 Microgrids 12

Microgrids, Hurricanes and Resiliency: Lessons From Sandy We Can Apply to Harvey and Irma?

On this week’s Interchange podcast, we discuss where microgrids fit into the grid resiliency picture.

by Stephen Lacey

08.29.17 Nuclear 102

Duke Energy to Invest $6B for Solar, Batteries and EVs, Scrap Nuclear Plant Plans

A settlement over the Levy nuclear plant will bring PV, batteries, EV charging, smart meters and grid modernization.

by Jeff St. John

08.24.17 Regulation & Policy 2

DOE Supports Cutting-Edge Grid Technologies. But They’re Missing From Its Major Reliability Analysis

The study ordered by Rick Perry comprehensively details sweeping market changes. But it pays little attention to the most distributed resources that can improve grid reliability and flexibility.

by Jeff St. John

Inside New York REV’s Summer of Pilots, Non-Wires Alternatives, and Behind-the-Meter Frustrations

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Inside New York REV’s Summer of Pilots, Non-Wires Alternatives, and Behind-the-Meter Frustrations

The latest in New York’s energy transformation: 17 demo projects, 200+ megawatts in DER grid alternatives, and Con Edison’s stalled battery-solar VPP.

by Jeff St. John | August 18, 2017

08.16.17 Networking/AMI 1

Post-IPO Landis+Gyr Seeks Financial Distinction From Toshiba’s Struggles

The smart-meter giant reveals unaudited Q2 data in response to its former parent company’s dire earnings report.

by Jeff St. John

08.02.17 Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 3

What Does the Future of Building Controls Look Like?

As we enter the era of the “internet of everything,” an exploration of how building control systems might get integrated.

by Joseph Aamidor

07.27.17 BOS/Inverters 17

Enphase LG AC solar module for rooftop solar

Enphase Is Back With a Microinverter-Integrated Solar Module

The new AC module saves time on installation, but that doesn’t guarantee success for cash-strapped Enphase.

by Julian Spector

07.19.17 Grid Optimization 1

Defining the True Market Opportunity for Distributed Energy Resource Management Software

A true enterprise DERMS platform doesn’t exist yet—but utilities and vendors are building up the central, edge and fleet platforms to get there.

by Jeff St. John

The Grid Edge’s Decoupling Effect, Smart Metering Moves, and Distributed Energy State-by-State

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The Grid Edge’s Decoupling Effect, Smart Metering Moves, and Distributed Energy State-by-State

Smart meters are pushing Colorado’s Xcel Energy into a first-ever decoupling pilot. Plus, an AMI update and the value of non-wires alternatives in Illinois, California and New York.

by Jeff St. John | July 14, 2017

07.13.17 Technology 0

DOE’s SunShot Awards $46M for Solar Tech-to-Market Research

SunPower, Stion, SolarReserve, UtilityAPI, EnergySage and others win funds to advance solar innovation, as agency faces cuts under Trump budget.

by Jeff St. John

07.10.17 Residential Solar 15

Sunrun Now Owns Solar Systems From Some of Bankrupt Sungevity’s Customers

Mosaic is also servicing some of Sungevity’s customers.

by Eric Wesoff

07.10.17 Energy Storage 0

Advanced Microgrid Solutions Raises $34M Series B From a Who’s Who of Strategic Investors

Energy Impact Partners, Southern Company, AGL and GE Ventures take stakes in California startup that’s linking batteries, buildings and the grid.

by Jeff St. John

07.06.17 Networking/AMI 1

Struggling Toshiba Plots an IPO for Smart Metering Giant Landis+Gyr

One of the “big five” AMI companies could soon be an independent rival. Whether Toshiba will recoup its $2.3 billion stake in L+G is less clear.

by Jeff St. John

07.05.17 Regulation & Policy 13

Hawaiian Electric Seeks Approval for Leaner, Meaner $205M Grid Modernization Plan

HECO’s new phased-in, customer-focused plan to integrate distributed and renewable energy into its island grids.

by Jeff St. John

06.15.17 PV Modules 22

The Top Solar Manufacturers Are Not Necessarily Making the Highest-Quality Modules

Can PV module manufacturers maintain reliability as prices tumble? Takeaways from the 2017 PV module reliability scorecard report.

by Eric Wesoff

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 Grid Network

Energy Sector Ups Cybersecurity Amid Growing IT Threats

Demand Response, Distributed Energy and the Real Work Ahead for FERC and Grid Operators

The Investment Fund Helping Utilities Buy In to Cleantech

EU Smart Meters Spur Growth in the Customer Analytics Market

ABB to Buy GE’s Electrical Gear-Making Business for $2.6 Billion

Tension Grows in New York as Interest Groups Gripe Over Energy Market Reform Details

Watch Video On-Demand From New York REV Future 2017

Solar Tariff Case Advances as ITC Finds ‘Injury’

Have You Mastered the Utility Sales Cycle?

Itron to Acquire Silver Spring Networks in Smart Grid/Smart City Mega-Merger

Microgrids, Hurricanes and Resiliency: Lessons From Sandy We Can Apply to Harvey and Irma?

Duke Energy to Invest $6B for Solar, Batteries and EVs, Scrap Nuclear Plant Plans

DOE Supports Cutting-Edge Grid Technologies. But They’re Missing From Its Major Reliability Analysis

Inside New York REV’s Summer of Pilots, Non-Wires Alternatives, and Behind-the-Meter Frustrations

Post-IPO Landis+Gyr Seeks Financial Distinction From Toshiba’s Struggles

What Does the Future of Building Controls Look Like?

Enphase Is Back With a Microinverter-Integrated Solar Module

Defining the True Market Opportunity for Distributed Energy Resource Management Software

The Grid Edge’s Decoupling Effect, Smart Metering Moves, and Distributed Energy State-by-State

DOE’s SunShot Awards $46M for Solar Tech-to-Market Research

Sunrun Now Owns Solar Systems From Some of Bankrupt Sungevity’s Customers

Advanced Microgrid Solutions Raises $34M Series B From a Who’s Who of Strategic Investors

Struggling Toshiba Plots an IPO for Smart Metering Giant Landis+Gyr

Hawaiian Electric Seeks Approval for Leaner, Meaner $205M Grid Modernization Plan

The Top Solar Manufacturers Are Not Necessarily Making the Highest-Quality Modules