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11.17.20 Research & Analysis 4

Solar loan providers are among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

In a Year of Turmoil, Residential Solar Assets Are a Safe-Haven Investment

Investor interest in U.S. residential solar is at all-time highs, and loan providers are growing faster through the coronavirus pandemic.

by Bryan White

11.17.20 Solar 2

Zimbabwe's Nhimbe Fresh has invested in solar and batteries to keep irrigation pumps and cold-storage systems running during grid blackouts. (Credit: Sun Exchange)

Could Agri-PV Be Africa’s Next Big Solar Market Trend?

“Exponential growth” predicted for solar on farms as growers seek cheaper, more reliable energy.

by Jason Deign

11.16.20 Wind 3

A major project pipeline acquisition and new U.K. seabed leases capable of supporting 1.8 GW of capacity among the highlights for RWE. (Credit: RWE)

Renewables Buoy RWE and EDF as Clean Energy Outlook Brightens

RWE forecasts 10 gigawatts of cumulative renewables deployments by the end of 2020; EDF has nearly 40 GW of wind and solar in its pipeline.

by John Parnell

11.10.20 Energy 0

GTM's 2010 tally of VC-backed startups includes now-successful companies like Tesla as well as flameouts like Solyndra.

What Happened to the VC-Backed Startup Class of 2010?

One-third of the top 50 venture-backed firms from a decade ago are now out of business. On the other hand, there’s Tesla.

by Jason Deign

11.09.20 Energy 4

Joe Biden's election victory is being cheered by clean energy industry groups eager to share their priorities for his first 100 days in office.

Clean Energy Industries Cheer Biden’s Victory, Lay Out Hopes for Early Action

Solar and wind power, energy storage and grid infrastructure groups have high hopes for a climate-friendly administration.

by Jeff St. John

11.06.20 Energy 0

Iberdrola CEO Ignacio Galán said doubling down on renewables is the best way for the firm to deliver for shareholders. (Credit: Iberdrola)

Iberdrola Targets 90GW of Renewables by 2030

As oil majors circle, Iberdrola looks to extend its renewables position with a new accelerated investment plan.

by John Parnell

11.05.20 Solar 2

Solarcentury expects development cycles to be shortened with a simpler project financing model on offer with Statkraft. (Credit: Solarcentury)

Acquisition by Statkraft Boosts Prospects for Solarcentury

Norway’s state-owned utility gains Solarcentury’s 6 gigawatts of capacity, catapulting Statkraft toward its 8-gigawatt wind and solar target for 2025.

by John Parnell

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11.03.20 Solar 7

SolarEdge is unlikely to deliver its own battery until early 2021, CEO Zvi Lando says in third-quarter earnings call. (Credit: SolarEdge)

SolarEdge Delays Battery Launch as Residential Solar Sales Bolster Slow Commercial Rebound

SolarEdge marks a strong Q3 with record European revenue, but COVID-19 pushes back its battery launch.

by Jeff St. John

11.02.20 Grid Edge 48

Multiple factors explain why ever-falling costs for wind and solar power haven't translated into falling energy prices on Europe's grid.

Why Aren’t Falling Renewables Costs Cutting European Energy Market Prices?

Cheaper wind and solar aren’t lowering wholesale prices. New market constructs may be needed to realize their potential.

by Jason Deign

10.29.20 Energy 10

After issuing statements condemning racism in the summer, some companies are figuring out how to act.

What Is the Clean Energy Industry Doing to Confront Racism?

“We need to be very careful that as we grow and mature we’re not replicating the injustices that have proliferated to date throughout the energy system.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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

10.13.20 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

Bifacial Could Be the Default Solar Technology by 2030

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Bifacial Could Be the Default Solar Technology by 2030

What will the solar industry look like a decade from now? A new GTM Squared series takes a look.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | September 29, 2020

09.28.20 Solar 3

The residential solar market has proved resilient in the face of unprecedented challenges. (Sunrun)

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Impacted US Solar So Far

Six months in, the pandemic has altered parts of the industry — perhaps permanently.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.25.20 Solar 3

Total's solar interests have come a long way since its 2011 investment in SunPower. (Credit: Zylberman Laurent/Graphix Images/Total)

Total Buys 3.3GW Solar Portfolio and Signs World’s Largest Corporate PPA…With Itself

Oil major Total has acquired a 3.3-gigawatt solar project pipeline in Spain and will be the offtaker for 3 GW, enough to power its European operations.

by John Parnell

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Does Solar Have an Innovation Problem?

PV will be the largest source of new power generation capacity in the decades ahead. Even so, more R&D spending could pay big dividends.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | September 21, 2020

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

09.09.20 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

08.27.20 Solar 29

Fresno apartment complex Heron Pointe is a test case for multifamily solar-battery investments. (Credit: Soleil Energy/sonnen)

Sonnen Brings Virtual Power Plants to California Apartment Complexes

The German battery system vendor and its real-estate partner Wasatch Group see grid services as key to multifamily solar-storage.

by Jeff St. John

As solar demand stabilizes in Europe, will European PV manufacturers rebound? (Credit: Iberdrola)

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Back to the Future: Innovation Offers Europe’s Solar Manufacturers a Second Chance

Europe lost its PV factories to China once before. A new generation of manufacturers wants to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself.

by John Parnell | August 19, 2020

What Power Giant AES Sees in Australian Prefab Solar Startup 5B

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What Power Giant AES Sees in Australian Prefab Solar Startup 5B

“We need to challenge some of the status quo of how we build solar facilities,” AES CTO Chris Shelton tells GTM.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | August 10, 2020

08.06.20 Solar 1

Leading U.S. module maker is shedding non-core businesses as it strives for greater efficiency against rivals.

First Solar to Sell O&M Business to NovaSource, Still Seeking Sale of Project Development Arm

The sale streamlines the U.S. module maker’s core business in a consolidating industry.

by Jeff St. John

08.05.20 Solar 0

Batteries play a big role in the plans of the top two U.S. residential solar inverter players.

SolarEdge, Enphase Hit by Sharp Slowdown in Solar Installations During Pandemic’s Depths

Orders are rising again in the U.S. solar market, but “the rate of that recovery is questionable,” says SolarEdge CEO Zvi Lando.

by Jeff St. John

07.27.20 Solar 7

Switch's Citadel data center will source power from a next-door solar-storage project. (Image: Switch)

World’s Largest Customer-Sited Solar-Storage Plant Planned for Nevada Desert

Capital Dynamics is building a massive solar-plus-storage plant next to a Switch data center. Is the model replicable?

by Julian Spector

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?

Alternative Energy Stocks

In a Year of Turmoil, Residential Solar Assets Are a Safe-Haven Investment

Could Agri-PV Be Africa’s Next Big Solar Market Trend?

Renewables Buoy RWE and EDF as Clean Energy Outlook Brightens

What Happened to the VC-Backed Startup Class of 2010?

The US Will Rejoin the Paris Agreement. What Happens Next?

Clean Energy Industries Cheer Biden’s Victory, Lay Out Hopes for Early Action

Iberdrola Targets 90GW of Renewables by 2030

Acquisition by Statkraft Boosts Prospects for Solarcentury

Looking for Fixes to What Broke the Texas Power Grid

Hawaii’s Bold Step Into Utility Performance-Based Ratemaking

Solar Will Be Cheapest Form of Electricity Across US by 2030, Plus Other PV Trends

SolarEdge Delays Battery Launch as Residential Solar Sales Bolster Slow Commercial Rebound

Why Aren’t Falling Renewables Costs Cutting European Energy Market Prices?

What Is the Clean Energy Industry Doing to Confront Racism?

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

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

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

Bifacial Could Be the Default Solar Technology by 2030

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Impacted US Solar So Far

Total Buys 3.3GW Solar Portfolio and Signs World’s Largest Corporate PPA…With Itself

Does Solar Have an Innovation Problem?

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

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

Sonnen Brings Virtual Power Plants to California Apartment Complexes

Back to the Future: Innovation Offers Europe’s Solar Manufacturers a Second Chance

What Power Giant AES Sees in Australian Prefab Solar Startup 5B

First Solar to Sell O&M Business to NovaSource, Still Seeking Sale of Project Development Arm

SolarEdge, Enphase Hit by Sharp Slowdown in Solar Installations During Pandemic’s Depths

World’s Largest Customer-Sited Solar-Storage Plant Planned for Nevada Desert