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04.08.20 Grid Edge 19

Tesla idled production last month at its EV factory in Fremont, California.

Electric Vehicle Sales Set to Crash in 2020 Amid Coronavirus and Oil Price Shocks

Global EV sales will plunge by more than 40 percent this year, Wood Mackenzie forecasts — and the coronavirus is not the only culprit.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.08.20 Grid Edge 12

A residential standalone power system in Western Australia. (Credit: Western Power)

The Utilities That Want to Kick Their Customers Off the Grid

Australian power firms save cash and offer more uptime by taking clients off-grid, but red tape threatens the rollout.

by Jason Deign

04.07.20 Grid Edge 8

Homes in Austin, Texas showed markedly different energy consumption patterns in March. (Credit: Pecan Street)

The Solar ‘Duck Curve’ Might Look Different Under Coronavirus

Solar, EV charging and air conditioning use is changing with stay-at-home orders, data from researcher Pecan Street shows.

by Jeff St. John

04.06.20 Energy 0

Glasgow will host the postponed COP26 summit sometime in 2021.

Coronavirus Derailed COP26 Talks, But Not Europe’s Appetite for Climate Action

From the European Commission to BP, companies and institutions are reasserting the importance of tackling the climate emergency.

by John Parnell

LNG prices are falling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. What does that mean for the renewables sector?

GTM Squared

Wood Mackenzie: What Crashing LNG Prices Mean for Renewables

The first episode of our Connecting Conversations webinar series, which brings together our experts to discuss the energy industry’s most pressing questions. Today, we’ll discuss COVID-19’s impact on LNG and renewables.

by Nicholas Rinaldi | April 6, 2020

04.02.20 Solar 24

Overflow: California's COVID-19 lockdown is adding to the state's load-balancing challenge.

California Renewables Curtailments Surge as Coronavirus Cuts Energy Demand

The Golden State’s solar output already outpaced demand at times. Then came the coronavirus lockdown.

by Jeff St. John

04.02.20 Solar 4

Layoffs have started across the residential solar sector. (Binh Nguyen/GTM)

‘No One Is Being Spared’: Coronavirus Shutdowns Sap Demand for Residential Solar

Shelter-in-place and stay-home orders in key state solar markets have left many residential developers in limbo.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.31.20 Grid Edge 0

NYISO volunteers face weeks or even months of separation to keep the grid running. (Credit: NYISO)

New York’s Coronavirus Threat Pushes Grid Operators to Work and Live in Isolation

New York’s grid operator, NYISO, is sequestering workers at control centers to keep the lights on during the coronavirus crisis.

by Jeff St. John

03.31.20 Wind 63

Germany generated more than 20 gigawatt-hours of offshore wind power last year. (Credit: TenneT)

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

Northern Germany can’t use all the renewable energy it’s making. Neither can its neighbors.

by Jason Deign

03.27.20 Energy Storage 0

Policies to fight the spread of virus are taking a toll on commercial storage permitting, construction and interconnection.

WoodMac: Distributed Storage Outlook Shrinks for 2020 Due to Coronavirus

Industry concerns have shifted from supply-chain risk to executing projects and bringing in new business.

by Julian Spector

03.27.20 Grid Edge 0

Virginia regulators approved some of Dominion's plans but found others didn't prove their long-term benefits.

Virginia Regulators Reject Key Parts of Dominion’s Smart Meter, Grid Upgrade Plan

American utility regulators are increasingly pushing back against projects they say don’t show clear customer benefits.

by Jeff St. John

03.26.20 Energy 9

GTM’s Live Coronavirus Blog: The Impact on Clean Energy

European governments cut developers some slack, and the U.S. wind and solar sectors look for help in the next stimulus bill. Follow the latest developments here.

by GTM Staff

03.25.20 Solar 3

‘It’s Like a Snow Day Every Day’: Coronavirus Threatens Commercial Renewables Demand

Corporate demand is a key driver of the renewables market. What happens when workers start staying home?

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

03.25.20 Wind 0

Transmission is becoming a bigger risk for power plant developers across North America.

Research Spotlight

North American Power Markets Will Look Different in the 2020s

The market’s focus is shifting from lowest cost of energy to highest value of power. A WoodMac research insight gives an overview of what’s to come.

by Matt DaPrato

03.25.20 Energy 1

Social distancing and travel bans are slowing construction at projects like Hinkley Point C. (Credit: EDF)

How Europe’s Energy Sector Is Responding to the Coronavirus

Power sector “won’t be as hard-hit as other industries,” but it can’t expect to escape the crisis unscathed, said E.ON CEO Johannes Teyssen.

by John Parnell

03.25.20 The Interchange Podcast 3

The Vast Potential of Managed Electric Vehicle Charging

EV chargers now outnumber gas stations in some countries. They’re getting easier to find. They’re easier to install in homes. And they’re getting way smarter.

by GTM Creative Strategies

03.25.20 Energy 5

Seventy million American homes continue to burn fossil fuels for space and water heating.

A Boom Is Coming for All-Electric Homes Despite Lagging Consumer Awareness

Global revenue for all-electric home technologies could surge fivefold this decade, potentially boosting demand for power.

by Justin Gerdes

03.23.20 Energy 3

Deal paves the way for PG&E to come out of bankruptcy with new oversight measures in place.

PG&E Reaches Deal With California Governor to Emerge From Bankruptcy

California utility finds compromise with Governor Gavin Newsom as the state grapples with a new crisis in COVID-19.

by Jeff St. John

03.23.20 Utilities 4

How Electricity Use Changes During a Pandemic

This week on The Interchange podcast: What does the load curve look like during a global crisis?

by Stephen Lacey

03.20.20 Energy Storage 5

Energy storage will benefit under Massachusetts' groundbreaking Clean Peak Standard.

Massachusetts Set to Launch Clean Peak Standard, Opening New Chapter in Grid’s Evolution

First-in-the-nation policy will create a price signal to shift clean power to the hours it’s most valuable for the grid.

by Julian Spector

03.20.20 Solar 0

Tesla will close its California EV factory on March 23.

Tesla Closing New York, California Factories in Response to Coronavirus

Decision to halt EV and solar factory production comes as governments in both states are urging residents to stay home.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.20.20 Grid Edge 20

Mid-Atlantic offshore wind farms may struggle to compete in PJM's capacity market.

PJM’s Compliance Plan Doesn’t End FERC Order’s Threat to Renewables, Experts Say

The grid operator’s new plan offers some relief for solar and wind in the country’s biggest capacity market, but big challenges remain.

by Jeff St. John

03.19.20 Grid Edge 2

Research Spotlight

A New Era Is Beginning for the Grid Edge. Is the Utility Industry Ready?

The groundwork for a flexible grid was laid in the last decade. The 2020s will be when it comes of age, Wood Mackenzie says.

by Elta Kolo

In the solar industry, emerging states such as Texas, Florida, Illinois, Iowa and Maine have become the ones to watch.

GTM Squared

Top 5 Emerging Solar Markets in the US

In the solar industry, emerging states such as Texas, Florida, Illinois, Iowa and Maine have become the ones to watch.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | March 18, 2020

03.18.20 Grid Edge 4

Managing charging has been one of AVTA's biggest hurdles in its fleet-electrification push.

Research Spotlight

4 Lessons From a California Transit Authority’s Bus Electrification Rollout

The Antelope Valley Transit Authority will soon be the first U.S. public transit agency to operate a 100 percent e-bus fleet. Here’s what they’ve learned.

by Kelly McCoy and Isaac Maze-Rothstein

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?

Grid Edge

Electric Vehicle Sales Set to Crash in 2020 Amid Coronavirus and Oil Price Shocks

The Utilities That Want to Kick Their Customers Off the Grid

The Solar ‘Duck Curve’ Might Look Different Under Coronavirus

Coronavirus Derailed COP26 Talks, But Not Europe’s Appetite for Climate Action

Wood Mackenzie: What Crashing LNG Prices Mean for Renewables

California Renewables Curtailments Surge as Coronavirus Cuts Energy Demand

‘No One Is Being Spared’: Coronavirus Shutdowns Sap Demand for Residential Solar

New York’s Coronavirus Threat Pushes Grid Operators to Work and Live in Isolation

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

WoodMac: Distributed Storage Outlook Shrinks for 2020 Due to Coronavirus

Virginia Regulators Reject Key Parts of Dominion’s Smart Meter, Grid Upgrade Plan

GTM’s Live Coronavirus Blog: The Impact on Clean Energy

‘It’s Like a Snow Day Every Day’: Coronavirus Threatens Commercial Renewables Demand

North American Power Markets Will Look Different in the 2020s

How Europe’s Energy Sector Is Responding to the Coronavirus

The Vast Potential of Managed Electric Vehicle Charging

A Boom Is Coming for All-Electric Homes Despite Lagging Consumer Awareness

PG&E Reaches Deal With California Governor to Emerge From Bankruptcy

How Electricity Use Changes During a Pandemic

Massachusetts Set to Launch Clean Peak Standard, Opening New Chapter in Grid’s Evolution

Tesla Closing New York, California Factories in Response to Coronavirus

PJM’s Compliance Plan Doesn’t End FERC Order’s Threat to Renewables, Experts Say

A New Era Is Beginning for the Grid Edge. Is the Utility Industry Ready?

Top 5 Emerging Solar Markets in the US

4 Lessons From a California Transit Authority’s Bus Electrification Rollout