Smart Grid & Grid Edge Technologies News

GTM members benefits:

Unlimited access to our free news articles
Unlimited access to our free webinars, white papers, and videos
Special offers and discounts on Events and Squared
Updates on breaking news and current events

02.27.20 The Interchange Podcast 0

The Key to Unlocking 100% Renewables

In this episode, produced in collaboration with Wärtsilä, we look at the hidden hero of the 100 percent renewable future: power systems modeling.

by GTM Creative Strategies

02.27.20 Wind 0

Missouri has lagged other Midwestern states in tapping its wind resource. (Credit: Invenergy)

Ameren Missouri Looks to Harness Wind, Solar and Batteries With $7.6B ‘Smart Energy Plan’

Coal-heavy Midwestern utility’s five-year budget includes $1 billion for new wind farms and a big smart meter rollout.

by Jeff St. John

02.27.20 Energy Storage 0

Branding and reputation will be increasingly important in the energy storage market.

Industry Perspective

10 Predictions for the Solar and Storage Market in the 2020s

Batteries will be standard with virtually every new solar system installed in the U.S. by 2025, the author predicts.

by Paul Dailey

02.24.20 Solar 0

Michigan Utility DTE Ordered to Seek Out More Renewables

Regulators find “fundamental flaws” in DTE Energy’s long-term plan, opening the door to more renewables development in Michigan.

by Jeff St. John

02.24.20 Solar 0

BHP plans to power its Spence mine in Chile entirely with renewables. (Credit: BHP)

Mining Giants Embrace Renewables, But Decarbonization Remains a Steep Climb

Rio Tinto is building its first self-owned solar project in Australia, as the mining industry seeks ways to save money and decrease carbon emissions.

by Jason Deign

02.21.20 Grid Edge 0

FERC's ruling to restrict renewables and batteries in New York's capacity market follows on a similar decision for mid-Atlantic grid operator PJM in December.

FERC Decisions Could Undermine Renewables and Energy Storage in New York Capacity Markets

The decision could price out clean energy and batteries, keeping old fossil-fired plants open longer.

by Jeff St. John

California’s Microgrid Plan Exposes Conflicts Between Utilities and Customers

GTM Squared

California’s Microgrid Plan Exposes Conflicts Between Utilities and Customers

State law calls for clean-energy-based customer microgrids and tariffs. But the rush to prepare for the 2020 fire season has pushed utility plans and fossil fuels to the fore.

by Jeff St. John | February 21, 2020

02.20.20 Grid Edge 0

How Clean Is Massachusetts’ Clean Peak Rule? Not So Much, New Study Says

Researchers challenged the effectiveness of a new policy designed to tamp down costs and emissions from the hours of highest electricity demand.

by Julian Spector

02.20.20 Grid Edge 0

Smart Electrical Panel Startup Span Lands LG Chem as Battery Partner

The sleek, remote-controlled panel from a Tesla alum’s startup is now part of LG Chem’s customizable solar-storage solution.

by Jeff St. John

02.20.20 Energy 3

California law requires 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045.

Southern California Edison’s Vision for How the State Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Spoiler: There’s no happy ending for natural gas.

by Justin Gerdes

02.19.20 Grid Edge 0

Utilidata is using its grid voltage tech to manage solar and other DERs.

Utilidata, Long-Time Grid Voltage Specialist, Sets Its Sights on Grid Edge Controls

The grid edge vendor sees opportunity as utilities grapple with the challenge of balancing solar, batteries and electric vehicles.

by Jeff St. John

This 115-page paper examines how key U.S. states are reshaping power utility markets and defining opportunities for the generation and delivery of distributed, clean energy.

GTM Squared

US State Energy Policies and Power Utility Regulation

The second insight in our policy and regulation series focuses on Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New England, New York, Ohio, Oregon, PJM, Texas, Virginia and the Western U.S.

by Jeff St. John, Emma Foehringer Merchant, Julian Spector | February 19, 2020

02.19.20 Energy 0

An Orsted offshore wind farm could power the U.K.'s first green hydrogen project. (Credit: Orsted)

Orsted Among Winners as UK Backs Hydrogen Demos

The U.K. is funding what could become the world’s largest electrolyzer—and one that would be linked to an offshore wind farm.

by John Parnell

02.18.20 Grid Edge 0

PG&E says it can meet a June deadline to emerge from bankruptcy, despite massive losses from wildfire settlements.

PG&E Reports $7.7B Loss in 2019, Pledges to Meet June Bankruptcy Deadline

The California utility absorbs $25 billion in wildfire charges and promotes plans to improve safety and fend off a state takeover.

by Jeff St. John

02.17.20 Energy Storage 2

EDF's 49-megawatt West Burton battery in the U.K. The Minety project could be the first in a string of much larger U.K. sites now that planning rules have been relaxed. (Source: EDF)

Shell Signs Offtake Agreement With ‘Europe’s Largest Battery’

Large project sizes could become the norm as European storage developers leverage scale to overcome profitability problems.

by John Parnell

02.17.20 0

The State of Off-Grid Energy Access

This week on The Energy Gang: the cutting-edge business of bringing power to the last billion people on earth without it.

by Stephen Lacey

02.17.20 Efficiency 0

A growing number of American cities are enacting electrification measures to limit gas use.

Industry Perspective

Why States Need to Ban New Gas Hookups in Buildings (in 5 Charts)

The building sector’s climate impact does not receive enough scrutiny. That will change in 2020, the author writes.

by Mike Henchen

02.17.20 Grid Edge 3

Dandelion is investing in R&D to minimize disruption from drilling geothermal wells at homes.

Google Spinout Dandelion Energy Ramps Up Home Geothermal Installations

With fresh investment, a new CEO and a supportive state policy environment, Dandelion is ready to expand in New York.

by Julian Spector

02.14.20 Solar 0

A rendering shows the location of the PV panels on the Sion's exterior. (Credit: Sono Motors)

The Carmaker Putting Solar Panels on Its Electric Vehicles

Sono Motors reckons that extra bit of solar energy will make a difference. Analysts are skeptical.

by Jason Deign

02.13.20 Energy Storage 0

CATL, like all top Chinese battery manufacturers, has had to slow production. (Credit: CATL)

Battery Market Faces Supply Crunch as Coronavirus Slows Output of China’s Factories

China’s leading battery producers, led by BYD and CATL, face high risk of additional production delays, WoodMac says.

by Julian Spector

02.12.20 Solar 0

Making Money in Renewables Is Not Easy. Enel Claims to Have It Figured Out

Enel Green Power CEO Antonio Cammisecra on turning a profit in the thick of the energy transition.

by Julia Pyper

02.10.20 Grid Edge 2

Led by PG&E, California's utilities plan to spend billions on grid-hardening efforts. (Credit: Jeff Turner/Flickr)

California Utilities Look to Spend $10B Reducing Threat of Grid-Sparked Fires

California’s big utilities have different investment plans with the same goal: preventing fires and limiting blackouts.

by Jeff St. John

02.07.20 Grid Edge 0

Ice's bankruptcy is a setback for a sector looking to store thermal energy insetad of electrons. (Credit: Ice Energy)

Ice Energy, Thermal Storage Evangelist, Files for Bankruptcy

During its run, Ice Energy won several utility contracts, including a breakthrough deal with Southern California Edison.

by Julian Spector

02.07.20 Energy 0

Isabelle Kocher's four years as the head of Engie is coming to an end. (Credit: Engie)

Rumors Swirl as Engie Board Sacks CEO Isabelle Kocher

Board’s statement on the need to “deepen” Engie’s energy transition rings hollow when Kocher’s achievements are stacked against rivals.

by John Parnell

02.05.20 Grid Edge 0

Bankruptcy Plan Gains Ground, But PG&E Still Facing Possibility of State Takeover

A bill proposed this week in California’s Senate could pave the way for a public takeover of PG&E.

by Jeff St. John

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

The Key to Unlocking 100% Renewables

Ameren Missouri Looks to Harness Wind, Solar and Batteries With $7.6B ‘Smart Energy Plan’

10 Predictions for the Solar and Storage Market in the 2020s

Michigan Utility DTE Ordered to Seek Out More Renewables

Mining Giants Embrace Renewables, But Decarbonization Remains a Steep Climb

FERC Decisions Could Undermine Renewables and Energy Storage in New York Capacity Markets

California’s Microgrid Plan Exposes Conflicts Between Utilities and Customers

How Clean Is Massachusetts’ Clean Peak Rule? Not So Much, New Study Says

Smart Electrical Panel Startup Span Lands LG Chem as Battery Partner

Southern California Edison’s Vision for How the State Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Utilidata, Long-Time Grid Voltage Specialist, Sets Its Sights on Grid Edge Controls

US State Energy Policies and Power Utility Regulation

Orsted Among Winners as UK Backs Hydrogen Demos

PG&E Reports $7.7B Loss in 2019, Pledges to Meet June Bankruptcy Deadline

Shell Signs Offtake Agreement With ‘Europe’s Largest Battery’

The State of Off-Grid Energy Access

Why States Need to Ban New Gas Hookups in Buildings (in 5 Charts)

Google Spinout Dandelion Energy Ramps Up Home Geothermal Installations

The Carmaker Putting Solar Panels on Its Electric Vehicles

Battery Market Faces Supply Crunch as Coronavirus Slows Output of China’s Factories

Making Money in Renewables Is Not Easy. Enel Claims to Have It Figured Out

California Utilities Look to Spend $10B Reducing Threat of Grid-Sparked Fires

Ice Energy, Thermal Storage Evangelist, Files for Bankruptcy

Rumors Swirl as Engie Board Sacks CEO Isabelle Kocher

Bankruptcy Plan Gains Ground, But PG&E Still Facing Possibility of State Takeover