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03.01.19 Residential Solar 43

Tesla was intent on selling solar exclusively at its 100-plus Tesla stores and online.

What Happens to Tesla’s Solar Business as Retail Stores Close and Sales Go Online?

Another nail in the SolarCity coffin. And a profit warning for Q1.

by Eric Wesoff

03.01.19 Networking/AMI 0

Itron Reports 2018 Loss, as Supply Constraints Outweigh Silver Spring Synergies

Supply chain headwinds and low margins for its device business overcome Itron’s growth in networking, software and its acquisition of Silver Spring Networks.

by Jeff St. John

02.28.19 Electric Vehicles 12

Can Tesla make a profit selling the Model 3 at $35,000?

Tesla Finally Makes a $35,000 Model 3 Available, Shifts All Sales Online

Tesla is shutting down “many of its stores.”

by Eric Wesoff

02.27.19 Energy Storage 21

Does Tesla want ultracapacitors? Or dry electrode technology?

Why Did Elon Musk Spend $218 Million on an Ultracapacitor Company?

Maxwell has “demonstrated” batteries using its technology with an energy density of greater than 300 watt-hours per kilogram.

by Eric Wesoff

02.27.19 Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 0

Blue Pillar’s work with the University of Hawaii was spurred by its partnership with Hawaii’s Elemental Excelerator.

Blue Pillar Enables an ‘Energy-Smart University’ Network in Hawaii

Energy data from substations and solar panels to building automation and submeters, all in a vendor-agnostic package.

by Jeff St. John

02.27.19 Energy 3

In this podcast, we have stories about careers in transition.

How to Get a Job in the Clean Energy Economy

This week on The Interchange podcast: We become accidental career counselors.

by Stephen Lacey

02.26.19 Electric Vehicles 6

It's been a challenging quarter for Tesla, for several reasons.

SEC Asks Court to Hold Elon Musk in Contempt for Reckless Tweets

Despite the terms of his settlement, Musk can’t resist taunting the SEC.

by Eric Wesoff

02.25.19 Regulation & Policy 1

Investor-owned utilities, meanwhile, have put renewable energy procurements on hold.

Industry Perspective

Busting the Myth That CCAs Don’t Sign Long-Term Renewable Energy Contracts

With more than 2,000 megawatts in new contracts, the perception that community choice aggregators don’t sign long-term contracts is proving incorrect, argues CalCCA board member Nick Chaset.

by Nick Chaset

02.25.19 Utilities 4

Coal, meanwhile, is causing grid outages.

Eskom Crisis Worries South African Renewable Energy Power Producers

Renewable energy players fear power-purchase deals could be renegotiated.

by Jason Deign

02.22.19 Off Grid/Energy Access 5

Industry Perspective

What’s the Problem With Subsidizing Private-Sector Rural Electrification?

We’re not quite sure when this idea became controversial. But it did.

by Gabriel Davies and Matt Tilleard

02.21.19 Finance & VC 0

The deal is expected to create Europe’s third-largest renewable energy provider.

RWE Poised to Take Over Assets of E.ON and Innogy Renewables

European Union officials are expected to grant approval for the purchase of the renewable energy assets of E.ON and Innogy.

by Jason Deign

02.21.19 Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 3

Centrica recently invested in two internet-of-things startups to broaden its portfolio.

Centrica Expands Smart Home Energy Management Offerings, Targets the US Market

The British company looks to help homeowners save on their energy bills with residential storage, electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps and connected appliances.

by Jason Deign

02.21.19 Mobility 3

Eviation plans to debut the Alice at the Paris Air Show in June of this year.

Siemens to Supply Motors for Eviation’s All-Electric Airplanes

Startup Eviation Aircraft and Siemens will jointly develop propulsion systems for the Alice, a nine-passenger electric commuter plane.

by Justin Gerdes

02.21.19 Solar-Plus-Storage 80

The announcement provides more evidence that battery storage can beat out new gas peakers.

APS Plans to Add Nearly 1GW of New Battery Storage and Solar Resources by 2025

The Arizona utility says it will deploy 850 megawatts of battery storage and at least 100 megawatts of new solar generation in the coming years.

by Julia Pyper

02.20.19 Regulation & Policy 3

How Solar and Batteries Could Help California Manage Fire-Prevention Grid Shutdowns

Sunrun wants solar-battery microgrids to be part of PG&E’s plan to mitigate what could be widespread blackouts geared to prevent fires.

by Jeff St. John

02.20.19 Energy Storage 19

Demand is high for Tesla's battery product, according to installers.

Tesla Powerwalls Are in High Demand, Installers Just Don’t Have Them

The latest EnergySage survey shows strong consumer preference for Tesla’s signature battery product, but only a fraction of solar installers carry it.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.20.19 Electric Vehicles 6

GTM spoke with CEO R.J. Scaringe late last year to learn more about Rivian’s bold EV strategy.

A Q&A With Rivian, the Amazon-Backed Electric Truck Startup

CEO R.J. Scaringe’s vision is to eliminate the compromises drivers make around performance, usability and energy efficiency—and to deliver that vision to customers by late 2020.

by Julia Pyper

02.19.19 Electric Vehicles 0

E.ON announced its alliance with ALD Automotive earlier this month.

E.ON Amps Up Its E-Mobility Plans With ALD Automotive Partnership

The EV charging will be so smart it will even know to charge your boss’ car first.

by Jason Deign

02.19.19 Energy Jobs 0

Energy Jobs: Big Regulator Moves, Rive Brothers Join Zola Electric, EnSync in Restructuring

Executive and boardroom moves in cleantech, utilities, energy and venture capital.

by Katherine Tweed

02.18.19 Utilities 10

Community Choice Groups Push for PG&E to Leave the Power Generation Business

Community-choice aggregators argue that PG&E should transform into a “wires-only” company.

by Kevin Stark

The Rise of China’s World-Leading EV Market

GTM Squared

The Rise of China’s World-Leading EV Market

A look at the trends shaping China’s rapidly evolving electric vehicle market.

by Julia Pyper | February 17, 2019

02.15.19 Energy 42

The plan mixes clean energy with natural gas.

Final IRP Proposal for Puerto Rico Calls for ‘Mini-Grids’ and Rapid Solar and Storage Deployment

The plan also includes the build-out of natural gas capacity and infrastructure.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.15.19 Regulation & Policy 18

Transportation experts lay out their priorities for possible Green New Deal policies.

A Look at the Green New Deal’s Clean Transportation Goals and How to Achieve Them

The goals are ambitious, and the possible solutions are many.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.14.19 Policy 23

TVA staff laid out evidence that the Paradise plant is costing ratepayers far more than it's worth.

TVA Votes to Close Coal Plant Despite Objections From Trump, Republicans

Federal power authority is closing uneconomic coal plants and seeking cleaner alternatives—though environmental groups want more.

by Jeff St. John

02.14.19 Regulation & Policy 12

The utility has laid out a raft of proposals to mitigate fire risk.

Breaking Down PG&E’s Plan to Use Power Outages to Prevent Wildfires

PG&E could cut power to millions this summer in an effort to prevent wildfires, and wants to deploy better sensors and distributed energy resources to avoid the worst impacts.

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

What Happens to Tesla’s Solar Business as Retail Stores Close and Sales Go Online?

Itron Reports 2018 Loss, as Supply Constraints Outweigh Silver Spring Synergies

Tesla Finally Makes a $35,000 Model 3 Available, Shifts All Sales Online

Why Did Elon Musk Spend $218 Million on an Ultracapacitor Company?

Blue Pillar Enables an ‘Energy-Smart University’ Network in Hawaii

How to Get a Job in the Clean Energy Economy

SEC Asks Court to Hold Elon Musk in Contempt for Reckless Tweets

Busting the Myth That CCAs Don’t Sign Long-Term Renewable Energy Contracts

Eskom Crisis Worries South African Renewable Energy Power Producers

What’s the Problem With Subsidizing Private-Sector Rural Electrification?

RWE Poised to Take Over Assets of E.ON and Innogy Renewables

Centrica Expands Smart Home Energy Management Offerings, Targets the US Market

Siemens to Supply Motors for Eviation’s All-Electric Airplanes

APS Plans to Add Nearly 1GW of New Battery Storage and Solar Resources by 2025

How Solar and Batteries Could Help California Manage Fire-Prevention Grid Shutdowns

Tesla Powerwalls Are in High Demand, Installers Just Don’t Have Them

A Q&A With Rivian, the Amazon-Backed Electric Truck Startup

E.ON Amps Up Its E-Mobility Plans With ALD Automotive Partnership

Energy Jobs: Big Regulator Moves, Rive Brothers Join Zola Electric, EnSync in Restructuring

Community Choice Groups Push for PG&E to Leave the Power Generation Business

The Rise of China’s World-Leading EV Market

Final IRP Proposal for Puerto Rico Calls for ‘Mini-Grids’ and Rapid Solar and Storage Deployment

A Look at the Green New Deal’s Clean Transportation Goals and How to Achieve Them

TVA Votes to Close Coal Plant Despite Objections From Trump, Republicans

Breaking Down PG&E’s Plan to Use Power Outages to Prevent Wildfires