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Security threats on the electric grid.
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Understanding Cybersecurity Threats on the US Power Grid

We face our fears in this edition of The Interchange transcript.

by Stephen Lacey |
Markets & Policy 9
Solar panels in India's Zanskar Valley.

Developing Countries Installed Enough Solar in 2016 to Power All the Homes in Peru

Growth came at a “crackling pace,” according to BNEF. But total renewable energy investment is stagnating.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant
Software & Analytics 3
MPrest is deploying analytics, smart grid management and distributed energy resource management systems in the U.S.

Israel’s Iron Dome Software Developer Targets US Utility Clients

Distributed energy management and cybersecurity are on offer as mPrest prepares to announce two new American deals.

by Jason Deign
Energy Storage 112
Tesla succeeded in deploying a record-breaking 100 megawatts within 100 days, as promised.

Tesla Fulfilled Its 100-Day Australia Battery Bet. What’s That Mean for the Industry?

The company built the world’s biggest battery in record time. Is it a viable business model?

by Julian Spector
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PV, EV, & Storage 1
Mike Barron in Ideal Power's Austin lab.

A Look Inside Ideal Power’s Austin Lab

The company is aiming to disrupt power conversion, with a focus on resilience.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant
Wind Markets & Policy 59
Enel Green Power México started construction of the Amistad wind farm in March 2017.

The World’s Cheapest Solar Bid Is Actually for Wind

Enel—and GTM—set the record straight following the release of Mexico’s official auction results.

by Jason Deign
How Can State Policies Grow the US Offshore Wind Market?
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How Can State Policies Grow the US Offshore Wind Market?

A set of recent studies examine the role state policies can play in jump-starting the U.S. offshore wind market.

by Julia Pyper |
Energy Storage 46
Tight supply of Tesla's batteries is rippling out through the storage industry.

Tesla Battery Supply Constraints Weigh on a Young Storage Industry

As Tesla deals with Gigafactory bottlenecks and focuses on high-profile projects, downstream developers and installers feel the pinch.

by Julian Spector
Markets & Policy 19
Workers install solar on the roof of a church in Greensboro, North Carolina.

North Carolina’s Solar Market Gripped by Growing Pains, as Gigawatts of Projects Are Planned

Lawsuits, compromise legislation and rate changes will all impact how solar gets deployed in the state.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant
Grid Edge 4
GTM’s Book of Customs, Traditions and Etiquette, Vol. II: A Grid Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand

GTM’s Book of Customs, Traditions and Etiquette, Vol. II: A Grid Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand

With tensions running high this holiday season, GTM’s etiquette experts help you unlock social serenity.

by Julian Spector
Energy Storage 34
Global Energy Storage to Double 6 Times by 2030, Matching Solar’s Spectacular Rise

Global Energy Storage to Double 6 Times by 2030, Matching Solar’s Spectacular Rise

BNEF and IEA forecasts find renewable energy’s continued growth will accelerate demand for grid-scale batteries.

by Jeff St. John
Manufacturing 7
President Trump arrives in Vietnam to discuss trade issues.

Trump Says US ‘Will No Longer Tolerate’ Trade Abuses, as ITC Delivers Solar Tariff Report

Solar trade case petitioners hope the president will issue even stronger tariffs than the trade commission proposed.

by Julia Pyper
Demand Response 2
Natural gas is an untapped demand response asset.

National Grid and AutoGrid Test Demand Response for Natural Gas in New York

A new concept in grid edge automation: turning natural gas furnaces and boilers into active, responsive assets to ease peak natural gas demand in winter.

by Jeff St. John
Fossil Fuels 16
Workers install a gas turbine.

Siemens Plans to Cut Nearly 7,000 Jobs in Traditional Power Generation

The German behemoth joins other large industrial corporations facing a painful transition as renewables take over more of the market.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant
Electric Vehicles 54
Reserving a limited edition version of the new Tesla Roadster will cost you $250,000 upfront.

Tesla Turns to Roadster, Semi Truck Deposits for a Creative Financing Solution

Tesla unveiled more vehicles for customers to reserve as the company continues to burn through cash.

by Katie Fehrenbacher
People 1
Cypress Creek and Greenville Technical College leaders celebrate the launch of their partnership with local elected officials and students.

Cypress Creek Invests Billions in South Carolina’s Solar Market. Now It’s Investing in People, Too

The solar company hopes a local training program will feed its labor force.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant
PJM’s New Battle Over Coal and Nuclear Power
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PJM’s New Battle Over Coal and Nuclear Power

PJM’s market plan draws fire, DOE backs buildings research, Oracle’s Opower goes big in Japan, and other grid edge news.

by Jeff St. John |
Grid Optimization 52
Solar panels and a wind farm in Golmud, China.

China Faces an Uphill Renewable Energy Curtailment Challenge

The world’s largest energy market is shedding more than 1 in 10 kilowatts, and it wants to stop.

by Jason Deign
Energy Storage 0
The Top Stories in Energy Storage Are Right Here

The Top Stories in Energy Storage Are Right Here

Utility planning, M&A activity, policy developments and technology evolution are all on the docket at GTM’s Storage Summit.

by Nicole Wachtel
Electric Vehicles 38
The electrification of heavy-duty trucks really comes down to dollars and cents.

Why Tesla’s Electric Semi Truck Is the Toughest Thing Musk Has Attempted Yet

Elon Musk announced the electric truck will have a 500-mile range and go into production in 2019.

by Julia Pyper
Grid Optimization 30
What will happen to the electricity market as more wind and solar flood the grid?

Renewables Are on a Collision Course With Power Markets

In this week’s episode of The Interchange: the consequences of all that wind and solar flooding the grid.

by Stephen Lacey
Nuclear 25
Cooling towers at a nuclear power plant.

South Carolina Electric & Gas Has a Plan to Replace Its Abandoned Nuclear Project

Relief may be in sight for ratepayers, who have footed the bill for the failed V.C. Summer nuclear expansion. But is it enough?

by Emma Foehringer Merchant
Off Grid/Energy Access 10
Energy access experts can learn from vendors at Ethiopia's Merkato in Addis Ababa.
Industry Perspective

Unlocking an Energy Revolution in Ethiopia With Lessons From the Black Market

Selling solar products through the informal sector is not just financially attractive in places like Ethiopia—it’s also the key to reaching the largest number of customers.

by Mohit Anand
When Solar Installers Get Serious About Storage
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When Solar Installers Get Serious About Storage

It’s not an add-on, it’s a business strategy. Plus: Big moves in Austin, signs of life in New York, and the road to 35 gigawatts.

by Julian Spector |
Regulation & Policy 0
For Utilities, a Link Between Customer Engagement and Better Business

For Utilities, a Link Between Customer Engagement and Better Business

New GTM Research-EnergySavvy survey sees positive rate-case and cost-to-serve outcomes for utilities that put these customer service practices in place.

by Jeff St. John