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Energy Storage 23
The fleet's most polluting vessels will soon be equipped with Siemens battery systems.

World’s Second-Largest Ferry Operator Switching From Diesel to Batteries

Washington State Ferries consumes as much fuel as a midsized airline.

by Jason Deign
Grid Edge 3
Thanksgiving at the grid's edge: Grab a plate and pull up a chair.

GTM’s Book of Customs, Traditions and Etiquette, Vol. IV: Tales of the Future Grid

The Thanksgiving tradition will live on, even after the fall of the interconnected electrical system.

by Julian Spector
Energy 2
A conference this summer in Chengdu connected U.S. startups with Chinese investors and utilities.

California and China Strengthen Cleantech Ties as Trade War Smolders

Despite rocky trade relations, California leaders are forging ahead with efforts to collaborate with China on low-carbon energy technologies.

by Julia Pyper
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Wind 3
Enel plans to build 5 gigawatts of renewables capacity in the U.S. and Brazil by 2022.

Enel to Build 14GW of Renewables by 2022 as Decarbonization Race Heats Up

European utility already claims the world’s largest renewables fleet, with 46 gigawatts under management.

by John Parnell
Grid Edge 12
Supply Chain Looms as Serious Threat to Batteries’ Green Reputation
Research Spotlight

Supply Chain Looms as Serious Threat to Batteries’ Green Reputation

Synthetic graphite is playing a larger role in the production of advanced batteries. Its main source? Fossil fuel refining.

by James Whiteside and Dan Finn-Foley
Energy 1
A wind farm along the Dutch coast.

Mitsubishi Eyes Leading Position in Europe’s Energy Market With Eneco Acquisition

Offshore wind will be at the center of Mitsubishi’s growth plans in Europe as it leads an acquisition of Dutch utility Eneco.

by John Parnell
Solar 1
Lightsource BP will look to add grid-optimization services at more existing solar plants.

Lightsource BP Makes Solar Pay at Night

A U.K. solar plant has provided overnight grid services using modified inverters, opening a potential new revenue stream in a market that could use one.

by John Parnell
Energy Storage 22
Much of Canada's petrochemicals industry is clustered in Sarnia, Ontario's

Convergent Delivers Biggest Customer-Sited Battery in North America — Again

The storage developer brings online two new systems in Ontario, chopping peak charges for Shell petrochemical facilities.

by Julian Spector
Grid Edge 27
Swapping out gas furnaces for electric heat pumps would make ERCOT a winter-peaking system.

A Texas-Sized Gas-for-Electricity Swap

Converting homes to all-electric heating would save money and slash emissions in the Lone Star State, a study finds.

by Justin Gerdes
Grid Edge 0
The Bay Area CCAs want at least some of the new systems in place by next year's fire season.

An Inside Look at a Groundbreaking Solar-Storage Procurement in California

A group of CCAs are looking to aggregate 30 megawatts of distributed energy resources. Here are the details.

by Jeff St. John
Energy Storage 12
Snam is injecting more and more hydrogen into its gas pipelines. (Credit: Snam)

Europe’s Biggest Gas Grid Ramps Up Hydrogen Efforts

Italy’s Snam has created a new hydrogen business unit, pledging to direct 20 percent of its investments to low-carbon projects.

by John Parnell
Solar 40
Alive and thriving.

Fast Times for the US Residential Solar Market

Scale rivaling utility players. Power shutoffs. And a whole lot of batteries. Here are the latest trends in the U.S. home solar market.

by Julian Spector and Emma Foehringer Merchant
Grid Edge 9
In conversation: Chloe Munro, Ben Kellison and Phil Blythe. (Credit: Greensync)
Research Spotlight

Does Australia Have Too Much Rooftop Solar?

Wood Mackenzie’s Ben Kellison discusses Australia’s energy transition with Chloe Munro, former chair of the Australian Clean Energy Regulator, and GreenSync CEO Phil Blythe.

by Mike Munsell
Grid Edge 1
Grid operation? She has a plan for that.

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren Demand Changes at New England’s Grid Operator

Democratic presidential candidates wade into a wonky but critical debate over compensation for renewables in the Northeast.

by Jeff St. John
Fossil Fuels 32
SRP marks the retirement by announcing a massive solar and battery storage project.

The Navajo Generating Station Coal Plant Officially Powers Down. Will Renewables Replace It?

What does the plant retirement mean for Salt River Project’s energy mix in Arizona – and for clean energy opportunities on Navajo Nation land?

by Julia Pyper
Energy 11
The future's so bright...

Equinor, National Grid and Drax Offer Glimpse of Net Zero Economy

A plan to decarbonize an entire industrial region of the U.K. could set a template for countries seeking carbon-neutrality.

by John Parnell
Efficiency 12
The cars and buses on American roads today will only be replaced once or twice by 2050.
Industry Perspective

The Capital Stock Turnover Problem for 100% Clean Energy Targets

The slow replacement of existing cars and buildings makes these sectors tough to decarbonize quickly, even with aggressive electrification mandates.

by Amanda Myers
Grid Edge 0
Susan Kennedy is stepping away from the top job at the company she founded.

AMS Names New CEO as Software Product Gains Traction

Seyed Madaeni to take CEO role from founder Susan Kennedy as AMS looks to deploy its software in California.

by Julian Spector
Energy Storage 2
The NV14 can sit inside or outside, providing backup power to homes that need it. (Credit: NeoVolta)

Marine Veteran Aims to Improve Residential Storage With Startup NeoVolta

Can a $13,000, quick-to-install home battery system compete with offerings from Tesla, LG Chem and sonnen?

by Julian Spector
Grid Edge 3
A major power outage at Atlanta's airport two years ago has changed thinking in the sector.

Microgrids Take Off Among Airport Operators

Pittsburgh’s airport will soon run entirely on a microgrid, part of a growing trend in a resiliency-obsessed industry.

by Justin Gerdes
Grid Edge 1
PG&E's intentional power outages left millions without electricity.

California Regulators Launch Investigation Into PG&E’s Fire-Prevention Blackouts

The bankrupt utility could be hit with millions of dollars of additional fines for its communication breakdowns and planning failures.

by Jeff St. John
Grid Edge 4
The cost of doing business.

Vestas: Renewables Sector Should Be ‘Outraged’ at Footing the Bill for Grid Upgrades

Senior executive at the world’s leading wind turbine supplier thinks fossil fuel companies should cover the investments needed for a flexible grid.

by John Parnell
Grid Edge 0
Smart inverters will serve as the interconnection point for various distributed energy resources.

EnergyHub and SMA Make Cross-DER Aggregation a Reality for Utilities

Pilot project with utility Arizona Public Service to show how smart inverters can serve as grid stabilizers in solar- and EV-rich markets like California.

by Jeff St. John
Energy 23
Mark Gainsborough, EVP, Shell New Energies

Shell New Energies EVP: Hydrogen Subsidies Will Pay Off, Just Like They Did for Solar

Shell’s Mark Gainsborough on renewables, hydrogen and bringing together the oil giant’s burgeoning family of clean-energy businesses.

by John Parnell