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10.08.20 Grid Edge 33

Gonzales' project could serve as a model for California municipalities. (Photo: City of Gonzalez)

California Town Tests New Model for Microgrids

New $70 million microgrid will provide reliable, round-the-clock power at competitive rates and overcome a grid-upgrade bottleneck.

by Jeff St. John

10.08.20 Policy 1

Building on efforts in 2018, climate groups are honing their strategies to elect climate candidates.

Examining Efforts to Elect Climate Candidates

On this week’s episode of Political Climate, we speak to organizations attempting to put climate change at the center of races up and down the ballot.

by Julia Pyper

10.07.20 Grid Edge 8

A new report identifies the need to fix gaps in planning for extreme weather and post-solar net peak grid demand.

Behind California’s Rolling Blackouts: Planning and Market Failures

A long-awaited study confirms the state’s resource adequacy system and day-ahead markets weren’t ready for a regionwide heat wave.

by Jeff St. John

10.07.20 Wind 1

The U.K. government wants to develop the local offshore wind supply chain. (Credit: MHI Vestas)

How the UK’s New Offshore Wind Support Signposts the Sector’s Future

The U.K. is the global offshore wind bellwether. So what did we learn from Boris Johnson’s announcements this week?

by John Parnell

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10.07.20 Efficiency 4

HVAC technicians can work long days but are often paid well.

What’s It Like to Be an HVAC Installer or Technician?

One of the biggest jobs in clean energy is also one that is sometimes overlooked.

by Chloe Holden

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Can Corporate America Lead on Solar?

Companies are responsible for some of the country’s most ambitious clean energy goals, but there is still work to do.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | October 7, 2020

10.07.20 Grid Edge 13

A family uses a Humless battery pack to keep the lights on when the grid is down. (Photo courtesy of Humless)

Will the Distributed Energy Revolution Leave Renters Behind?

Homeowners aren’t the only ones worried about blackouts and rising electricity bills.

by Julian Spector

10.07.20 Wind 8

Retiring coal plants could open transmission capacity for new wind farms.

New Renewables Developer Goes Back to the Future With Bet on Onshore Wind

Solar will be the dominant renewable technology of the 2020s. In that world, Triple Oak Power sees a big opportunity for wind farms.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.06.20 Grid Edge 1

The joint venture will specialize in onsite energy in the U.S.

Siemens and Macquarie Form Calibrant Energy to Tackle Distributed Energy Market

The two are joining up on a distributed energy venture to sell an energy-as-a-service concept.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.06.20 Grid Edge 4

Enbala’s DER software platform currently orchestrates around 600 megawatts of capacity.

Generac Acquires Enbala, Boosting Plan to Harness Behind-the-Meter Energy Resources

The deal puts Generac in the business of aggregating distributed energy resources as virtual power plants.

by Jeff St. John

10.06.20 Wind 1

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the U.K. could be to wind what Saudi Arabia is to oil.

Already the World’s Leading Market, UK Doubles Support for Offshore Wind

U.K. expands renewable auctions, releases funds for the offshore wind supply chain and sets a new floating wind target.

by John Parnell

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As Green Hydrogen Gains Favor, Europe Sees Early Signs of an Electrolyzer Manufacturing Boom

The first electrolyzer gigafactories are being built as the sector races to keep pace with the green hydrogen project pipeline.

by John Parnell | October 6, 2020

10.05.20 Energy 86

Green hydrogen industry heavyweights line up behind boosting U.S. investment.

Can the US Catch Up in the Green Hydrogen Economy?

A new report highlights the massive potential to decarbonize transport, industry and power grids — and the massive investments needed to get there.

by Jeff St. John

4 Technologies That Could Unlock Transmission Capacity on the Grid

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4 Technologies That Could Unlock Transmission Capacity on the Grid

America needs more transmission capacity to carry renewable power. It also needs to make better use of the capacity it already has.

by Jeff St. John | October 5, 2020

10.05.20 4

Nissan's U.K. factory. The country's automotive sector needs a battery supply and fast. (Credit: Nissan)

UK Needs Battery Industry Boost in ‘Next Year or Two’

A delay in support could create supply-chain pains for electric vehicle production.

by Jason Deign

10.03.20 Policy 4

How Ambitious Is China’s Zero-Carbon Goal?

This week on The Energy Gang, a look at China’s 2060 zero-emissions target.

by Stephen Lacey

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10.02.20 Energy 13

Ocean Power Technologies is operating a wave energy device for Italy's Eni in the Mediterranean. (Photo: OPT)

Is Wave Energy Ready to Climb Out of the ‘Valley of Death’?

Wave energy had a shot at breaking out a decade ago and failed. The sector still shows signs of life.

by Jason Deign

10.02.20 Electric Vehicles 37

Will California’s Ban on Gas Cars Boost America’s Flat EV Market?

This week on The Interchange, we assess the state of EVs in the wake of California’s 2035 mandate.

by Stephen Lacey

CEO Paul Segal draws confidence from the performance of LS Power's first solar investments, which he said performed well over many years. (Photo courtesy of LS Power)

October 9, 2020 Energy

LS Power’s Deep Pockets and Risk Appetite Could Shake Up Renewables Development

57 by Julian Spector

The Trump administration's solar tariffs have divided the U.S. solar industry.

October 12, 2020 Solar

Trump Moves to Increase Solar Import Tariffs, Kill Bifacial Exemption

15 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

October 6, 2020 Grid Edge

Generac Acquires Enbala, Boosting Plan to Harness Behind-the-Meter Energy Resources

4 by Jeff St. John

10.05.20 Energy

Can the US Catch Up in the Green Hydrogen Economy?

86 by Jeff St. John

10.09.20 Energy

LS Power’s Deep Pockets and Risk Appetite Could Shake Up Renewables Development

57 by Julian Spector

10.02.20 Electric Vehicles

Will California’s Ban on Gas Cars Boost America’s Flat EV Market?

37 by Stephen Lacey

Swiss Army Knife of Storage: How Frequency Regulation Launched an Industry, Then Tapped Out

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Swiss Army Knife of Storage: How Frequency Regulation Launched an Industry, Then Tapped Out

After several quiet years, some developers are finding new ways to capitalize on frequency opportunities.

by Julian Spector | October 1, 2020

10.01.20 Grid Edge 15

Talk of the theoretical benefits of pricing carbon in electricity markets collides with real-world policy conflicts.

FERC Carbon Pricing Conference Highlights State-Federal Divide on Clean Power Policy

Wholesale market carbon prices may work better than state mandates, but can both be balanced? New York may be the first test.

by Jeff St. John

10.01.20 1

Measuring energy efficiency in terms of avoided CO2 emissions could incentivize building electrification.

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This California Utility Is Now Measuring Building Electrification in “Avoided Carbon”

Sacramento’s municipal utility has introduced a new energy-efficiency metric to align efficiency, electrification and decarbonization.

by Fei Wang and Francesco Menonna

10.01.20 Wind 22

Larger wind turbines have a more muted ecological impact than smaller machines. (Credit: Nordex)

The Wind Sector Trend Helping to Minimize Bird Deaths

Avian mortality is an enduring challenge for the wind energy industry, but bigger turbines could help.

by Jason Deign

10.01.20 Solar 15

As the American West burned, an eerie orange glow settled on cities including San Francisco.

California’s Wildfires Hampered Solar Energy Production in September

The wildfire smoke that cast an orange glow this summer also curtailed solar generation in the biggest U.S. market.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.01.20 Policy 0

To the surprise of many, debate moderator Chris Wallace asked the presidential candidates a series of questions on climate change.

Climate at the Presidential Debate, Change in the Supreme Court

On this week’s Political Climate, we discuss takeaways and political ramifications of the contentious first presidential debate.

by Julia Pyper

09.30.20 Solar 3

The U.S. has only about 9 megawatts of floating PV currently installed. Credit: D3Energy

Duke Plans Largest Floating PV Project in the Southeast

Duke Energy will build its first floating solar array at Fort Bragg, a U.S. Army base in North Carolina.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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Fledgling Solar Technology Promising Output Gains Raises $2.5M

5 Would-Be European Giga-Scale Solar Manufacturers

Forget King Coal. Solar Is ‘New King’ of Global Power Markets, Says IEA

What the Coming Wave of Distributed Energy Resources Means for the US Grid

Santa Barbara Schools Get Solar-Battery Backup, Saving Money at the Same Time

California Town Tests New Model for Microgrids

Fluence Acquires Grid Software Startup AMS

Catalyze Aims to Remake Commercial Storage With Backing of Oil Investor EnCap

Tesla Battery Day: Expect Battery Costs to Drop by Half Within 3 Years

Mitsubishi Eyes Great Lakes for Offshore Wind Development

How the UK's New Offshore Wind Support Signposts the Sector's Future

New Renewables Developer Goes Back to the Future With Bet on Onshore Wind

10 Rooftop Solar and Storage Predictions for the Next Decade

3 Predictions for US Renewables and Storage Markets in 2025

The Interchange: Live From Home!

How to Transform Grid Operations Using GIS

Getting to Net Zero – DER Challenges and Opportunities for Utilities

Fledgling Solar Technology Promising Output Gains Raises $2.5M

California Town Tests New Model for Microgrids

Examining Efforts to Elect Climate Candidates

Behind California’s Rolling Blackouts: Planning and Market Failures

How the UK’s New Offshore Wind Support Signposts the Sector’s Future

What’s It Like to Be an HVAC Installer or Technician?

Can Corporate America Lead on Solar?

Will the Distributed Energy Revolution Leave Renters Behind?

New Renewables Developer Goes Back to the Future With Bet on Onshore Wind

Siemens and Macquarie Form Calibrant Energy to Tackle Distributed Energy Market

Generac Acquires Enbala, Boosting Plan to Harness Behind-the-Meter Energy Resources

Already the World’s Leading Market, UK Doubles Support for Offshore Wind

As Green Hydrogen Gains Favor, Europe Sees Early Signs of an Electrolyzer Manufacturing Boom

Can the US Catch Up in the Green Hydrogen Economy?

4 Technologies That Could Unlock Transmission Capacity on the Grid

UK Needs Battery Industry Boost in ‘Next Year or Two’

How Ambitious Is China’s Zero-Carbon Goal?

Is Wave Energy Ready to Climb Out of the ‘Valley of Death’?

Will California’s Ban on Gas Cars Boost America’s Flat EV Market?

Swiss Army Knife of Storage: How Frequency Regulation Launched an Industry, Then Tapped Out

FERC Carbon Pricing Conference Highlights State-Federal Divide on Clean Power Policy

This California Utility Is Now Measuring Building Electrification in “Avoided Carbon”

The Wind Sector Trend Helping to Minimize Bird Deaths

California’s Wildfires Hampered Solar Energy Production in September

Climate at the Presidential Debate, Change in the Supreme Court

Duke Plans Largest Floating PV Project in the Southeast