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10.21.20 Grid Edge 14

Gigafactory Shanghai now has installed capacity to deliver 250,000 Model 3 units annually. (Photo credit: Tesla)

Tesla Hits Its ‘Best Quarter in History’ in Q3

Cars, batteries and profits all hit new highs for the pioneering electric carmaker.

by Julian Spector

10.21.20 Wind 2

New Mexico holds vast, untapped potential for renewable energy development. (Photo: Avangrid)

Iberdrola’s Avangrid to Acquire Southwest Utility PNM Resources

Spain’s Iberdrola promised to invest its way through the COVID-19 crisis, and it’s sticking to that plan.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.19.20 Solar 104

Customer economics for on-site renewables are compelling in California, the author writes.

Industry Perspective

I Fully Converted a Home to Electricity. Here’s How It Worked — and What It Cost

Currently available solar, battery and heat pump technology means every building under two stories with a sunny roof can be a net generator of energy.

by Barry Cinnamon

Batteries Can Defer Grid Upgrades, But It’s a Tough Business

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Batteries Can Defer Grid Upgrades, But It’s a Tough Business

Early successes with non-wires alternatives haven’t yet sparked a thriving market.

by Julian Spector | October 19, 2020

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10.16.20 Energy Storage 65

Pumped hydro will compete with newfangled technologies to supply 500 megawatts to California communities.

The First Major Long-Duration Storage Procurement Has Arrived

California’s community-choice aggregators are moving ahead of the traditional utilities.

by Julian Spector

10.16.20 Energy Storage 9

Vermont residents can get financial assistance to purchase home batteries.

From Pilot to Permanent: Green Mountain Power’s Home Battery Network Is Here to Stay

The Vermont utility now controls several thousand Tesla Powerwall batteries sited in customers’ homes. The results have been promising.

by Julian Spector

10.15.20 Energy Storage 2

AMS started out developing commercial batteries like these in Southern California, but got acquired for an algorithmic trading tool it created later.

Fluence Acquires Grid Software Startup AMS

Pioneering California battery startup AMS finds an exit — and a home for its market-bidding software — with the global energy storage supplier.

by Julian Spector

10.14.20 Energy 10

Power plants needed for reliability are harming disadvantaged communities. A new deal in New York brings those two sides together to find solutions.

NYPA, Environmental Justice Groups to Work Together on Peaker Plant Replacements

The coalition will study batteries, long-duration storage and low-carbon fuels to cut emissions in disadvantaged communities.

by Jeff St. John

10.14.20 Research & Analysis 0

Cabinet-based energy storage enclosures have grown more popular for battery projects.

Research Spotlight

Major Storage Integrator Trend: Cabinet Enclosures See an Uptick in Popularity

The heyday of container-based systems draws to a close as increasingly economical cabinets take over.

by Mitalee Gupta

10.14.20 Energy 43

Joe Biden faces pressure to move quickly on climate issues if elected to the White House.

Biden’s First 100 Days: What Would They Look Like for Clean Energy?

Joe Biden has pledged unprecedented action on climate change and clean energy. What might he actually get done?

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.13.20 Grid Edge 2

Santa Barbara's public schools are getting a clean energy upgrade.

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

A novel project eliminates the old dichotomy between saving money and investing in resilience. But can it work elsewhere?

by Julian Spector

‘Made for Each Other’: Solar and Storage Will Be a Regular Pair by 2030

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‘Made for Each Other’: Solar and Storage Will Be a Regular Pair by 2030

Adding batteries to large solar projects is already the norm in many markets. Virtual power plants could proliferate in the years ahead.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | October 12, 2020

10.09.20 Energy 57

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)

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

The privately held developer and asset owner made its fortune in gas plants. Now it’s pushing hard into renewables.

by Julian Spector

Energy Capacity Will Dwarf All Other Battery Uses

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Energy Capacity Will Dwarf All Other Battery Uses

Though now still in its infancy, capacity applications could drive 80 to 90 percent of all battery installations in the next decade.

by Julian Spector | October 8, 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

10.06.20 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

10.05.20 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

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

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

09.30.20 5

Front-of-the-meter batteries will continue to dominate the market. (Photo: AES)

Research Spotlight

WoodMac: Global Energy Storage Capacity to Hit 741GWh by 2030

The U.S. will account for half of the world’s installed energy storage capacity by the end of the decade.

by Rory McCarthy and Le Xu

09.30.20 Energy 26

The Green New Deal was the subject of a heated exchange in the first presidential debate. (Binh Nguyen/GTM)

Clean Energy Gets a Surprisingly Big Role in First Presidential Debate

Energy and the environment got more time Tuesday night than in all of 2016’s presidential debates combined.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.29.20 Energy Storage 1

Hospital groups and manufacturers are among Catalyze's potential customer set.

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

C&I energy storage is a tough market, but a new company sees opportunity where others have stumbled.

by Julian Spector

09.28.20 13

The 392 MW Ivanpah facility is among the world's largest operating CSP plants.

Can NREL’s Fault-Finding Study Help Concentrated Solar Power Survive?

A new study looks at what’s gone wrong at CSP plants around the world. The good news is that the engineering challenges are solvable.

by Jason Deign

09.25.20 Solar 11

Pervoskite PV cells represent a potential game-changer for solar. (Photo: Dennis Schroder/NREL)

Industry Perspective

From the Lab: The Energy Transition Needs Perovskite PV and Alternative Storage

Existing clean energy technologies are not enough to reach zero-carbon generation, the author writes.

by Adam Duran

Virginia’s Energy Storage Rules Are Being Written. Are They On the Right Track?

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Virginia’s Energy Storage Rules Are Being Written. Are They On the Right Track?

When a storage market materializes out of thin air, it’s worth paying attention.

by Julian Spector | September 25, 2020

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I Fully Converted a Home to Electricity. Here's How It Worked — and What It Cost

Array Technologies Shares Surge After First Big US Solar IPO of 2020

Fledgling Solar Technology Promising Output Gains Raises $2.5M

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

California Shifts $100M in Behind-the-Meter Battery Incentives to Low-Income Communities

So, What Exactly Are Virtual Power Plants?

The First Major Long-Duration Storage Procurement Has Arrived

From Pilot to Permanent: Green Mountain Power’s Home Battery Network Is Here to Stay

Fluence Acquires Grid Software Startup AMS

Orsted May Employ 1,000 American Workers by 2030, New US Offshore CEO Says

Iberdrola's Avangrid to Acquire Southwest Utility PNM Resources

So, What Exactly Is Floating Offshore 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

I Fully Converted a Home to Electricity. Here's How It Worked — and What It Cost

Energy Storage

Tesla Hits Its ‘Best Quarter in History’ in Q3

Iberdrola’s Avangrid to Acquire Southwest Utility PNM Resources

I Fully Converted a Home to Electricity. Here’s How It Worked — and What It Cost

Batteries Can Defer Grid Upgrades, But It’s a Tough Business

Arizona’s Shifting Approach to Distributed Energy: Reaching Across the Utility-Customer Divide

Batteries Can Defer Grid Upgrades, But It’s a Tough Business

Smart Inverters vs. DER Management Systems: Pennsylvania Utility Pilot Runs Them Head-to-Head

The First Major Long-Duration Storage Procurement Has Arrived

From Pilot to Permanent: Green Mountain Power’s Home Battery Network Is Here to Stay

Fluence Acquires Grid Software Startup AMS

NYPA, Environmental Justice Groups to Work Together on Peaker Plant Replacements

Major Storage Integrator Trend: Cabinet Enclosures See an Uptick in Popularity

Biden’s First 100 Days: What Would They Look Like for Clean Energy?

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

‘Made for Each Other’: Solar and Storage Will Be a Regular Pair by 2030

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

Energy Capacity Will Dwarf All Other Battery Uses

Will the Distributed Energy Revolution Leave Renters Behind?

Siemens and Macquarie Form Calibrant Energy to Tackle Distributed Energy Market

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

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

Duke Plans Largest Floating PV Project in the Southeast

WoodMac: Global Energy Storage Capacity to Hit 741GWh by 2030

Clean Energy Gets a Surprisingly Big Role in First Presidential Debate

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

Can NREL’s Fault-Finding Study Help Concentrated Solar Power Survive?

From the Lab: The Energy Transition Needs Perovskite PV and Alternative Storage

Virginia’s Energy Storage Rules Are Being Written. Are They On the Right Track?