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10.29.19 Solar 0

Developers like Lightsource BP and BayWa r.e. remain committed to Spain's solar market. (Credit: BayWa r.e.)

Spain’s Solar Bubble Looks Ready to Pop. The Market Will Be Just Fine

Consolidation is coming to Spain’s red-hot solar market, but in a post-subsidy world the landing will be relatively soft.

by John Parnell

10.28.19 7

A number of cities and counties are mulling their post-bankruptcy options for a public takeover.

Pressure Mounts for Public Control of PG&E as Shares Hit Record Low

A public takeover of California’s largest utility might have been unthinkable a year ago. The equation is changing quickly.

by Jeff St. John

10.22.19 Grid Edge 2

PG&E says grid reconfiguration, weather forecasting and backup power systems play roles in fire-prevention outages.

PG&E Outlines Path to Easing Future Power Grid Outages

The California utility’s flawed safety outage angered political leaders, but some of its grid investments are bearing fruit.

by Jeff St. John

10.18.19 Grid Edge 0

Research Spotlight

Grid Edge Trends From 2019 (So Far)

Wood Mackenzie analysts pick out key trends and developments shaping the global grid edge ecosystem.

by Elta Kolo

10.09.19 Grid Edge 85

It's a nerve-wracking week for California's electricity consumers.

California on Edge as PG&E’s Power Outage Plan Goes Into Effect

Biggest fire-prevention power outage in state’s history puts spotlight on bankrupt utility responsible for last year’s deadly Camp Fire blaze.

by Jeff St. John

09.25.19 3

Seven of California's 10 most destructive wildfires have occurred since 2013.

Industry Perspective

Recent Changes to California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program, Explained

A CPUC commissioner breaks down California’s attempt to help wildfire-vulnerable communities gain access to batteries.

by Clifford Rechtschaffen

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Watch the experts talk about bringing blockchain to the energy world. Become a GTM Squared member to get the live broadcast and video on demand.

by Nicholas Rinaldi | September 25, 2019

09.23.19 Solar 0

Scatec Solar CEO says PV can deliver power at half the price of diesel in Africa.

Scatec Solar Takes Aim at Diesel With PV Leases and Re-Deployable Systems

Emerging markets specialist sees huge opportunity for sub-25 MW solar plants.

by Jason Deign

09.17.19 Energy Storage 13

A firefighter watches a 2017 blaze in California. (California National Guard/Flickr)

California Supercharges Battery Incentive for Wildfire-Vulnerable Homes

A boosted $1-per-watt incentive will cover nearly the entire cost of a Tesla Powerwall home battery system.

by Jeff St. John

08.28.19 Solar 2

Here, here and here: Africa is a key market for off-grid solar. (Credit: BBOXX)

BBOXX Lands $50M Led by Mitsubishi to Boost Off-Grid Solar in Africa, Asia

Mitsubishi’s investment into the U.K.-based pay-as-you-go solar provider is another funding milestone for the off-grid market.

by Jeff St. John

08.21.19 Grid Edge 4

The proposed set-aside could be voted on by regulators as soon as next month.

California Proposes $100M in Energy Storage Incentives to Boost Wildfire Resiliency

An incentive carve-out for high-fire-risk areas could boost uptake among customers most likely to want solar-storage systems.

by Jeff St. John

08.20.19 Grid Edge 2

Ameresco’s portfolio includes the Philadelphia Navy Yard's microgrid.

Ameresco Plots Larger Role for On-Site Solar and Storage

The microgrids and energy-efficiency specialist says the number of viable markets for on-site PV and batteries is growing.

by Jeff St. John

08.13.19 Grid Edge 8

The ever-lower cost of wind and solar power is driving states to adopt ambitious decarbonization targets.

Industry Perspective

Politicians Still Need Convincing When It Comes to a Decentralized Grid

With the economics of renewables clicking into place, the next step is soothing concerns over grid reliability and resiliency, the author writes.

by Pete Maltbaek

08.08.19 Grid Edge 5

Puerto Rico saw a surge of solar-plus-storage installations after its recent hurricanes, but it's an exception.

WoodMac: Natural Disasters No Big Catalyst for Microgrid Deployment

The majority of microgrids aren’t deployed immediately after a storm, and most still don’t include multiple clean energy technologies.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

07.17.19 Solar 7

Big investors are increasingly interested in distributed solar and storage assets.

GE and BlackRock Launch Distributed Solar and Storage Business

With BlackRock as a partner and a new focus on project ownership, GE’s under-the-radar solar business may be in for noisier days ahead.

by Jeff St. John

07.09.19 Sponsored Media 5

What will it take to get more clean energy serving cannabis operations?

The Challenge of Greening America’s Cannabis Industry

This week, a special podcast episode on the intersection of cannabis and renewable energy.

by Stephen Lacey

06.20.19 Grid Edge 2

Elta Kolo, research manager at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, on stage in San Diego.

The 2019 Grid Edge Investment Landscape

The latest investment trends for storage, electric vehicles, solar integration — and the software platforms to manage them.

by Jeff St. John

06.20.19 Microgrids 3

Go Electric has completed military microgrids, but the broader commercial market remains challenging.

Saft Acquisition Gives Go Electric Resources to Chase Commercial Microgrid Market

Battery maker Saft and its owner, Total, are expanding their position in the grid edge market.

by Julian Spector

06.19.19 Grid Edge 1

Dispatches from Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2019

U.S. utilities have radically increased their analytics spending over the past decade, and it’s starting to bear fruit.

by Jeff St. John

06.17.19 Microgrids 2

Why Electrified Transportation Needs Microgrids

Microgrids provide EV charging flexibility in terms of power and cost savings.

by GTM Creative Strategies

06.10.19 Solar 4

PREPA has submitted the latest version of its integrated resource plan.

Puerto Rico’s Latest IRP Increases Solar and Storage Targets

The utility’s latest integrated resource plan calls for 1,800 megawatts of solar and 920 megawatts of storage in its first five years.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

06.03.19 Grid Edge 1

Like many islands, Bermuda's electricity system faces unique opportunities and challenges.

Canada’s Algonquin to Acquire Bermuda Utility Belco

As part of its international expansion, Algonquin Power & Utilities will buy Bermuda’s electric utility and help it prepare for the 21st century.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

05.29.19 Grid Edge 0

Schneider Electric Ventures' investment will give it a roughly 10 percent stake in AutoGrid.

Schneider Buys Stake in AutoGrid to Tap Its Software for Distributed Energy and Microgrids

Investment in the Silicon Valley startup could boost French electric tech giant’s distributed energy integration capabilities, from design to operations.

by Jeff St. John

05.28.19 Grid Edge 2

‘Every Asset We Deploy in the Field Has the Potential to Become a Sensor’

Julio Romero Aguero, chief innovation and transformation officer at Jacksonville municipal utility JEA, on the the next wave of disruptive technologies and concepts in the electricity business: “Disruption is the new normal.”

by Juan Monge

05.17.19 Grid Edge 3

Mini-grids and home solar systems can help transform communities detached from the main grid.

Industry Perspective

How Facebook’s Predictive Grid Map Can Identify African Off-Grid Market Opportunities

To bring electricity to the 600 million Africans without it, we must first know where they are. New tools are emerging that will allow developers to more efficiently target opportunities.

by Lucy Shaw and Jake Cusack

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

Greentech Media Chronicled Clean Energy Before It Was Cool

Are Batteries at a Turning Point?

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?

Microgrids

Spain’s Solar Bubble Looks Ready to Pop. The Market Will Be Just Fine

Pressure Mounts for Public Control of PG&E as Shares Hit Record Low

PG&E Outlines Path to Easing Future Power Grid Outages

Grid Edge Trends From 2019 (So Far)

California on Edge as PG&E’s Power Outage Plan Goes Into Effect

Recent Changes to California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program, Explained

Watch Blockchain in Energy Forum 2019 On Demand Right Here

Scatec Solar Takes Aim at Diesel With PV Leases and Re-Deployable Systems

California Supercharges Battery Incentive for Wildfire-Vulnerable Homes

BBOXX Lands $50M Led by Mitsubishi to Boost Off-Grid Solar in Africa, Asia

California Proposes $100M in Energy Storage Incentives to Boost Wildfire Resiliency

Ameresco Plots Larger Role for On-Site Solar and Storage

Politicians Still Need Convincing When It Comes to a Decentralized Grid

WoodMac: Natural Disasters No Big Catalyst for Microgrid Deployment

GE and BlackRock Launch Distributed Solar and Storage Business

The Challenge of Greening America’s Cannabis Industry

The 2019 Grid Edge Investment Landscape

Saft Acquisition Gives Go Electric Resources to Chase Commercial Microgrid Market

Dispatches from Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2019

Why Electrified Transportation Needs Microgrids

Puerto Rico’s Latest IRP Increases Solar and Storage Targets

Canada’s Algonquin to Acquire Bermuda Utility Belco

Schneider Buys Stake in AutoGrid to Tap Its Software for Distributed Energy and Microgrids

‘Every Asset We Deploy in the Field Has the Potential to Become a Sensor’

How Facebook’s Predictive Grid Map Can Identify African Off-Grid Market Opportunities