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11.09.20 Energy Storage 16

The EU and the U.K. will need to build a lot more energy storage to match their renewables deployment. (Credit: EDF)

Europe’s Energy Storage Market Is Fading, Right When It’s Needed Most

As renewables surge, Europe’s market share of energy storage will shrink by more than half between 2019 and 2030.

by John Parnell

11.06.20 Grid Edge 6

FERC's new chairman, James Danly, has voted against opening up markets to distributed energy and dissented on a policy proposal on wholesale market carbon pricing. (Credit: FERC)

Trump Replaces FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee With Commissioner James Danly

A surprising switch at the federal agency that’s passed market regulations opposed by states pursuing clean energy policies.

by Jeff St. John

11.05.20 Grid Edge 3

Duke CEO Lynn Good highlights the utility's green energy plans and stakeholder buy-in as its home state prepares for bipartisan debate on carbon reduction goals.

Duke Energy Will Play ‘Pivotal Role’ in North Carolina Clean Energy Debate, CEO Says

Duke’s Q3 earnings call covers the utility’s renewable energy and grid investment plans, plus the likely decarbonization debate in its home state.

by Jeff St. John

11.04.20 Energy Storage 8

Pumped hydro makes up 95 percent of the world's energy storage, but new projects are hard to site and build.

Pumped Hydro Moves to Retain Storage Market Leadership

As the storage market balloons, the hydro sector does not want to get left behind.

by Jason Deign

11.03.20 Solar 7

SolarEdge is unlikely to deliver its own battery until early 2021, CEO Zvi Lando says in third-quarter earnings call. (Credit: SolarEdge)

SolarEdge Delays Battery Launch as Residential Solar Sales Bolster Slow Commercial Rebound

SolarEdge marks a strong Q3 with record European revenue, but COVID-19 pushes back its battery launch.

by Jeff St. John

11.02.20 Grid Edge 66

If approved by regulators, Arizona's new clean energy mandate will bring it in line with other states with zero-carbon by 2050 goals such as California and New York.

Arizona Outlines Possible Path to 100 Percent Clean Power by 2050

A close regulatory vote set a target of 100 percent clean energy by 2050 and a distributed storage mandate for investor-owned utilities, but the policies still need final approval.

by Jeff St. John

10.28.20 Grid Edge 1

There's hard work ahead to achieve Order 2222's vision for batteries, electric vehicles, smart buildings and virtual power plants.

4 Big Challenges Facing FERC’s Plan to Open Up Power Markets to Distributed Energy

Utilities and state regulators may struggle with the new federal mandate to allow behind-the-meter resources access to wholesale energy markets.

by Jeff St. John

10.23.20 Grid Edge 23

Waitlisted battery projects will get some relief without tapping funds aimed at those most vulnerable to fire-prevention blackouts.

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

The new funds are designed to boost resilience for a broader group of customers threatened by wildfires and rolling blackouts.

by Jeff St. John

10.22.20 Grid Edge 14

VPPs can include batteries, electric vehicles, smart appliances, flexible heating and cooling loads, on-site generators, and other grid-responsive assets.

So, What Exactly Are Virtual Power Plants?

GTM helps explain a growing grid resource that can mimic power plants without dominating the landscape.

by Jason Deign

10.21.20 Grid Edge 6

Nevada's biggest utility wants to use blockchain technology to track renewable energy down to the kilowatt-hour scale.

A Blockchain-Enabled Smart Meter for Clean Power Trading?

NV Energy tests digital tech to track kilowatts of clean energy from cradle to grave.

by Jeff St. John

10.21.20 Grid Edge 4

Distributed solar, batteries and flexible loads can replace the need for new power plants at lower cost, proponents say.

Why Build a Power Plant if You Can Make a Virtual One?

The Enel X deal in Taiwan shows how virtual power plants can outcompete thermal generators.

by Jason Deign

10.20.20 Grid Edge 3

FERC is being asked to undo a decade-old state

Demand Response Provider Asks Feds to Open States to Energy Market Competition

Petition says failing to end state “opt-out” rules is unfair to customers and could undermine FERC Order 2222.

by Jeff St. John

10.15.20 Grid Edge 10

FERC's order could end a two-year hiatus in country's biggest grid capacity market, but it doesn't resolve worries from states with clean energy goals.

FERC Order Will Restart PJM’s Capacity Market

But state-subsidized clean energy resources and programs still face major challenges.

by Jeff St. John

10.08.20 Grid Edge 36

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

10.07.20 Grid Edge 9

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

10.06.20 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 44

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

10.05.20 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

10.01.20 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

09.30.20 Grid Edge 18

California is taking steps to unlock the flexibility of its growing fleet of solar systems, batteries and electric vehicle chargers.

California’s Interconnection Rules Open Doors to Flexible Solar-Storage, Vehicle-to-Grid Charging

Revisions to Rule 21 could allow distributed energy resources to play a more active role on the California’s grid.

by Jeff St. John

09.28.20 Energy 8

Ameren Missouri plans to add 5.4 gigawatts of wind and solar over 20 years.

Ameren Sets Goal of Net-Zero by 2050, Plots Major Wind and Solar Expansion in Midwest

Ameren Missouri’s IRP calls for 5.4 GW of renewables by 2040, but it keeps some coal and retains natural gas as an option.

by Jeff St. John

09.22.20 Grid Edge 10

Electric vehicle chargers, behind-the-meter batteries are a major untapped resource for balancing California's grid.

Unlocking California’s Gigawatt-Scale Distributed Energy Potential

California has nearly 5 GW of distributed energy resources today and may have 13.5 GW by 2025. How can they help stop rolling blackouts?

by Jeff St. John

09.21.20 Solar 22

Duke Energy opened its new 560MW Asheville combined cycle natural gas plant this year. (Photo: Duke)

‘Math Doesn’t Yet Add Up’ for Utility Decarbonization Goals: Deloitte

There are big gaps between U.S. utilities’ net-zero targets and their plans for retiring coal and gas plants.

by Jeff St. John

09.17.20 Grid Edge 11

FERC allows full-scale market participation by batteries, EV chargers, smart appliances and more — but the rules for making that happen will be complicated.

‘Game-Changer’ FERC Order Opens Up Wholesale Grid Markets to Distributed Energy Resources

A huge opportunity for solar, batteries, EVs and other DERs — and a huge challenge to integrate utility grid operations with bulk energy markets.

by Jeff St. John

09.17.20 Grid Edge 1

A compromise emerges in a long-running battle over behind-the-meter battery incentive budgets.

California Won’t Touch Wildfire Budgets in Behind-the-Meter Battery Incentive Shift

The CPUC will retain unspent funds for wildfire-threatened customers but will push $108 million from large-scale storage to low-income communities.

by Jeff St. John

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?

Batteries

Europe’s Energy Storage Market Is Fading, Right When It’s Needed Most

Trump Replaces FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee With Commissioner James Danly

Duke Energy Will Play ‘Pivotal Role’ in North Carolina Clean Energy Debate, CEO Says

Pumped Hydro Moves to Retain Storage Market Leadership

SolarEdge Delays Battery Launch as Residential Solar Sales Bolster Slow Commercial Rebound

Arizona Outlines Possible Path to 100 Percent Clean Power by 2050

4 Big Challenges Facing FERC’s Plan to Open Up Power Markets to Distributed Energy

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

So, What Exactly Are Virtual Power Plants?

A Blockchain-Enabled Smart Meter for Clean Power Trading?

Why Build a Power Plant if You Can Make a Virtual One?

Demand Response Provider Asks Feds to Open States to Energy Market Competition

FERC Order Will Restart PJM’s Capacity Market

California Town Tests New Model for Microgrids

Behind California’s Rolling Blackouts: Planning and Market Failures

Siemens and Macquarie Form Calibrant Energy to Tackle Distributed Energy Market

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

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

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

California’s Interconnection Rules Open Doors to Flexible Solar-Storage, Vehicle-to-Grid Charging

Ameren Sets Goal of Net-Zero by 2050, Plots Major Wind and Solar Expansion in Midwest

Unlocking California’s Gigawatt-Scale Distributed Energy Potential

‘Math Doesn’t Yet Add Up’ for Utility Decarbonization Goals: Deloitte

‘Game-Changer’ FERC Order Opens Up Wholesale Grid Markets to Distributed Energy Resources

California Won’t Touch Wildfire Budgets in Behind-the-Meter Battery Incentive Shift