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12.07.20 Grid Edge 5

Dynamic line rating can find unused capacity and test the health of transmission systems — if utilities and regulators can set rules for using it and investing in it.

Dynamic Line Rating: Expanding Transmission Grid Capacity for Clean Energy

European and U.S. utilities and regulators are taking the next steps to boost renewable integration by tracking power line capacity in real time.

by Jeff St. John

Pushing Past the Distributed vs. Large-Scale Solar Debate

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Pushing Past the Distributed vs. Large-Scale Solar Debate

A new study argues against either/or visions for the renewables powering the future electricity grid.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | December 4, 2020

12.04.20 Grid Edge 8

Xlinks seeks government backing for an ambitious plan to carry Saharan solar power from Morocco to the U.K. via undersea cable.

Xlinks Revives Desertec’s Dream, With a Few Twists

This startup thinks the time is right to ship Saharan renewables to the U.K.

by Jason Deign

12.02.20 Grid Edge 4

Scottish and Southern Energy Networks has picked Oxfordshire for the next test of its grid market system for distributed energy. (Credit: SSEN)

How the UK Is Building Grid Markets to Reward Flexible Distributed Energy

Opus One and Scottish & Southern Energy take the next steps in the U.K.’s integrated-grid vision.

by Jeff St. John

12.02.20 Grid Edge 0

Zoheb Davar and Blanca Tarrgo from The Mobility House join Jonah Crespo of New Flyer in inspecting a new electric bus in St. Louis. (Credit: Mobility House)

German Startup The Mobility House Stakes Claim on US EV Charging Market

Electrification projects like its St. Louis electric bus charging contract “are possible everywhere.”

by Julian Spector

12.01.20 4

An ongoing bribery scandal is leading to questions about a 2011 Illinois state law that's offered utility ComEd favorable regulatory treatment.

ComEd’s Favorable Regulatory Treatment for Grid Investments Comes Under Fire

Consumer watchdog blasts Illinois utility ComEd and parent Exelon for profiting from a 2011 law linked to the recent bribery scandal, and it demands changes.

by Jeff St. John

11.25.20 Grid Edge 1

Decentralized dining doesn't have to descend into discourtesy.

GTM’s Book of Customs, Traditions and Etiquette, Volume V: Decentralized Dining, Demystified

The services of a clean-energy etiquette expert have never been so vital.

by Julian Spector

11.25.20 Grid Edge 3

IBM's Brad Gammons will discuss the global utility digital transformation at next week's virtual Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2020. (Credit: IBM)

Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2020: IBM’s Brad Gammons on Utility Digitalization in the Age of Decarbonization

IBM’s Energy, Environment & Utility industry lead explains how IT will enable the clean energy evolution.

by GTM Staff

11.23.20 Grid Edge 5

California is in a race against time to prevent rotating blackouts if another heat wave hits next summer.

California Seeks Quick Fixes to Prevent Heat-Wave Blackouts Next Summer

Regulators are looking at demand- and supply-side fixes, but the turnaround will be extremely tight for grid infrastructure.

by Julian Spector

11.20.20 Grid Edge 2

FERC faces legal challenges to decisions to deny rehearing requests on decisions for New England capacity market and PURPA rules.

FERC Dissents Reveal Continued Political Tension on Clean Energy Policy

FERC’s sole Democrat blasts New England market and PURPA decisions, warns of legal challenges.

by Jeff St. John

11.20.20 Energy 1

Iberdrola's green hydrogen plans call for 800 megawatts of production, which is 20 percent of Spain's 2030 target. (Credit: Iberdrola)

Iberdrola Aims for Green Hydrogen Leadership Role in Europe

The Spanish power giant will provide up to 800 megawatts of green hydrogen production for ammonia production.

by Jason Deign

11.19.20 Energy Storage 2

Sonnen's latest battery product aims for affordability as interest in home batteries reaches new heights.

Sonnen Launches Lower-Priced Battery for Home Backup and Grid Services

The sonnenCore is priced to compete with rivals Tesla, LG Chem and Enphase, and to tap emerging grid services opportunities.

by Julian Spector

11.18.20 Grid Edge 2

Patti Poppe, now CEO of CMS Energy, will take the helm of California's largest utility as it struggles to rebuild trust, improve safety and strengthen its finances. (Credit: PG&E)

PG&E Picks New CEO to Lead It Through Post-Bankruptcy Challenges

Patti Poppe, now CEO of Michigan utility CMS Energy, will seek to revamp PG&E’s safety programs, prevent wildfires and manage grid outages.

by Jeff St. John

11.18.20 Grid Edge 4

Richard Glick, pictured with fellow FERC commissioner Neil Chatterjee, is seen as a likely pick to chair the key federal grid regulator under the Biden administration (Credit: FERC)

The Top Priorities of FERC’s Most Likely New Chairman Under Biden

Richard Glick, FERC’s sole Democrat, supports taking a “serious look” at capacity market rules that undermine states’ clean energy policies.

by Jeff St. John

11.18.20 Wind 2

Wave energy converter developers believe hybrid platforms could speed up commercialization. (Credit: Ocean Energy Europe)

Developers Look Beyond Floating Wind to Hybrid Power-Generation Platforms

Could adding wave, tidal or thermal energy systems improve the economics of floating wind?

by Jason Deign

11.16.20 Grid Edge 8

Electric School Bus Fleets Test the US Vehicle-to-Grid Proposition

Coast-to-coast projects envision parked bus batteries as grid-balancing, revenue-generating resources.

by Jeff St. John

11.12.20 Sponsored Media 30

California’s Optimal Decarbonization Path

In this special podcast, we examine different models for California’s net-zero future.

by GTM Creative Strategies

11.12.20 Grid Edge 5

Nuvve manages a V2G Fleet in Denmark, providing frequency regulation service to grid operator Energinet. (Credit: Nuvve)

V2G Charging Pioneer Nuvve to Go Public via SPAC Reverse Merger

The grid-interactive EV charging player is the latest EV-related company seeking public investment.

by Jeff St. John

11.11.20 Wind 3

New models have to be developed to allow the East Coast to build the transmission networks needed to connect 29 gigawatts of offshore wind planned by 2035.

A Looming Transmission Crunch for the US East Coast’s Offshore Wind Ambitions

Planning and cost-sharing disconnects could stymie states’ plans for 29 GW of offshore wind. But there are solutions, experts say.

by Jeff St. John

11.10.20 Energy Storage 7

An artist's rendering of the Victorian Big Battery, which will assist power flows between two Australian states. (Credit: Neoen)

Australia Picks Massive Tesla-Supplied Battery to Ease Transmission Constraint

Neoen and Tesla will build the biggest battery yet for a transmission application as Victoria works toward 50 percent renewable power.

by Julian Spector

11.09.20 Energy 4

Joe Biden's election victory is being cheered by clean energy industry groups eager to share their priorities for his first 100 days in office.

Clean Energy Industries Cheer Biden’s Victory, Lay Out Hopes for Early Action

Solar and wind power, energy storage and grid infrastructure groups have high hopes for a climate-friendly administration.

by Jeff St. John

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 1

Sunrun is growing installations again, but cost of projects hasn't declined as expected.

Sunrun Returns to Growth After Pandemic Solar Slowdown

Sunrun hasn’t yet returned to pre-pandemic growth levels, but the leading U.S. rooftop installer has pulled out of its Q2 slump.

by Julian Spector

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 3

Exelon, owner of the country's largest nuclear fleet, is mulling a split of its generation and utility businesses as it plans to close financially challenged units in Illinois.

Exelon May Split Its Utilities From Nuclear, Generation Business

Exelon’s mulls a split for its generation business with two Illinois nuclear plants facing closure and others struggling.

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?

Smart Grid Optimization

Dynamic Line Rating: Expanding Transmission Grid Capacity for Clean Energy

Pushing Past the Distributed vs. Large-Scale Solar Debate

Xlinks Revives Desertec’s Dream, With a Few Twists

How the UK Is Building Grid Markets to Reward Flexible Distributed Energy

German Startup The Mobility House Stakes Claim on US EV Charging Market

ComEd’s Favorable Regulatory Treatment for Grid Investments Comes Under Fire

GTM’s Book of Customs, Traditions and Etiquette, Volume V: Decentralized Dining, Demystified

Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2020: IBM’s Brad Gammons on Utility Digitalization in the Age of Decarbonization

California Seeks Quick Fixes to Prevent Heat-Wave Blackouts Next Summer

FERC Dissents Reveal Continued Political Tension on Clean Energy Policy

Iberdrola Aims for Green Hydrogen Leadership Role in Europe

Sonnen Launches Lower-Priced Battery for Home Backup and Grid Services

PG&E Picks New CEO to Lead It Through Post-Bankruptcy Challenges

The Top Priorities of FERC’s Most Likely New Chairman Under Biden

Developers Look Beyond Floating Wind to Hybrid Power-Generation Platforms

Electric School Bus Fleets Test the US Vehicle-to-Grid Proposition

California’s Optimal Decarbonization Path

V2G Charging Pioneer Nuvve to Go Public via SPAC Reverse Merger

A Looming Transmission Crunch for the US East Coast’s Offshore Wind Ambitions

Australia Picks Massive Tesla-Supplied Battery to Ease Transmission Constraint

Clean Energy Industries Cheer Biden’s Victory, Lay Out Hopes for Early Action

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

Sunrun Returns to Growth After Pandemic Solar Slowdown

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

Exelon May Split Its Utilities From Nuclear, Generation Business