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06.01.20 Sponsored Media 2

Overcoming Forecast Uncertainties for Better DER Planning

The increasing prevalence of DERs across distribution grids demands a more flexible and accurate approach to forecasting and planning.

by GTM Creative Strategies

05.05.20 Wind 3

The spinoff of Siemens Energy could be the most important renewables IPO of the year. (Photo: Siemens)

Siemens Energy’s Upcoming IPO: Good Timing or Terrible?

The case for delaying an IPO during a global pandemic seems obvious. But the proceeds could help Siemens Gamesa ride out the COVID-19 storm.

by John Parnell

04.23.20 Efficiency 8

New York's famous buildings account for 70 percent of the city's greenhouse gas emissions.

After Pandemic, New York’s Buildings Face Daunting Decarbonization Mandate

Multimillion-dollar fines. Cap-and-trade for buildings. How will New York decarbonize its famous skyline?

by Justin Gerdes

04.23.20 Grid Edge 2

The idea of shifting data center loads for clean energy has seldom been tested in the real world. (Credit: Google)

Google Tests Load-Shifting at Data Centers to Capture the Grid’s Peak Clean Energy Hours

In its quest for 24/7 renewables, Google tries scheduling “non-urgent” computing tasks at times of maximum wind and solar output.

by Jeff St. John

04.09.20 Grid Edge 100

7 Transmission Projects That Could Unlock a Renewable Energy Bounty

Big U.S. transmission projects linked to renewables have a poor track record. But the stakes — and potential payoff — are high, so developers charge onward.

by Jeff St. John

04.02.20 Solar 24

Overflow: California's COVID-19 lockdown is adding to the state's load-balancing challenge.

California Renewables Curtailments Surge as Coronavirus Cuts Energy Demand

The Golden State’s solar output already outpaced demand at times. Then came the coronavirus lockdown.

by Jeff St. John

03.31.20 Grid Edge 0

NYISO volunteers face weeks or even months of separation to keep the grid running. (Credit: NYISO)

New York’s Coronavirus Threat Pushes Grid Operators to Work and Live in Isolation

New York’s grid operator, NYISO, is sequestering workers at control centers to keep the lights on during the coronavirus crisis.

by Jeff St. John

03.31.20 Wind 63

Germany generated more than 20 gigawatt-hours of offshore wind power last year. (Credit: TenneT)

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

Northern Germany can’t use all the renewable energy it’s making. Neither can its neighbors.

by Jason Deign

03.27.20 Grid Edge 0

Virginia regulators approved some of Dominion's plans but found others didn't prove their long-term benefits.

Virginia Regulators Reject Key Parts of Dominion’s Smart Meter, Grid Upgrade Plan

American utility regulators are increasingly pushing back against projects they say don’t show clear customer benefits.

by Jeff St. John

03.13.20 Grid Edge 7

The modular SmartValve system has been deployed in Europe and Australia. (Credit: Smart Wires)

Smart Wires Looks to Ease Transmission Grid’s Mounting Challenges With Digital Controls

The transmission grid is failing to keep up with renewable energy. San Francisco startup Smart Wires has a solution — and global ambitions.

by Jeff St. John

02.27.20 Wind 0

Missouri has lagged other Midwestern states in tapping its wind resource. (Credit: Invenergy)

Ameren Missouri Looks to Harness Wind, Solar and Batteries With $7.6B ‘Smart Energy Plan’

Coal-heavy Midwestern utility’s five-year budget includes $1 billion for new wind farms and a big smart meter rollout.

by Jeff St. John

02.19.20 Grid Edge 0

Utilidata is using its grid voltage tech to manage solar and other DERs.

Utilidata, Long-Time Grid Voltage Specialist, Sets Its Sights on Grid Edge Controls

The grid edge vendor sees opportunity as utilities grapple with the challenge of balancing solar, batteries and electric vehicles.

by Jeff St. John

02.19.20 Energy 0

An Orsted offshore wind farm could power the U.K.'s first green hydrogen project. (Credit: Orsted)

Orsted Among Winners as UK Backs Hydrogen Demos

The U.K. is funding what could become the world’s largest electrolyzer—and one that would be linked to an offshore wind farm.

by John Parnell

02.10.20 Grid Edge 2

Led by PG&E, California's utilities plan to spend billions on grid-hardening efforts. (Credit: Jeff Turner/Flickr)

California Utilities Look to Spend $10B Reducing Threat of Grid-Sparked Fires

California’s big utilities have different investment plans with the same goal: preventing fires and limiting blackouts.

by Jeff St. John

02.04.20 Efficiency 0

Limerick, Ireland is bringing energy-efficiency measures to neighborhoods with old buildings.

Europe’s Plan for Districts That Produce Energy, Rather Than Using It

As many as 100 “positive energy districts” could be up and generating across Europe by 2025.

by Jason Deign

01.29.20 Grid Edge 0

DistribuTech: Itron and Landis+Gyr Take Smart Meter Energy Disaggregation Mainstream

Itron partners up with Bidgely to mine historical data, while L+G will embed Sense’s real-time technology into its new Revelo smart meters.

by Jeff St. John

01.22.20 Grid Edge 2

Tightrope: America's big utilities have taken remarkably different approaches to climate change.

How 4 Top US Utilities Are Grappling With Climate Change and the Energy Transition (or Not)

Renewable energy is reshaping America’s electricity sector. Some utilities are doing it better than others.

by Jeff St. John

01.21.20 Grid Edge 16

The National Grid-led project hopes to use renewable power to restart the grid in the event of a full system shutdown.

Can Renewables Restart the Grid? The UK Investigates

Far from bringing the grid down, clean energy could help save it.

by Jason Deign

01.15.20 Grid Edge 9

In 2013 the U.S. built 4,500 miles of transmission lines. Last year: 1,300 miles.

Transmission Emerging as Major Stumbling Block for State Renewable Targets

The U.S. is struggling to move renewable power from where it’s cheapest to where it’s wanted, with no obvious solution in sight.

by Jeff St. John

01.10.20 Grid Edge 14

Smart meters help customers consume power more efficiently — which is not necessarily in utilities' interest.

Why Most US Utilities Are Failing to Make the Most of Their Smart Meters

Many utilities are wasting their ratepayer-funded smart meters, a new report finds. State regulators may begin rejecting new programs.

by Jeff St. John

12.13.19 Energy 4

Boris Johnson returns to Number 10 with a huge majority.

3 Challenges for the UK Energy Sector After Johnson’s Election Victory

With political gridlock broken, the energy sector will grapple with Brexit and the country’s net-zero emissions target.

by John Parnell

12.11.19 Grid Edge 4

3 Trends That Shaped the Grid Edge in 2019

Spotting opportunity in California’s climate crisis. Shell’s acquisition spree. Google and Amazon inside your home. It was a busy year at the grid edge.

by Jeff St. John

12.04.19 Grid Edge 1

Startups Use Renewables-Rich UK to Test Power Electronics Technologies at Scale

National Grid and Scottish Power have partnered with U.S. startups to test transmission power routing and distribution smart transformers.

by Jeff St. John

11.27.19 Energy 2

A conference this summer in Chengdu connected U.S. startups with Chinese investors and utilities.

California and China Strengthen Cleantech Ties as Trade War Smolders

Despite rocky trade relations, California leaders are forging ahead with efforts to collaborate with China on low-carbon energy technologies.

by Julia Pyper

11.26.19 Wind 3

Enel plans to build 5 gigawatts of renewables capacity in the U.S. and Brazil by 2022.

Enel to Build 14GW of Renewables by 2022 as Decarbonization Race Heats Up

European utility already claims the world’s largest renewables fleet, with 46 gigawatts under management.

by John Parnell

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

Overcoming Forecast Uncertainties for Better DER Planning

Siemens Energy’s Upcoming IPO: Good Timing or Terrible?

After Pandemic, New York’s Buildings Face Daunting Decarbonization Mandate

Google Tests Load-Shifting at Data Centers to Capture the Grid’s Peak Clean Energy Hours

7 Transmission Projects That Could Unlock a Renewable Energy Bounty

California Renewables Curtailments Surge as Coronavirus Cuts Energy Demand

New York’s Coronavirus Threat Pushes Grid Operators to Work and Live in Isolation

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

Virginia Regulators Reject Key Parts of Dominion’s Smart Meter, Grid Upgrade Plan

Smart Wires Looks to Ease Transmission Grid’s Mounting Challenges With Digital Controls

Ameren Missouri Looks to Harness Wind, Solar and Batteries With $7.6B ‘Smart Energy Plan’

Utilidata, Long-Time Grid Voltage Specialist, Sets Its Sights on Grid Edge Controls

Orsted Among Winners as UK Backs Hydrogen Demos

California Utilities Look to Spend $10B Reducing Threat of Grid-Sparked Fires

Europe’s Plan for Districts That Produce Energy, Rather Than Using It

DistribuTech: Itron and Landis+Gyr Take Smart Meter Energy Disaggregation Mainstream

How 4 Top US Utilities Are Grappling With Climate Change and the Energy Transition (or Not)

Can Renewables Restart the Grid? The UK Investigates

Transmission Emerging as Major Stumbling Block for State Renewable Targets

Why Most US Utilities Are Failing to Make the Most of Their Smart Meters

3 Challenges for the UK Energy Sector After Johnson’s Election Victory

3 Trends That Shaped the Grid Edge in 2019

Startups Use Renewables-Rich UK to Test Power Electronics Technologies at Scale

California and China Strengthen Cleantech Ties as Trade War Smolders

Enel to Build 14GW of Renewables by 2022 as Decarbonization Race Heats Up