Energy storage
Chart: Outpacing even China, the US takes the lead in grid battery investment
Global storage investment grew from $460 million to $4.7 billion in just seven years.
Julian is a senior reporter at Canary Media, where he covers batteries and emerging technologies to store clean energy and unlock a carbon-free grid. He also reports on the budding clean hydrogen industry, and chases down clean energy breakthroughs in far-flung locales.
Prior to the launch of Canary Media in 2021, Julian covered the rise of the grid storage industry for much-loved industry news outlet Greentech Media. Previously he covered clean energy and transportation for CityLab at The Atlantic, and conducted grant-funded climate journalism in Bangladesh. His stories have appeared in The Guardian, HuffPost, Al Jazeera America, and other outlets. He speaks regularly at energy-related events and on podcasts. He graduated from Duke University and still misses Carolina barbecue, but enjoys investigating local cuisine wherever his reporting takes him.
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Climatetech finance
Investors poured more than half a billion into solar software in the last week alone
Aurora Solar, Complete Solar and Palmetto now have plenty of capital to scale their "capital-light" models.By Julian Spector .
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Fossil fuels
Hawaii relies on Russian oil — but clean energy could change that
Hawaii's transition to renewables becomes all the more urgent as Russia's invasion of Ukraine rattles energy markets.By Julian Spector .
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Solar
Schneider snaps up solar marketplace EnergySage, aims to electrify homes
With backing from conglomerate Schneider Electric, EnergySage will expand its comparison-shopping platform from rooftop solar to a broad range of home electric equipment.By Julian Spector .
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Batteries
People power: Hawaii utility wants to pay households to share clean energy
Hawaiian Electric and rooftop solar installers have agreed on a plan to shore up the state's grid. California, are you watching?By Julian Spector .
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Long-duration energy storage
Iron-air battery maker Form has an unexpected new customer: Georgia Power
The regulated utility is only the second known customer trying out the novel technology for clean long-duration energy storage.By Julian Spector .
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Fossil fuels
US coal communities get historic $11B to clean up abandoned mines
The funds support regions and workers grappling firsthand with the transition to clean energy.By Julian Spector .
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EV charging
Do we need roads that charge cars? Detroit thinks so
Israeli startup Electreon hopes to start a trend by building a mile of wireless chargers under a Michigan street.By Julian Spector .
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Long-duration energy storage
Lithium-ion batteries beat novel long-duration tech in California contest
Community coalition opts for tried-and-true standby over flashy upstarts to provide 8 hours of energy storage.By Julian Spector .
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Long-duration energy storage
Pumped hydro grid storage could be poised for a comeback
Look out, high-concept battery tech: Water and gravity may be on the brink of a resurgence.By Julian Spector .
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