Utilities
Newsletter: A Southern energy plan that's not what it SEEMs
Two camps square off over the future of the Southern grid. Plus, a leading solar developer finds a European buyer.
By Julian Spector .
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This DOE-backed software is helping to unclog the grid
GridUnity’s software can shave 12 months from the sluggish interconnection process that’s stalling clean power. A $50M DOE grant is helping it expand.
By Jeff St. John .
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Why utilities and clean energy advocates are battling over a Southeast energy market
SEEM’s utility backers say it will save money. Opponents say it could lock out clean energy developers and protect fossil fuel plants from competition.By Jeff St. John .
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Batteries
Newsletter: The NASA technology keeping batteries cool on solar rooftops
The solar industry thrives on simplifying installations and cutting costs.By Julian Spector .
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Guest essay
The road to resilient power is a balancing act
To bridge the $500 billion resilience gap, utilities must prioritize mutual benefits and collaboration with stakeholders. -
Climatetech finance
7 cleantech segments beyond wind and solar that are luring investors
Investing in wind and solar is all the rage. But what other cleantech categories are catching the eye of investors in 2021?By Jason Deign .
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Federal plan for regional cooperation on transmission infrastructure could boost clean energy
FERC tackles the thorny problem of interstate transmission planning. -
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As blistering heat sets in, power grids in the Western US face a new round of challenges
In California and Texas, heat waves underscore challenges for electric grids under stress made more acute by climate change. -
Energy storage
A power plant in Maryland ditches coal for batteries, a first for the US
Power producer Talen Energy is installing batteries at a retired coal plant near Baltimore.By Julian Spector .
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Long-duration energy storage
Long-duration energy storage can help clean up the grid, but only if it's super cheap
To compete with clean firm generation, long-duration storage needs to come down massively in price.By David Roberts .
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New Orleans has a new clean energy standard. Now it wants a more modern transmission grid
After New Orleans passed the first clean energy standard in the Gulf South, a city leader is pushing for a more renewable-friendly and reliable grid.By Andy Kowalczyk .
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