Renewables: Page 54


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    How intelligent tracker technology is powering the solar revolution

    Optimize operations and increase energy yield with intelligent tracker technology.

    June 27, 2022
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    Energy storage soars despite international and national supply challenges: report

    The domestic dispute over imported solar panels with alleged Chinese parts slowed large solar projects that were paired with storage but may have less of an impact next year, Wood Mackenzie analysts say.

    By Elizabeth McCarthy • June 22, 2022
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    Trendline

    Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

    Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

    By Utility Dive staff
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    Tests show fuel-flexible linear generators can use both hydrogen and ammonia

    The generator currently represents a potential low- or no-carbon alternative to backup power generators, according to its manufacturer.

    By Emma Penrod • June 22, 2022
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    California needs to triple historical decarbonization rates to meet 2030 carbon target, report finds

    “The key takeaway is that California is leaving beneficial, earlier action on the table,” said Chris Busch, research director with Energy Innovation and primary author of the report. 

    By Kavya Balaraman • June 17, 2022
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    Rhode Island governor signs 'most aggressive renewable energy standard' in US, targets 100% offsets by 2033

    The law does not prohibit utilities from using fossil fuels, but it ensures the development of a “corresponding amount” of renewables throughout the region.

    By Updated June 30, 2022
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    Utilities, solar industry square off as California reopens record in net energy metering process

    Stakeholders disagree on, among other things, how the state should transition customers from the existing net energy metering framework to a new one — what regulators are calling the “glide path.”

    By Kavya Balaraman • June 15, 2022
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    NextEra Energy plans to cut all carbon emissions by 2045, partly via FPL adding 140 GW of solar, storage

    NextEra said Tuesday it can implement its carbon reduction plan without greenhouse gas offsets or increasing customer costs.

    By June 14, 2022
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    Path to cost-effective hydrogen seems clear, but financing deals remains a challenge, panelists say

    Financing hydrogen projects remains complex, experts say, but government funding and a hub approach that bring together multiple partners could get the ball rolling.

    By Emma Penrod • June 13, 2022
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    4 effective ways to meet US decarbonization goals

    How can the US achieve meaningful decarbonization goals without sacrificing reliable, stable energy?

    June 13, 2022
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    Tensions rise as renewable energy CEOs debate next steps after tariff, supply chain challenges

    An ACORE panel of renewable energy company leaders triggered a strong debate on Wednesday as CEOs discussed how to address supply disruptions in the solar industry.

    By Emma Penrod • June 10, 2022
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    First quarter saw solar US deployments slump 52%, but tariff investigation may not be sole cause

    Even with mitigating action by the Biden administration, the solar industry may still need several quarters to recover, according to a Wood Mackenzie analyst.

    By Emma Penrod • June 10, 2022
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    GE to triple solar, storage solutions manufacturing capacity amid global supply chain squeeze

    The company’s announcement aligns with the expected ramping up of solar module and battery manufacturing in response to supply shortages and expected continued growth, one expert said.

    By Kavya Balaraman • June 9, 2022
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    Biden invokes Defense Production Act to boost domestic manufacturing in clean energy, grid sectors

    The White House also aims to spur up to 100 GW in solar purchases via federal, state and local joint procurement.

    By June 7, 2022
  • DOE aims to decarbonize heavy industry with $8B hydrogen hub project

    Initial criteria for hub applications would give priority to projects that emphasize equity and job creation and that demonstrate a wide variety of hydrogen-related technologies.

    By Emma Penrod • June 7, 2022
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    Biden to pause solar tariffs for 2 years amid supply chain disruption from Commerce investigation

    The legal standing of the recent executive order will depend on the administration establishing that the solar market was in an “emergency” situation, analysts said.

    By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated June 29, 2022
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    Opinion

    FERC's acceptance of 2 capacity accreditation methods will complicate renewables development

    The stakes are high: As more intermittent resources enter markets, the quantity procured and capacity payments will depend on each market’s specific capacity accreditation rules, the authors write.

    By Joseph Cavicchi and Charles Wu • June 6, 2022
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    21st century control of utility-scale solar and storage sites

    Solar and storage sites typically require multiple controllers. This site uses one software-based solution.

    June 6, 2022
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    New York announces 22 solar, storage projects, pushing projected 2030 energy mix to 66% green

    The roughly 2,000 MW in projects are expected to generate more than $2.7 billion in private investment. Clean energy advocates say the awards mark "serious progress" toward a decarbonized electric grid.

    By June 3, 2022
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    Opinion

    As contentious net metering debates persist across the US, Connecticut and Hawaii show a way forward

    Hawaii and Connecticut are exploring technical and economic solutions, which California, Florida and others can learn from and improve upon, the author writes.

    By Patrick Murphy • June 3, 2022
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    DOE launches grid interconnection initiative to cut ‘gridlock’ hampering clean energy progress

    The effort may provide near-term relief to the interconnection backlog, according to Advanced Energy Economy’s Jeff Dennis.

    By June 2, 2022
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    Air Liquide targets growing demand for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with new Las Vegas facility

    Air Liquide believes hydrogen may offer advantages over electric vehicles in applications where downtime for charging can interfere with operations, but forklift manufacturer KION doesn't see the two technologies as competing.

    By Emma Penrod • June 2, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    'Dramatic shift' in utility regulations, better pilot designs needed to propel energy transition, DOE report finds

    Electric industry players call for innovations in the way regulators handle pilots of new utility and private sector technologies and system operations in a new Department of Energy paper.

    By May 31, 2022
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    Why sustainability requires thinking differently and holistically

    Seizing opportunities to achieve sustainability objectives takes food retailers' time, resources and expertise.

    May 31, 2022
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    Distributed wind could supply more than half of US electricity but needs policy support, NREL study finds

    An analysis of U.S. land and wind resources indicates distributed wind energy could generate 1,400 GW, but the opportunity dwindles further into the future.

    By Emma Penrod • May 24, 2022
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    Duke Energy, North Carolina solar installers reach agreement on net metering case

    "Bridge" rates for customers with solar will give the utility and the solar industry more time to work out a new package of incentives for distributed energy customers, installers say.

    By Emma Penrod • May 24, 2022