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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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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.
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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 Robert Walton • 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 Ethan Howland • 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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Sponsored by Locusview4 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 Ethan Howland • 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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OpinionFERC'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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Sponsored by PXiSE Energy Solutions21st century control of utility-scale solar and storage sites
Solar and storage sites typically require multiple controllers. This site uses one software-based solution.
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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 Robert Walton • June 3, 2022 -
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OpinionAs 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 Ethan Howland • 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 Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2022 -
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Sponsored by EmersonWhy sustainability requires thinking differently and holistically
Seizing opportunities to achieve sustainability objectives takes food retailers' time, resources and expertise.
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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 -
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California solar, storage projects hit hard by Department of Commerce investigation, supply chain issues
The state could see roughly 7,500 MW of delayed or potentially canceled solar projects, as well as the storage capacity attached to them, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
By Kavya Balaraman • May 23, 2022 -
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85 House members add to Senate calls for an end to anti-circumvention solar investigation
The "present anti-circumvention inquiry threatens to completely derail the progress we have made" in decarbonization, according to a May 17 letter to President Joe Biden.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 19, 2022
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