Water heaters used as energy storage are an attractive opportunity for improving the reliability, economics and environmental footprint of the power grid, according to a new report from The Brattle Group.
Read MoreEven though many climate models hint that the coming El Niño may rival or even surpass the El Niño of 1997-98, the forecasted rainfall may still be unpredictable. However, what remains true is that the past decade of catastrophic wildfires and drought have left a parched landscape ill prepared for torrential rainfall, which can quickly create significant problems for solar and wind projects across the globe. This means site assessments and maintenance practices are a crucial aspect of El Niño preparation.
Read MoreBoeing has delivered a fuel cell energy storage system to the U.S. Navy for testing that will determine the system’s ability to support the energy needs of military and commercial customers.
Read MorePowers Distributing, a beer distributor in Orion Township, Mich., teamed up with Newman Consulting Group (NCG), Lean & Green Michigan, and Michigan Solar Solutions to complete Michigan’s first refinanced Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) project.
Read MorePowers Distributing, a beer distributor in Orion Township, Mich., teamed up with Newman Consulting Group (NCG), Lean & Green Michigan, and Michigan Solar Solutions to complete Michigan’s first refinanced Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) project.
Read MoreCalifornia utilities are changing their Time of Use (TOU) rate schedules, and the changes are not good for solar customers. If you are in PG&E territory, you should immediately consider changing your electric rate plan. If you are in other California utility districts, check with your solar installer to optimize your rates. If you’re not in California, continue to be vigilant and advocate for favorable solar rates and net metering.
Read MoreBy many accounts, the spread of solar power is unstoppable. Costs continue to fall at a blistering pace, solutions to give consumers a solar-powered home without needing to connect to the grid for back-up power are emerging, and even the U.S. Supreme C…
Read MoreWhere will the industry stumble and where will it thrive? We asked executives at major renewable energy companies to talk to us about their worries, fears and concerns as we head into 2016.
Read MoreWhere will the industry stumble and where will it thrive? We asked executives at major renewable energy companies to talk to us about their worries, fears and concerns as we head into 2016.
Read MoreLast year was a record year for renewable energy finance. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, investment in clean energy increased in China, Africa, the U.S., Latin America and India, driving the world total to its highest ever figure of $329.3B…
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