Hydropower
‘A really dumb idea’: Trump tariffs threaten the grid as Ontario Premier reaffirms promise to cut off electricity to the US
New tariffs levied by President Donald Trump may threaten the affordability and availability of imported Canadian hydropower.
8 min read
Renewables
Sunset for Sunnova? Leading residential solar and storage company casts doubt on its ability to survive
Sunnova’s latest financial report cast doubt on the company’s ability to stay in business and offers no assurances it will be able to implement its…
4 min read
Power Grid
How artificial intelligence can transform transmission and distribution
NVIDIA’s John Josephakis shares a vision to transform the transmission and distribution industry with artificial intelligence and cross-cutting collaboration.
7 min read
Renewables
Welcome to the ‘Silicon Jungle’: How Costa Rica could wean the U.S. off Taiwanese semiconductors
Costa Rica is positioning itself to take on Taiwan – and not just in the exports of pineapples, writes contributor Alexander C. Kaufman.
6 min read
How the solar power industry is rebranding to meet an ‘energy dominance’ edict – This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less.
White House targets environmental permitting rules – This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.
Many believe Maine’s net energy billing needs reform, but diverge on whether to tweak or toss
The legislators seeking to repeal the program argue it is driving up costs for ratepayers, especially small businesses and low-income households who can’t afford to…
6 min read
Alabama’s first BESS to be built at legacy coal plant site
The project replaces the William C. Gorgas Electric Generating Plant, which at its height operated eight units that produced 1,416 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
1 min read
How did your state score on clean energy policy?
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance has released its 2025 Community Power Scorecard grading clean energy efforts in each state.
3 min read
Battery energy storage is poised for growth. Let’s not miss the opportunity
The progress of the battery energy storage industry feels familiar to those who witnessed the rise of the wind sector and other developing technologies, writes…
4 min read
Gone with the wind? Economists react to Trump’s ‘no windmills’ promise
President Trump has stated that he plans to ensure “no windmills” are built during his term in office. Following this statement, the share prices of…
4 min read
Iberdrola España commissions first pumping station at Valdecañas pumped-storage project in Spain
Iberdrola España has commissioned the first pumping station set at Valdecañas, in Cáceres, Extremadura, which has a total capacity of 225 MW and includes a hybridized battery of 15…
2 min read
Scatec completes sale of its African hydropower assets to TotalEnergies for $167M
The sales agreement includes the operating 255 MW Bujagali hydropower plant in Uganda, and a development portfolio consisting of the 361 MW Mpatamanga in Malawi…
2 min read
Eco Wave Power makes critical infrastructure enhancements at Portugal project site
The Porto project, Eco Wave Power’s first MW-scale wave energy venture in Portugal, is expected to be finalized in 2026.
3 min read
SSE to repower 45MW Lochay Hydro Power Station
The refurbishment of the existing 45MW hydro-electric power station, which was commissioned in 1958, is expected to extend its operational life by at least another…
2 min read
Dry weather, drought conditions are eating at BPA’s bottom line
Bonneville Power Administration is losing money, blaming higher power purchase expenses due to low stream flows and dry winter weather.
4 min read
Downed power lines? This startup can deploy a temporary restoration solution in minutes
A participant in this year’s DTECH Initiate program, Rapid Pole provides a temporary, backup power pole for outages and emergencies.
2 min read
PJM’s freshly-picked critical regional transmission projects literally cannot come online quickly enough
Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected Dominion Energy, AEP, and FirstEnergy to develop critical transmission projects.
7 min read
Duke Energy’s Jason Handley on utility policy impacts, grid edge investments, and more
At DTECH, Duke Energy’s Jason Handley will discuss everything from grid investment strategies to DER resilience benefits.
8 min read
Evergy’s Chad Carsten on communications networks for utility unity
Chad Carsten of Evergy will speak about his company’s experience using communication networks to support the grid at DTECH, convening from March 24-27, 2025 in…
2 min read
Utilities don’t share a definition of ‘resilience’ to extreme weather
If utilities aren’t sharing a common definition, how can they determine rigorous, consistent metrics for resilience? Contributors Sarah C. Reynolds, Dr. Yael R. Glazer and…
6 min read
Upcoming
Mar 26
Power Grid
How Alectra Energy Solutions and Caterpillar helped a Large Manufacturer Solve Their Rising Energy Costs Through Assets, Technology and Financial Structuring.
March 26th 1ET- Join Caterpillar’s Stephanie Baughman and Dean Musser as they shine the spotlight on a project that did just that, bringing together the expertise of an equipment and technology provider and a local utility affiliate to deliver near-term and future energy cost savings to a large industrial customer.
Sponsored By:
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc.
May 11
Renewables
Innovations in Battery Technology and Infrastructure Fueling the EV Revolution
Electric Vehicles (EV) and related infrastructure, manufacturing, and development are hot topics across the clean energy transition and transportation landscapes. While much attention is paid…
Sponsored By:
The Coretec Group
The Coretec Group
Jan 21
Renewables
Designing a utility battery storage playbook
1.21.24 – 1:30 EST- Battery storage is becoming a cornerstone of modern utility operations, providing essential services like grid balancing, peak shaving, and renewable energy integration. As the technology matures, utilities are working to reduce their reliance on outside vendors by building internal strategies and teams to reduce risk and increase the value of battery storage.