Plus: We need a lot more transmission

January 17, 2024

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Intersect Power’s 828 MWp Texas solar project begins commercial operation

Built with First Solar panels, the company said the project created more than 900 jobs at peak construction.

PODCAST: We need a lot more transmission. Here’s why it isn’t getting built

Two decades after the arrival of regional grid operators in the U.S., experts believe they may be stifling the buildout of critical transmission infrastructure needed to support the energy transition.

States with big climate goals strip local power to block green projects

More than a dozen states have given themselves the power to override local zoning restrictions blocking large-scale renewable energy projects. The decisions come as some states implement ambitious goals requiring utility providers to generate 100% carbon-free energy by 2040.

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This thermochemical energy storage startup heats metal oxide pellets to store heat energy

RedoxBlox says its high-temperature thermochemical battery has energy densities comparable to lithium-ion batteries at a lower cost.

Green hydrogen failings spoil ‘wow effect’ of renewables for IEA chief

IEA report delivers reality check on green hydrogen but hails historic global growth in renewables.

High interest rates are a climate problem

High interest rates are steering developers away from renewable energy-based infrastructure and slowing down investment into clean tech.

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GridTech Connect Forum Southeast

With abundant natural resources, the Southeast has a unique opportunity to maximize DERs, but the region still lags on the progress made in other parts of the country. Registration is live, join us alongside DISTRIBUTECH International on February 26, 2024, in Orlando, FL!

Topic Spotlight: Asset Management at DISTRIBUTECH

Uncover the essential tools and strategies empowering utility professionals to efficiently manage assets, ensuring long-term reliability and sustainability. Dive into key insights and practical solutions vital for optimizing asset performance and fostering resilient utility operations.

Factor This!™ Podcast presented by Renewable Energy World®

Episode 72 of the Factor This! podcast features Ari Peskoe, an expert on transmission policy and the director of the Electricity Law Initiative at Harvard, which is available now.

Statkraft announces plan to invest in Norwegian hydro and wind power

Statkraft is planning to invest up to €6 billion (US$6.6 billion) in upgrades to its Norwegian hydro and wind facilities and construction of onshore wind.

The IRA turns two this year. What’s working and what isn’t?

The IRA is solidifying economies built around clean energy, but more can be done to fully optimize the law's incentives.

Webinar: Streamlining Interconnection under FERC Order 2023

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Join Vincent Potter on Jan. 18 at 11 AM ET to understand how FERC Order 2023 transforms grid interconnection.

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