This is your SolarWakeup for March 24th, 2022
Opinion
News
1 New York Times:
Britain announces measures to help people cope with inflation, including cutting gas prices.
2 Axios:
Former top GM executive joins Exxon to lead climate unit
3 PV-Tech:
Aker Horizons sells remaining shares in REC Silicon to Hanwha Solutions in ‘major step’ for US solar manufacturing
4 UTility Dive:
FBI - US energy sector faces 'reconnaissance, scanning' by Russian hackers; 5 companies targeted
5 Canary Media:
Duke Energy’s solar plan questioned by North Carolina attorney general
6 PV-Magazine:
KORE Power Acquires Northern Reliability
Opinions:
7 Renew Economy:
Could a capacity market be key to bringing energy storage to market?
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 23rd, 2022
Opinion
News
1 Axios:
Scoop - Jamie Dimon pushes Biden for domestic energy "Marshall Plan"
2 Utility Dive:
Coal plant owners seek to shut 3.2 GW in PJM in face of economic, regulatory and market pressures
3 Reuters:
Japan turns down the heat and dims the lights to avoid power cut after quake
4 Energy Storage News:
LFP to dominate 3TWh global lithium-ion battery market by 2030
5 Canary Media:
Span raises $90M to make smart panels the gateway to home electrification
6 PV-Magazine:
Texas has enough solar and wind planned to permanently shut down coal
Opinions:
7 New York Times:
Will War Make Europe’s Switch to Clean Energy Even Harder?
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Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 22, 2022
Opinion
News
1 Axios:
SEC proposes first climate disclosure rules for public companies
2 New York Times:
U.N. Chief Warns of ‘Catastrophe’ With Continued Use of Fossil Fuels
3 Utility Dive:
DOE turns to energy storage to build resilience, energy affordability in underserved communities
4 Energy Storage News:
Residential segment continues to drive German battery storage market, but grid-scale could see comeback
5 PV-Magazine:
SolarEdge $590 million capital raise “expands the war chest,” said ROTH
6 Canary Media:
We need to talk about how we talk about natural gas
Opinions:
7 Bloomberg:
Business Schools Teaching Sustainability Want to Go Green
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Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 21st, 2022
Opinion
News
1 Axios:
Why companies are rushing to set net zero targets
2 Reuters:
California grid operator approves reliability, renewables plan
3 Utility Dive:
Senate bill directs FERC to bolster interregional transmission planning, require GHG reporting
4 Bloomberg:
U.K. to Ramp Up Offshore Wind Targets in Energy Security Push
5 PV-Tech:
US residential solar prices increase as supply chain constraints bite
6 Canary Media:
US schools can subscribe to an electric school bus fleet at prices that beat diesel
7 PV-Magazine:
Federal legislation introduced to build renewable energy “superhighway”
Opinions:
8 New York Times:
There’s a Messaging Battle Right Now Over America’s Energy Future
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Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 18th, 2022
Opinion
News
1 PV-Tech:
SolarEdge plans public offering as it hints at possible M&A
2 New York Times:
Largest Federal Utility Chooses Gas, Undermining Biden’s Climate Goals
3 Bloomberg:
Africa’s Electricity Boom Seen Needing $350 Billion Investment
4 Axios:
Africa’s Electricity Boom Seen Needing $350 Billion Investment
5 Utility Dive:
Virginia approves 1 GW renewable energy expansion by Dominion Energy
6 Reuters:
Analysis - Europe faces struggle to escape Russian gas this year
7 Energy Storage News:
Jaguar Land Rover repurposes EV batteries for energy storage systems
8 PV-Magazine:
EnergySage solar market report finds that as prices rise, customer choice expands
Opinions:
9 RMI:
Maryland’s Opportunity to Lead on Fossil-Free Buildings
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Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 17th, 2022
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News
1 Axios:
Russia oil shock could turn into "biggest supply crisis in decades"
2 RMI:
Which Gas Will Europe Import Now? The Choice Matters to the Climate
3 PV-Magazine:
Upgrading transmission lines could enable 27GW more renewable power per year
4 Utility Dive:
As Duke and Dominion ramp up their net zero goals, the supply chain comes into view
5 PV-Tech:
Trade body urges France to triple solar capacity by 2025 via ‘emergency plan’
6 Energy Storage News:
UK’s Gore Street acquires portfolio of Texas battery projects
7 Canary Media:
Microsoft heads up $34M investment in software platform to cut cargo ship emissions
Opinions:
8 Bloomberg:
Bitcoin Is Red Hot. Can It Ever Be Green? - QuickTake
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 16th, 2022
March Madness Bracket Time. You’re favorite time of the year, the SolarWakeup bracket challenge. Winner gets to write the column for a day! Head to ESPN Fantasy and search for SolarWakeup 2022, password is sunny. Or you can click this link! If any readers want to elevate the stakes by offering winner prizes, let me know.
News
1 Politico:
Here comes the sun - Senate agrees on permanent daylight saving time
2 Utility Dive:
A 'conservative' approach to Texas grid operations is raising costs for consumers - ERCOT market monitor
3 Bloomberg:
Crypto Mania in Texas Risks New Costs and Strains on Shaky Grid
4 New York Times:
The Next Level in Sustainability
5 Axios:
Why it's so hard to quit Russian energy
6 PV-Tech:
Renewables growth should be top priority for policymakers – RWE CEO
7 Energy Storage News:
South African grid operator’s big storage push rolls on
8 Energy News Network:
Rooftop solar companies enter fray over North Carolina net metering proposal
9 PV-Magazine:
Enphase Energy acquires SolarLeadFactory, a solar sales generation specialist
10 GreenBiz:
The next tool in the climate toolbox - Your parked EV
Opinions:
11 Washington Post:
Manchin's ludicrous attack on electric vehicles bodes badly for our future
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 15th, 2022
March Madness Bracket Time. You’re favorite time of the year, the SolarWakeup bracket challenge. Winner gets to write the column for a day! Head to ESPN Fantasy and search for SolarWakeup 2022, password is sunny. Or you can click this link! If any readers want to elevate the stakes by offering winner prizes, let me know.
News
1 Canary Media:
FERC Order 2222 - Experts offer cheers and jeers for first round of filings
2 Axios:
House Democrats press Biden to revive climate talks
3 New York Times:
How an Electric Truck Factory Became a Lightning Rod in Georgia
4 Utility Dive:
Washington legislators again mandate 100% electric new car sales by 2030
5 PV-Tech:
Global solar LCOE could fall 40 – 55% by 2030, bp report says
6 Solar Power World:
Raptor Maps publishes 2022 global solar inspection report
7 Energy Storage News:
Michigan should set 1GW by 2025 energy storage target, roadmap recommends
8 PV-Magazine:
Humans have installed 1 terawatt of solar capacity, generated over 1 petawatt of solar electricity in 2021
Opinions:
9 The Hill:
Beyond sanctions - President Biden should declare a national energy emergency
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 14th, 2022
Opinion
News
1 PV-Magazine:
California’s solar market is now a battery market
2 Bloomberg:
Biden Urged to Invoke Cold-War Powers to Blunt Energy Price Hike
3 New York Times:
Frustrated With Utilities, Some Californians Are Leaving the Grid
4 Canary Media:
Chart - How much oil does the US actually import from Russia?
5 Utility Dive:
California prepares for $10.5M port renovations for offshore wind development
6 Axios:
Power restored to Chernobyl nuclear plant, Ukraine energy minister says
7 Solar Power World:
Balance of systems manufacturer Shoals opens Tennessee factory
8 Energy Storage News:
Energy Dome scores first licensing agreement for CO2 battery
Opinions:
9 Mother Jones:
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Become a Defining Moment in US Dependence on Fossil Fuels
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Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 11th, 2022
Opinion
News
1 New York Times:
As War Rages, a Struggle to Balance Energy Crunch and Climate Crisis
2 Politico:
Senate gives final OK to $1.5T government funding bill
3 Utility Dive:
Total ISO-NE capacity revenue falls 25% to $1B in latest auction
4 Bloomberg:
Seeing the Future of Energy Through a Coal Company’s Solar Strategy
5 Axios:
The good news on soaring energy prices
6 Reuters:
Exclusive-Norway's Equinor halts trading Russian oil - CEO
7 Solar Power World:
Commerce gives itself more time to consider solar anticircumvention petition
8 PV-Magazine:
Without federal support, US would only reach 39% of carbon-free energy sector by 2035, said Wood Mackenzie
Opinions:
9 Energy Storage News:
How other states can replicate California and Texas’ storage successes
Have a great day!
Yann
