Policies for energy storage continue to move forward during Q3
NCCETC’s latest report on grid modernization shows that policies supporting the deployment of energy storage are on the rise throughout the United States.
Berkeley scientists boost battery capacities
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have made progress with cathodes made from ‘disordered’ materials, a technology which could greatly increase the storage capacity of lithium batteries.
Solar permitting data shows residential market woes
Oregon showed the largest increase in permits issues, while Vermont’s permits cratered. Compared to 2016’s Q3, the 17 states surveyed by OhmHome issued 11% fewer permits.
Dominion to triple its installed solar in 2017
The Virginia power company expects to put 288 MW-DC online by the end of the year, to add to the 169 MW that it has already installed in 2017.
Muted reaction to USITC recommendations as groups scramble to divine details
After all the sound and fury that has surrounded the Section 201 trade action brought by petitioners Suniva and SolarWorld, reaction to the trade commissions preliminary recommendations has been oddly subdued.
Relatively positive: BNEF’s Nathan Serota on the ITC’s trade proposals
In this interview, Bloomberg New Energy Finance Senior Analyst Nathan Serota gives his initial impressions of recommendations made by the Interational Trade Commission for trade remedies in the Section 201 case.
USITC recommends quotas, tariffs on crystalline silicon solar imports
The rulings by the separate commissioners are diverse, however neither quotas nor tariffs are being recommended at the levels called for by SolarWorld and Suniva.
NY Green Bank wants $1 billion to expand financing for clean energy
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo hopes to spur private-sector investment in the organization.
ITC to issue recommendation on solar trade action today
Both sides are gearing up for today’s ruling, as the mainstream media gets involved.
Portland General Electric plans to invest in 39 MW of energy storage
The utility’s investment may total between $50 million and $100 million, and will greatly exceed the state’s mandated amount.
