Phoebe Skok
Batteries could be the catalyst for the next phase of the AI boom
On-site storage paired with hydrogen and solar could unlock reliability and scalability for next-gen data centers.
How batteries can change a data center application from a “no” to a “yes”
Energy storage can be the final push a utility needs to accept a new large load application.
Solar-powered schools act as living laboratories for learning
Linking classroom curriculums to onsite generation provides a hands-on introduction to clean energy.
Turbulent times for U.S. energy storage
The OBBBA kills many of the provisions in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act that were most impactful for the energy storage industry, and while no one is fully sure what comes next, many are bracing for turbulence, as Phoebe Skok reports.
Dirty data can break a clean energy portfolio’s return on investment
While AI can help renewable companies get ahead, it will only take them so far without quality, clean data.
AI is transforming residential storage fleets. What does that look like in practice?
Predictive diagnostics and self-testing can help residential battery systems reduce downtime and cut service costs.
Vertical integration in solar? Harder than it looks
While owning customer relationships and generating assets is enticing, it’s not as straightforward as it might seem, according to Zoë Gamble of CleanChoice Energy.
What nonprofits need to know about going solar in the post-OBBB landscape
The 30% Direct Pay credit is set to expire soon. Here’s how nonprofits can still lock in solar savings.
Cracking the solar financing code for the “unbankable” mid-sized project
Small businesses and nonprofits have been largely ignored by traditional solar financiers, as they often don’t fit the standardized loan models built for homeowners with strong FICO scores.
Storage growth spreads as California and Texas lose market share
U.S. energy storage hit new highs in Q1 2025, but developers are navigating tariffs, price spikes, and OBBB uncertainty heading into the second half.
