Phoebe Skok
Energy storage prices in Q1 face market stabilization and tariff uncertainty
Energy storage prices saw slight declines in late 2024, but a new wave of tariffs and trade rulings is likely to reshape pricing in the months ahead.
Record-breaking rates of solar connected to the power grid in 2024
A new report by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and BloombergNEF unpacks the market and policy trends facing the U.S. solar industry.
Yotta Energy replaces ballast blocks with battery storage
The energy storage startup’s new plug-and-play modules will provide a kilowatt of storage in a small package.
Who’s footing the bill for new transmission?
While the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Order 1920 could provide a step forward, many regions continue to struggle with implementing effective cost-sharing frameworks.
How utilities use financial models to justify higher rates of return
A former chief economist from Sempra Energy explains how utilities manipulate financial models to justify higher electricity rates.
U.S. energy storage market thrives despite political and market uncertainty
A recent webinar by Clean Energy States Alliance highlighted how the Investment Tax Credit for standalone storage has supercharged growth, but new import duties and supply chain risks could slow progress.
Washington State solar recycling mandate
With the state’s new recycling policy set to take effect in six months, Washington’s solar industry is grappling with its implications.
Startup unveils polymer battery electrolytes that eliminate thermal runaway
Anthro Energy’s phase-change electrolytes reduce battery fire risk and can double cycle life.
The semiconductor crunch is easing. What’s next for solar?
Crucial to panels, inverters and batteries, semiconductors are the solar industry’s silent workhorses; however, material scarcity and supply chain issues loom.
Development of solar fuels that could transform chemical industry
The Liquid Solar Alliance looks to reimagine the chemical industry by coupling electricity from solar energy with semiconductor materials to transform carbon dioxide into ethylene.
