California electric car culture to cheaply cook the duck curve
Analysis by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows that California’s electric car mandate could relieve “duck curve” stress at much better pricing than new standalone energy storage, if properly utilized.
Shell envisions central role for solar in new report
Shell’s new report shows a world where solar meets the largest portion of primary energy demand as soon as 2050.
Synergy or conflict?
EVs and solar: As the electric vehicle market begins to take off, many are hoping that this technology will be complementary to solar PV. And while the potential is there, a closer look shows that there are many unanswered questions, and there is still a lot of work to be done.
80% clean energy by 2030, 3 GW of energy storage proposed in Arizona
Commissioner Tobin of the ACC has proposed the most radical vision yet for clean energy in Arizona. But what does “clean” mean?
Tesla shows interest in Chilean lithium
The head of the Chilean Economic Development Agency (Corfo), Eduardo Bitran said that Tesla may partner with local lithium manufacturer SQM in the construction of a factory. The Chilean government and SQM have recently settled a dispute that began in 2014.
Four Hawaii counties commit to 100% renewables in transportation
Electric buses, electric rail and EV fleets will be powered by renewable energy and batteries by 2045. This includes in the state’s largest city, Honolulu.
BYD to supply 170 MW of PV modules to NextEra
The Tesla of China has also announced plans to launch its high-voltage B-Box residential battery system in the United States.
AEP proposes mechanisms to procure 900 MW of wind, solar projects
The utility has reached a settlement with environmental groups under which it will invest in wind, solar microgrids and electric vehicles, but AEP will still get a bailout for aging coal plants.
Duke agrees to build 700 MW of solar, 50 MW of energy storage in Florida
The agreement with large C&I customers, the state’s ratepayer advocate and environmentalists also settles costs from the abandoned Levy County Nuclear Plant.
Can PV and EVs replace XL?
A campaign has launched in Nebraska to “blockade” proposed Keystone XL pipeline with solar installations. How realistic is substituting solar and electric vehicles for oil in the coming decade?
