Opinion
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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
Have a great day!
Yann
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Opinion
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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
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.
Opinion
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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
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.
Opinion
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
