The Winners Are. UConn took the top spot in the women’s tournament which gave Robert Pierno the win. On the men’s side, the winner is Dustin Dunaway who correctly predicted the Gators win. Without knowing a single thing about college basketball I correctly predicted both the men’s and women’s champions, yet still lost out on top spot. Thanks to all for participating and we’ll play again next year.
Opinion
News
1 Politico:
Trump’s most loyal supporters are begging him to do tariff deals
2 New York Times:
Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs
3 Utility Dive:
US electricity demand will grow 50% by 2050, electrical manufacturer study finds
4 PV-Tech:
Trump tariffs to have limited effect on US solar imports from Asia – report
5 Baltimore Banner:
Maryland approves plan to fast-track power plants, override local solar bans
6 Axios:
"Climate realism" stresses security, mitigation and resilience
7 Reuters:
US battery and carbon capture projects slated for cuts on DOE list
8 Solar Power World:
CBP still won’t let Maxeon solar panels into the United States
9 Energy Storage News:
Australian Labor Party pledges to introduce AU$2.3 billion home battery subsidy if re-elected
10 PV-Magazine:
Colorado governor’s last-minute legislation would accelerate state’s clean energy targets
Opinions:
11 Inc:
Solar Power Is Reaching a Critical Tipping Point in the U.S.
Have a great day!
Yann
Opinion
Best, Yann
News
1 Bloomberg:
How Trade Wars Impact the Green Transition — What We Know So Far
2 New York Times:
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Hobble the Fastest-Growing Energy Technology
3 Utility Dive:
Experts raise concerns about cybersecurity and energy storage systems
4 Reuters:
Indian solar module maker Waaree sees no near-term impact from Trump tariffs, CEO says
5 PV-Tech:
Indian heavy industry offers 20GW solar PV opportunity
6 Solar Power World:
DOE announces plans to develop AI data centers paired with new energy infrastructure on public lands
7 PV-Magazine:
Origami Solar expands its portfolio of solar module frames
Opinions:
8 Energy Storage News:
Ontario IESO
Have a great day!
Yann
Opinion
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News
1 TechCrunch:
Data centers love solar
2 Reuters:
What's in Trump's April 1 trade reports ahead of US reciprocal tariffs
4 Utility Dive:
FERC review of PJM colocation rules for data centers, large loads may extend past mid-year
5 Bloomberg:
One of the World’s Biggest Coal and Gas Ports Is Being Tested
6 PV-Tech:
PERC technology is ‘obsolete’ in Europe and low PV prices are here to stay – report
7 Energy Storage News:
Europe installed 12GW of energy storage in 2024; EU state aid boost to come
8 PV-Magazine:
U.S. solar manufacturing boom “real — but fragile,” said CEA
Opinions:
9 New York Times:
Why Al Gore Is Shifting His Climate Activism Abroad
Have a great day!
Yann
FTC Solar. Yesterday I had to pleasure of reporting on FTC Solar’s 2024 financial performance, my first annual report as CEO for the company. In the past 7 months, since I joined, and over the past year, the company accomplished quite a bit in deploying the Pioneer 1P product into the market. This has resulted in quite a bit of traction in the past months that put us in a great position for the future. I am thankful for the team that is speaking to the market every day and engineering the features that make FTC solar’s tracker the fastest and easiest to install. If this resonates with you and we can be helpful, I look forward to partnering with you in the future as well.
Opinion
News
1 Energy Storage News:
Wärtsilä closes strategic review of energy storage segment, ‘remains committed’ to sector
3 Reuters:
Solar company Emeren gets takeover proposal, says CEO to step down
4 E&E News:
Solar is out as DOE rebrands Solar Decathlon
5 Utility Dive:
Moody’s upgrades PG&E on reduced credit risks from wildfires
6 Bloomberg:
Volatility Grips Wall Street Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Rollout
8 PV-Magazine:
APA Solar invests $19.5 million in Ohio expansion
Opinions:
9 Canary Media:
Will Texas self-destruct its clean energy industry?
Have a great day!
Yann
