This is your SolarWakeup for March 29th, 2022
Go From Sale to Install at Least 2 Weeks Faster With Better Designs. How much time, effort, and money go into selling a homeowner on a new solar system—only to have the contract fall apart due to a change order? What if your design at the initial sale could be just as accurate as your final design? EagleView is launching a groundbreaking solution that bridges the gap between sales-ready and install-ready designs, reducing the risk of change orders that diminish the customer experience and lead to canceled contracts. Sign up for our webinar on Thursday, April 7th at 2 p.m. ET. to get an early sneak peek.
News
1 PV-Tech:
US DOC launches investigation into alleged solar AD/CVD circumvention following Auxin Solar petition
2 Axios:
Unpacking Biden's European energy plan
3 Bloomberg:
Solar Energy Boom Could Worsen Forced Labor in China, Group Says
4 Wall Street Journal:
Ukraine War Drives Up Cost of Wind, Solar Power
5 Utility Dive:
Hawaiian Electric to revisit Maui capacity planning amid supply chain concern
6 Reuters:
U.S., German officials to meet this week on LNG, hydrogen supplies
7 PV-Magazine:
Distributed solar installed in 2021 nearly matches capacity of all new gas plants
Opinions:
8 Renew Economy:
Switching to renewables is most effective way to prevent gas shortfalls, AEMO says
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 28th, 2022
Go From Sale to Install at Least 2 Weeks Faster With Better Designs. How much time, effort, and money go into selling a homeowner on a new solar system—only to have the contract fall apart due to a change order? What if your design at the initial sale could be just as accurate as your final design? EagleView is launching a groundbreaking solution that bridges the gap between sales-ready and install-ready designs, reducing the risk of change orders that diminish the customer experience and lead to canceled contracts. Sign up for our webinar on Thursday, April 7th at 2 p.m. ET. to get an early sneak peek: https://hubs.li/Q016yvmV0
News
1 Utility Dive:
Grid-scale storage installations tripled to a record 3 GW in 2021 - report
2 Reuters:
Italy's Terna to invest in power grid as Ukraine crisis drives renewables
3 Vox:
Europe can lead the way through an energy crisis without more fossil fuels
4 New York Times:
How Joe Manchin Aided Coal, and Earned Millions
5 PV-Magazine:
Federal budget includes $500 million for promoting energy storage
6 Axios:
Study - Methane leaks from U.S. oil-and-gas region worse than estimates
7 PV-Tech:
Maxeon’s transformation ‘nearly in place’ as it upgrades production centres and lands SunPower contract
8 Energy Storage News:
Centrica’s 60MWh battery project near Scottish coast will help integrate offshore wind
Opinions:
9 Canary Media:
Amid backlash, USPS orders more EVs — but will still mostly run on gas
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Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 25th, 2022
Opinion
News
1 PV-Magazine:
LG Energy Solution invests $1.4 billion to build battery factory in Arizona
2 Utility Dive:
Illinois renewable energy plan details extensive equity measures for future solar, energy projects
3 Axios:
Banking heavyweight won't fund new oilfields
4 Solar Builder Magazine:
New York celebrates its top spot in U.S. community solar
5 PV-Tech:
Vikram Solar files for IPO to raise funds for 2GW cell and module manufacturing facility
6 Solar Power World:
New York takes first steps in preparing the electric grid for more renewables
7 Energy Storage News:
US installed 1.6GW/4.7GWh of energy storage in Q4 2021 but supply chain challenges are ongoing, says WoodMac
Opinions:
8 GreenBiz:
Renewable energy shouldn’t be blamed for spiking energy prices — it's the solution
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Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 24th, 2022
Opinion
News
1 New York Times:
Britain announces measures to help people cope with inflation, including cutting gas prices.
2 Axios:
Former top GM executive joins Exxon to lead climate unit
3 PV-Tech:
Aker Horizons sells remaining shares in REC Silicon to Hanwha Solutions in ‘major step’ for US solar manufacturing
4 UTility Dive:
FBI - US energy sector faces 'reconnaissance, scanning' by Russian hackers; 5 companies targeted
5 Canary Media:
Duke Energy’s solar plan questioned by North Carolina attorney general
6 PV-Magazine:
KORE Power Acquires Northern Reliability
Opinions:
7 Renew Economy:
Could a capacity market be key to bringing energy storage to market?
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Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 23rd, 2022
Opinion
News
1 Axios:
Scoop - Jamie Dimon pushes Biden for domestic energy "Marshall Plan"
2 Utility Dive:
Coal plant owners seek to shut 3.2 GW in PJM in face of economic, regulatory and market pressures
3 Reuters:
Japan turns down the heat and dims the lights to avoid power cut after quake
4 Energy Storage News:
LFP to dominate 3TWh global lithium-ion battery market by 2030
5 Canary Media:
Span raises $90M to make smart panels the gateway to home electrification
6 PV-Magazine:
Texas has enough solar and wind planned to permanently shut down coal
Opinions:
7 New York Times:
Will War Make Europe’s Switch to Clean Energy Even Harder?
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Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 22, 2022
Opinion
News
1 Axios:
SEC proposes first climate disclosure rules for public companies
2 New York Times:
U.N. Chief Warns of ‘Catastrophe’ With Continued Use of Fossil Fuels
3 Utility Dive:
DOE turns to energy storage to build resilience, energy affordability in underserved communities
4 Energy Storage News:
Residential segment continues to drive German battery storage market, but grid-scale could see comeback
5 PV-Magazine:
SolarEdge $590 million capital raise “expands the war chest,” said ROTH
6 Canary Media:
We need to talk about how we talk about natural gas
Opinions:
7 Bloomberg:
Business Schools Teaching Sustainability Want to Go Green
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Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 21st, 2022
Opinion
News
1 Axios:
Why companies are rushing to set net zero targets
2 Reuters:
California grid operator approves reliability, renewables plan
3 Utility Dive:
Senate bill directs FERC to bolster interregional transmission planning, require GHG reporting
4 Bloomberg:
U.K. to Ramp Up Offshore Wind Targets in Energy Security Push
5 PV-Tech:
US residential solar prices increase as supply chain constraints bite
6 Canary Media:
US schools can subscribe to an electric school bus fleet at prices that beat diesel
7 PV-Magazine:
Federal legislation introduced to build renewable energy “superhighway”
Opinions:
8 New York Times:
There’s a Messaging Battle Right Now Over America’s Energy Future
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for March 18th, 2022
Opinion
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
This is your SolarWakeup for March 17th, 2022
Last Chance! 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. Your bracket must be submitted by tip-off today around noon Eastern.
News
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
This is your SolarWakeup for March 16th, 2022
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.
News
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
