Renewables
US Energy Secretary trashes renewables, ‘quasi-religious’ climate policies at CERAWeek
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a gathering of global energy and finance leaders that wind and solar PV are driving up electricity prices and…
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Renewables
NextEra CEO warns against scorning renewable generation amidst long lead times for gas and nuclear development
John Ketchum, the CEO of NextEra Energy, underscored the importance of renewable generation at CERAWeek by S&P Global.
5 min read
Power Grid
California utility exploring innovative microgrids, seeking collaboration on wildfire resilience strategies
PG&E’s Renata Bakousseva chats with Factor This content director Paul Gerke about what PG&E is working on ahead of DTECH in Dallas, Texas.
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Power Grid
You won’t want to miss these sessions at this year’s DISTRIBUTECH
DISTRIBUTECH promises something for everyone working in transmission and distribution. Here are some sessions you can’t miss in Dallas, Texas.
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How one of the largest utilities is integrating renewables and implementing new grid tech in Florida and beyond
Jason Handley and Tom Artau, utility industry veterans, share how Duke Energy is navigating unprecedented load growth and changing technology.
Trump’s tariffs make things complicated â This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less.
Wisconsin builds on solar goals with new farm
Americaâs Dairyland has made great strides in installing utility-scale solar the last couple of years.
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Texas distributed energy startup wrangles its first utility partner
Base Power has partnered with Bandera Electric Cooperative to support an innovative home battery program that promises to enhance grid performance and resiliency.
3 min read
The first ‘Made in America’ solar module supply chain has been established, but killing the CHIPS Act might break it
Suniva, Heliene, and the majority owner of Hemlock Semiconductor are joining forces to offer a solar module with the most domestic content available on the…
5 min read
Seeking solar? Check out this comprehensive map of the North American supply chain
Sinovoltaics has released updates to its map of planned and existing manufacturing of solar PV in the North American supply chain.
3 min read
With Texas facing soaring electricity demand, the politics of energy quietly shift at the Capitol
The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the need to support all types…
10 min read
Canadian electricity company to refurbish and expand hydro stations across Northern OntarioÂ
Ontario Power Generation says refurbishing and expanding hydroelectric stations will secure up to 830 MW of electricity in the North.
3 min read
‘A really dumb idea’: Trump tariffs threaten the grid as Ontario Premier reaffirms promise to cut off electricity to the US
New tariffs levied by President Donald Trump may threaten the affordability and availability of imported Canadian hydropower.
8 min read
Iberdrola España commissions first pumping station at Valdecañas pumped-storage project in Spain
Iberdrola España has commissioned the first pumping station set at Valdecañas, in Cáceres, Extremadura, which has a total capacity of 225 MW and includes a hybridized battery of 15…
2 min read
Scatec completes sale of its African hydropower assets to TotalEnergies for $167M
The sales agreement includes the operating 255 MW Bujagali hydropower plant in Uganda, and a development portfolio consisting of the 361 MW Mpatamanga in Malawi…
2 min read
Eco Wave Power makes critical infrastructure enhancements at Portugal project site
The Porto project, Eco Wave Power’s first MW-scale wave energy venture in Portugal, is expected to be finalized in 2026.
3 min read
New infrared camera tech allows for continuous thermal monitoring to prevent arc flash
By integrating real-time monitoring into electrical safety programs, organizations can proactively manage risks, improve compliance, and reduce maintenance costs, writes contributor Troy Goss.
6 min read
Connecticut’s largest utility is tinkering with digital twins and preventing outages with AI
Representatives from Eversource will participate in more than a dozen sessions throughout the week at DTECH.
11 min read
AES’ Christian Lopez on the challenges of cultivating a skilled utility workforce
Christian Lopez of AES will discuss the utility perspective on workforce cultivation at DTECH from March 24-27, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
2 min read
Arkansas electric co-op taps Itron for smart tech deployments at the grid edge
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation is leveraging its existing fiber optic network to unlock a broad range of applications at the grid edge.
3 min read
Power for data centers could come at âstaggeringâ cost to consumers
A new report highlights how traditional ways of setting rates donât fit Big Techâs massive, immediate demand for more electricity.
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Mar 26
Power Grid
Realizing autonomous energy systems with generative AI Tackling an increasingly complex energy grid with minimal human intervention
This panel will explore the intersection of generative AI (GenAI)and autonomous energy systems (AES) in tackling increasingly complex energy landscapes. As renewable energy sources, electric…
Sponsored By:
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Upcoming
Mar 26
Power Grid
How Alectra Energy Solutions and Caterpillar helped a Large Manufacturer Solve Their Rising Energy Costs Through Assets, Technology and Financial Structuring.
March 26th 2ET- Join Caterpillarâs Stephanie Baughman and Dean Musser as they shine the spotlight on a project that did just that, bringing together the expertise of an equipment and technology provider and a local utility affiliate to deliver near-term and future energy cost savings to a large industrial customer.
Sponsored By:
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc.
Upcoming
Mar 27
Power Grid
Modern Grid Operationsâ Dependence on Advanced Planning
The electric grid is becoming increasingly complex with higher penetrations of distributed energy resources (DERs), hyperscaling demand driven by large loads from the use of…
Sponsored By:
EPE
EPE