Power Grid
The future of utility drone technology charges on power lines and lives in the grid
The prototype being tested by Nomadic Drones for electric utility applications is capable of using power lines for inductive charging.
8 min read
Renewables
Who’s afraid of the Big Beautiful Bill? I am.
Industry analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act paints an ugly picture for the future of American energy dominance.
13 min read
Renewables
Five PPA myths: The truth about corporate renewable energy procurement
Contributor Pasquale Roselli of Enel North America shares five common misconceptions about power purchase agreements, or PPAs.
5 min read
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Jun 04
Power Grid
Work Smarter in the Field: Leveraging Platforms for Utility Excellence
Wednesday, June 4 – 2pm ET/11AM PT | Discover how investing in the right field technology can improve data accuracy, accelerate response times, and strengthen the overall reliability of your utility.
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Fulcrum
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The solar industry needs a win 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.
3 min read
What would tariffs do to the energy economy? Here are three scenarios
U.S. renewables stand to lose big in a trade war, but the sting extends to oil and other energy industries, analysts say.
9 min read
Federal court thwarts Trump tariff policy
A three-judge panel has blocked US President Trump from imposing tariff actions, deeming the President’s actions exceeded his authority.
5 min read
The impacts of shifting tariff policy on solar generation and manufacturing
Executives from Heliene, Arevon, and GS Power Partners discuss uncertainty, cost volatility, and sourcing challenges related to new tariffs.
1 min read
Procurement and logistics from a single source? Nextracker acquires Bentek
In its latest domestic expansion, Nextracker has acquired Bentek Corporation for $78 million in an all-cash transaction.
4 min read
A breakthrough in EV batteries? 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, featuring Paul…
Is it time for a zeppelin resurgence? 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.
Energy secretary terminates $3.7B-worth of Biden-era projects focusing on carbon capture, decarbonization
DOE said it concluded the projects “failed to advance the energy needs of the American people, were not economically viable, and would not generate a…
2 min read
Delaware’s Interconnection challenges demonstrate just how much has changed in 20 years
Once considered among the best in the nation, Delawareâs interconnection standards now rate among the worst in the country, writes Vaughan Woodruff, Regulatory Vice President,…
13 min read
Factor This finance and development roundup:Â Arevon Energy, Enel, Heron Power, Lightshift
Arevon Energy, Enel Green Power North America, Heron Power, and Lightshift Energy have made major announcements this week.
7 min read
DOE cancels solar giant Sunnova’s $3B loan guarantee
The loan guarantee was originally closed in 2023, and was DOEâs first loan guarantee for virtual power plants (VPPs).
2 min read
Nothing Burger: Solar manufacturer lays off hundreds, shuts down production in Arizona
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is ceasing production at its Goodyear, Arizona facility, where hundreds of people were employed.
3 min read
Eco Wave Power is one step closer to integrating its Portugal wave energy project
Eco Wave Power is eyeing a tentative grid-connection date for 2026, pending final permitting, construction, and regulatory procedures.
3 min read
TVA seeks pubic input on potential pumped storage projects
The Tennessee Valley Authority is proposing to make a “significant investment” in a pumped storage hydro (PSH) project in its territory.
2 min read
UKâs only female-founded wave energy firm bags £531k funding
The companyâs energy converter includes the patent-pending double link arm mechanism, which makes it unique and able to tap wave energy in oceans with lower…
3 min read
Fabrication contract awarded for Morlais tidal project in Wales
The 20MW HydroWing tidal energy array, located at Morlais off Anglesey in Wales, will deploy in the first quarter of 2026.
2 min read
A century-old hydro plant in Quebec is getting modernized
The work includes replacing eight turbine-alternator groups, rehabilitating their water intake and hydraulic passage, building an extension and mechanical workshop to the north of the…
2 min read
The key to making virtual power plants work might be as simple as customer service
Quality customer service a simple way to increase adoption rates and maximize the potential of virtual power plants,
6 min read
Who pays for the AI boom? Utilities discuss smarter rate design, interconnection approaches
As utilities across the U.S. grapple with the rising electricity demands of AI data centers emerging in their service territories, integrating these large loads into…
3 min read
New LG venture takes a stab at AI-enabled energy management for data centers, microgrids
LG Electronics has unveiled PADO AI Orchestration (PADO), a new venture focusing on energy management for data centers, commercial and industrial facilities, and microgrids.
2 min read
Rocky Mountain Power requests rehearing on partial electricity rate hike, calls order âshortsightedâ
The utility argues that the Utah Public Service Commissionâs order ignored evidence and could compromise the gridâs long-term reliability.
4 min read
This Florida utility is going all-in on hurricane season prep
TECO invests hundreds of millions of dollars each year burying power lines, reinforcing power poles and substations, and trimming trees.
2 min read
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Jun 04
Power Grid
Work Smarter in the Field: Leveraging Platforms for Utility Excellence
Wednesday, June 4 – 2pm ET/11AM PT | Discover how investing in the right field technology can improve data accuracy, accelerate response times, and strengthen the overall reliability of your utility.
Sponsored By:
Fulcrum
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Power Grid
Challenges in Construction Industry and Clean Energy Contribution to AI Demand
Tuesday, June 3 – 2pm ET/11am PT | From constrained timelines and land availability to grid congestion and contracting risks. This discussion is especially relevant for developers, utilities, and hyperscale data center owners looking to understand how infrastructure is built, where risks emerge, and how strategic alignment with EPC partners is essential to meeting energy and digital demand at scale.
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Linxon, US
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Renewables
The impacts of shifting tariff policy on solar generation and manufacturing
Tariffs and shifting trade policy have disrupted supply chains and project economics across the U.S. solar and renewable energy sectors. In this recorded webinar discussion,…