Renewables
Community solar is powering on
Host Paul Gerke and Aspen Power co-founder and CEO Jorge Vargas discuss the thriving community solar industry on the Factor This podcast.
2 min read
Renewables
New tariffs inbound? US investigating security of imported drones, polysilicon
Fresh Section 232 investigations could usher in new tariffs on drones and polysilicon imported from China.
5 min read
Renewables
Factor This finance and project development roundup: DESRI, Geronimo Power, MN8 Energy, Sol Systems
DESRI Starts Construction on Solar + Storage in New Mexico, Geronimo Power Breaks Ground on 250 MW Portage Solar, and more.
8 min read
Power Grid
The grid is evolving, and so are we: Why we rebranded to Factor This
Factor This is the consolidated masthead of Renewable Energy World, POWERGRID International, and Hydro Review.
2 min read
Nokia to build first-ever standalone private 5G network for U.S. municipal utility
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water will implement a full-scale standalone 5G private wireless network to better serve its customers.
3 min read
Midwest utilities, assemble! DTECH regional event begins in Minnesota
DTECH Midwest, a regionally-focused spinout of the T&D event DTECH, is uniting utilities and co-ops to confront common challenges.
6 min read
Navigating energy storage financing amidst rising interest rates and market volatility
The battery energy storage business is booming in the United States, and smart collaboration will be key to unlocking its full potential.
7 min read
Clean energy uncertainty rattles Texas project pipeline
More than 9 gigawatts of renewable, battery storage, and gas project capacity has been canceled in Texas over the past two months.
5 min read
What’s holding back the modernization of your utility infrastructure?
Utilities are using smart grid technologies and digitalization tools to modernize the power grid as customer expectations evolve.
6 min read
Uncertainty killed these clean energy projects 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 so.
More handouts for big oil? 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.
Panel Discussion Executive Summary:
Modern Grid Operations’ Dependence on Advanced Planning
Missed this DTECH panel on how grid operators are using data and forecasting to manage growing complexity and boost reliability? Read an executive summary now!
BP offloads onshore wind biz to LS Power
LS Power is adding 1.7 gigawatts of gross onshore wind capacity to its portfolio via 10 projects formerly owned by bp Wind Energy.
4 min read
California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power
A study of nearly 1,000 solar arrays built on 10,000 acres of the Central Valley over the past two decades found that solar power and…
6 min read
Cuts to wind and solar may undermine GOPâs promise of âenergy dominance,â critics say
Some experts argue that elements of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will lead to increased costs for consumers and cede Americaâs position in the…
10 min read
What’s keeping Midwest utility regulators up at night?
In the second DTECH Midwest keynote, utility regulators from Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana shared insights on the most pressing challenges facing electric utilities, from…
6 min read
Brookfield and Google just signed the largest hydropower deal in world history
The first contracts executed under a novel framework are for Brookfieldâs Holtwood and Safe Harbor hydroelectric facilities in Pennsylvania.
4 min read
Hydro-Québec begins $10M geotechnical, environmental studies for Gull Island project
Hydro-Québec is preparing to construct a new hydroelectric generating station on Gull Island in Labrador, Canada.
3 min read
Ukrainian company secures â¬120 million to restore hydropower plants damaged by Russia
A loan will support the rehabilitation of three strategic hydropower plants ââ¯Kaniv, Kremenchuk, and Dnipro.
3 min read
$240M Alaskan hydro project planned to help bolster underserved areas
Ameresco and Juneau Hydropower will develop a 19.8 megawatt (MW) hydroelectric facility at Sweetheart Lake, Alaska.
3 min read
Global hydropower generation rebounds led by surge in pumped storage
According to the 2025Â World Hydropower Outlook, 24.6GW of new hydropower capacity was added globally in 2024, while hydropower generation climbed by 10% to 4,578TWh in…
3 min read
Kansas companies share anxiety about cuts to federal renewable energy tax incentives
Owners of the Bowersock Mills & Power Co. relied on federal renewable energy tax incentives to expand production at the Lawrence hydroelectric plant thatâs been…
7 min read
Sharing is caring: How a Midwestern utility is breaking internal silos to address external challenges
A major Midwestern energy provider shares how it’s making operations more efficient by communicating across siloed departments.
4 min read
‘A game of Tetris’ – how can utilities spread the load of EV charging?
A DTECH Midwest session touched on common pain points for EVs, both from the customer and utility side, and how they can be massaged away.
6 min read
Texas co-op seeking half a gigawatt of dispatchable capacity by 2028
South Texas Electric Cooperative is looking for 500 MW of any dispatchable generation technology or fuel type to come online by late 2028.
3 min read
Here’s how utilities are using AI to improve visibility at the grid edge and benefit ratepayers
The emergence of new AI capabilities has prompted utilities to rethink their approach to change management and edge computing.
5 min read
‘AI is not a magic wand’: DTECH Midwest kicks off with artificial intelligence front of mind
CAISO’s Hani Alarian kicked off DTECH Midwest by discussing AI, how to power it, and how it may change everyday life.
7 min read
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Jul 30
Renewables
Tariff Turbulence: Navigating the Impact of Trade Policies on Renewable Energy Finance
As global trade dynamics shift, multinational tariffs are increasingly disrupting the financial landscape of renewable energy projects.
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Power Grid
Work Smarter in the Field: Leveraging Platforms for Utility Excellence
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
Fulcrum
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Power Grid
Challenges in Construction Industry and Clean Energy Contribution to AI Demand
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.
Sponsored By:
Linxon, US
Linxon, US