Solar PV currently evolves as the most important source of energy. Many energy system models still do not consider technologies that are already standard in today’s solar PV market. This article provides […]
Electricity use is becoming more common for residential heating
An increasing share of U.S. households are using electricity for heating, although natural gas remains the most common heating fuel. In 2024, 42% of U.S. households reported that electricity was their main […]
Which awards does DOE plan to cut? Visualizing the funds on the line
You’d be forgiven for being overwhelmed by the overlapping lists of canceled Department of Energy awards circulating energy circles in Washington, D.C. First, on October 2, DOE confirmed its plans to cancel […]
How AI-powered LiDAR is transforming utility infrastructure
As power grids grow older and climate threats intensify, electric utilities face urgent pressure to modernize. Meeting today’s expectations for resilience, safety, and efficiency depends not just on upgrading physical infrastructure, but […]
IEA Report Claims Fossil Fuel Imports Have Declined In More Than 100 Countries
The IEA annual report on renewables finds that transitioning to renewable energy promotes energy security and saves billions of dollars. The post IEA Report Claims Fossil Fuel Imports Have Declined In More […]
Grid planners and experts on why markets keep choosing renewables
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As electricity demand grows, alongside wind and solar’s share in the U.S. energy mix, concerns about renewables’ reliability are being raised […]
Inside the UK’s Energy Price Crisis
Energy prices for consumers across the UK rose again this month. Ofgem, the energy regulator, set the maximum annual rate for an average household for gas and electricity at £1,755 until the […]
Solar is the world’s cheapest source of electricity, research shows
On average, the research shows global average solar power prices between US $0.03–0.05 per kWh. In the sunniest parts of the world – those with the highest levels of solar irradiance – […]
Investor-owned utilities could spend $1.1T between 2025 and 2029: EEI
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Electric utilities are on pace to spend nearly $208 billion on grid upgrades and expansions this year, the […]
“They think it’s a scam”: Why Australian households don’t trust the virtual power plant promise
A lack of trust and complexity is making the idea of VPPs a very hard sell to the growing number of battery households, with only a tiny minority signing up. The post […]
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