In a tricky U.S. solar market, Sunrun just posted strong financial results for the quarter and year, emerging as the "leading standalone company in the industry," according to CEO Lynn Jurich. The […]
Solar Doesn’t Need Any More of Uncle Sam’s Help
What does the confirmation of new EPA head, Scott Pruitt, mean for the solar industry? Pruitt, considered a long-time ally of the fossil fuel industry, has promised to quickly withdraw the Clean […]
What Counts as Success in Energy Efficiency Programs?
Most countries’ plans for reducing greenhouse gases rely heavily on energy efficiency programs. So, even if you aren’t an energy efficiency specialist, it’s important to understand how, and how well, those savings […]
Study: Li-ion Maintains Cost Advantage For Stationary Energy Storage
Providing stationary energy storage is vital to the stability of the power grid as renewables grow and demand rises, but cost has been a challenge. A new analysis from Lux Research says […]
Another type of crude oil to be included in calculation of the Brent price benchmark
The method for assessing the Brent global benchmark crude oil price is scheduled to change in 2018. The Brent price benchmark reflects transactions involving physical cargoes of several specific grades of crude […]
Is The Lithium Bubble About To Burst?
After rising aggressively, some would argue that lithium prices have already peaked. Reuters quotes Paul Robinson, director at consultancy CRU Group saying that prices have little upside because demand growth has […]
Full Cost of Electricity: Modeling Natural Gas Prices Offers Insight for Future Fuel Prices
In any business investment, price forecasting plays an important role in determining the viability of the project. Energy investing is no different, especially when it comes to fuel […]
Why We Still Need to Discuss Grid Defection
The rapidly declining costs of distributed energy resources have introduced new dynamics into a traditionally slow-moving electricity industry. This paradigm shift has ushered us into a new era where previous assumptions about […]
Water poses problems for the energy industry in the Permian
Water poses problems for the energy industry in the Permian Wastewater injection faces an uncertain future in West Texas’ prolific Permian basin, and companies working there will have to consider how else […]
Australia’s 100% Renewable Energy Grid
Australia is posed to build an electricity network with 100 percent renewable energy, that is both affordable and secure, and that utilizes existing technology. The Australian National University has published a […]
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