Opinion & Commentary

Articles in this topic are contributed from global renewable energy experts.

Dear Climate Corps: Workforce development lessons from a women-led hydrogen developer

The ACC is a paid service program that will provide jobs and training for 20,000 young people, particularly in low-income communities.

Why Texas is uniquely equipped for rapid growth in utility-scale battery storage

06.10.2024

Texas has recently emerged as a leading U.S. market for utility-scale energy storage. According to the EIA, Texas is expected to install 6.5 GW of utility-scale batteries in 2024.

Navigating key challenges in data center development: Location, sustainability, and hardware

05.27.2024

By adopting strategies like securing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), investing in on-site renewable energy, and leveraging advanced cooling technologies, data centers can reduce their environmental impact while meeting power needs.

Three solar permitting mistakes to avoid

05.22.2024

An efficient permitting process helps maintain project timelines and promotes a positive customer experience.

Collaboration: Offshore wind developers’ north star amid ship shortage

05.10.2024

As the size of wind turbines grows to increase output power of energy projects, developers also need access to bigger ships that are capable of installing these bigger turbines, writes Pascal Radue, Executive Vice President, Generation and Transmission, Nexans.

Cyber attacks: The ever-changing and evolving threats facing renewables

05.08.2024

Without robust cyber security, the energy sector cannot reap the benefits of digital transformation and increased electrification, writes Auke Huistra, Industrial & OT Cyber Security Director, DNV Cyber.

Prices remain reasonable at MISO 2024 capacity auction- except in one zone

05.02.2024

MISO’s April 2024 capacity auction results show all zones cleared at $30 except for Missouri, which cleared at $720 in the fall and spring seasons.

Smarter, stronger, greener: Gridspertise on transforming the US power grid for a sustainable future

Michael Yellin and Damiano Bracci, respectively Key Account Manager AMERICAS and Sales and Product Marketing Manager, discuss how the company’s portfolio is r…

New York Local Law 97:  Its implications and opportunities for campuses

Local Law 97 (LL97), which requires NYC buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. to significantly reduce their carbon emissions, will notably impact higher education campu…

Critics: Duke Energy’s new N.C. green tariff proposal still falls short

Though backed by some large customers, the revised program won’t add significant carbon-free electrons to the grid, advocates say. …

Data risk: The overlooked problem curtailing solar plant performance

As the renewable market continues to expand, data quality issues will become more apparent, writes PVCase CEO David Trainavicius….

How developers can increase success with proactive communications

Jason Sherman provides an overview of the vital role that strategic communications play in serving everyone’s best interest, what it looks like, and how to ge…

How supportive policies can make an impact on community solar and energy equity

In the United States, the 44% of households that count as low-income face three times the average energy burden of other households….

Powering the energy transition through joint ventures and partnerships

Massive capital demands, complex regulatory requirements, and high interest rates are threatening to bring the green energy transition to its knees at a crucial…

Are perovskites the future of solar energy?

Perovskites, a class of synthetic metal-halide nanomaterials, will significantly enhance solar energy capabilities in the coming years if the design and develop…

Why are power purchase agreements essential for renewable adoption?

Green power generation is a business, so it must be commercially viable. Power purchase agreements (PPAs) represent a win-win solution, writes contributor Rose …