Blogs

Articles contributed by experts in the renewable energy industry.

New year, new MISO? Renewables developers hope for progress in 2024

After a year of disappointing rulings, renewable energy developers look to 2024 for progress in the Midwest, writes contributor Rao Konidena.

Evolving regulations for wind turbine end-of-life

12.29.2023

Representatives from Colorado are proposing that wind energy companies should be required to remove decommissioned wind turbines from leased land before becoming eligible for federal tax credits.

Rethinking federal investments: We need virtual power plants, not hydrogen hubs

12.12.2023

The Department of Energy is providing taxpayer money to electric utilities like Xcel Energy to set up Hydrogen Hubs to enable 100% clean energy. Instead, these dollars should be spent on virtual power plants, writes Rao Konidena, Rakon Energy LLC.

Why FERC should mandate an independent monitor at PJM

11.27.2023

An independent monitor could provide oversight over local investments made in PJM and facilitate transmission alternatives, like battery storage.

10 large solar projects in development for 2024

11.07.2023

FirmoGraphs is tracking more than 100 very large solar projects starting construction in 2023 with a total estimated value of nearly $40 billion. Here are five projects to watch.

Meet our new content director: Paul Gerke

11.06.2023

An introduction to Paul Gerke, the new Content Director for GridTECH Forum and Renewable Energy World.

Here are the highlights from MISO’s interconnection reform plan

11.06.2023

Developers are likely to object to MISO’s megawatt cap proposal, which is now in the hands of FERC for final approval.

Michigan may be next to mandate 100% clean energy. What comes next?

Exactly what that standard ultimately looks like – and what other energy policies are put in place to support it – is still up in the air. …

Strategies to harden solar assets against hurricanes

With climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme storms, owners must strengthen the resilience of their assets….

How solar developers can regain power and overcome interconnection delays

There are proactive steps developers can take to make sure projects stay on schedule and finally receive permission to operate….

PJM’s final DER aggregation proposal raises a couple of issues

PJM put together a thoughtful response to FERC concerns but fell short of addressing two topics that are critical to aggregators….

New records smashed in the UK as the nation turns a renewable corner

In a significant milestone for the renewable energy sector, a record-breaking number of clean energy projects have secured funding from the UK government’s flag…

Are distributed renewable energy projects the answer to interconnection woes?

With transmission projects facing long delays and rising costs, how can renewable energy developers move forward?…

Peaker power plant data show persistent economic and racial inequities

According to data released by the EPA, inefficient and expensive fossil fuel peaker power plants continue to be predominantly located near lower-income communit…

How FERC’s interconnection ruling could impact MISO’s proposed reforms

MISO’s plan to reform its interconnection queue is unlikely to receive FERC approval under the agency’s latest ruling. …

Welsh government joins forces with industry leaders to speed up wind development

Aiming to develop wind projects on publicly owned land, the RED Programme aligns with the Welsh government’s commitment to renewable energy generation….