Green New Deal In Action: Renewable Energy Trifecta For Oklahoma
New Green Deal meets old New Deal with new triple-hybrid renewable energy project for Oklahoma rural electric cooperative.
Grid Storage
Sodium-Ion Battery Research Shows Promising Results
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology report improved performance of sodium ion batteries by using copper sulfide electrodes. A five year useful life is now possible, they say.
Get The Inside Scoop On Tesla’s Q2 2019 Earnings Call By Tuning Into Our Livestream
Tesla has a record number of deliveries this quarter and left all of Wall Street scratching their heads. What now remains to be seen is how that has affected Tesla financially. In addition, Tesla might let a few fun little details slip along with news we have not heard before. … [continued]
400 Megawatt Pumped Hydro Facility In Montana Secures $1 Billion In Funding
The $1 billion Gordon Butte pumped hydro project will add 400 MW of energy storage to the Pacific Northwest. Construction will begin in 2020.
Coal, Gas Sink As New York Sails Into Offshore Wind Power Mega-Deal
While New York State signs the biggest offshore wind deal in US history, more signs of trouble loom on the horizon for coal and natural gas power plants.
Why Natural Gas Can’t Blow Off Biogas Threat Any More
Natural gas is booming, but a new pilot project for biogas renewable energy certificates is yet another sign that the boom is about to bust.
Our New Tesla Myths Page
As part of my efforts to fight untrue Tesla myths, I recently engaged the Tesla community to create a Tesla Myth Busters FAQ page. I sent out a call to “assemble a full-fledged myth-busting campaign,” and people responded. We simply want to set the record straight regarding various Tesla myths. Thanks to the Tesla community who heeded my call, this first draft was produced in just four days, which is astonishing and wonderful when you think about it.
Curtailment Is The Easy Answer
In a recent article, we found that curtailment of renewables may be cheaper than grid scale energy storage. Sometimes, the simplest solution is the best solution. However, given the complexity of electrical grids around the world, we should also look at all of the available solutions to make sure we … [continued]
When Will Renewable Energy Prices Stop Dropping?
Some people have asked when the prices will stop falling. Their understanding is that the decline in price really is unpredictable, and they believe that no definitive answer can be made about what source of energy will be least expensive in the future. In some important ways, they are wrong. The declines are predictable, to a degree.
How To Watch Tesla’s Annual Shareholder’s Meeting Live (June 11th, 2:30pm Pacific)
This afternoon at 2:30pm Pacific Standard Time, Tesla will hold its annual shareholder meeting. Expect to hear updates from company leadership, including Elon Musk, on the latest and greatest public-facing data about the company. They typically provide a business update, a look at the financials for the past year, as well as provide a look into the future at what shareholders can expect from the company in the year ahead.
