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The BrightVolt Take: Storage Just Overtook Wind on Winter

The BrightVolt Take: Storage Just Overtook Wind on Winter

Aug 1, 2026 | Renewable Energy, Smartgrids, Wind

In PJM’s 2026/27 capacity auction, onshore wind was credited at 41% of its nameplate rating and a four-hour battery at 50%. In the 2028/29 auction held this July, wind was credited at 34% and the battery at 59%. Storage has overtaken wind on the one measure wind...
Solar and Storage Are 79% of New US Grid Capacity in 2026

Solar and Storage Are 79% of New US Grid Capacity in 2026

Jul 31, 2026 | Renewable Energy, Smartgrids, Solar

Solar and battery storage account for 79% of every gigawatt the United States expects to add to its grid this year. The Energy Information Administration projects 86 GW of new utility-scale generating capacity in 2026 — a record if it lands — of which solar...
The BrightVolt Take: Solar Isn’t the Bottleneck. The Queue Is.

The BrightVolt Take: Solar Isn’t the Bottleneck. The Queue Is.

Jul 30, 2026 | Policy & Regulations, Renewable Energy, Smartgrids, Solar

The United States does not have a solar problem. It has a queue problem, and every headline celebrating record renewable output while data centre demand climbs is measuring the wrong thing. American solar farms posted their highest monthly output ever this summer, up...
CATL Accelerates Electric Trucking with Standardized Swapping: Real Savings and Growing Adoption

CATL Accelerates Electric Trucking with Standardized Swapping: Real Savings and Growing Adoption

May 19, 2025 | Battery Technology, Charging & Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles, Trucks

CATL Accelerates Electric Trucking with Standardized Swapping: Real Savings and Growing Adoption The journey towards electrifying heavy-duty transport is punctuated by significant technological and strategic milestones. Global battery leader CATL has just delivered...
Forget Just Solar & Wind! These 7 Under-the-Radar Techs Are IGNITING the REAL Energy Revolution​

Forget Just Solar & Wind! These 7 Under-the-Radar Techs Are IGNITING the REAL Energy Revolution​

Apr 15, 2025 | Renewable Energy, Smartgrids, Solar, Wind

Forget Just Solar & Wind! These 7 Under-the-Radar Techs Are IGNITING the REAL Energy Revolution​ Okay, let’s be real. Solar panels blanket deserts, and wind turbines majestically sweep across horizons – they are the undisputed titans leading the charge...
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