by David Nurse | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog |
To complement our existing Smart Grid primary research, Energy Acuity has begun interviewing electric utilities about upcoming transmission and substation projects in order to identify pre-RFP investment opportunities. Source: Energy Acuity Grid Platform Request a...
by David Nurse | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog |
With tools built to allow easy analysis on both a macro and micro level, EA provides even more layers to help you better understand PPA landscapes, plant output, and plant efficiency. Specifically, target at the plant level, or get a broader market level analysis by...
by David Nurse | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog |
The ability to view Energy Acuity data in map view just got even better. In addition to solar, wind, transmission, substation and downstream energy project mapping, users can now take advantage of the following new and improved features. Energy Storage Project Mapping...
by Ben Hatt | Jan 17, 2018 | Blog |
The Section 201 Solar Trade Case is a tariff dispute focused on the price of solar panels in the U.S. imported from China. The U.S.-based solar panel manufacturing company Suniva claims that Chinese solar panel manufacturers are “dumping” panels into the U.S. market...
by Nate Bach | Jan 16, 2018 | Blog |
As wind power becomes more competitive with traditional energy sources, big-name companies are making a push to stake their claims in the industry. Over the next few years, a significant amount of wind power will enter the U.S. energy mix through wind farms under...
by David Nurse | Dec 13, 2017 | Blog |
If you’re wondering what factors play into whether or not utility-scale projects become reality, you’re in the right place. Here are two of several predictors you and your team can use as a framework for determining which development projects have the greatest...
by David Nurse | Nov 30, 2017 | Blog |
If you’re looking to get in on the ground floor of wind development projects in the U.S. and Canada, building relationships with wind energy developers and wind turbine companies and suppliers are critical to your success. Because wind energy developers are involved...
by David Nurse | Nov 20, 2017 | Smart Grid, Grid |
Our 2016 Smart Grid report has everything you need to know about the biggest smart grid companies in the industry—including RFPs by region, RFP technology types by region and utility issuer, top utility issuers of 2016, utility conversations, and more. But we know...
by David Nurse | Nov 15, 2017 | Blog, Renewables |
When we talk about renewable energy project finance, we separate the audience into two types of people: developers who build and sell when the project is live, and others who build a project to own. For developers who build to sell, finding buyers is a key component...
by David Nurse | Oct 3, 2017 | Blog |
Where is it “smart” to look for opportunities with smart grid companies? We took a look at data from across the United States (featured in our Energy Acuity Grid Platform) in order to provide a smart grid market forecast comparison for vendors and other interested...
by David Nurse | Sep 28, 2017 | Blog |
Recently, I dropped my phone on a hot sidewalk. The screen cracked like a piece of peanut brittle, and I was forced to use an old phone I’d saved until I could get a replacement for my broken phone. I had to laugh—that old phone was simply inadequate. It couldn’t do...
by David Nurse | Sep 21, 2017 | Blog |
Over the past decade, the U.S. smart grid industry has exploded in response to aging utilities in need of repair. Just five years ago, in 2012, the smart grid market represented $33 billion for the utility industry. As quoted in this article from Pinnacle Business...
by David Nurse | Sep 7, 2017 | Press Release |
DENVER, CO SEPTEMBER 07, 2017 Energy Acuity, the leading provider of data, intelligence, and analytics on the power markets, announced that it has added a new database focused on Energy Storage to its product suite. The addition is one of many product enhancements...
by David Nurse | Aug 31, 2017 | Transmission, Smart Grid, Grid |
To get involved in electric transmission projects in the U.S., one of the best things you can do is identify the leading electric transmission companies and work to build relationships with them. These companies are involved in projects from the inception, and...
by David Nurse | Aug 28, 2017 | Blog |
For vendors interested in energy opportunities with smart grid companies, learning about and understanding smart grid opportunity trends is simply something you can’t ignore. By paying attention to what’s going on in the smart grid industry, you’ll have a better grasp...
by David Nurse | Aug 25, 2017 | Blog |
Are you familiar with integrated resource plans (IRPs)? Take a look at this primer on IRPs and see why you should be aware of them. What is an integrated resource plan? An integrated resource plan is a roadmap that large utilities use to plan out generational...
by David Nurse | Aug 25, 2017 | Blog |
If you’re a developer about to invest nine figures into a renewable energy project, the most important thing you can do is make sure your project’s return on investment is sound. It’s not easy to build these massive projects. So much goes into the process—from...
by David Nurse | Aug 14, 2017 | Press Release |
DENVER, CO AUGUST 14, 2017 Energy Acuity, a leading provider of data, intelligence, and analytics on the power markets, announced that it has added new data on locational marginal pricing (LMP) to its product suite. The newest update includes information on nearly...
by David Nurse | Jul 12, 2017 | Blog |
With the term “fake news” at the forefront these days, we wanted to do our due diligence to make sure you have the best, most reliable sources for wind energy news. With that in mind, we identified a handful of trustworthy sites (and a bonus site!) we suggest turning...
by David Nurse | Jun 28, 2017 | Blog |
2016 was an interesting year for the solar industry. The industry grew, policies changed, and solar continued to surpass expectations. Three Quick Facts About Solar Projects In 2016 According to SEIA, 2016 was an unusually strong year for solar. Solar ranked as the...
by David Nurse | Jun 27, 2017 | Blog |
Who do you turn to for reliable news about the solar energy industry? We’ve identified seven trustworthy websites (and a bonus site!) you can turn to for the latest in solar news, industry changes, upcoming renewables projects, and more. Check out the list below and...
by David Nurse | Jun 22, 2017 | Blog |
If you’ve been watching the news lately, chances are you’ve heard about wind causing a storm in recent events. A quick Google search returns the following in less than a second: President Trump recently made remarks questioning the direction and value of wind power in...
by David Nurse | May 22, 2017 | Blog |
If you’re interested in jumping into renewable wind energy, there are three turbine suppliers you need to know about. These wind power companies blew past the competition in 2016 to become the top wind energy turbine suppliers—and paying attention to what they are up...
by David Nurse | May 8, 2017 | Blog |
Renewable energy tax credits are essential to early-stage and small developers. These tax credits allow developers to sell energy cheaper so they can compete with traditional energy sources, like coal and natural gas, because these developers get money on the back end...
by David Nurse | May 4, 2017 | Blog |
In the renewable energy industry, winning a request for proposal (RFP) can help you to not only close a single project—it can help you build a business relationship with lasting potential. So, what’s the secret to winning that solar RFP? Get your foot in the door...
by David Nurse | Apr 27, 2017 | Blog |
Across the United States, the renewable energy policy landscape varies as much as the terrain. Solar and wind policies are driven largely by individual states—each with its own focus (or lack thereof). Following are highlights of the most-promising and least-promising...
by David Nurse | Apr 19, 2017 | Blog |
Are you tired of combing through endless PUC websites and documents, slowly piecing together information on policy filings and proceedings? We thought so, and we think we can end your suffering. Energy Acuity is excited to introduce Policy as the latest addition to...
by David Nurse | Apr 13, 2017 | Blog |
The importance of — and potential for — wind energy has become more and more apparent in the last several decades. In fact, 2016 was a record year for renewable wind energy in the United States (just check stat number one below!). That’s why we’ve put together this...
by David Nurse | Apr 12, 2017 | Blog |
At a crisp 5,778 degrees Kelvin, the photosphere of the sun wouldn’t be a pleasant place for humans to vacation. But despite its unbelievable heat, the sun—and the solar energy it provides—is really pretty cool. Take a look at this compilation of solar energy facts...
by David Nurse | Apr 11, 2017 | Blog |
Here at Energy Acuity, we pride ourselves on getting the most out of the partnerships we form with clients. This not only helps us to build out our database in the most robust and accurate way possible, but it also helps us to find out what clients are looking for in...
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