“Take the future seriously, it always arrives.” That line, from futurist keynote Dex Hunter-Torricke, set the tone for DTECH 2026, followed by his challenge to “disrupt yourself.” The message was not ...

While Energy Central was on the ground at DTECH 2026 (along with 18K other power professionals), we saw more clearly than ever: The sector isn’t arguing about whether our biggest problems exist ...

I admit, I’ve been slow to jump on the virtual power plant (VPP) bandwagon. It wasn’t that I thought the idea lacked merit. It was that I thought it would be challenging for utilities to get the ...

The potential growth of both the electric and information technology sectors due to artificial intelligence (AI) could enhance people’s daily lives and drive economic growth. However, realizing these ...

BYD’s dominance in the EV battery manufacturing industry is no accident—it’s the result of a strategic blend of vertical integration, relentless innovation, and operational excellence that directly ...

SOLV Energy filed for IPO after its profits exploded from $139K in 2024 to $114M last year. (Bloomberg) Formerly a subsidiary of construction giant Swinerton, the San Diego-based solar + storage ...

According to Global Energy Monitor, China is responsible for 74% of all utility-scale solar and wind under construction—510 GW out of 689 GW globally. (FT) The renewables push is helping meet rising ...

Setting a zero-carbon target is one thing. Delivering it while keeping power reliable and affordable is something else entirely. In this episode of Power Perspectives, host Kinsey Grant Baker is ...

How do we solve the energy workforce dilemma? Illinois makes the case for strong state policy to fuel solar jobs for Gen Z. (Canary Media) Illinois’ aggressive state mandates have propelled it to ...

What happens to communities centered on fossil fuels as the clean energy transition accelerates? Because this seismic shift is more than just technical—it'll no doubt bring economic and human impacts ...

ISO-NE wants to scrap its three-year "crystal ball" in favor of buying power just one month in advance. (Utility Dive) The grid operator asked FERC to approve "prompt" auctions starting in 2028, ...

Droop is a control mechanism used in power generators to share the load between multiple generators. The droop level is the amount of frequency deviation from the nominal frequency that a generator ...