As deputy editor-in-chief at Solar Media and editor of Energy-Storage.News, Colthorpe specializes in grid-scale battery deployments and renewable integration policies. His reporting spans 35+ countries with particular focus on:
With 650+ bylines analyzing storage economics, Colthorpe's work informs investment decisions across the global renewable energy sector. His articles receive average monthly engagement rates of 42% among utility executives and policy makers.
Andy Colthorpe has established himself as a leading voice in energy storage journalism through his role as editor of Energy-Storage.News and deputy editor-in-chief at Solar Media. With a career spanning over a decade, his work bridges technical innovation, policy frameworks, and market dynamics in the clean energy sector.
This 2025 webinar analysis dissects New York's ambitious 6GW energy storage target through interviews with NYSERDA executives and project developers. Colthorpe examines the state's unique "value stacking" approach that enables storage systems to participate in multiple revenue streams, from frequency regulation to capacity markets. The piece stands out for its granular breakdown of the NYISO market rules and their implications for battery economics.
Colthorpe's March 2025 investigation into Southeast Asia's largest renewable-storage hybrid tender reveals how archipelagic nations are addressing grid stability challenges. Through procurement documents analysis and interviews with Philippines DOE officials, he outlines the technical requirements for solar+storage projects to provide baseload power across 7,000 islands. The article highlights Colthorpe's ability to contextualize national energy strategies within geopolitical realities.
This April 2024 policy deep dive analyzes Maryland's pioneering vehicle-to-grid (V2G) law requiring utilities to develop bidirectional charging standards. Colthorpe traces the legislation's evolution from academic concept to enacted law, featuring interviews with bill sponsor Delegate Lily Qi and Nissan's V2G program leads. The piece exemplifies his knack for identifying regulatory tipping points in emerging technologies.
Colthorpe consistently prioritizes storage projects exceeding 100MW capacity or demonstrating novel technical configurations. His coverage of Australia's Blyth Battery (477MWh) and analysis of Tesla's Megapack supply chain constraints demonstrate this preference. Pitches should emphasize scalability metrics and grid impact assessments.
The Maryland V2G legislation analysis shows Colthorpe's focus on first-mover policies that create replicable frameworks. Successful pitches will highlight regulatory changes enabling new revenue models or technology deployments, particularly in undercovered markets like Southeast Asia or Eastern Europe.
His 2023 coverage of SUSI Partners' Chilean solar-storage-mining projects illustrates interest in industrial decarbonization. Pitches connecting storage deployments to adjacent sectors (e.g., data centers, steel production) receive priority if they include verifiable emissions reduction data.
"The most comprehensive English-language coverage of battery storage economics" - Energy Storage Council, 2024 Market Report
While individual awards aren't documented, Colthorpe's work is regularly cited in:
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