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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

•Genera PR, the primary operator of Puerto Rico's energy generation, has commenced construction on a 52MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Cambalache Power Plant.
•This significant BESS project represents a critical step in modernizing Puerto Rico's grid, aiming to enhance reliability and resilience for all energy consumers, including large industrial and commercial loads.
•The deployment of this storage capacity by the incumbent generation operator suggests a strategic shift towards integrating more flexible resources, potentially opening new market opportunities for ancillary services and renewable energy developers.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

•DTE Energy projects a 25% electric load growth from its first data center deal, with a 5-year, $30 billion investment pipeline targeting 8.4 GW of data center load.
•This signals a massive and rapid increase in demand from the data center sector, driving significant utility infrastructure investment.
•Developers should note the substantial opportunity for new generation and transmission projects, while large power consumers should anticipate increased competition for grid resources and potential for upward pressure on power prices.

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