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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Using Taxpayer Money, Trump Bails Out Coal Power Plants in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, & North Carolina

•The Trump administration is reportedly using taxpayer money to bail out coal power plants in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and North Carolina.
•This policy action indicates a strong governmental preference for fossil fuels, potentially distorting energy markets in the specified regions.
•For developers, this suggests increased competition from subsidized coal and potential regulatory headwinds for new clean energy projects in these states.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Xiaomi Targeting 550,000 Sales This Year

•Xiaomi, a new entrant, is targeting 550,000 EV sales this year, signaling rapid and significant growth in the electric vehicle market.
•This substantial increase in EV adoption will drive considerable new electricity demand for charging infrastructure across various regions.
•Developers and IPPs should anticipate growing opportunities for new generation capacity (especially renewables and storage), grid upgrades, and charging station development to support this expanding EV load.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Trump Administration Guts Clean Vehicle Standards and Wipes Out Longstanding Climate Finding

•The Trump administration is finalizing a federal regulation to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles.
•This policy represents a significant federal deregulatory shift away from climate-driven vehicle electrification mandates.
•For power developers and large loads, this rollback could slow the growth of electric vehicle (EV) adoption and associated charging infrastructure demand, potentially impacting grid planning and investment in EV-related power generation and distribution.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Sierra Club Statement on Trump Administration’s Elimination of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding

•The Trump administration (hypothetically in 2026) revoked the EPA’s greenhouse gas endangerment finding under the federal Clean Air Act.
•This policy change eliminates a foundational regulatory basis for federal greenhouse gas emission controls.
•For developers, this could reduce regulatory hurdles for fossil fuel-based generation projects and potentially alter the economic landscape for clean energy.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Uber Expands Robotaxi Service to Downtown Abu Dhabi with WeRide

•Uber and WeRide are expanding commercial robotaxi services into downtown Abu Dhabi, signifying growing adoption of autonomous electric vehicle fleets.
•This expansion represents a new, concentrated source of electricity demand for charging infrastructure in urban centers, presenting load growth opportunities for power developers and large consumers.
•The successful deployment and expansion of EV robotaxi services highlight a supportive regulatory environment for autonomous electric transport, which will accelerate EV adoption and associated grid demands.

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Energy Storage News•13 days ago

‘The cost declines in lithium-ion tech provide very attractive pricing’: ASL on NSW’s recent 12GWh LDES tender

•New South Wales (NSW) has launched a substantial 12GWh Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) tender, signaling strong policy commitment to grid-scale storage.
•The tender highlights highly attractive pricing for LDES solutions, driven by significant cost declines in lithium-ion battery technology.
•This initiative creates a major market opportunity for developers and IPPs to deploy large-scale energy storage projects in Australia, supported by competitive economics.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Volkswagen Group Produces 5 Millionth Electric Drive Unit

•Volkswagen Group has produced its 5 millionth electric drive unit, signaling significant scaling and maturation of EV manufacturing.
•This milestone indicates accelerating EV adoption, which will drive substantial increases in electricity demand across grids globally.
•For developers and IPPs, this growth in EV load represents a clear and growing need for new generation capacity and grid infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Kenya Power Says Consumption From EV Charging Was Up 188% In Kenya In 2025

•Electricity consumption from EV charging under Kenya Power's E-Mobility tariffs surged 188% in 2025, from 2.9 GWh to 8.4 GWh.
•Revenue from EV charging increased from $0.5 million to $1.48 million in the same period, demonstrating significant monetization potential for this new load.
•This rapid growth signals a burgeoning and predictable new load segment for power developers and IPPs, indicating a need for future generation capacity and grid infrastructure investments.

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POWER Magazine•13 days ago

DOE Details 26 Genesis Mission AI Challenges, Targeting Nuclear Timelines, Grid Planning, and Energy Systems

•The DOE's Genesis Mission has launched 26 AI challenges aimed at fundamentally reshaping power plant development and grid operations.
•Key targets include accelerating nuclear plant deployment timelines and resolving critical grid interconnection bottlenecks.
•The initiative specifically addresses the integration of large loads, such as data centers, and advances fusion commercialization.

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POWER Magazine•13 days ago

Cuba Sets Solar Power Record, Surpassing 900 MW of Photovoltaic Generation

•Cuba achieved a new record of over 800 MW of photovoltaic (PV) generation on Feb 10, 2026, during a midday period.
•This record follows the installation of more than 1,000 MW of solar energy capacity across Cuba throughout 2025.
•The rapid deployment of 1 GW of solar capacity in a single year demonstrates significant potential for aggressive renewable energy expansion, even in challenging economic environments, offering insights into accelerated project timelines and grid integration challenges.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Automotive Press Heaps Praise On Toyota Highlander EV

•Toyota is launching a new, large, US-built, battery-electric SUV, the Highlander EV, expanding its EV offerings.
•This signifies continued growth in the EV market, particularly for larger vehicle segments, driving increased electricity demand.
•Domestic manufacturing of EVs (built in the US) suggests potential for increased industrial electricity consumption from production facilities.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Solid-State Battery Milestones Appear Encouraging For Near Future

•Solid-state battery (SSB) technology is advancing, promising safer (less prone to combustion), faster-charging, and higher-density energy storage solutions compared to current lithium-ion batteries.
•Recent industry activity, exemplified by Karma Automotive's partnership with Factorial Energy, indicates movement towards commercial integration of SSBs, initially in electric vehicles.
•These advancements in battery performance, while currently focused on EVs, could eventually influence grid-scale storage, industrial applications, and large power consumer backup solutions by offering superior characteristics.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

BYD Passed Up Ford In Global Auto Sales In 2025

•BYD delivered 4.6 million vehicles in 2025, surpassing Ford in global auto sales and Tesla in BEV sales, indicating a rapid acceleration in EV market penetration.
•This significant shift towards electric vehicles signals a substantial increase in future electricity demand for charging infrastructure, directly impacting grid planning, generation capacity needs, and transmission development for developers and large loads.
•The rise of BYD, a vertically integrated battery and EV manufacturer, highlights the growing importance of battery technology across the energy sector, influencing supply chains for grid-scale storage and potential vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications.

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POWER Magazine•13 days ago

Nuclear Power Group Alva Energy Launches with $33 Million in Funding

•Alva Energy launched with $33 million in Series A funding to scale technology for the existing U.S. nuclear reactor fleet.
•The company's objective is to support new electric power generation capacity by optimizing current nuclear assets, rather than building new plants.
•This initiative signals a focus on enhancing stable, baseload, zero-emission power supply, which could influence future capacity market pricing and PPA availability.

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Energy Storage News•13 days ago

Potentia achieves financial close for ‘Canada’s largest BESS’

•Potentia Renewables has achieved financial close for the Skyview 2 BESS in Edwardsburgh Cardinal, Ontario, marking a significant milestone for large-scale energy storage development in Canada.
•The Skyview 2 project is touted as 'Canada's largest BESS,' setting a new benchmark for battery storage capacity and demonstrating the viability of utility-scale storage projects for developers.
•This financial close signals a maturing market for large-scale battery storage in Ontario, indicating successful navigation of regulatory and financing hurdles, which provides a blueprint for other developers.

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Energy Storage News•13 days ago

Yuma County, Arizona: BrightNight breaks ground on 1,200MWh solar-plus-storage project, LRE’s 450MWh BESS now operational

•BrightNight has broken ground on a 1,200 MWh solar-plus-storage project in Yuma County, Arizona, signaling significant new hybrid capacity development.
•Leeward Renewable Energy's 450 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Yuma County, Arizona, is now operational, adding substantial grid-scale storage.
•These milestones demonstrate a rapidly expanding market for utility-scale solar and standalone BESS projects in Arizona, offering new opportunities for developers and enhanced grid stability for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•13 days ago

Hanwha and Morrison’s Chrysalis partner for 3.5GW of solar and storage in North America

•Hanwha and Morrison's Chrysalis have partnered, backed by a US$30 billion infrastructure giant, to develop 3.5GW of solar and energy storage projects across North America.
•This substantial new capacity will increase the supply of renewable energy and storage, potentially driving down PPA prices for large power consumers seeking clean energy solutions.
•Developers should anticipate increased competition for interconnection queue positions and PPA opportunities, while large loads will benefit from a broader and potentially more competitive market for long-term renewable energy contracts.

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Energy Storage News•13 days ago

LG Energy Solution Vertech ‘to deliver 50GWh of US BESS projects in 2026,’ signs Qcells EPC deal

•LG ES Vertech, the US-based system integrator subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, aims to deliver 50GWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the US during 2026.
•This aggressive target indicates a significant scaling of integrated BESS solutions, signaling increased availability and potentially competitive pricing for developers and large power consumers.
•The company has signed an EPC deal with Qcells, suggesting streamlined project execution and strong partnerships for large-scale deployments.

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Energy Storage News•13 days ago

LG Energy Solution Vertech ‘to deliver 40GWh of US BESS projects in 2026,’ signs Qcells EPC deal

•LG Energy Solution's US system integrator, LG ES Vertech, targets delivering 40GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects across the US in 2026.
•This ambitious deployment goal, supported by an EPC deal with Qcells, signifies a major acceleration in BESS project execution capacity from a leading OEM-backed integrator.
•The scale of these planned projects suggests a robust and expanding market for BESS, potentially easing supply chain constraints and increasing competition for developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•13 days ago

Tesla set to launch vehicle-to-grid programme in the US

•Tesla is launching its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) program in Texas, with plans to expand into California, signaling a major OEM entry into distributed grid services.
•This initiative introduces a new, flexible source of distributed energy resources (DERs) from EV batteries, which can provide grid support and potentially impact wholesale energy and ancillary service markets.
•For large power consumers with significant EV fleets, V2G programs offer a new revenue stream by monetizing vehicle battery capacity when not in use, enhancing demand-side management strategies.

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