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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

It’s Splitsville For Ford & SK As EV Battery Plan Deconstructs Itself

•Ford and SK On have abruptly dissolved their EV battery manufacturing joint ventures planned for Kentucky and Tennessee.
•This breakup impacts significant planned domestic EV battery production capacity, creating uncertainty in the EV supply chain.
•The dissolution, though reportedly mutual, suggests underlying strategic disagreements or challenges between the partners regarding their EV battery manufacturing plans.

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Energy Storage News•15 days ago

Malaysia’s first large-scale battery storage system inaugurated in Sabah, Borneo

•Malaysia's first large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS), a 100MW/400MWh facility, has commenced operations in Sabah, Borneo.
•This BESS is the largest of its kind by output in Southeast Asia, signaling a significant regional advancement in grid modernization and energy storage deployment.
•The project demonstrates the increasing viability and deployment of utility-scale storage, offering potential for enhanced grid stability, peak shaving, and renewable energy integration for developers and large power consumers.

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15 days ago

Kia Launches Netflix Film Collaboration: “The Kia EV5 x Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”

•Kia's global marketing campaign for the EV5 signifies continued aggressive OEM investment in accelerating electric vehicle adoption across key international markets.
•This sustained push for EV penetration directly contributes to projected increases in electricity demand, necessitating significant investments in generation capacity, charging infrastructure, and grid modernization.
•The campaign's focus on markets like Korea, Canada, and major European countries indicates regions where developers and IPPs can anticipate growing opportunities for power infrastructure projects to support EV load growth.

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

Delivering More for Our Riders in a Year of Incredible Growth

•The article focuses on Waymo's operational growth and rider experiences in 2025, including a human-interest story of a baby born in a Waymo.
•It highlights the expansion of autonomous vehicle services but provides no specific data on energy consumption, charging infrastructure needs, or grid impact.
•No information regarding power generation projects, market trends, policy changes, or financial implications for the energy sector is present.

Energy Storage News•15 days ago

Origin selects Wärtsilä for expansion of Australia’s largest approved BESS by capacity at Eraring

•Origin Energy has selected Wärtsilä for a significant expansion of the battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Eraring coal power plant site in New South Wales, Australia.
•This project will result in Australia's largest approved BESS by capacity, signaling a major commitment to grid-scale storage and the energy transition.
•For developers, this highlights the growing market for large-scale BESS projects and the role of OEMs like Wärtsilä in delivering these solutions.

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

Georgia’s Utility Regulator Rushes Deal for Georgia Power Before Public Hearing

•Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a settlement for Georgia Power to build new gas plants, described as the 'most expensive gas plants in the country'.
•The approval was rushed an hour before a public hearing, indicating a lack of transparency and potential regulatory risk for future projects and rate cases in Georgia.
•The cost of these plants will be passed on to Georgians, implying potential rate increases for large power consumers and impacting the economics of future power purchase agreements (PPAs).

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

New Toolkit Helps Communities Push Back Against Big Tech As Data Center Proposals Surge In Wisconsin

•Wisconsin is experiencing a surge in proposals for 'energy-hungry hyperscale data centers,' indicating significant new load demand in the MISO region.
•A new toolkit has been released to help local communities organize and push back against these data center developments.
•This trend suggests increased regulatory scrutiny and potential community opposition for large power consumers and associated generation/transmission projects in areas targeted by Big Tech.

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

King Donald Is Trying To Bomb States’ Rights For AI & Fossil Fuels

•A potential federal initiative under 'King Donald' is indicated to override states' rights concerning the development and regulation of AI and fossil fuel industries.
•This suggests a shift towards centralized federal control over energy infrastructure and technology deployment, potentially impacting state-level permitting and regulatory frameworks.
•For developers and large power consumers, particularly data centers, this could significantly alter the regulatory landscape, affecting project siting, approval processes, and operational decisions.

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

Drones, Diesel, & Policy: Two Countries, Two Agricultural Futures

•China is rapidly adopting agricultural drones, with annual land treatment exceeding total farmland, indicating massive scale and efficiency gains in agricultural operations.
•This policy-driven technological divergence from traditional diesel-dependent methods implies a significant shift in rural energy demand profiles and potential for reduced fossil fuel consumption.
•The widespread electrification of agriculture creates new, distributed load opportunities for power developers and IPPs, particularly for renewable energy integration and charging infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

Citroën May Release A Sub-£15,000 Electric Car

•Citroën's potential sub-£15,000 electric car signals a new era of ultra-affordable EVs, driven by falling battery costs and increased competition.
•This affordability will significantly accelerate mass EV adoption, leading to a substantial and sustained increase in overall electricity demand.
•For developers and IPPs, this presents growing opportunities for new generation capacity (particularly renewables) and grid infrastructure investments to meet the escalating load.

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

Tesla To Reach Huge Robotaxi Milestone Just In Time, Elon Musk Says

•Tesla plans to remove human safety monitors from some robotaxis by year-end, indicating a significant step towards fully autonomous ride-sharing at scale.
•This development signals the emergence of a new, potentially massive, and flexible electrical load as autonomous EV fleets expand, impacting grid planning and demand forecasting for developers and large power consumers.
•Widespread robotaxi deployment will necessitate substantial investment in charging infrastructure, driving demand for new interconnections, local grid capacity upgrades, and potentially new generation and storage assets.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

Audi Brings Disney+ Into Car

•Audi is integrating Disney+ into its vehicles, mirroring existing in-car entertainment features found in Tesla models.
•The article focuses exclusively on automotive infotainment systems and the user experience of streaming media in cars.
•No information regarding power generation, energy consumption, grid infrastructure, or energy market dynamics is presented.

CleanTechnica•16 days ago

Peterbilt Unveils New Electric Truck Models While Dispute With California Continues

•Peterbilt has launched four new medium-duty electric truck models, powered by PACCAR battery-electric powertrains, indicating a growing market for fleet electrification.
•The ongoing 'dispute with California' suggests continued regulatory pressure and policy evolution around EV mandates, which will influence fleet adoption rates and infrastructure planning for large power consumers.
•Increased availability of electric trucks will drive demand for significant charging infrastructure (depots, grid connections, energy management systems) from fleet operators, presenting new load growth opportunities for power developers and IPPs.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

Last Coal-Fired Plant in Washington State Converting to Natural Gas

•Washington State's final coal-fired power plant will shut down by December and convert to natural gas generation.
•TransAlta Corp. and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) have secured a 16-year, fixed-price PPA for the new gas-fired generation, extending through 2044.
•This project signifies a major shift in the regional generation mix, replacing coal with long-term natural gas capacity.

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Utility Dive•16 days ago

New York targets power sector carbon allowances in proposed climate regulations

•New York is proposing new regulations to significantly reduce the annual budget of CO2 allowances for the power sector through 2037.
•This policy change will likely increase the cost of carbon emissions, making fossil fuel-based generation more expensive and potentially impacting wholesale electricity prices.
•The tightening carbon budget, including its effect on voluntary renewable energy purchases, signals a stronger market push for zero-emission generation (solar, wind, storage) and associated Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in New York.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

The Tesla vs. Waymo Battle Rages on with New Comments

•The article discusses the ongoing rivalry between Tesla and Waymo regarding robotaxi leadership.
•It presents two opposing views: Waymo as the established leader or Waymo living on borrowed time with Tesla poised to overtake.
•This content is focused on autonomous vehicle technology and market competition, not the power or energy industry.

CleanTechnica•16 days ago

New Large-Scale Iron-Sodium Energy Storage System Passes The Test

•US innovator Inlyte Energy successfully completed a full-scale test of its iron-sodium energy storage system, filling a void left by the earlier failure of another sodium battery startup, Natron.
•This development introduces a new, potentially more stable and domestically sourced, large-scale battery alternative to lithium-ion for developers and large power consumers.
•The technology offers a promising non-lithium storage solution for integrating renewable energy projects, enhancing grid reliability, and providing backup or firming capacity for industrial operations and IPPs.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

The Appeal Of Vintage-Style Electric Cars Is About To Be Tested In California

•MOKE electric cars, a vintage-style, open-air EV, are launching in the US, with California as the initial market.
•This entry signifies continued diversification and expansion of the electric vehicle market, contributing to long-term growth in electricity demand.
•The focus on California highlights the state's leading role in EV adoption and the associated need for robust grid infrastructure and charging solutions to support increasing load.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access

•BMW is the 15th automotive brand to gain access to Tesla Superchargers in the US, utilizing the North American Charging Standard (NACS).
•This widespread adoption of NACS by major OEMs signifies a rapid standardization of EV charging infrastructure across the industry.
•The expansion of accessible and reliable charging infrastructure is expected to accelerate EV adoption, leading to a substantial increase in electricity demand for transportation.

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Utility Dive•16 days ago

California releases draft text for climate disclosure regulations

•California's SB 253 mandates Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reporting for companies generating over $1 billion in annual revenue.
•Covered entities must submit their initial emissions data by August 10, 2026.
•This new regulation will directly impact large power consumers and developers operating in California, increasing compliance burdens and potentially driving demand for emissions reduction strategies.

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