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Energy Storage News•14 days ago

Baltic BESS and TES: Estonia’s 1.1GWh district heating accumulator, Nidec PCS-transformer deal in Lithuania

•Two major energy storage projects announced in the Baltic region: a 582MWh BESS (Lithuania) and a 1.1GWh thermal energy storage system for district heating (Estonia).
•These gigawatt-hour scale storage deployments signal significant grid modernization and increased energy independence in North-Eastern Europe.
•The projects highlight a rapidly growing market for large-scale battery and thermal storage solutions, presenting new opportunities for developers and technology providers.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

Will Trump’s Assault on Human Health Matter in Texas?

•Anticipated federal policy shifts under a potential Trump administration are expected to aggressively favor fossil fuels, particularly old coal power plants, and actively oppose cleantech development.
•This stance suggests potential regulatory pressure to keep less efficient, higher-emitting coal assets operational, which could alter the energy mix and emissions profile in Texas.
•Developers and large power consumers reliant on cleantech or seeking to reduce emissions face increased policy uncertainty and potential headwinds for new projects and investments.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

Tesla Down Dramatically in UK, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland

•Tesla's 2026 sales data reveals significant regional variations in EV adoption across Europe.
•Sales declined dramatically in the UK, Norway, Netherlands, and Switzerland, potentially indicating slower EV demand growth or market saturation in these mature markets.
•Conversely, sales rose significantly in Spain, Italy, Sweden, and Finland, suggesting accelerating EV adoption and corresponding electricity demand growth in these regions.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

Now Anyone Can Join A VPP, With or Without Rooftop Solar

•US startup SOLRITE is launching a new offering that allows residential ratepayers to participate in Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) using energy storage.
•A key innovation is that participation is open to households whether or not they have rooftop solar panels, significantly broadening the potential pool of VPP assets.
•This initiative aims to create 'money-saving VPPs,' indicating potential new revenue streams or cost reductions for residential participants, which could influence local energy market dynamics and demand response programs.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

Reasons For The Legacy EV Retreat

•Legacy automakers have written off an estimated $55 billion in EV investments, signaling a significant re-evaluation or slowdown in their electric vehicle strategies.
•This 'EV retreat' implies a potential deceleration in the anticipated growth of electricity demand from the transportation sector, impacting long-term load forecasts.
•For developers, this could necessitate revised projections for future grid demand, potentially affecting the urgency and scale of new generation, transmission, and charging infrastructure projects.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

Donald Trump to Give Coal Industry Another Massive Handout — via Department of Defense

•The Trump administration is reportedly planning a policy to support the coal industry, potentially via the Department of Defense, aiming to keep "old, polluting, expensive fossil fuel power plants" operational.
•This policy could artificially prop up coal-fired generation, potentially distorting electricity markets, increasing costs for large power consumers, and creating headwinds for new, cleaner energy projects.
•Developers and IPPs should anticipate potential policy shifts favoring incumbent fossil fuel assets, which could impact capacity market dynamics, PPA negotiations, and project financing for alternative generation.

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POWER Magazine•14 days ago

The POWER Interview: Helping Power Infrastructure ‘Keep Pace With Modern Ambition’

•The power industry is actively engaged in modernizing its generation infrastructure to meet evolving demands.
•Significant efforts are underway to improve electricity transmission and distribution networks across the grid.
•A diverse array of companies are contributing to these infrastructure upgrades, indicating a broad industry-wide initiative.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

Sierra Club: Trump’s Latest Environmental Rollbacks Are Yet Another Move To Cut Corners For The Coal And Fossil Fuel Industries

•The Trump administration is expected to announce environmental rollbacks designed to bolster the coal and fossil fuel industries.
•These policy changes are anticipated to extend the operational life of existing coal plants and potentially revoke longstanding EPA regulations.
•The move is framed as 'cutting corners' for fossil fuels, leading to increased environmental and climate impact, which could affect emissions targets and the economic landscape for clean energy developers and large consumers.

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POWER Magazine•14 days ago

Lunar Energy Raises Millions to Support VPPs, Home Battery Energy Storage

•Lunar Energy secured $232 million in recent financing rounds ($102M Series D, $130M Series C) to expand its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) software and integrated home battery systems.
•This significant capital infusion signals strong investor confidence in distributed energy resources (DERs) and VPP technologies.
•For developers and large power consumers, this indicates a growing market for grid-interactive home battery systems and VPPs, potentially leading to increased grid flexibility, new demand-side management opportunities, and evolving capacity markets.

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POWER Magazine•14 days ago

Why AI Pilots Stall Without Operating Discipline

•Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become mainstream in electric utilities, with over 80% of North American utilities already utilizing it in some capacity.
•Utilities are actively engaged in AI pilots and proofs of concept, focusing on control room insights and predictive intelligence for asset management.
•Despite widespread adoption efforts, these AI initiatives frequently stall due to a lack of operating discipline, preventing the full realization of their benefits.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

8,000 New EV Chargers To Be Installed In Canada

•Canada is investing $84 million to install 8,000 new public EV chargers, significantly expanding the current network of 35,000 chargers.
•This initiative signals a substantial increase in EV adoption and associated electricity demand, creating new load centers that will require grid integration and potentially impact local distribution networks.
•The project is driven by Canada's strong policy commitment to zero-emissions vehicles and broader sustainable transition goals, indicating continued government support and incentives for EV infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

The Four People At The Center Of The Endangerment Finding Storm In The US

•The US EPA's Endangerment Finding, which forms the basis for federal greenhouse gas regulation, is reportedly being removed from official policy.
•This policy reversal is expected to significantly reduce regulatory burdens and compliance costs for fossil fuel generators, potentially impacting wholesale electricity prices.
•For developers, this change could make fossil fuel projects more competitive by easing permitting and operational costs, while potentially slowing the impetus for renewable energy development.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

Lucid Is Finishing A Greenfield EV Plant For The Next Phase Of Global Manufacturing

•Lucid Motors is nearing completion of a greenfield EV manufacturing plant in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Saudi Arabia, marking the kingdom's first car factory.
•This new facility represents a significant increase in global EV production capacity and will be a substantial new industrial load, driving demand for power infrastructure in the region.
•The project is a strategic move for Saudi Arabia, aligning with its economic diversification goals and positioning the country as a hub for advanced manufacturing.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

BYD Launches RWD & AWD Atto 3 EVO In Europe First

•BYD has launched its new Atto 3 EVO (RWD & AWD) electric vehicle in Europe, signaling continued rapid EV market expansion.
•The introduction of new EV models like the Atto 3 EVO will accelerate demand for charging infrastructure and grid capacity across Europe.
•This trend creates opportunities for power developers in charging network deployment and new generation, as well as for IPPs facing increased electricity demand.

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POWER Magazine•14 days ago

European Investment Bank Launching Financing Platform for Energy Efficiency

•The European Investment Bank (EIB) is launching a new €60 million ($71.1 million) financing platform dedicated to energy efficiency projects across Europe.
•Managed by Solas Capital, this platform aims to stimulate energy savings for businesses, creating new market opportunities for energy efficiency solution developers.
•Large power consumers can leverage this financing to implement projects that reduce their energy consumption, lower operational costs, and improve sustainability.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

XPENG Isn’t Just Entering ASEAN—It’s Assembling an Operating System

•XPENG is aggressively overhauling its Southeast Asian strategy in early 2026, transitioning from a niche importer to a regional powerhouse with localized manufacturing.
•Central to this shift is the establishment of an integrated infrastructure backbone, with an ultra-fast charging network blueprint first established in Indonesia.
•This strategy aims to eliminate the primary barrier to EV adoption (charging infrastructure), signaling a significant increase in future electricity demand from both transportation and industrial loads in ASEAN.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

Faraday Future Follows Tesla’s EV Playbook, Only Better

•Faraday Future's new "Super One BEV" is positioned to accelerate the adoption of more affordable electric vehicles in the domestic market.
•This development signals a potentially faster increase in electricity demand from the transportation sector, impacting load forecasting for IPPs and utilities.
•The growth in affordable EVs will drive the need for expanded charging infrastructure and grid upgrades, presenting opportunities for developers and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

A Consumer Choice Gap in the Computer Market — And a Simple Fix

•Rapid global growth in AI, digital education, and creator economies is driving an increasing dependency on computing devices, particularly in Global South markets.
•The article identifies a 'consumer choice gap' for affordable computing devices, implying a significant and expanding global market for IT infrastructure.
•This surge in computing demand, while not explicitly detailing energy, inherently points to a corresponding increase in electricity consumption for powering these devices and the datacenters that support AI and digital services.

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Energy Storage News•14 days ago

‘Moment of truth’: The 2026 regulatory agenda for large battery storage in Germany

•Germany's Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market is currently booming but is still significantly undersized for the country's energy transition requirements.
•The year 2026 is highlighted as a pivotal period for the German BESS market, with expectations for clarification on several key regulatory questions.
•Upcoming regulatory clarity will be crucial for developers and large power consumers planning investments in or deployment of large-scale battery storage projects in Germany.

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CleanTechnica•14 days ago

Op-Ed: VinFast is Refocusing on Asia, Planning to Sell 300,000 Vehicles

•Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast is targeting 300,000 annual vehicle sales, with a strategic refocus on high-growth markets in India and Southeast Asia.
•This shift signals a significant increase in electricity demand and the need for robust charging infrastructure development across these Asian regions.
•For IPPs and renewable energy developers, this indicates emerging opportunities for new generation capacity (solar, wind, storage) and grid expansion to support the burgeoning EV load in these specific markets.

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