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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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Utility Dive•16 days ago

GE Vernova expects to end 2025 with an 80-GW gas turbine backlog that stretches into 2029

•GE Vernova anticipates an 80 GW gas turbine backlog by the end of 2025, with deliveries extending into 2029.
•Gas turbine reservations are expected to be fully booked through 2030 by the end of 2026, indicating extremely long lead times for new equipment.
•This strong demand for gas turbines suggests a tightening market for dispatchable generation, potentially leading to higher equipment costs and project delays for developers.

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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

How distributed energy resources could combat soaring electricity costs in the US

•Rising electricity costs in the US are creating significant financial pressure for consumers and businesses.
•Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), especially energy storage, are highlighted as a primary solution to combat these soaring costs.
•The article likely explores how DERs can provide bill savings, enhance grid resilience, and offer new revenue streams for developers and large power consumers.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

BWRX-300 SMR Reaches Regulatory Milestone in UK

•The GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 SMR has successfully completed Step 2 of the UK's Generic Design Assessment (GDA), a crucial regulatory de-risking milestone.
•This progress signals a clearer and more credible regulatory pathway for SMR deployment in the UK, potentially accelerating future project timelines for developers.
•For large power consumers and IPPs, this enhances the viability of the BWRX-300 as a future stable, low-carbon baseload power source in the UK market.

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Utility Dive•16 days ago

DHL adds Tesla Semi to California fleet

•DHL has deployed a Tesla Semi in California, operating approximately 100 miles per day and requiring charging once per week.
•This deployment signals the accelerating trend of heavy-duty fleet electrification, influenced by state-level mandates such as California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule.
•For developers and large power consumers, this represents a new class of significant, potentially flexible, electricity demand that will require substantial grid infrastructure, charging solutions, and strategic power procurement.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

GE Vernova Inks Turbine Deal With Romania Wind Farm

•GE Vernova will supply, install, and commission 14 of its 6.1 MW–158m wind turbines for a new 85.4 MW wind farm in Vaslui County, Romania.
•This project signifies continued global investment and development in utility-scale wind energy, offering potential insights for developers scouting international opportunities.
•The deal highlights GE Vernova's ongoing role as a key Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in securing significant contracts for large-scale renewable energy projects.

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Utility Dive•16 days ago

To power the AI revolution, we need a grid built for speed

•The rapid growth of AI necessitates a modernized, 'speed-built' grid capable of handling significant new load demands.
•Utility incentive structures require reform to prioritize and reward digital grid upgrades, including advanced metering and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS).
•Developers and large power consumers, particularly AI data centers, will benefit from a more responsive and digitally enabled grid, facilitating faster interconnection and reliable power delivery.

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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

US BESS deals: Samsung SDI’s first LFP contract, Trina’s 1GWh+ agreement with Lightshift

•Samsung SDI has secured its first US contract for Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery cells, marking a significant entry into the US LFP market.
•Trina Storage expanded its supply agreement with Lightshift for over 1GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), indicating substantial demand and project pipeline.
•These deals increase the availability and diversification of LFP battery suppliers for US developers and large power consumers, potentially leading to more competitive pricing and supply chain resilience.

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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

Germany firmly enters large-scale BESS era with EnBW, Vattenfall and Enertrag project news

•Germany's energy storage market is rapidly scaling up, marked by major BESS project announcements from EnBW, Vattenfall, and Enertrag.
•Each announced BESS project boasts significant capacity (700-800MWh), signaling a shift towards utility-scale deployment and market maturity.
•This trend creates substantial opportunities for energy storage developers and promises enhanced grid stability and reliability for large power consumers in Germany.

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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

Battery storage assets in Europe could see 3% ROI uplift with 15-minute trading, Rystad says

•European battery storage assets are projected to achieve a 3% uplift in Return on Investment (ROI).
•This profitability increase is directly attributed to the recent implementation of 15-minute settlement periods in European power markets.
•The regulatory shift to shorter trading intervals creates more dynamic revenue opportunities for battery operators, enhancing project attractiveness for developers and IPPs.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

Tesla’s Long-Term Sales Decline in Europe — Can Cheaper Models & “Full Self Driving” Turn Things Around?

•Tesla is experiencing a long-term sales decline in the European BEV market, indicating potential shifts in consumer preferences or increased competition.
•The article speculates that 'cheaper models' and 'Full Self Driving' are Tesla's strategies to reverse this trend, highlighting price sensitivity and technological differentiation as key market drivers.
•For developers and large power consumers, this trend signals evolving electricity demand forecasts for EV charging infrastructure, potentially impacting grid planning and investment in new generation or transmission.

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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

ACWA Power, Scatec sign gigawatt-scale MENA solar-plus-storage project deals

•Gigawatt-scale solar-plus-storage projects are progressing in Saudi Arabia (ACWA Power) and Egypt (Scatec), indicating significant growth in hybrid renewable energy solutions in MENA.
•Scatec secured equity deals with Norfund and EDF for its Nagaa Hammadi, Egypt solar-plus-storage project, highlighting successful financing models for large-scale hybrid renewable developments.
•The advancement of these projects signals a strong market trend towards integrated solar PV and battery storage, offering more reliable renewable power for future grid integration and potentially stable PPA opportunities for large consumers.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

Sierra Club Delivers Over 1,000 Comments on Unlawful NY State Energy Plan to Hochul’s NYC Office

•A contentious Draft NY State Energy Plan is under review, with over 1,000 public comments submitted by the Sierra Club, labeling it "unlawful" and a threat to climate progress.
•The Sierra Club alleges the proposed plan will "Raise New Yorkers’ Bills," signaling potential cost implications for energy consumers and developers in the state.
•Strong opposition from environmental groups indicates significant policy uncertainty and potential delays or revisions to New York's energy strategy, impacting future project development and market stability.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

T&E, Greenpeace and 10+ Organisations Call on the EU to Maintain the Law Promoting Alternatives to Short-Haul Flights

•A coalition of environmental organizations, including T&E and Greenpeace, is urging the EU Commission to maintain Article 20 of the EU Air Services Regulation (ASR) and an existing French measure (EU) 2022/2358.
•These regulations limit air traffic rights for short-haul flights due to serious environmental concerns, signaling a strong policy commitment to decarbonizing the transport sector.
•For developers and large power consumers, this reinforces the trend of policy-driven electrification, indicating potential future growth in electricity demand for alternative transport modes like high-speed rail.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

Sierra Club Endorses Report Revealing Pension Funds Failing to Stop Asset Managers Backing Fossil Fuel Expansion

•A new report, endorsed by the Sierra Club and other environmental groups, criticizes pension funds for allowing asset managers to continue investing in fossil fuel expansion.
•The report warns that this continued investment exposes beneficiaries to 'growing climate-related financial risks,' indicating potential future stranded assets or market volatility for fossil fuel-dependent portfolios.
•This signals increasing pressure from environmental and financial advocacy groups for institutional investors to divest from fossil fuels and reallocate capital towards sustainable energy.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

Energy Minerals Observatory: The Data Deficits in Critical Supply Chains

•Critical minerals like copper, cobalt, and silicon are vital for energy technologies, but their markets are significantly less transparent than mature energy markets.
•Critical mineral supply chains suffer from substantial data deficits, making it difficult to understand supply-side and demand-side factors influencing pricing.
•This lack of transparency and data scarcity introduces significant market volatility and uncertainty, impacting the cost and availability of essential components for renewable energy and storage projects.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

A New Flow Battery Will Get A Good Look-See From The US Dept. Of Energy

•The US Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is inaugurating a new energy storage test facility.
•Vanadium flow battery technology has been selected as the inaugural technology to undergo testing at this new DOE facility.
•This initiative signifies a federal commitment to validating and potentially accelerating the commercialization of advanced, long-duration energy storage solutions, which could de-risk future deployments for IPPs and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

Hyundai Motor & Healthy Seas Celebrate 5 Years of Global Ocean Conservation & Education Leadership

•Hyundai Motor, a major industrial consumer, has partnered with Healthy Seas for five years, removing 320 tons of marine litter, including 'ghost farm' fishing nets.
•This initiative demonstrates a commitment to circular economy principles by recycling suitable recovered nets into new products, such as floormats for Hyundai's EV and FCEV models (IONIQ 5, 6, 9, INSTER, SANTA FE, NEXO).
•The program highlights how large OEMs are integrating sustainability and recycled content into their supply chains, signaling a growing trend for corporate ESG strategies and material sourcing for other large industrial players.

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