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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

Samsung SDI partners with Korea East-West Power to develop ‘global’ BESS projects

•Samsung SDI (battery OEM) and Korea East-West Power (state utility) have signed an MOU to jointly develop and invest in global energy storage systems (ESS) and renewable energy projects.
•This partnership signals a significant push by a major battery manufacturer and a utility into international BESS and renewables markets, potentially increasing project opportunities and competition for developers and IPPs.
•The collaboration aims to leverage Samsung SDI's battery technology and EWP's utility experience to accelerate the deployment of large-scale BESS solutions worldwide, impacting future supply and project availability.

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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

RWE, Masdar, Zenobe, Enlight and others forge partnerships, tolling offers to further Germany market expansion

•Germany is experiencing a significant surge in grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development, with major players like RWE, Masdar, Zenobe, and Enlight forming numerous new partnerships.
•The market is moving towards more sophisticated business models, including optimization and tolling agreements for BESS projects, indicating a maturing sector with diverse revenue streams.
•These activities signal substantial investment and rapid expansion in the German energy storage market, creating new opportunities for developers and offering enhanced grid stability and flexibility for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

Sungrow to invest US$270 million in inverter and BESS factory in Poland, first outside Asia

•Sungrow is investing US$270 million to establish its first PV inverter and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility outside Asia, located in southwest Poland.
•This new factory will significantly increase the direct supply of critical PV inverter and BESS components within the European market.
•Developers and large power consumers in Europe can expect improved supply chain resilience, potentially shorter lead times, and reduced logistics costs for Sungrow's equipment, supporting faster project deployment.

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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

A123, Hithium tout semi-solid cells, immersion cooling and LSFT BESS safety advances

•A123 Systems and Hithium are introducing advanced battery safety technologies, including semi-solid cells and immersion cooling, for BESS applications.
•Hithium is specifically highlighting large-scale fire testing (LSFT) to validate the safety and reliability of its battery energy storage systems.
•These innovations directly address increasing scrutiny on BESS safety, potentially de-risking projects and improving bankability for developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

CATL, Cornex, SolaX and other Chinese energy storage players in multi-GWh international agreements

•Chinese energy storage manufacturers (e.g., CATL, Cornex, SolaX) are securing multi-GWh international supply and partnership agreements across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Australia.
•These large-scale deals indicate a significant expansion of global energy storage deployment capabilities and signal a potentially more competitive market for ESS procurement.
•Developers and IPPs can anticipate broader availability of GWh-scale battery solutions, potentially leading to faster project timelines and more favorable pricing for utility-scale storage projects.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

Lucid VP for Engineering Says: Technology is Finite, Human Creativity Infinite

•Lucid, an electric vehicle manufacturer, unveiled its "Factory of the Future" manufacturing vision at Rockwell Automation Fair 2025.
•This vision prioritizes human creativity and ingenuity over pure technological automation (AI, robotics) in factory design and operation.
•For large power consumers, this philosophical approach to manufacturing could indirectly influence future energy demand patterns and operational strategies, moving beyond purely technology-driven consumption models.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

Canada Blows A Big, Fat Offshore Wind Raspberry At Trump

•The new US presidential administration under Donald Trump is actively hostile to domestic offshore wind, threatening to revoke federal leases critical for project development.
•This policy shift creates extreme regulatory uncertainty and high risk for offshore wind developers and large power consumers relying on future US offshore wind capacity.
•Canada is presented as taking a contrasting, potentially more supportive, stance on offshore wind development, which could attract investment and projects deterred from the US market.

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CleanTechnica•16 days ago

Electric Cars Are Simply Better — Subsidies Or Not

•EV sales in the US experienced a significant hit following the removal of a $7,500 subsidy, indicating market sensitivity to policy incentives.
•Despite short-term market impacts, the article posits EVs are inherently superior, implying sustained long-term growth in electricity demand for developers and IPPs.
•Policy changes, such as subsidy removal, directly influence the pace of EV adoption and thus the rate of new electrical load growth for power infrastructure planning.

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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

Revera Energy secures US$150 million to support 3.4GWh of battery storage across Australia and the UK

•Revera Energy secured a US$150 million credit facility to accelerate its 3.4GWh battery storage, solar, and green hydrogen project pipeline.
•Projects are focused across Australia and the UK, indicating significant investment and growth in these key markets for renewable energy and storage.
•This financing provides a clear signal of accelerated development, creating opportunities for developers, EPCs, and technology providers in the battery storage and solar sectors.

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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

Australia: Victoria government accelerates 700MW of battery storage via Development Facilitation Program

•Victoria government fast-tracked approval for two large-scale BESS projects totaling 700MW via its Development Facilitation Program (DFP).
•This signals strong government policy support and streamlined pathways for significant battery storage development in Victoria, Australia.
•For large power consumers, this enhances grid stability and reliability, potentially mitigating price volatility from intermittent renewables.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

Powering Tomorrow: A Multi-Technology Roadmap for the Global Energy Transition

•Global electricity demand is projected to surge 40% by 2035, necessitating a rapid and comprehensive energy transition.
•The energy roadmap requires significant advancement and deployment across a diverse portfolio including nuclear, geothermal, gas, offshore wind, storage, and fusion.
•A substantial increase in skilled workforce is critical to build and operate the new energy infrastructure required for this transition.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

Battery Storage Comes of Age: From Grid Accessory to Essential Infrastructure

•Battery storage costs are plummeting, enabling utility-scale batteries to deliver 24/7 solar power at competitive prices.
•This cost reduction is transforming grid design, positioning battery storage as essential infrastructure rather than an accessory.
•The sector faces significant challenges due to ongoing policy and regulatory upheaval, impacting market certainty and project development.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

Contractor Chosen for 1.5-GW Gas-Fired Facility; Station Will Be North Dakota’s Largest Power Plant

•Basin Electric Power Cooperative is developing the 1.5 GW Bison Generation Station, a $4 billion natural gas-fired power plant in Williams County, North Dakota.
•PCL Industrial Construction Co. has been selected as the general contractor for this significant project.
•Upon completion, it will be North Dakota's largest power plant, substantially impacting regional generation capacity and reliability.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

Offshore Wind Industry Posts Record Growth Amid U.S. Policy Setbacks

•Global offshore wind capacity reached 83 GW, with 56 GW awarded in competitive auctions during 2024-2025, indicating rapid global expansion and technological maturation.
•The U.S. offshore wind market faces significant threats from policy reversals and macroeconomic headwinds, potentially slowing domestic development momentum.
•Record-breaking turbines and auction volumes globally highlight a strong project pipeline and continued investment in the sector outside the U.S.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

Shared Power: Building Data Centers That Serve Everyone

•Digital infrastructure, driven by AI and cloud computing, fueled 92% of US GDP growth in H1 2025, indicating massive and growing power demand.
•This rapid expansion is leading to increasing ratepayer burden and significant grid reliability challenges.
•The article proposes 'Shared Power' strategies for integrating data centers to mitigate negative impacts and serve broader grid needs.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

New Gas-Fired Plants Bring Needed Generation, Flexibility to the Power Sector

•New natural gas generation capacity is actively being developed to meet increasing electricity demand, particularly from the industrial sector and data centers.
•These gas-fired units are critical for providing essential grid flexibility and firming capacity, which is necessary to integrate higher penetrations of intermittent renewable energy sources.
•The trend highlights the ongoing strategic importance of natural gas as a reliable power source that supports both industrial growth and the broader energy transition.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

From the Manhattan Project to Fusion: The History of DOE’s National Labs

•The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) boasts a deep historical lineage, tracing its origins back to the Manhattan Project and formally established in 1977.
•DOE National Labs have consistently been at the forefront of major scientific and energy research, from historical atomic development to current pursuits in advanced energy, such as fusion.
•For developers and large power consumers, this history signifies that DOE National Labs remain critical hubs for fundamental energy innovation and potential future technology breakthroughs that could impact generation and consumption.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

Research Brings Results in Search for ‘Holy Grail’ of Clean Energy

•Global scientific efforts are underway to advance fusion energy, aiming for its commercialization as a 'holy grail' clean power source.
•The article provides no specific timelines, project announcements, or technological breakthroughs indicating near-term commercial viability for fusion energy.
•For developers and large power consumers, fusion remains a distant prospect with no immediate impact on current energy procurement, grid planning, or investment strategies.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

Constellation, CyrusOne Announce Deal for Texas Data Center

•Constellation (via Calpine LLC) secured a 380 MW agreement to power a new CyrusOne data center in Freestone County, Texas.
•The data center will be co-located with Calpine's Freestone Energy Center, indicating a direct power supply strategy.
•This significant new load (380 MW) highlights the growing demand for dedicated power solutions for large data centers in the ERCOT market.

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POWER Magazine•16 days ago

GE Vernova Completes Turbine Upgrades at InterGen Gas-Fired Plant in the UK

•GE Vernova completed high-efficiency (HE) upgrades on two GT26 gas turbines at InterGen’s 800-MW Coryton Power Plant in the UK.
•The modernization project added 85 MW of generation capacity to the plant, increasing its total output.
•The upgrades resulted in a 2.46% efficiency gain for the turbines, improving operational economics and potentially lowering fuel costs per MWh.

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