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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Water Wars Come To Texas

•Texas is experiencing severe groundwater pressure due to ongoing drought and high temperatures.
•Water is becoming a significantly more expensive and profitable commodity across Texas.
•This trend will directly increase operational costs for water-intensive power generation (e.g., thermal plants) and industrial processes in Texas.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Trump Admin Is Pushing Polluting Fossil Fuels Across United States

•A potential future Trump administration is signaled to prioritize fossil fuel development, creating a challenging policy and regulatory environment for renewable energy projects (solar, wind).
•This policy direction suggests increased support or reduced regulatory hurdles for fossil fuel generation, potentially impacting investment attractiveness and market share for renewables.
•Developers and IPPs in the renewable sector should anticipate potential headwinds and policy shifts, while those in fossil fuel generation might see new opportunities or reduced regulatory burdens.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

We’re Not in Norway, China, or California, But EVs (Mainly Teslas) Are Swarming in Utah

•Rapid EV adoption is expanding beyond traditional markets (Norway, China, California) to states like Utah, indicating a widespread and accelerating increase in electricity demand across the US.
•The 'swarming' of EVs, particularly Teslas, in Utah signals significant, localized load growth that will stress existing grid infrastructure and necessitate upgrades.
•This surge in EV-driven electricity demand creates substantial opportunities for developers to build new generation (renewable and firm), energy storage, and transmission projects.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Groups sue FERC over its approval of SPP’s capacity accreditation plan

•Environmental groups (NRDC, Sierra Club) are suing FERC over its approval of the Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) capacity accreditation plan.
•The lawsuit alleges SPP's current methodologies unfairly favor fossil-fueled power plants over renewable resources in capacity markets.
•This legal challenge could lead to revisions in SPP's capacity accreditation rules, potentially altering revenue streams for different generation types and impacting capacity costs for large consumers in the SPP region.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

7 US States Fail To Agree On How To Share Colorado River Water

•Seven US states have failed to reach an agreement on sharing the Colorado River's diminishing water resources, exacerbating existing supply-demand imbalances.
•This ongoing water crisis poses significant risks to hydropower generation capacity in the region, potentially leading to reduced grid reliability and increased electricity prices for large consumers.
•Developers of thermal power plants (e.g., CCGT, simple-cycle) and large industrial loads, including datacenters, should anticipate increased operational costs or siting challenges due to potential water restrictions and higher water prices in the Colorado River basin states.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

European EV Sales — Forecasts for 2026 & 2030

•European EV sales are projected for significant growth by 2026 and 2030, indicating a substantial increase in electricity demand across the continent.
•This anticipated demand surge will necessitate considerable investment in new generation capacity, particularly flexible and dispatchable sources, alongside grid modernization and expansion.
•Power developers should proactively identify opportunities for new renewable energy projects, energy storage solutions, and flexible gas-fired generation to meet the evolving load profile.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Texas Issues First Performance-Based Grant Under Energy Fund for LCRA’s New 188-MW RICE Peaker

•The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) awarded the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) up to $22.56 million for its new 188-MW Timmerman Power Plant Unit 1, a natural gas-fired RICE peaker.
•This marks the first agreement under the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) Completion Bonus Grant (CBG) Program, establishing a new performance-contingent funding mechanism in Texas.
•The program aims to accelerate the development of new, dispatchable generation capacity, creating new financial incentives for power developers and impacting future grid reliability for large power consumers in ERCOT.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

US needs more gas infrastructure, storage to support electric grid: NARUC

•NARUC recommends increased natural gas infrastructure and storage to enhance U.S. electric grid reliability.
•A state utility commission task force determined that no changes are necessary to current market timing or standard contract provisions for gas-electric sector coordination.
•This indicates a continued regulatory reliance on natural gas as a critical resource for grid stability, impacting future development of gas-fired generation and associated fuel supply projects.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Vistra CEO says excess capacity in PJM, ERCOT can accommodate flexible loads

•Vistra CEO Jim Burke indicates PJM and ERCOT possess sufficient excess capacity to accommodate growing flexible loads, including data centers.
•Large power consumers are encouraged to leverage on-site backup generation and demand response strategies, particularly during 'super peak' hours.
•This approach offers opportunities for large loads to manage energy costs, enhance operational resilience, and contribute to grid stability.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

The week in 5 numbers: Gas valuations soar, but solar leads new capacity

•Solar continues to lead new capacity additions, signaling robust market growth and potential for competitive long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs).
•Natural gas asset valuations are significantly increasing, indicating a bullish market outlook for gas generation and potentially higher future energy prices.
•Wind project costs are rising, while there is growing interest in developing high-voltage 765-kV transmission lines to enhance grid capacity and reliability.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

What the last gas boom (and bust) says about today’s rush to build

•M&A valuations for existing gas power assets have doubled since 2024, indicating strong market interest in current infrastructure.
•Despite high M&A activity, analysts warn that new gas generation projects remain a risky investment.
•The article's title suggests a historical parallel to previous gas boom-and-bust cycles, implying caution for current development trends among developers and IPPs.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Xcel Energy rolls out $60 billion capital spending plan

•Xcel Energy plans a massive $60 billion capital expenditure, including 7.5 GW of renewables, 3 GW of gas generation, and 1.9 GW of energy storage, signaling significant market opportunities for developers and equipment providers.
•The plan includes 1,500 miles of high-voltage transmission and $5 billion for wildfire mitigation, addressing critical grid modernization, reliability, and interconnection challenges across Xcel's service territories.
•This substantial investment indicates a strong utility commitment to decarbonization and grid resilience, driving demand for new generation, storage, and transmission projects, and offering new PPA opportunities for large power consumers.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

Hydrogen Powering UK Airport Through CHP Unit

•A pioneering hydrogen combustion engine CHP trial, led by EMEC, successfully powered Kirkwall Airport in Orkney, UK.
•This marks the first instance of hydrogen meeting both power and heat demands for a UK commercial airport.
•The project demonstrates a viable, real-world application of hydrogen for critical infrastructure and large energy consumers seeking decarbonization.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

Data Centers Are Turning to Gas Generators for Prime Power to Eliminate Long Lead Times for Grid Connections

•Data centers are increasingly deploying gas generators for prime power, moving beyond their traditional backup role.
•This strategic shift is driven by chronic power shortages and excessively long lead times for grid interconnections across North America.
•Data center developers are prioritizing speed to market and operational certainty by investing in on-site generation to bypass grid bottlenecks.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

INNIO, VoltaGrid Partner on 2.3-GW Data Center Project

•INNIO Group received its largest equipment order ever, partnering with VoltaGrid for a 2.3 GW power infrastructure project.
•The project will power a data center and utilize 92 INNIO power packs, each with 25 MW of generation capacity.
•This announcement underscores the rapidly increasing and massive power demands of the data center industry.

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