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Energy Storage News•24 days ago

RWE commissions Texas solar-plus-storage project

•RWE Clean Energy has commissioned the Stoneridge Solar PV project in Texas, comprising 200MW of solar PV and a 100MW/200MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
•This commissioning signifies the continued scaling and successful deployment of large-scale hybrid solar-plus-storage projects, providing a blueprint for developers eyeing similar ventures.
•The addition of dispatchable renewable capacity to the Texas (ERCOT) grid offers increased supply and potential grid stability benefits for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•24 days ago

Indiana utility to deliver 1.6GWh BESS for Amazon’s data center expansion, though fossil fuels form major part of package

•NIPSCO subsidiary will develop 3GW of new dispatchable capacity and a 1.6GWh BESS to power Amazon's data center expansion in Indiana.
•This significant project highlights how hyperscale data center demand is driving massive, bespoke utility-scale generation and storage buildouts.
•The deal indicates a pragmatic approach to meeting large load demands, with fossil fuels forming a major part of the package alongside battery storage for dispatchable reliability.

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Utility Dive•24 days ago

California issues enforcement advisory on climate disclosure law

•California's Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued guidance on SB 261, a state law mandating climate-related financial risk disclosures for large companies operating in California.
•This guidance follows a temporary halt in the law's implementation by the Ninth Circuit, signaling ongoing regulatory intent despite legal challenges.
•Large power consumers and IPPs operating in California, if they meet the 'large company' threshold, will likely face new compliance burdens and increased scrutiny on their climate-related financial risks.

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Utility Dive•24 days ago

Google just backed carbon capture tech for data center energy providers. Will other tech giants follow?

•Google's strategic backing of carbon capture (CC) technology signals a new, significant demand driver for decarbonized power, specifically for rapidly expanding data centers.
•This initiative positions CC as a critical solution for large power consumers aiming to meet sustainability goals while ensuring reliable power for high-load growth.
•Developers and IPPs should anticipate increased market interest and potential PPA opportunities for CC-equipped generation assets, likely leveraging IRA incentives (e.g., 45Q tax credits).

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CleanTechnica•24 days ago

Kia PBV Experience Center — One Off? Or New Thing?

•Kia's global PBV (Purpose-Built Vehicle) strategy signals a major OEM push into commercial electric fleets, driving significant future electricity demand.
•The widespread adoption of PBVs will necessitate substantial charging infrastructure, creating new opportunities for power developers and impacting grid planning for large power consumers.
•PBVs represent a potential source of mobile energy storage (V2G/V2X), offering future grid services and flexibility that developers and large loads could leverage.

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Utility Dive•24 days ago

US solicitor general tells Supreme Court to reject Duke Energy antitrust appeal

•The US Solicitor General has advised the Supreme Court to reject Duke Energy's antitrust appeal, characterizing Duke as an 'established monopolist' attempting to block a 'more efficient rival'.
•This development signals a potential for increased competition in regional energy markets, which could lead to more diverse options and potentially better pricing for large power consumers.
•The Supreme Court's decision will set a significant precedent for antitrust enforcement in the energy sector, potentially easing market entry for independent power producers and developers challenging incumbent utilities.

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Energy Storage News•24 days ago

PJM awards interconnection agreements to 23 BESS resources

•PJM has awarded interconnection agreements for 23 battery energy storage systems (BESS) totaling 2.2 GW, marking a significant milestone in its first transition cycle (TC1) of the reformed interconnection process.
•This indicates PJM's new interconnection queue reform is actively processing projects, providing a clearer and more predictable path to market for BESS developers.
•The impending addition of 2.2 GW of BESS capacity will enhance grid flexibility, potentially influencing wholesale energy and capacity market prices, and creating new arbitrage and reliability opportunities for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•24 days ago

Germany Roundup: 500MW BESS and data centre transaction, seven-year toll and 370MW pipeline secured

•Germany is seeing substantial grid-scale BESS development, including the sale of a 500MW solar-plus-storage project (the country's largest) and the announcement of a 370MW BESS pipeline.
•A significant trend is the co-location of large loads, such as a planned data center, with renewable energy and storage assets, indicating a move towards integrated energy solutions for major consumers.
•Long-term BESS tolling agreements (e.g., seven years) are emerging, signaling increasing market maturity and confidence in the predictable revenue streams from grid services provided by storage assets.

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CleanTechnica•24 days ago

Undefining a Zero Emissions Building Harms Consumers, Wastes Energy, and Will Lead to Polluting Buildings

•The Department of Energy (DOE) has rescinded its National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building, a voluntary certification standard established in June 2024.
•This policy reversal eliminates clear, certifiable criteria for designating clean buildings, introducing significant regulatory uncertainty for developers and large power consumers.
•The absence of a standardized definition may complicate green building development, hinder the achievement of sustainability goals, and potentially lead to less efficient or more polluting building practices.

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CleanTechnica•24 days ago

Trump Administration Proposes Transportation Rule that Would Force Americans to Pay More at Pump

•The Trump administration has proposed rolling back federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.
•This policy change is projected to increase fuel costs for consumers and lead to less fuel-efficient vehicles.
•The rollback is also expected to worsen air pollution and negatively impact public health, raising emissions concerns.

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Energy Storage News•24 days ago

Eight energy trends that will shape energy storage in 2026

•Australia's energy storage market is set for significant growth in 2026, driven by evolving energy trends and increased renewable integration.
•Developers and IPPs should anticipate new revenue streams and business models for storage, including grid services, capacity provision, and peak shaving.
•Policy and regulatory frameworks are expected to adapt to facilitate large-scale storage deployment, creating new investment opportunities and project structures.

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Energy Storage News•24 days ago

Zenith locks in 25-year PPA for 300MWh hybrid storage project at Western Australia gold mine

•Zenith secured a 25-year PPA with Northern Star for a 532MW hybrid project, including a 138MW/300MWh BESS, to power the Kalgoorlie gold mine in Western Australia.
•This long-term PPA signals a growing trend for industrial off-takers to lock in stable, renewable energy supply and pricing for decades, providing revenue certainty for developers.
•The substantial 300MWh BESS component underscores the increasing demand for integrated storage solutions to ensure reliability and firming for large industrial loads powered by hybrid renewable projects.

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CleanTechnica•24 days ago

Car Crashes Are A Public Health Crisis. Autonomous Cars Are The Cure.

•Widespread autonomous vehicle (AV) adoption, driven by safety improvements, will create a significant new and growing electricity load for charging infrastructure.
•This surge in demand will necessitate substantial investment in new generation capacity, grid upgrades (transmission and distribution), and supportive energy policies.
•Power developers should anticipate increased opportunities for new generation projects and charging infrastructure, while large power consumers may face evolving grid stability challenges and electricity pricing dynamics.

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CleanTechnica•24 days ago

Zeekr Group Sales Rise 7.1% in November

•Zeekr Group (Zeekr and Lynk & Co) delivered 63,902 plugin vehicles in November, marking a 7.1% year-over-year increase.
•This sustained growth in EV sales indicates a significant and accelerating increase in electricity demand from the transportation sector.
•For developers and IPPs, this trend signals growing opportunities for new generation capacity, grid infrastructure upgrades, and EV charging solutions.

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CleanTechnica•24 days ago

NCP Chlorchem & Terra Firma Roll Out One Of South Africa’s Largest Behind-The-Meter Industrial Solar Installations

•NCP Chlorchem and Terra Firma are rolling out one of South Africa's largest Behind-The-Meter (BTM) industrial solar installations.
•The project underscores the significant acceleration of solar adoption in African markets, driven by drastic reductions in solar panel prices.
•This development highlights a growing trend for large industrial consumers to leverage substantial BTM solar capacity for cost optimization and energy independence.

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POWER Magazine•24 days ago

SmartestEnergy US Partners with GridBeyond to Optimize Three Energy Storage Resources in ERCOT Totalling 29.7 MW

•SmartestEnergy US has partnered with GridBeyond to optimize 29.7 MW across three Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the ERCOT market.
•The collaboration will utilize GridBeyond’s advanced price forecasting, bid optimization, and trading capabilities to maximize BESS asset revenue.
•This initiative signals the increasing necessity for sophisticated AI/ML-driven optimization strategies to ensure profitability and efficient market participation for storage assets in competitive energy markets like ERCOT.

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CleanTechnica•24 days ago

Phenomenal Moments: Photographs That Illuminate The Science Behind Our World

•The article introduces 'Phenomenal Moments: Revealing the Hidden Science around Us,' a book by Felice Frankel, aimed at encouraging general science awareness, particularly among young people.
•The content is a general science education piece and does not contain specific information, data, or analysis relevant to power/energy industry developers, large power consumers, or IPPs.
•There are no key facts, numbers, market impacts, policy changes, or project announcements pertinent to the energy sector within this article snippet.

CleanTechnica•24 days ago

Stellantis Pushes for More Pollution & Climate Idiocy in EU

•Stellantis, a major automaker, is characterized as a 'regressive laggard' actively pushing against climate action and for policies that lead to increased pollution in the EU.
•This stance by a large OEM signals potential resistance to stricter emissions standards and slower adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) within the automotive sector.
•For developers and IPPs, such industry lobbying could slow down the demand for new clean energy generation and charging infrastructure, impacting project pipelines and investment decisions.

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Utility Dive•24 days ago

U.S. data center power demand could reach 106 GW by 2035: BloombergNEF

•U.S. data center power demand is projected to reach 106 GW by 2035, a 36% increase from previous estimates, signaling a massive surge in electricity needs.
•This rapid load growth creates significant market opportunities for power developers but also poses substantial grid integration, interconnection, and supply challenges.
•The forecast includes a cautionary note about potential 'AI bubble' or speculative proposals, suggesting a need for careful project evaluation and risk assessment for both developers and large loads.

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CleanTechnica•24 days ago

Tesla Lobbying UK on EV Policies … as Trump Guts Critical US Auto Policy

•Tesla is lobbying the UK government, warning that proposed weakening of EV policies will negatively impact EV sales and the country's climate goals.
•The UK government is reportedly considering watering down its existing EV policies.
•Concurrently, critical US auto policy is being significantly altered by the Trump administration.

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