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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Former Smelter Site Now Home to 1.2-GW Pumped Storage Hydro Project

•A 1.2 GW pumped storage hydro project in Washington state, developed by Rye Development and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), has received a 50-year operating license from FERC.
•This significant regulatory approval de-risks the project, paving the way for construction and integration into the regional grid.
•The project's scale provides substantial long-duration energy storage, critical for grid stability, integrating intermittent renewables, and firming capacity for large power consumers.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Oak Ridge Lab, Type One Energy Partnering on Nuclear Fusion Project

•A new high-heat flux (HHF) facility is being established by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Type One Energy, and the University of Tennessee at TVA’s Bull Run Energy Complex in East Tennessee.
•The facility's primary purpose is to evaluate how materials react under extreme conditions within a fusion device, a critical step for advancing nuclear fusion technology.
•This partnership signifies a concerted, long-term R&D effort supported by the Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate the development of nuclear fusion, a potential future source of clean, high-density power for large loads and industrial applications.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

PHEV Sales Up 280% In 2025 In South Africa, While HEVs Down 6% As Chinese Brands Grow Market Share

•South Africa experienced a 280% surge in PHEV sales in 2025 (2,808 units) compared to 2024 (738 units), while HEV sales declined by 6%.
•Chinese automotive brands are significantly increasing their market share in the South African vehicle sector.
•The rapid adoption of PHEVs signals a growing demand for electricity infrastructure to support vehicle charging, impacting grid planning and potential load growth for utilities and large consumers.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Wind & Solar Surpassed Fossil Fuels In EU In 2025

•Wind and solar collectively surpassed fossil fuel generation in the EU for the first time in 2025, marking a significant energy transition milestone.
•This achievement reinforces the strong market signal for continued renewable energy development and investment across the EU.
•Large power consumers in the EU can anticipate increased periods of lower-cost, renewable-generated electricity, driving further PPA opportunities and demand for flexible load management.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

The POWER Interview: Grid Integration of DERs

•Integrating diverse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) like solar, wind, batteries, and electric vehicles is a critical component of the ongoing energy transition.
•Grid operators require enhanced flexibility in power generation and delivery to effectively manage the influx of DERs and maintain grid stability.
•Achieving successful DER integration necessitates significant infrastructure modernization, deployment of advanced grid controls, and the development of new market rules to accommodate two-way power flow.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Waymo Launches Robotaxi Service in Miami

•Waymo has launched robotaxi service in Miami, indicating the accelerating deployment of autonomous electric vehicle (EV) fleets.
•This expansion represents a significant, concentrated, and growing new electricity demand source for local grids, impacting future load forecasting and infrastructure planning for developers and utilities.
•The trend towards widespread robotaxi adoption will necessitate increased grid capacity, potential transmission and distribution upgrades, and smart charging solutions to manage new peak loads.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Acting CISA chief defends workforce cuts, declares agency ‘back on mission’

•CISA is pursuing a long-term renewal of the 2015 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Act.
•New regulations are being finalized under the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act.
•These developments signal increased cybersecurity compliance requirements for critical infrastructure, impacting power generators, transmission operators, and large energy consumers.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Massachusetts can make ‘bottom-up’ distribution reforms for a better grid

•Massachusetts is considering adopting a Distribution System Operator (DSO) structure to modernize its electricity grid.
•The proposed DSO model aims to create a cleaner, more flexible, and more affordable grid, indicating potential for improved market access and cost efficiencies for distributed resources and large loads.
•This 'bottom-up' reform represents a significant policy shift that could streamline interconnection processes and enhance the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar and storage.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Tesla Robotaxis Now Cover 50% of the USA

•The article immediately dismisses the headline claim of 'Tesla Robotaxis Now Cover 50% of the USA' as a 'fairytale.'
•It highlights a decade-long pattern of unfulfilled claims and forecasts regarding Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) and robotaxi technology.
•For developers and large power consumers, this indicates that significant new, distributed EV charging load from widespread robotaxi deployment is not an imminent factor for infrastructure planning.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

16.6 Million People Work In Renewable Energy?

•Global renewable energy employment reached 16.6 million people last year, as reported by IRENA's 'Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2025'.
•This significant job growth highlights the rapid expansion and increasing maturity of the renewable energy sector worldwide.
•For developers and IPPs, this indicates a robust and growing market with a substantial labor pool, signaling continued investment opportunities and project viability.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

EV slowdown creates potential lifeline for US energy storage amid FEOC, tariffs

•New FEOC restrictions and a 25% Section 301 tariff on Chinese-origin battery energy storage systems (BESS) are now in effect as of January 1, 2026.
•These policy changes will directly increase the procurement costs for BESS projects in the US for developers and large power consumers.
•A potential slowdown in the EV market is anticipated to ease battery supply constraints, which could offer a partial offset to the increased costs from tariffs and FEOC, providing a 'lifeline' for US energy storage deployment.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

US startup Noon Energy unveils ‘multi-day baseload’ energy storage tech demonstration

•US startup Noon Energy has unveiled its first operational demonstration of a new energy storage technology capable of 100+ hours of discharge, branding it 'multi-day baseload' storage.
•This long-duration storage capability could be a significant enabler for developers seeking to firm intermittent renewable generation and provide reliable, 24/7 power solutions.
•For large power consumers, this technology offers the potential for enhanced energy security, reduced reliance on grid volatility, and the ability to achieve higher renewable energy penetration.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

Private sector backers needed for next phase of Middle East energy storage market

•Saudi Arabia and the UAE have rapidly emerged as leading global energy storage markets, with mega-scale projects advancing at a staggering pace.
•The market is entering a new phase that requires substantial private sector investment and backing to continue its growth trajectory.
•This signals significant opportunities for energy storage developers, investors, and potentially large power consumers looking for grid stability and new energy solutions in the region.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Gas sector takes furnace efficiency fight to Supreme Court

•The gas industry is challenging stricter efficiency rules for gas furnaces at the Supreme Court, arguing they effectively ban non-condensing units.
•Advocates contend that these new standards are achievable with existing, proven energy-saving technologies.
•This policy dispute could significantly impact the market for gas heating systems, influencing building design, operational costs, and overall gas demand for developers and large power consumers.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

PJM cost concerns bleed into transmission planning

•NextEra Energy and Exelon are proposing a $1.7 billion, 765-kV transmission line across central Pennsylvania within the PJM market.
•The project is facing strong opposition from Pennsylvania's ratepayer advocate, who labels it a potential 'poster child' for overbuilding new transmission infrastructure.
•This highlights increasing cost concerns and regulatory scrutiny over the necessity and financial burden of large-scale transmission projects on ratepayers and, by extension, large power consumers and developers in PJM.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

UK’s Gore Street closes European battery storage fund, sees ‘improved economics of LDES’

•Gore Street Capital has launched a new fund (GS EU Fund SCSp) specifically for battery storage investments across the European Union, indicating a significant influx of capital into the sector.
•The fund's first close signals increased development opportunities for battery storage projects, particularly within the EU market.
•The article highlights 'improved economics of Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES),' suggesting a more favorable investment climate and potential for greater grid stability and reliability, which benefits developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

Long-duration energy storage costs declining, European policymakers urged to make ‘strategic choice’

•Costs for certain Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies are projected to decline by approximately 37% on average by 2030, according to an EPRI report for the LDES Council.
•This significant cost reduction makes LDES a more economically viable option for developers and large power consumers seeking reliable, long-duration energy solutions.
•European policymakers are being urged to make a 'strategic choice' regarding LDES, highlighting the need for supportive policy frameworks to accelerate adoption and market integration.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Vertical Aerospace Brings Valo to New York, Outlining Plans for Electric Air Taxi Routes

•Vertical Aerospace, in partnership with Bristow and Skyports Infrastructure, is launching its Valo electric air taxi in NYC with plans for routes in and out of Manhattan.
•This initiative marks the emergence of a new electric aviation sector, creating demand for specialized charging infrastructure and potentially new grid connections at vertiports.
•The development of urban air mobility (UAM) routes will necessitate new regulatory frameworks for airspace, ground infrastructure, and energy supply, impacting future urban planning and utility services.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Is Donald Trump the Dumbest Block of Cheese in World Politics?

•The article is a political opinion piece discussing Donald Trump's perceived impact on the USA's global standing.
•It contains no specific facts, numbers, market impacts, or project announcements relevant to the power/energy industry.
•No policy changes, regulatory updates, or financial implications for developers, large power consumers, or IPPs are mentioned.

CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

US Startup Brings Diesel-Killing Energy Storage Down To Earth, From Mars

•A US startup has introduced a new compact, containerized energy storage system designed to store solar power.
•The system offers long-duration discharge, capable of delivering power for over 100 hours continuously, positioning it as a direct alternative to diesel generators.
•This 'diesel-killing' technology provides developers and large power consumers with a reliable, extended-duration, and potentially lower-emission solution for backup, off-grid, or primary power needs.

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