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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

The War Against Solar Power Is Doomed To Fail, Part Infinity

•Talon PV is moving forward with the construction of a 4.8 GW TOPCon solar manufacturing facility in Texas.
•This significant domestic manufacturing capacity aims to increase the supply of advanced solar modules for US projects.
•The facility's location in Texas suggests a direct impact on the ERCOT market and developers operating within it.

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Energy Storage News•6 days ago

Lydian Energy secures US$689 million for three US BESS and solar projects

•Lydian Energy secured US$689 million in financing for three utility-scale projects.
•The financing covers two solar projects and one battery energy storage system (BESS).
•Projects are located in New Mexico, Texas (ERCOT region), and Utah, indicating diverse market engagement.

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Energy Storage News•7 days ago

Base Power partners with El Paso Electric, Sonnen launches ‘battery-only’ Texas VPP programme

•El Paso Electric (EPE) and residential energy storage startup Base Power are launching a new Distributed Energy Resource (DER) pilot program in Texas.

•This initiative signifies a utility's growing interest in integrating residential energy storage into grid operations, potentially leading to larger Virtual Power Plant (VPP) deployments.

•For developers, this highlights an expanding market for DER aggregation and management services, while large power consumers should note evolving grid dynamics with increased distributed resources impacting demand and potentially grid services.

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Utility Dive•7 days ago

5 congested markets, 1 ready-to-scale solution

•Major grid operators like ERCOT and PJM are incurring billions in grid congestion costs, impacting system efficiency and potentially increasing costs for consumers and developers.
•Advanced conductors are presented as a 'ready-to-scale solution' to provide urgent relief from this grid congestion.
•Alleviating congestion through advanced conductors can reduce system-wide costs, improve grid reliability, and potentially ease interconnection challenges and curtailment issues faced by developers and IPPs.

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Energy Storage News•12 days ago

Tesla set to launch vehicle-to-grid programme in the US

•Tesla is launching its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) program in Texas, with plans to expand into California, signaling a major OEM entry into distributed grid services.
•This initiative introduces a new, flexible source of distributed energy resources (DERs) from EV batteries, which can provide grid support and potentially impact wholesale energy and ancillary service markets.
•For large power consumers with significant EV fleets, V2G programs offer a new revenue stream by monetizing vehicle battery capacity when not in use, enhancing demand-side management strategies.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Will Trump’s Assault on Human Health Matter in Texas?

•Anticipated federal policy shifts under a potential Trump administration are expected to aggressively favor fossil fuels, particularly old coal power plants, and actively oppose cleantech development.
•This stance suggests potential regulatory pressure to keep less efficient, higher-emitting coal assets operational, which could alter the energy mix and emissions profile in Texas.
•Developers and large power consumers reliant on cleantech or seeking to reduce emissions face increased policy uncertainty and potential headwinds for new projects and investments.

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POWER Magazine•15 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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Energy Storage News•18 days ago

E-Storage, Sunraycer enter agreements for Texas BESS projects totalling 503MWh

•E-Storage (Canadian Solar's energy storage subsidiary) and Sunraycer Renewables are deploying two BESS projects totaling 503MWh in Franklin County, Texas.
•This significant BESS capacity enhances grid stability and flexibility within the ERCOT market, offering improved reliability for large power consumers.
•The agreement includes both BESS supply and long-term servicing, indicating a comprehensive approach to asset management and operational uptime.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

Court Says Texas Cannot Punish Investors for Taking Climate Change into Consideration

•A court ruling in Texas has affirmed investors' right to consider climate change and ESG factors without state penalty, challenging anti-ESG legislation.
•This decision reduces regulatory risk for investors prioritizing climate-aligned projects within Texas, potentially easing capital access for renewables and sustainable infrastructure.
•The ruling could encourage increased investment in clean energy and decarbonization efforts in ERCOT, as financial institutions face fewer state-imposed restrictions on their investment criteria.

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Utility Dive•21 days ago

Transmission planning, development improved since 2023 in most US regions: report

•Most US regions have shown improvement in transmission planning and development since 2023, indicating a positive trend for grid modernization.
•Texas (ERCOT) saw its transmission planning grade decline to a 'D-', suggesting increasing challenges for connecting new generation and serving growing demand in the region.
•The Southeast continues to receive failing marks for transmission, highlighting persistent bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles that impede new project development and reliable power delivery.

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Utility Dive•25 days ago

2026 US power sector outlook

•Expect continued rapid growth in renewable energy (solar, wind, storage) and distributed energy resources (DERs), driven by policy and economics, alongside significant load growth from sectors like datacenters.
•Anticipate ongoing electricity price volatility, potential for increased capacity market prices in some regions due to reliability concerns, and continued strong demand for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) as developers and large loads seek long-term stability.
•FERC's interconnection reform (Order 2023 implementation) and transmission planning initiatives will be central, alongside continued rollout and clarification of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits and state-level policies impacting DER deployment.

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CleanTechnica•25 days ago

Rooftop Solar Panels By Subscription: Up To 50% Savings On Electricity Bills

•US startup Terra Energy is expanding its subscription-based rooftop solar panel business in California, Florida, and Texas.
•The subscription model offers customers up to 50% savings on electricity bills, making distributed solar more accessible.
•This expansion signifies a growing trend in consumer-friendly solar financing, potentially impacting grid demand and load profiles in major power markets.

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Utility Dive•26 days ago

Pilot Co. expands electric semi-truck charging plans

•Pilot Co. is expanding its electric semi-truck charging network with approximately 20 new Tesla semi-charger locations across California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas.
•This initiative signals a growing, geographically diverse demand for high-power EV charging infrastructure, representing a significant new load type for regional grids.
•The expansion creates opportunities for power developers and IPPs to supply electricity and for grid operators to manage increased demand and interconnection needs in the specified states.

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Energy Storage News•27 days ago

ERCOT’s battery fleet is the ‘first line of defence for the grid’ through Texas winter storms

•ERCOT's battery storage fleet is designated as the primary rapid response mechanism for grid stability during extreme winter conditions.
•The effective technical performance and management of these battery assets are critical, suggesting potential future operational requirements or performance standards from ERCOT.
•This reinforces the strong market signal for continued battery development in ERCOT, as their frequent dispatch during high-stress events will be crucial for grid reliability and market price stability.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Tesla “Full Self Driving” & Robotaxi News in Texas, China, & LA–NYC — What’s Real & What’s Not?

•Tesla's FSD and robotaxi developments in Texas, China, and LA-NYC signal a significant, geographically concentrated future increase in electricity demand.
•Successful deployment of robotaxi fleets will require substantial new charging infrastructure and corresponding generation capacity, impacting grid planning and investment.
•Regulatory progress and technological maturity for autonomous vehicles will directly influence the timeline and scale of this new electrical load.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Five Years After Winter Storm Uri, a Texas Co-op Shares Its Lessons Learned

•Rayburn Electric Cooperative faced unprecedented financial strain during Winter Storm Uri, incurring three years' worth of power costs in just five days.
•The crisis prompted a fundamental transformation in the co-op's approach to risk management, generation asset procurement, and long-term strategic planning.
•This shift indicates a heightened focus on resilience and reliability for power consumers and potential new opportunities for developers offering diverse and dispatchable generation solutions within ERCOT.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

The POWER Podcast

•The article announces the availability of The POWER Podcast across major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music.
•An archive episode title, 'Five Years After Winter Storm Uri, a Texas [...]', is mentioned, indicating past discussions on significant grid events.
•The article itself provides no direct actionable intelligence regarding market impacts, policy changes, or project announcements for developers or large loads.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Apex Clean Energy Closes $2.79 Billion in Financing for Three Renewable Energy Projects

•Apex Clean Energy secured $2.79 billion in financing for three utility-scale renewable energy projects.
•Projects are located in Texas (implying ERCOT), Ohio, and Illinois (implying MISO), indicating significant renewable build-out in key markets.
•The successful financing demonstrates strong investor confidence and Apex's capability to execute large-scale renewable developments.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

Apex finances 670MW of energy storage, wind, with US$2.79 billion financial commitments

•Apex Clean Energy secured US$2.79 billion in financial commitments for 670MW of utility-scale wind and energy storage projects.
•Projects are strategically located across Texas (ERCOT), Ohio (PJM), and Illinois (MISO), including the Raven Storage project in Texas.
•This substantial financing underscores strong investor confidence in large-scale, hybrid renewable energy solutions within key US power markets.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Vistra to Bolster Gas-Fired Fleet by 5.5 GW With $4B Cogentrix Acquisition

•Vistra Corp. is acquiring Cogentrix Energy for $4 billion, adding 5.5 GW of modern natural gas generation to its portfolio.
•The acquisition expands Vistra's operational footprint across key competitive markets: PJM Interconnection, ISO New England, and ERCOT.
•This significant M&A activity signals a strategic investment in dispatchable thermal generation, impacting capacity market dynamics and grid reliability for large power consumers and IPPs in these regions.

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