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Energy Storage News•2 days ago

US ROUNDUP: Hydrostor A-CAES project, Hawaiian Electric on Maui, Peregrine picks Wärtsilä for 500MWh Texas BESS

•Three major energy storage projects are advancing: Hydrostor's A-CAES in California received permitting approval, Hawaiian Electric is set to begin construction on a Maui BESS, and Peregrine/Wärtsilä are progressing a 500MWh BESS in Texas.
•The 500MWh Texas BESS highlights continued large-scale storage deployment in the ERCOT market, indicating growing demand for grid flexibility and potential for ancillary services.
•Permitting progress for Hydrostor's A-CAES project in California signals regulatory pathways and increasing viability for long-duration energy storage technologies within the CAISO market.

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Energy Storage News•3 days ago

How to navigate volatility in ERCOT: Ascend Analytics

•ERCOT's volatile market conditions present significant revenue opportunities for market participants, particularly those with flexible assets like energy storage.
•The implementation of RTC+B (Real-Time Co-optimization with Ancillary Services and Batteries) is a critical regulatory change in ERCOT, fundamentally altering market dynamics and asset valuation.
•Sophisticated optimization platforms and strategies are essential for developers, IPPs, and large power consumers to navigate ERCOT's evolving market, maximize returns from assets, and capitalize on new opportunities under RTC+B.

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Utility Dive

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4 days ago

Texas sues Xcel over Panhandle fires

•Texas is suing Xcel Energy for monetary damages related to the Panhandle fires, indicating a significant legal and financial challenge for the utility.
•The lawsuit seeks to prevent Xcel from recovering fire-related costs from customers, which could shift substantial financial burden onto shareholders and impact future utility rate cases.
•It also aims to stop Xcel from marketing its equipment as safe, signaling increased regulatory and public scrutiny on utility infrastructure safety and operational integrity.

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POWER Magazine•8 days ago

Companies Announce Major Energy Storage Projects in Texas

•A 500 MWh utility-scale battery energy storage project is under construction near Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, involving a Colorado-based developer and Wärtsilä.
•This project is part of a broader trend of major battery storage installations in Texas, signaling robust market growth and investment in ERCOT.
•For developers, this highlights continued opportunities in the ERCOT storage market; for large power consumers, it implies enhanced grid stability and potential for improved energy price predictability.

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Energy Storage News•8 days ago

GridStor executes tolling agreement for Texas BESS, CPS Energy launches 500MW BESS RFP

•GridStor has executed a tolling agreement for a new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Texas, signaling progress in project financing and revenue certainty for developers.
•CPS Energy has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a substantial 500MW BESS, presenting a significant development opportunity for IPPs and technology providers in the Texas market.
•These announcements highlight accelerated deployment and contracting activity for utility-scale energy storage within the ERCOT region, indicating strong market demand and potential impacts on grid stability and future energy pricing.

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Energy Storage News•9 days ago

ERCOT BESS revenue ‘roller coaster’ is a feature, not a bug

•ERCOT's Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market is characterized by extreme revenue volatility, described as a 'roller coaster.'
•This revenue volatility is considered an inherent characteristic ('feature, not a bug') of the ERCOT market for BESS assets.
•Developers and investors must account for significant revenue uncertainty and risk in financial modeling for ERCOT BESS projects.

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CleanTechnica•11 days ago

Two Driverless Teslas Testing In Austin Caught On Camera

•Two driverless Tesla robotaxis without human safety monitors were spotted testing in Austin, Texas, ahead of an anticipated deployment before the end of 2025.
•The planned rollout of autonomous electric vehicle fleets signals a significant and growing future electricity load, particularly for the ERCOT grid.
•The advancement of autonomous vehicle technology implies ongoing regulatory navigation for deployment, which indirectly influences the pace of electrification and grid demand, impacting load forecasting and infrastructure planning.

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CleanTechnica•13 days ago

Waymo Boasts “Exponential Scaling”

•Waymo has rapidly expanded its fully autonomous 24/7 ride-hailing service to Orlando, FL, and San Antonio, TX, after recently entering five new cities.
•The company is boasting "exponential scaling" of its operations, indicating a significant and rapid increase in electric vehicle (EV) fleet deployment.
•This expansion signals a substantial, concentrated increase in electricity demand in these urban centers due to continuous EV charging needs for large, continuously operating fleets, impacting local grid planning and potentially creating opportunities for new charging infrastructure and generation.

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POWER Magazine•14 days ago

Texas Utility Turns to Fast-Start Reciprocating Engines for Grid Stability

•Greenville Electric Utility System (GEUS) is building a 104-MW power plant in Texas, utilizing 11 Jenbacher J920 FleXtra reciprocating engines, marking the largest U.S. installation of this model.
•The project, scheduled for commissioning in Summer 2027, highlights a growing utility trend towards fast-start, flexible generation assets to enhance grid stability and respond rapidly to demand fluctuations.
•This significant investment in dispatchable, quick-response generation signals market value for reliability and capacity, particularly beneficial for developers seeking to integrate intermittent renewables and large power consumers requiring stable supply.

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Utility Dive•16 days ago

EIA cuts 2026 power generation forecast by more than a percentage point

•The EIA has reduced its 2026 power generation forecast by over a percentage point.
•This downward revision is attributed to the actual large load electricity demand that has already come online, particularly in Texas.
•For developers, this signals a potential slowdown in the projected need for new generation capacity, which could impact future project viability and PPA pricing.

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CleanTechnica•20 days ago

Trump EPA Opens Door for More Haze Pollution in Texas, Benefiting Wealthy Utilities

•The Trump EPA approved two Texas haze pollution plans, effectively allowing existing coal plants to continue current emission levels.
•This regulatory decision benefits "wealthy coal plant owners" like NRG and Luminant by potentially reducing their environmental compliance costs.
•The move signals a less stringent federal approach to environmental regulations, potentially impacting the competitive landscape for power generation in Texas (ERCOT).

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Energy Storage News•22 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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POWER Magazine•23 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•25 days ago

Tesla Appears to Have 29 Robotaxis in Operation in Austin

•Tesla is rapidly expanding its 'Robotaxi' fleet in Austin, with 29 vehicles currently and plans to roughly double that number in December.
•This expansion represents a concentrated and growing electric vehicle (EV) charging load that will impact local grid demand and infrastructure planning within the ERCOT region.
•The 'not truly driverless' status highlights ongoing technological development and potential regulatory challenges that could influence the pace and scale of future EV fleet deployments.

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CleanTechnica•28 days ago

Texas To Host Gigantic 11-GW Solar, Energy Storage, Nuclear, & Gas Energy Island

•US startup Fermi is developing 'Project Matador,' an 11 GW multi-technology energy campus in Texas.
•The project will integrate solar, energy storage, nuclear, and natural gas generation, creating a diversified 'energy island.'
•This massive new generation hub is poised to significantly impact the ERCOT market and could attract large industrial loads, including data centers.

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Energy Storage News•30 days ago

‘It’s effectively a full reset of the system’: Habitat Energy on ERCOT’s RTC+B market changes

•ERCOT's Real-Time Co-optimization with Ancillary Services (RTC+B) market changes are described as a 'full reset,' indicating a fundamental shift in market design and operational paradigms.
•These market changes will significantly impact revenue streams and operational strategies for energy assets, particularly for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
•The article focuses on optimizing BESS projects under the new ERCOT rules, providing critical insights for developers and IPPs on how to navigate and profit from the evolving market.

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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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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

NRG Energy Will Build New 455-MW Gas-Fired Plant Near Houston

•NRG Energy is building a new 455-MW natural gas-fired power plant at its Greens Bayou site near Houston, Texas.
•The project is backed by a loan agreement from the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF), indicating significant state-level policy support for dispatchable generation.
•This new capacity in the ERCOT market will enhance grid reliability and potentially stabilize power supply for large industrial and commercial consumers.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Texas loan fund tops 3.5 GW of gas capacity secured with latest NRG deal

•The Texas Energy Fund has committed low-interest loans totaling $1.15 billion to NRG for 1.5 GW of new gas capacity across three projects, including Greens Bayou, contributing to over 3.5 GW secured by the fund overall.
•This state-backed financing significantly lowers the cost of capital for new dispatchable gas generation in ERCOT, making these projects more financially viable for developers.
•The initiative directly addresses grid reliability and resource adequacy concerns in Texas, aiming to increase the supply of firm, on-demand power for large industrial consumers and data centers.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

San Antonio’s public utility seeks 600 MW of solar

•San Antonio's public utility is seeking to procure 600 MW of new solar generation capacity.
•The ERCOT market is currently experiencing favorable conditions for buyers of renewable energy, suggesting competitive pricing for solar projects.
•This represents a substantial procurement opportunity for solar developers operating within the ERCOT region.

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