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Energy Storage News•about 8 hours ago

US BESS deployments to increase to 70GWh this year, SEIA says in first sector-dedicated report

•US Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) deployments are projected to reach 70GWh in 2026, indicating a significant and rapid market expansion.
•This substantial growth creates considerable opportunities for developers and IPPs in project development, technology procurement, and financing.
•Large power consumers, including datacenters, can expect enhanced grid reliability, greater renewable energy integration options, and more flexible energy management solutions.

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Utility Dive•4 days ago

States sue Energy Department for terminating $8B in clean energy funding

•A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration unlawfully terminated $8 billion in clean energy funding from programs established by the IRA and IIJA.
•This action creates significant financial uncertainty and risk for clean energy developers and projects relying on federal incentives.
•The legal challenge highlights policy instability, potentially increasing project costs or delaying development for IPPs and large power consumers.

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Utility Dive•4 days ago

The ghosts of nuclear past, present, and future: Can you tell them apart?

•The article aims to differentiate between various nuclear energy technologies (legacy, SMRs, advanced reactors) to assess their practical feasibility for future power supply.
•It will likely explore the economic viability, development timelines, and regulatory challenges or opportunities for these distinct nuclear pathways.
•For developers and large loads, this analysis is critical for evaluating long-term baseload power options, investment strategies, and potential grid stability contributions.

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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

A US Sodium-Ion Battery Maker Challenges Powerwall For Home Energy Storage, And More

•US-based Syntropic has launched three new sodium-ion battery product lines.
•Products are designed for a wide range of applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale energy storage.
•Sodium-ion technology presents a potentially lower-cost alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries, which could improve project economics for IPPs and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

Uber Putting $100 Million into EV Charging for Robotaxis

•Uber is investing $100 million into developing dedicated EV charging infrastructure to support its future robotaxi fleet.
•This significant capital commitment signals a growing demand for high-capacity charging solutions to power large-scale electric vehicle operations.
•The initiative creates substantial opportunities for charging infrastructure developers, energy providers, and grid operators to meet the specialized needs of autonomous EV fleets.

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Energy Storage News•6 days ago

Interim FEOC guidance from US Treasury refers back to existing safe harbour guidelines

•The US Treasury has released interim guidance on Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules, specifically detailing "Material Assistance" provisions.
•This guidance relies on existing safe harbour calculations, providing a framework for developers to assess supply chain compliance.
•Understanding these FEOC rules is critical for energy storage developers to ensure projects qualify for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits.

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CleanTechnica•8 days ago

Heat Pump Water Heaters Can Save Over $500/Year On Utility Bills

•Residential heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) offer significant utility bill savings, projected at over $500 annually per household, making them a leading appliance for household energy cost reduction.
•HPWHs are identified as having the second-highest potential for household utility savings after space heating heat pumps, indicating a growing trend in residential electrification and energy efficiency.
•Widespread adoption of HPWHs will impact grid load profiles by reducing residential electricity demand for water heating, influencing demand forecasting and capacity planning for utilities and power developers.

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Energy Storage News•8 days ago

NeoVolta raises US$23 million for Georgia battery pack and BESS manufacturing facility

•NeoVolta has secured US$23 million in financing for a 2GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing joint venture in Georgia, US.
•This new domestic manufacturing capacity (2GWh) signals increased future supply of BESS, potentially easing procurement and reducing lead times for developers and large power consumers.
•The US-based facility could leverage Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives, potentially leading to more cost-effective and domestically compliant BESS solutions for projects.

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Utility Dive•11 days ago

Treasury issues FEOC guidance, clarifies material assistance cost ratio

•Treasury issued interim safe harbor guidance for calculating a project or component’s Material Assistance Cost Ratio (MACR).
•The guidance clarifies relevant MACR thresholds, which are critical for determining eligibility for certain clean energy tax credits.
•This regulatory update provides essential clarity for developers and IPPs on supply chain compliance and foreign entity of concern (FEOC) requirements.

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Energy Storage News•11 days ago

‘Beyond a lithium-only future’: How US trade rules could accelerate BESS diversification

•US trade rules, specifically changes to FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) and Section 301 tariffs, are being adjusted to accelerate BESS diversification beyond lithium-ion.
•This policy shift aims to reduce reliance on specific foreign supply chains and promote alternative battery technologies, such as organic flow batteries.
•Developers and IPPs should anticipate changes in BESS technology availability, supply chain requirements, and potentially project economics due to these trade rule adjustments.

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Energy Storage News•12 days ago

LG Energy Solution Vertech ‘to deliver 50GWh of US BESS projects in 2026,’ signs Qcells EPC deal

•LG ES Vertech, the US-based system integrator subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, aims to deliver 50GWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the US during 2026.
•This aggressive target indicates a significant scaling of integrated BESS solutions, signaling increased availability and potentially competitive pricing for developers and large power consumers.
•The company has signed an EPC deal with Qcells, suggesting streamlined project execution and strong partnerships for large-scale deployments.

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Energy Storage News•12 days ago

LG Energy Solution Vertech ‘to deliver 40GWh of US BESS projects in 2026,’ signs Qcells EPC deal

•LG Energy Solution's US system integrator, LG ES Vertech, targets delivering 40GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects across the US in 2026.
•This ambitious deployment goal, supported by an EPC deal with Qcells, signifies a major acceleration in BESS project execution capacity from a leading OEM-backed integrator.
•The scale of these planned projects suggests a robust and expanding market for BESS, potentially easing supply chain constraints and increasing competition for developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•13 days ago

NineDot Energy closes US$431 million for New York BESS, Ameresco completes multiple tax credit transfers

•NineDot Energy secured US$431 million in construction financing for New York BESS projects, signaling strong investor confidence and capital availability for grid-scale storage development.
•Ameresco successfully completed multiple tax credit transfer and financing transactions for solar PV and BESS, demonstrating a viable and active market for monetizing IRA incentives.
•These transactions highlight robust financial mechanisms and policy support driving significant investment and deployment in battery energy storage and solar, particularly in high-demand markets like New York.

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Energy Storage News•14 days ago

Energy Vault to secure 1.5GWh of US-manufactured sodium-ion BESS from Peak Energy

•Energy Vault and Peak Energy announced a strategic development agreement for 1.5GWh of US-manufactured sodium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
•This deal introduces a significant new supply of sodium-ion battery technology, offering a potentially lower-cost and more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion for large-scale storage applications.
•The emphasis on 'US-manufactured' suggests strong alignment with Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives, which could enhance project economics for developers and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

Electric Cars Are Simply Better — Subsidies Or Not

•EV sales in the US experienced a significant hit following the removal of a $7,500 subsidy, indicating market sensitivity to policy incentives.
•Despite short-term market impacts, the article posits EVs are inherently superior, implying sustained long-term growth in electricity demand for developers and IPPs.
•Policy changes, such as subsidy removal, directly influence the pace of EV adoption and thus the rate of new electrical load growth for power infrastructure planning.

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CleanTechnica•15 days ago

Real-World RV Towing With The Silverado EV

•Real-world heavy-duty EV towing (e.g., RVs with Silverado EV) significantly increases electricity demand and reduces range, highlighting the need for robust charging infrastructure and grid capacity.
•Widespread adoption of heavy-duty EVs will drive substantial new electricity load, impacting wholesale power prices and creating a market for high-power charging solutions and associated grid upgrades.
•The challenges of heavy-duty EV charging underscore the need for policy support (e.g., IRA incentives) for grid modernization, transmission expansion, and charging infrastructure development to meet future demand.

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Energy Storage News•15 days ago

GridStor warns of industry slowdown as US Treasury guidance delays BESS decisions

•US Treasury guidance and existing Section 301 tariffs are creating significant uncertainty and delays for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
•BESS developer GridStor warns of an industry slowdown, impacting project timelines and potentially increasing costs for developers and large power consumers.
•Navigating FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) rules and tariffs is a critical challenge, requiring strategic adjustments for BESS deployment in the US.

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CleanTechnica•18 days ago

From Airports to Elementary Schools, New Examples of Geothermal Heating & Cooling Sites Emerge

•The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Geothermal (OG) has published five new case studies demonstrating successful geothermal heating and cooling (GSHP) applications across diverse sites, including airports and elementary schools.
•These case studies provide practical, proven examples for developers and large power consumers looking to implement energy-efficient and low-carbon HVAC solutions in various building types.
•The DOE's active promotion through these documented projects signals growing government support and market maturity for geothermal H&C, potentially influencing future policy, incentives, and financing opportunities.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

Trump Tries to Cancel Millions More for EV Charging — Illegally, Of Course

•A potential future administration is attempting to halt federal funding for EV charging infrastructure and broader cleantech development.
•This signals significant political and regulatory risk for developers and IPPs in the cleantech sector, particularly for projects reliant on federal incentives or policy support.
•Such actions would likely slow the deployment of EV charging networks, impacting future electricity demand growth from the transportation sector and increasing financing uncertainty for cleantech projects.

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Energy Storage News•19 days ago

‘Reversible solid oxide fuel cells’: Noon Energy’s approach to 100+ hour energy storage

•Noon Energy is developing Reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (R-SOFCs) for 100+ hour energy storage, targeting ultra-long duration applications beyond typical battery capabilities.
•This technology aims to address deep intermittency of renewables (solar, wind) over multiple days, enabling higher penetration, reducing curtailment, and enhancing grid reliability.
•The long-duration capability could significantly impact capacity markets and PPA structures by firming renewable output, offering new revenue streams for developers.

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