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Energy Storage News•about 12 hours ago

Lightsource bp sells 800MWh of co-located battery storage in Australia to Aula Energy

•Lightsource bp sold a 1GW operational solar PV portfolio in Australia to Aula Energy.
•The transaction includes options for Aula Energy to develop 800MW of co-located battery storage alongside the solar assets.
•This deal highlights the increasing market value and strategic importance of integrated solar-plus-storage solutions for grid stability and renewable energy deployment.

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Energy Storage News•about 12 hours ago

RES Australia joint venture bags EPBC Act approval for 3.6GWh solar-plus-storage project in Queensland

•RES Australia's joint venture, Wooderson Solar Development Co, secured federal environmental approval (EPBC Act) for a large-scale solar-plus-storage project in Queensland.
•The project features a 450MW solar PV power plant co-located with 3,600MWh of battery energy storage.
•This approval represents a significant regulatory milestone for one of Australia's largest renewable energy projects, demonstrating progress in securing permits for massive hybrid developments.

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CleanTechnica•about 22 hours ago

CHARGE Calls On South African Finance Minister To Address EV Duties & Fund Renewable Charging Infrastructure In 2026 Budget

•Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) urges the South African Finance Minister to align EV import duties with ICE vehicles and scrap the ad valorem tax on EVs in the 2026 Budget.
•These proposed policy changes aim to reduce EV costs, stimulating adoption and consequently increasing electricity demand for charging.
•CHARGE also advocates for dedicated funding for renewable charging infrastructure, signaling future development opportunities for IPPs and developers in the EV charging sector.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

121 Electric Buses Are Now Running On Clean Renewable Electricity In Senegal

•121 electric buses in Senegal are now fully operational, powered exclusively by clean, renewable electricity, displacing fossil fuel consumption.
•This project signals a growing global market for large-scale electric vehicle fleets and the associated demand for renewable energy generation and charging infrastructure.
•The successful deployment highlights opportunities for IPPs and developers in sustainable transportation and grid integration projects, particularly in emerging markets.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Donut Labs Responds to Critics

•Donut Labs has announced what they claim is the world's first solid-state battery, generating significant industry buzz and skepticism.
•In response to critics, Donut Labs has released a video promising forthcoming independent testing to validate their solid-state battery technology.
•The company's communication strategy involves hinting at their technology's capabilities and underlying rationale, suggesting a deliberate rollout plan.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

The Important Role That Black Communities Play In Addressing Climate Change

•Black communities are identified as growing 'climate innovation hubs' actively developing and implementing clean energy solutions, presenting potential new project opportunities for developers and IPPs.
•The article stresses the urgent need for transparency regarding these community-led clean energy actions, implying future policy focus or increased visibility for potential partnerships and funding.
•These community initiatives often integrate clean energy with broader sustainable development goals, such as affordable green housing and healthy food, suggesting a holistic approach to energy projects that may require integrated solutions.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Tesla Still Dominates California EV Sales — And Tesla Still Massively Supported By California

•California's EV market, led by Tesla, continues rapid expansion in 2025, signaling sustained and significant growth in electricity demand from transportation.
•The state's ongoing 'massive support' for EVs indicates a stable policy environment driving electrification, creating long-term opportunities for grid infrastructure, charging solutions, and renewable energy development.
•Tesla's dominance as an OEM suggests concentrated load growth patterns and potential for standardized charging solutions (e.g., NACS) that developers and large power consumers should factor into infrastructure planning.

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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

From Courtroom to Capital Markets: Why US Tariff Instability Matters

•The Supreme Court narrowed the President's authority to impose broad tariffs, aiming to reduce uncertainty.
•The administration immediately announced it would continue imposing tariffs using other legal authorities, introducing a new layer of uncertainty.
•This ongoing tariff instability impacts capital markets, potentially affecting project financing and the cost of imported components for energy projects.

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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

Space Solar Power Will Inevitably Trump Trump’s War On Solar Power

•Space Solar Power (SSP) is highlighted as an emerging technology transitioning from conceptual to factual viability.
•The article asserts that SSP's development will proceed independently of current US energy policies that may favor fossil fuels.
•For developers and large power consumers, this article offers a highly speculative, long-term outlook on a potential future energy source, lacking immediate actionable details or project specifics.

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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

The Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs

•The Supreme Court has ruled Trump's tariffs imposed under the IEEPA illegal, opening the door for an estimated $175 billion in refunds and compensation.
•This decision effectively removes a significant cost burden on imported goods, potentially lowering equipment costs for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage) and manufacturing inputs for large power consumers.
•The ruling clarifies limits on presidential authority to impose tariffs under IEEPA, reducing future policy uncertainty for international trade and supply chains.

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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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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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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

Solar Power Used To Charge An EV In The Sub-Arctic

•A pilot project by Easee and Subaru successfully demonstrated off-grid electric vehicle charging using portable solar panels and a portable EV charger in sub-Arctic conditions.
•This initiative highlights the technical feasibility and resilience of distributed, portable solar solutions for EV infrastructure in extreme and remote environments.
•The project suggests new market opportunities for developers and equipment providers to deploy EV charging solutions beyond traditional grid-connected areas, potentially influencing future remote electrification strategies.

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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

Coloradans Push Back On Trump Trying To Force Coal On Them

•The Trump administration is actively attempting to mandate the use of coal and other fossil fuels while simultaneously obstructing solar and wind energy projects.
•This policy direction is facing significant pushback and opposition from Coloradans and potentially other regions.
•The article highlights a clear political agenda influencing energy policy, creating regulatory uncertainty for renewable developers.

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Utility Dive•5 days ago

Corporate clean energy buying fell globally in 2025, reversing trend: BNEF

•Global corporate clean energy procurement declined in 2025, reversing a long-standing growth trend.
•The U.S. market defied the global downturn, setting a new record with 29.5 GW of corporate clean energy deals.
•Big Tech companies are driving U.S. demand, demonstrating a significant pivot towards firm, dispatchable clean energy sources such as nuclear, hydro, and geothermal.

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POWER Magazine•5 days ago

FlexGen Announces HybridOS Energy Management System

•FlexGen has launched the latest version of HybridOS, a hardware-agnostic Energy Management System (EMS).
•The EMS is designed to unify and simplify operations for battery storage and solar owners and operators.
•HybridOS aims to maximize site performance through enhanced real-time data and visibility, enabling better asset optimization and potential revenue generation for developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•5 days ago

Without transparent energy planning, the lights could go out

•Open energy system modeling is highlighted as critical for accurate resource assessment, particularly for diverse energy storage solutions, to prevent grid instability and potential blackouts.
•Lack of transparent energy planning poses significant risks to grid reliability, impacting investment certainty for developers and operational stability for large power consumers.
•Adopting open modeling tools can provide clearer signals for investment in storage and other resources, leading to more predictable grid development and enhanced system resilience.

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Utility Dive•5 days ago

CenterPoint peak load to jump 50% by 2029 — 2 years earlier than previously expected

•CenterPoint Energy's peak load is now projected to increase by 50% by 2029, two years sooner than prior estimates, and is on track to double by the mid-2030s.
•This accelerated demand growth signals significant, urgent opportunities for new generation development (across all technologies) and energy storage projects within CenterPoint's service territory.
•Large power consumers should anticipate increased competition for grid capacity and potential upward pressure on power prices, necessitating proactive long-term power procurement and grid connection strategies.

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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Sell Cybercab to Customers for $30,000 or Less This Year

•Tesla plans to sell its autonomous Cybercab for under $30,000, with sales potentially starting in 2026, following its concept reveal in October 2024.
•Widespread adoption of low-cost autonomous EVs like the Cybercab will significantly increase electricity demand for charging infrastructure across all regions.
•This development signals a major shift in transportation, creating new opportunities for grid infrastructure development, energy services for large EV fleets, and increased demand for data center capacity to support autonomous operations.

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POWER Magazine•6 days ago

Utah ‘Gigasite’ Data Center Contemplates Solar-Storage Baseload Addition

•Zeo Energy Corp. (which recently acquired Heliogen Inc.) and Creekstone Energy are studying a 280 MW solar-storage project to provide baseload power for a multi-gigawatt data center campus in Millard County, Utah.
•This initiative highlights the growing trend of large power consumers, particularly data centers, directly contracting for significant, dedicated renewable energy generation to meet their substantial power demands.
•The project's focus on a 'baseload addition' using solar-storage demonstrates the evolving capabilities of renewables to provide consistent power, addressing a critical need for energy-intensive facilities.

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