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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Ford Picks The Perfect Time To Pitch EVs, And California, Too

  • •Ford's introduction of a 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT California Special package signals continued OEM investment and market focus on electric vehicles.
  • •Targeting California specifically highlights the state's role as a primary EV market, indicating sustained load growth potential within the CAISO region.
  • •This ongoing push for EV adoption reinforces the long-term trend of transportation electrification, driving increased demand for grid capacity and charging infrastructure.
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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Enphase Announces Off-Grid Solar Power & Energy Storage System

  • •Enphase, a prominent OEM, has announced its entry into the off-grid market with an integrated solar power and energy storage system.
  • •The solution targets the existing off-grid population in the US (estimated at hundreds of thousands) and a larger demographic interested in energy independence.
  • •For developers, this introduces a new, potentially robust, branded product offering for off-grid projects; for large loads, it presents an option for enhanced energy resilience or complete grid defection.
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Energy Storage News•9 days ago

Flatiron Energy upsizes credit facility to US$250 million for BESS portfolio

  • •Developer Flatiron Energy has doubled its credit facility to US$250 million, secured from HPS Investment Partners.
  • •This substantial financing is earmarked for the expansion and development of Flatiron Energy's Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolio.
  • •The upsized credit facility signals strong investor confidence in the BESS market, facilitating accelerated deployment of energy storage projects.
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Utility Dive•9 days ago

Xcel Energy rolls out $60 billion capital spending plan

  • •Xcel Energy plans a massive $60 billion capital expenditure, including 7.5 GW of renewables, 3 GW of gas generation, and 1.9 GW of energy storage, signaling significant market opportunities for developers and equipment providers.
  • •The plan includes 1,500 miles of high-voltage transmission and $5 billion for wildfire mitigation, addressing critical grid modernization, reliability, and interconnection challenges across Xcel's service territories.
  • •This substantial investment indicates a strong utility commitment to decarbonization and grid resilience, driving demand for new generation, storage, and transmission projects, and offering new PPA opportunities for large power consumers.
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Utility Dive•9 days ago

Data centers as engines of economic growth

  • •Data centers are identified as a primary driver of new economic demands on the power grid.
  • •The article advocates for regulators to establish clear pathways for utilities to test and scale innovative power solutions.
  • •Utilities require mechanisms to recover costs for forward-looking investments necessary to meet the growing power needs of data centers.
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Utility Dive•9 days ago

Southern inks 7 GW of large load contracts, eyes 50 GW more

  • •Southern Company has secured 7 GW in large load contracts and is actively pursuing an additional 50 GW, signaling robust industrial and commercial demand.
  • •Data center usage within Southern Company's service territory increased by 17% year-over-year, identifying this sector as a primary driver of new load growth.
  • •This substantial increase in contracted and prospective load necessitates significant new generation capacity and transmission infrastructure development to meet future demand.
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Energy Storage News•9 days ago

Wisconsin utilities opt for solar-plus-storage project acquisitions over ‘debt-like PPAs’

  • •Two Wisconsin Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) are seeking regulatory approval to acquire an under-development solar-plus-storage project in Waushara County.
  • •This move signifies a strategic shift by utilities towards direct project acquisition, explicitly opting out of what they perceive as 'debt-like PPAs'.
  • •For developers, this indicates a potential trend where utilities may prefer build-to-sell models or direct ownership over long-term PPA structures, impacting project financing and market opportunities.
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Energy Storage News•9 days ago

Envision launches modular ‘Gen 8’ BESS equipped with 750Ah-plus cells

  • •Envision Energy has launched its 'Gen 8' grid-scale BESS, featuring 750Ah-plus cells in a 10-foot modular DC block.
  • •The new BESS is designed for high scalability, allowing configurations of 12MWh or more, suitable for large-scale energy storage projects.
  • •This product offers developers and IPPs a high-density, modular solution, potentially improving project economics and deployment efficiency for grid services and large load support.
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Energy Storage News•9 days ago

EBRD provides US$142 million for Uzbekistan’s first gigawatt-scale solar PV and energy storage portfolio

  • •The EBRD has provided US$142 million in financing for Uzbekistan's first gigawatt-scale renewable energy project, comprising 1GW of solar PV and 1.3GWh of battery energy storage.
  • •This landmark project signals a strong international financial commitment to large-scale, integrated solar and storage solutions in emerging markets, setting a precedent for developers and IPPs.
  • •The substantial financing package highlights the increasing bankability of combined solar and storage assets, offering a blueprint for future project development and investment strategies.
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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Amazon Rivian Electric Delivery Vans Arrive in Canada

  • •Amazon has launched 50 Rivian electric delivery vans (EDVs) in Vancouver, Canada, marking their first deployment in the country.
  • •This initiative signifies a growing trend of large commercial fleets electrifying, creating new, concentrated electricity demand centers.
  • •For developers and large power consumers, this highlights the increasing need for robust grid infrastructure, charging solutions, and potentially dedicated power supply to support large-scale EV operations.
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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Illinois Passes Clean Energy & Storage Bill Expected to Save Residents $13 Billion

  • •Illinois passed the 'Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act,' a new policy boosting clean and renewable energy sources.
  • •The legislation includes provisions for energy storage, indicating a growing market for battery and other storage solutions.
  • •The act is projected to save Illinois residents $13 billion on electricity bills, suggesting potential market and price impacts for large power consumers.
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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Truckmakers Lobby European Commission to Weaken Their Emissions Targets and Cut Zero Emission Truck Sales

  • •Major truck OEMs (Scania, MAN, Volvo, Daimler, IVECO, Ford) are lobbying the European Commission to weaken CO2 emissions targets for heavy-duty vehicles and allow emissions credits.
  • •This action directly challenges the EU's existing truck CO2 Regulation, aiming to slow the mandated transition to zero-emission trucks.
  • •For developers and large power consumers, a successful lobby could delay the widespread adoption of electric heavy-duty trucks, potentially slowing the growth of demand for charging infrastructure and associated grid upgrades, impacting investment timelines for EV charging solutions and fleet electrification strategies.
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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

BMW Is One Step Closer To The Solid-State EV Battery Of The Future

  • •BMW, US startup Solid Power, and Samsung SDI are collaborating on a sulfide-based solid-state EV battery, marking a significant step in next-generation battery technology development.
  • •This advancement promises higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety for electric vehicles, which is expected to accelerate EV adoption rates.
  • •For developers and large power consumers, increased EV penetration signals a growing future electricity demand, creating opportunities in charging infrastructure, grid services (e.g., V2G), and advanced battery storage integration for demand management or resilience.
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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Singapore Is The Catalyst For ASEAN’s Clean Energy Transition

  • •Singapore is positioning itself as a key driver for ASEAN's clean energy transition, emphasizing diverse no-carbon and low-carbon generation sources.
  • •The 18th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2025 highlighted Singapore's strategic role as a catalyst for regional decarbonization.
  • •This signals a strong policy direction towards clean energy development and potential new project opportunities for developers and shifting energy procurement strategies for large consumers across ASEAN.
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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Hyundai Launches ELEXIO SUV For China

  • •Hyundai's launch of the ELEXIO, an all-electric SUV with a 722 km CLTC range and competitive pricing in China, signals rapid acceleration of EV adoption.
  • •This trend implies significant future electricity demand growth, requiring developers to plan for increased generation capacity and grid infrastructure upgrades.
  • •The use of the scalable E-GMP platform underscores ongoing OEM investment in EV technology, further solidifying the long-term shift towards electric transportation and associated load increases.
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Energy Storage News•9 days ago

Eku Energy, LP Renewables propose 1,600MWh Belah BESS in Queensland, Australia

  • •Eku Energy and LP Renewables announced plans for the 400MW/1,600MWh Belah Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Queensland, Australia.
  • •This significant project underscores the global trend of increasing investment in large-scale battery storage to support grid modernization and renewable energy integration.
  • •For developers, this signals ongoing opportunities in the utility-scale storage market; for large power consumers, it indicates improved grid stability and reliability in the Queensland region.
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Energy Storage News•9 days ago

Australia’s EPBC Act overhaul promises streamlined approvals as industry voices mixed support

  • •Australia's Parliament is reviewing reform bills for the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
  • •The proposed overhaul aims to streamline environmental approvals, specifically addressing past criticisms of delaying renewable energy projects.
  • •This regulatory change could accelerate the development and deployment of new renewable energy capacity in Australia, impacting project timelines for developers and IPPs.
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CleanTechnica•10 days ago

Carlos Tavares Thinks Tesla Might Be Dead In 10 Years

  • •Former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, who led the company from January 2021 to December 2024, predicts Tesla's potential demise within 10 years.
  • •This statement from a major automotive industry leader (Stellantis owns 14 brands) signals intense competition and potential volatility in the electric vehicle (EV) market.
  • •For developers and large power consumers, this highlights the evolving landscape of EV adoption and the need to critically assess long-term growth projections and associated charging infrastructure demand, considering potential shifts in market dominance among EV manufacturers.
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CleanTechnica•10 days ago

The Data Center Boom Is Fueling The Space Solar Race

  • •A US startup aims to launch data centers into Earth orbit, representing a highly speculative, long-term vision for data center location.
  • •These orbiting data centers would be powered by PV arrays assembled by swarms of autonomous robots, proposing a novel power generation method.
  • •This initiative highlights the extreme lengths innovators are considering to meet the escalating power demands of the data center industry.
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