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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Attracting infrastructure capital into large-scale battery storage: Eku Energy CEO Daniel Burrows

•The article focuses on the increasing trend of large-scale battery storage projects attracting significant infrastructure capital.
•Key to securing this capital is demonstrating 'long-term value creation' for institutional investors, a critical aspect for BESS project developers.
•This signals a maturing market for battery energy storage systems, offering more stable and accessible financing avenues for developers and enhancing the viability of BESS solutions for large power consumers seeking reliability and cost management.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Strait of Hormuz closure creates complexity for global energy storage markets

•Geopolitical tensions stemming from the US and Israel's war on Iran, and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are creating significant supply chain complexities for global energy storage and battery markets.
•Energy storage and battery market experts anticipate potential disruptions to raw material sourcing and manufacturing components, leading to increased costs and project delays for battery storage deployments.
•Developers and large power consumers should prepare for potential price volatility, extended lead times, and challenges in securing components for new or ongoing battery storage projects due to these geopolitical risks.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signs legislation mandating 20.78GW of energy storage

•Virginia has mandated a massive 20.78 GW energy storage target, creating a significant market opportunity for developers.
•This legislative action by Governor Spanberger establishes a strong policy framework and demand signal for storage projects within the PJM market.
•Large power consumers, particularly datacenters in Virginia, can anticipate enhanced grid reliability, potential new energy management strategies, and evolving capacity market dynamics from this substantial storage buildout.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Investor Wood & Co engages partners to put 145MW of BESS into Nordic electricity markets

•Czech investment group Wood & Company is developing 145MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across Finland and Sweden.
•The firm has engaged construction and optimization partners, signaling active project development and execution in the Nordic region.
•This project contributes to the growing grid-scale storage capacity in Nordic electricity markets, which can impact grid stability and energy arbitrage opportunities.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

VIDEO – Energy Storage Summit 2026: How attractive is BESS for M&A?

•The BESS market is experiencing a slowdown in M&A and investment activity.
•This indicates potential shifts in asset valuations and deal flow for BESS projects.
•Developers and IPPs should anticipate a more cautious investment landscape when seeking financing or exit opportunities for BESS assets.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Over 500 Jobs To Be Created At New Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility

•Suniva, Inc. is establishing a new solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens, South Carolina, creating 564 jobs.
•This investment will increase domestic solar cell production, potentially improving supply chain stability and reducing lead times for solar projects in the US.
•Enhanced domestic manufacturing capacity can help developers and large power consumers meet domestic content requirements for incentives, such as those under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Volkswagen Group Still Heavily Highlights EVs in Global Quarterly Report

•Volkswagen Group's sustained emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) in its quarterly report signals a continued strong commitment to transportation electrification, diverging from other legacy automakers.
•This commitment projects a significant and growing demand for electricity, requiring substantial investment in new generation capacity, grid infrastructure, and charging solutions.
•Developers, IPPs, and large power consumers should anticipate increased opportunities for power purchase agreements (PPAs), financing for EV charging networks, and grid modernization projects to support this expanding load.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

What the Future of the Renewable Energy Directive Should Look Like

•EU transport emissions flatlined in 2025, with aviation emissions offsetting shipping gains and car emissions plateauing, highlighting transport as Europe's biggest climate challenge.
•A new Renewable Energy Directive (RED) framework is being developed to specifically target transport decarbonization and strengthen energy independence.
•The policy shift will drive increased demand for renewable energy sources and electrification infrastructure, creating market opportunities for developers and large consumers to align with new regulatory requirements and carbon reduction goals.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Elli Mobility Provides Charging Services for the Vatican’s Electric Fleet

•The Vatican's adoption of Elli Mobility's charging card and digital platform signals a growing trend for large organizations to centralize EV fleet management.
•The solution provides access to over 1 million public charging points across Europe, highlighting the scale of necessary charging infrastructure for widespread EV adoption.
•A central digital platform for managing charging processes, energy consumption, and billing is critical for efficient operation of large EV fleets, impacting overall energy demand management for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Neoen Australia submits 3.2GWh Bondo wind-plus-storage project to the EPBC Act

•Neoen Australia has announced the Bondo wind-plus-storage project, featuring a substantial 3.2GWh of battery storage capacity.
•The project is undergoing federal environmental assessment under the EPBC Act, indicating key regulatory steps for large-scale renewable developments in Australia.
•This initiative highlights a trend towards integrated, dispatchable renewable energy solutions, offering potential long-term stability for energy consumers and developers.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Amazon Australia puts battery storage centre stage as it inks nine PPAs for data centre expansion

•Amazon has signed nine new renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Australia, totaling 430MW, to support its data center expansion.
•Crucially, eight of these PPAs include co-located Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), highlighting a strong trend towards integrated renewable and storage solutions.
•This significant commitment from a major load like Amazon signals a robust and growing market for large-scale, dispatchable clean energy projects, offering clear demand signals for developers and IPPs.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Alinta Energy starts construction on 1,000MWh Stage 1 of South Australia’s Reeves Plains Battery

•Alinta Energy has commenced main construction on Stage 1 of its 1,000MWh Reeves Plains Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Australia.
•This significant storage project will enhance grid stability and reliability, offering benefits to developers integrating renewables and large power consumers.
•The project underscores the ongoing large-scale investment trend in battery storage solutions for grid modernization and decarbonization efforts.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

The EV Models With The Best & Worst Trends In The USA — CHARTS

•The US EV market share dropped to 5.9% in Q1 2026, a significant decline from 7.6% in Q1 2025 and an industry peak of 10.6% in Q3 2025.
•This trend indicates a potential slowdown in the rate of EV adoption, which could lead to downward revisions in long-term electricity demand growth forecasts.
•Developers and IPPs should monitor these shifting EV market dynamics as they directly influence the need for new generation capacity, transmission infrastructure, and the viability of future Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Tax Oil Companies’ Windfall Profits, Says European Civil Society

•A coalition of 31 European NGOs is advocating for an EU-level windfall tax on oil companies' excess profits.
•The proposed tax revenue would be directed towards supporting vulnerable households, industry, and accelerating the clean energy transition.
•For developers and IPPs, this signals potential new funding mechanisms, subsidies, or incentives for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage) in Europe.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

New Analyses Find Overwhelming Opposition to Wisconsin Data Centers Across the State

•New analyses reveal strong, widespread opposition to data centers across Wisconsin, spanning political affiliations.
•Key concerns cited by groups like Sierra Club Wisconsin and Moms Clear Air Force include affordability (likely electricity prices), energy availability/impact, and water usage.
•Opposition is being formally voiced in Public Service Commission (PSC) cases, indicating potential regulatory hurdles and delays for new data center projects.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Fast Hydrofoils, Floating Logs, & Canada’s Ferry Electrification Challenge

•Vancouver is backing an electric passenger hydrofoil project, signaling policy-driven decarbonization in the transportation sector.
•This initiative represents a new, significant electricity load for the grid, impacting demand profiles and potentially requiring infrastructure upgrades.
•The broader 'electrification challenge' for ferries underscores the need for robust grid infrastructure, including potential transmission and interconnection enhancements, to support growing electric transport loads.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

VIDEO: ‘It’s going to massively scale here’: Fluence chief predicts data centre battery storage slingshot in Australia

•Fluence predicts a 'slingshot' growth in battery storage for data centers in Australia, driven by hyperscale opportunities.
•The evolution of grid-forming battery technology is highlighted as a key enabler, offering enhanced grid stability and integration capabilities.
•Fluence is actively deploying high-density Smartstack solutions, indicating readily available and advanced storage products for the Australian market.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

LNG Shock, Coal Myths, & The Real Winners On The Grid

•Geopolitical events, such as the Strait of Hormuz disruption, can trigger significant LNG supply shocks, leading to delays, diversions, and repricing of natural gas.
•These LNG shocks directly impact the economics and availability of gas-fired generation, making it less attractive or accessible for power producers.
•The article challenges the conventional wisdom that coal automatically benefits from natural gas supply disruptions, suggesting other generation technologies are emerging as 'real winners' on the grid.

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Utility Dive•3 months ago

Maryland regulators weigh investor-owned utilities’ flexible load proposals

•Maryland's Public Service Commission (PSC) staff are reviewing flexible load proposals from investor-owned utilities.
•Regulators require additional clarity on these proposals to ensure reliable, measurable, and well-located grid benefits.
•This regulatory process signals an ongoing effort in Maryland to integrate demand-side flexibility, potentially creating new opportunities or requirements for large power consumers and developers.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

US EV Market Down 27%, Worst 1st Quarter Since 2022

•The US EV market experienced a significant 27% decline in Q1, marking its worst performance since 2022.
•This market downturn is directly attributed to policy shifts, specifically the removal of the $7,500 EV tax credit by the current administration, reversing previous incentives.
•A slowdown in EV adoption could lead to revised long-term electricity demand forecasts, impacting developers of charging infrastructure and utilities planning for future load growth.

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