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CleanTechnica•4 months ago

Volvo, Toyota, & Daimler Truck Ink Memorandum For Fuel Cell Development

•Major automotive OEMs (Volvo, Toyota, Daimler Truck) are forming an equal partnership in cellcentric to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell development for heavy-duty vehicles.
•This collaboration signals a significant commitment to hydrogen as a future energy vector for transportation, driving potential demand for green hydrogen production and associated infrastructure.
•For developers, this indicates a growing market for hydrogen supply projects (electrolyzers, storage, distribution) to serve the heavy-duty transport sector.

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Utility Dive•4 months ago

Forecast uncertainty tempers a banner 2025 for US energy storage: reports

•US energy storage deployment forecasts for 2031 are now subject to significant uncertainty, potentially shifting deployment from previous expectations.
•Key drivers of this uncertainty include future load growth projections and federal guidance on foreign-sourced battery materials.
•Developers and IPPs should anticipate potential shifts in deployment timelines and project economics due to these policy and market uncertainties.

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Utility Dive•4 months ago

AI data centers are stressing power infrastructure. Storage is the answer.

•AI data centers are creating unprecedented stress on existing power infrastructure, which was not designed for their unique, high-intensity load profiles.
•The article identifies energy storage solutions as the critical answer to mitigate grid strain and ensure reliability for the growing demands of AI data centers.
•This shift highlights a significant challenge and opportunity for developers and large power consumers to integrate storage for grid stability and to support future AI infrastructure.

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Utility Dive•4 months ago

ArcLight in deal to buy 2.2 GW from InfraBridge, mainly gas

•ArcLight, a private equity firm, is acquiring 2.2 GW of generation assets, primarily gas-fired, from InfraBridge.
•This transaction will add 1.1 GW to ArcLight's existing 9.7 GW portfolio in the PJM Interconnection, totaling 10.8 GW in the region.
•The acquisition is currently pending approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

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Utility Dive•4 months ago

BofA upgrades Ørsted outlook, cites diminishing offshore wind risk from Trump

•Bank of America has upgraded its outlook for Ørsted, a major offshore wind developer, citing significantly diminished risks for its U.S. projects.
•The reduced risk is attributed to political factors, specifically a perceived decrease in negative impact from former President Trump on the offshore wind sector.
•This positive re-evaluation suggests increased confidence and potentially easier financing for U.S. offshore wind developments.

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CleanTechnica•4 months ago

New York Homeowners Can Get Paid To Invest In Battery Storage

•New York homeowners are eligible for NYSERDA incentives and utility Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs (National Grid ConnectedSolutions, Orange & Rockland Smart Savers) to install home energy management and battery storage systems.
•These programs allow homeowners to get paid for their investment, effectively aggregating distributed energy resources (DERs) into VPPs.
•The growth of residential VPPs in New York indicates an increasing role for distributed storage in grid management, potentially impacting peak demand, capacity needs, and transmission planning for developers and large power consumers.

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Utility Dive•4 months ago

Oncor, LCRA propose up to 244 miles of 765-kV Texas transmission

•Oncor and LCRA propose a significant 244-mile, 765-kV high-voltage transmission project in Texas.
•The project aims to address rapidly growing electricity demand, particularly in the Permian Basin, by expanding critical grid infrastructure.
•This initiative is part of a broader Texas state-level effort to build out its high-voltage transmission network, signaling strong policy support for grid expansion.

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CleanTechnica•4 months ago

Federal Court Strikes Down President Trump’s Attacks Against Endangered Species Act

•A federal court has restored the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to its pre-Trump regulatory framework, reversing previous rollbacks and reinstating stronger environmental protections.
•Developers and IPPs should anticipate increased regulatory scrutiny, potentially longer permitting timelines, and higher compliance costs for new energy projects.
•Projects sited in or near sensitive ecological areas are particularly vulnerable to delays, redesigns, or increased mitigation requirements due to reinstated ESA protections.

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CleanTechnica•4 months ago

Sierra Club Files Request for Rehearing on ACC REST Decision

•The Sierra Club has filed a request for rehearing to challenge the Arizona Corporation Commission's (ACC) decision to repeal the state's Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff (REST).
•The REST program previously supported the development of clean, affordable renewable energy, attracting investment and creating jobs in Arizona.
•The outcome of this rehearing request will significantly impact the regulatory landscape and economic viability for future renewable energy projects and procurement strategies for large power consumers in Arizona.

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Utility Dive•4 months ago

Large load tariffs proliferate as states take more active role in data center regulation

•State regulators approved 29 new large load tariffs in 2025, with more expected, indicating a rapid shift in how large power consumers are priced and regulated.
•These tariffs are a direct response to increased state-level scrutiny on data centers and growing concerns over grid affordability.
•Large power consumers, including data centers, and developers should anticipate evolving and potentially more complex tariff structures, which will impact project economics, site selection, and operational costs.

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Energy Storage News•4 months ago

Michigan approves 1,332MW of BESS with 332MW supporting Oracle data centre

•The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has approved six battery energy storage system (BESS) projects totaling 1,332MW.
•A substantial portion, 332MW, of the approved BESS capacity is specifically designated to support an Oracle data center.
•This regulatory approval demonstrates Michigan's commitment to integrating large-scale energy storage into its grid, offering new opportunities for developers.

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Energy Storage News•4 months ago

100-hour LDES battery technologies from Form, Noon and Ore: how do they compare?

•Three companies (Form Energy, Noon Energy, Ore Energy) are actively commercializing proprietary 100-hour Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) battery technologies.
•The article will compare these LDES solutions across critical metrics including cost, energy density, and round-trip efficiency, which are paramount for project financial viability and site selection.
•The emergence and comparison of these LDES technologies are crucial for developers integrating high levels of intermittent renewables (solar, wind) and for large power consumers seeking enhanced grid reliability and reduced energy costs.

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Energy Storage News•4 months ago

NGEN building 170MWh Austria BESS; Foresight and EBRD invest in Germany, Lithuania developers

•NGEN has begun construction on an 85MW/170MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Austria, marking a significant new project in the European storage market.
•Foresight Group and the EBRD have made strategic investments in energy development platforms located in Germany and Lithuania, indicating active capital deployment and growth opportunities in these regions.
•These developments highlight a strong and expanding market for energy storage and renewable energy project development across Europe, offering practical opportunities for developers and enhanced grid stability for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•4 months ago

What end-to-end visibility reveals about hidden BESS safety risks

•Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) safety issues are often only identified after a failure has occurred, leading to significant consequences.
•A comprehensive, full-lifecycle approach to BESS management is essential for mitigating safety risks from design through operation.
•Proactive safety measures are critical for developers to ensure project viability, secure financing, and maintain operational reliability, while also safeguarding energy supply for large consumers.

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Energy Storage News•4 months ago

ROUNDUP: Non-lithium energy storage system technology advances in US, Spain, and Scotland

•Non-lithium energy storage technologies are seeing significant advancements across the US, Spain, and Scotland.
•Key innovators include Unigrid, Inlyte Energy, CIUDEN, and Sunamp, indicating a diverse landscape of emerging solutions.
•This trend offers developers and large power consumers a growing array of alternatives to traditional lithium-ion, potentially improving supply chain resilience and cost options.

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Energy Storage News•4 months ago

Hithium signs 3GWh long-duration BESS agreement with APAC investor Brawn Capital

•Hithium, a major battery energy storage system (BESS) supplier, has signed a cooperation agreement with infrastructure investor Brawn Capital for a potential 3GWh of BESS deployments across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
•This significant commitment signals strong market growth and increasing investor confidence in large-scale battery storage projects in APAC, indicating a robust pipeline for developers and IPPs.
•For large power consumers, this agreement suggests a future increase in grid stability, reliability, and potentially more competitive energy pricing as more storage capacity comes online.

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CleanTechnica•4 months ago

Oil Companies Set to Make €24 Billion in Excess Profits from European Drivers This Year

•Oil companies are projected to earn €24 billion in excess profits from European drivers in 2026, driven by the latest Middle East conflict.
•€1.3 billion in super-profits has already been realized, indicating significant market volatility and high fossil fuel prices.
•Transport & Environment (T&E) is advocating for a temporary windfall tax on these oil company profits, signaling potential policy and regulatory changes in European energy markets.

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CleanTechnica•4 months ago

$200 A Barrel Oil? — Bloomberg Says It’s Possible

•Energy analysts warn of potential $200/barrel oil if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed into April 2026.
•This scenario would drastically increase fuel costs for oil-fired generation and transportation, impacting overall energy prices for large consumers.
•Higher oil prices would significantly enhance the economic competitiveness and attractiveness of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage) and natural gas-fired generation.

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CleanTechnica•4 months ago

Argentina & Mexico Just Placed A Massive EV Order On Brazil: 50,000 BYDs (Each) For 2027

•Argentina and Mexico have placed a massive order for 50,000 BYD electric vehicles (EVs) each from Brazil, with delivery expected in 2027.
•This influx of 100,000 EVs represents a significant and rapid increase in electricity demand for both countries, particularly Argentina, which has been an EV laggard.
•The order creates substantial opportunities for developers and IPPs to build new generation capacity (especially renewables and storage) and for grid operators to upgrade transmission and distribution infrastructure to support widespread EV charging.

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Energy Storage News•4 months ago

‘Massive reminder of geopolitical risk’: Australia positioned to capture fleeing battery storage investment amid Middle East tension

•Geopolitical instability, particularly in the Middle East, is redirecting international renewable energy capital towards stable markets like Australia.
•Australia is positioned as a 'safe haven' for battery storage investment, offering new capital opportunities for developers in this sector.
•The shift highlights Australia's current oil dependency and the strategic advantage of investing in domestic renewable energy and storage.

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