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Energy Storage Newsabout 23 hours ago

HyperStrong Charts New Blueprint for Global BESS Success: The Integration Edge

  • The success of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects for developers and large power consumers is increasingly dependent on the capabilities of system integrators.
  • Key factors for BESS project success, highlighted by the market, include rapid deployment, high performance, and cost-effectiveness, all driven by effective integration.
  • HyperStrong is presenting a new strategy focused on 'integration edge' to achieve global BESS success, suggesting a shift towards more sophisticated, holistic project execution.
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Energy Storage News1 day ago

Gotion High-Tech, Clou Electronics, Eve Battery and Kstar show strong performance in Q3

  • Leading Chinese energy storage battery manufacturers (Gotion High-Tech, Clou Electronics, Eve Battery, Kstar) reported strong Q3 2025 performance.
  • China's energy storage battery manufacturing capacity utilization is projected to remain high through Q4 2025, indicating sustained strong demand.
  • This sustained high utilization suggests a tight global supply market for energy storage batteries, potentially impacting lead times and pricing for developers and large power consumers.
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Energy Storage News1 day ago

Akaysha Energy bags AU$460 million for 1,244MWh BESS in Victoria, Australia

  • Akaysha Energy secured AU$460 million in construction financing for its 311MW/1,244MWh Elaine BESS in Victoria, Australia, demonstrating robust capital availability for large-scale storage projects.
  • This substantial 4-hour duration BESS will enhance grid stability and reliability in the Australian market, offering improved power quality and potentially lower peak prices for large power consumers.
  • The project highlights the increasing deployment of multi-hour battery storage solutions, signaling strong investor confidence and a viable market for developers pursuing significant energy transition infrastructure.
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Energy Storage News1 day ago

Origin Energy secures AEMO Connection Agreements for 650MWh grid-forming BESS in Australia

  • Origin Energy has secured unconditional AEMO connection agreements for its 300MW/650MWh grid-forming Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Mortlake Power Station in Victoria, Australia.
  • The 'grid-forming' capability of this BESS signifies a critical advancement in grid stability and resilience, enabling better integration of intermittent renewables and potentially reducing curtailment.
  • This milestone demonstrates successful navigation of the complex regulatory and interconnection processes for large-scale battery storage in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM), offering a precedent for future projects.
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CleanTechnica1 day ago

Big News: 3 Free Hours of Power in Australia

  • The Australian government is launching the 'Solar Sharer energy reform' in July 2026, offering 3 hours of free electricity daily to consumers in South East Queensland, South Australia, and New South Wales, with other states joining in 2027.
  • This policy represents a significant market intervention, creating periods of zero-cost electricity that will drastically reshape demand patterns and wholesale pricing during those hours.
  • Developers must re-evaluate project economics, particularly for solar and storage, considering potential negative pricing or reduced revenue during the free hours, and new arbitrage opportunities.
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CleanTechnica1 day ago

Sierra Club Statement on Trump’s Nomination of Steve Pearce to Lead BLM

  • Donald Trump nominated ex-U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency overseeing 245 million acres of federal land.
  • Pearce's known opposition to national monuments suggests a potential shift in federal land use policy under his leadership, likely favoring resource extraction over conservation.
  • This change in BLM leadership could significantly impact permitting and access for energy infrastructure projects, including large-scale solar, wind, and transmission lines, as well as oil and gas development on federal lands, affecting project timelines and costs for developers and IPPs.
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CleanTechnica1 day ago

Top Selling Electric Vehicles In USA’s Blockbuster 3rd Quarter — Plus The Losers

  • The US EV market experienced a significant surge in Q3, driven by consumers rushing to purchase vehicles before an EV tax credit change.
  • This 'blockbuster' quarter indicates an accelerated, policy-sensitive growth in electricity demand from the transportation sector.
  • The rapid increase in EV adoption necessitates proactive planning for expanded charging infrastructure and substantial grid capacity upgrades.
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CleanTechnica1 day ago

Florida Judge Sanctions Tesla For Discovery Violations In Wrongful Death Lawsuit

  • A Florida judge sanctioned Tesla, a prominent OEM in the electric vehicle and battery storage sectors.
  • The sanction was for "willful disregard of court orders" in a wrongful death lawsuit, indicating significant legal compliance issues.
  • This legal action does not directly impact power market prices, grid operations, or project development timelines for IPPs or large power consumers.
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CleanTechnica1 day ago

Van Makers Want to Slash the Electric Van Market. Europe Can Boost It Instead.

  • European van manufacturers (ACEA) are lobbying for weaker 2030 CO2 targets and 5-year averaging periods (2025-29, 2030-34), which could significantly slow the transition to zero-emission vans.
  • If successful, this lobbying effort would likely reduce the availability and increase the cost of electric vans, delaying fleet electrification for large power consumers and potentially dampening demand for associated charging infrastructure development.
  • The article details proposed regulatory changes in Europe that, if adopted, would weaken current CO2 emission standards for commercial vans, impacting the pace of decarbonization in the transport sector.
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CleanTechnica1 day ago

A Poll Watcher Reports From An Off-Year Election

  • The article describes a personal account of volunteering as a poll watcher during a local off-year election in a southern US town.
  • The election was held to fill a vacant commissioner seat due to a scandal.
  • The content focuses solely on the civic duty of election observation and does not contain any information related to the power or energy industry.
CleanTechnica1 day ago

Hydrogen Dreams, Fiscal Nightmares: South Korea’s Stubborn Bet on FCEVs

  • Global FCEV sales plummeted in 2025 (under 9,000 in 9 months), indicating a significant failure of hydrogen as a light-duty transport fuel.
  • The shrinking FCEV market signals a lack of viable demand for hydrogen in a key sector, potentially impacting the economic viability of hydrogen production projects.
  • South Korea's continued, 'stubborn' policy support for FCEVs highlights a disconnect between government strategy and market realities in hydrogen adoption.
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CleanTechnica1 day ago

Weakening The EU 2040 Target Would Fail To Deliver Clear Signal To Businesses & Consumers

  • EU ministers have agreed to a weakened 2040 emissions reduction target of 85%.
  • The revised target includes a provision allowing up to 5% of the reduction to be achieved through international offsets.
  • The article suggests this watered-down goal fails to provide a clear, strong signal to businesses and consumers, potentially impacting long-term investment certainty in decarbonization efforts.
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CleanTechnica1 day ago

EU Transport Plan Sets Out First Steps To Boost Green Fuel Production For Planes & Ships

  • The EU's Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) outlines initial steps to boost green e-fuel production for aviation and maritime sectors.
  • The plan signals a strong policy push towards decarbonizing hard-to-abate transport, creating new demand for Power-to-X infrastructure.
  • Developers and IPPs should anticipate increased demand for renewable electricity generation (solar, wind, storage) to supply future e-fuel production facilities.
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CleanTechnica1 day ago

Scientists Call on Global Leaders to Limit Crop Biofuels Ahead of COP30

  • Nearly 100 scientists, including from the Union of Concerned Scientists, are urging global leaders to limit the expansion of crop-based biofuels ahead of COP30.
  • This call signals a potential shift in international climate policy and negotiations regarding the role and viability of biofuels as a decarbonization strategy.
  • Developers and large power consumers should monitor COP30 outcomes for policy signals that could impact biofuel mandates, subsidies, and redirect investment towards other energy generation or emissions reduction technologies.
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CleanTechnica1 day ago

Roam Launches Kenya’s First Ride-In, Ride-Out Service Center To Serve 3,500 Electric Motorcycles Monthly

  • Roam has launched Kenya’s first ride-in, ride-out service center for electric motorcycles, with a capacity to serve 3,500 units monthly.
  • This development occurs against a backdrop of a sharp decline in new motorcycle sales in Kenya (from 285,203 in 2021 to 68,804 in 2024), predominantly affecting ICE models.
  • The significant drop in sales is attributed to lower consumer purchasing power, indicating a market opportunity for more economically viable (long-term) electric alternatives.
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CleanTechnica1 day ago

Elections Have Consequences: NJ Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill Will Push The Solar Power Envelope

  • New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill will prioritize solar power development.
  • The incoming administration views solar as the fastest and most economical way to expand electricity supply to the grid.
  • This signals a strong policy push for increased solar deployment within the PJM market, potentially impacting future energy mix and pricing.
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Utility Dive1 day ago

CPower says its load relief more than doubled, to 38 GWh

  • CPower, an NRG Energy subsidiary and major virtual power plant (VPP) platform, more than doubled its load relief to 38 GWh.
  • The company manages approximately 6.7 GW of distributed energy resources (DERs) under contract, highlighting the growing scale of aggregated flexible load and generation.
  • This significant increase in load relief demonstrates the expanding role of VPPs in providing grid flexibility and capacity, impacting grid stability and potentially deferring traditional infrastructure investments.
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Utility Dive2 days ago

Ormat’s energy storage revenue rises

  • Vertically integrated renewables firm Ormat is seeing increased revenue from its energy storage operations.
  • The company is significantly boosting its investment in battery storage projects, indicating strong market growth and demand for grid flexibility.
  • Ormat is actively pursuing enhanced geothermal pilot projects with SLB and Sage Geosystems, signaling diversification into advanced renewable generation technologies.
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POWER Magazine2 days ago

Bechtel Will Build Major Solar and Storage Project in Texas

  • Bechtel will serve as EPC for Doral Renewables' 430 MW solar power station and 340 MWh battery energy storage system in Texas.
  • This project represents a significant utility-scale solar and storage development, indicating continued growth and investment in hybrid renewable assets within the ERCOT market.
  • The involvement of a major engineering and construction group like Bechtel highlights the increasing scale and complexity of renewable energy infrastructure projects.
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CleanTechnica2 days ago

American Voters To MAGA — YOU’RE FIRED!

  • The article reports on US election results, stating Democrats achieved broad victories.
  • It offers a political commentary on the outcome, specifically targeting 'MAGA forces'.
  • No specific facts, numbers, market impacts, policy changes, or project announcements relevant to the power/energy industry are provided.