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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Coal-Powered Thermal Generation Declines In China & India, But Surges In US

•Coal-powered thermal generation decreased in China and India last year, driven by an increase in renewable energy deployment.
•In contrast, the United States experienced a surge in coal generation during the same period, indicating divergent energy market trends.
•These contrasting regional shifts highlight varying policy landscapes and investment opportunities for power developers and large consumers globally.

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POWER Magazine•1 day ago

Qatar Plans Massive Gas-Fired Generation Project; Plant Will Support Desalination Efforts

•Qatar's main energy and water group has awarded contracts for a major new natural gas-fired power plant.
•The project is designed to support both general power generation and the country's critical desalination efforts.
•This represents a significant planned addition of new baseload generation capacity in Qatar, driven by growing energy and water demand.

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The Nuclear Industry’s Race Against the Clock: EPRI Experts on Fleet Optimization, SMRs, and What’s Next

•Unprecedented load growth driven by data centers, AI, industrial reshoring, and broader electrification is creating a critical demand for firm, carbon-free power.
•Nuclear power, including SMRs and optimized existing fleets, is identified as a key solution to meet this surging demand due to its firm and carbon-free attributes.
•The central challenge for the nuclear industry is whether it can scale and deploy new capacity fast enough to keep pace with the accelerating demand.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Tesla Full Self Driving Not For Sale After February 14

•Tesla will discontinue the outright purchase option for its "Full Self Driving" (FSD) software after February 14, 2026.
•FSD will exclusively be offered as a subscription service moving forward.
•This change represents a shift in Tesla's automotive software monetization strategy and does not directly impact energy generation, transmission, or large-scale power consumption markets for developers or large loads.

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Utility Dive•1 day ago

Why winning the AI race requires systems intelligence, not just electric capacity

•The 'AI race' demands sophisticated grid coordination and system intelligence over mere generation capacity, shifting the focus for infrastructure development.
•Developers should prioritize projects that enhance grid flexibility, provide ancillary services, and contribute to overall system intelligence, rather than just adding raw megawatts.
•Large power consumers, particularly AI data centers, will increasingly rely on advanced grid coordination for reliable and cost-effective power supply, influencing site selection and operational strategies.

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POWER Magazine•1 day ago

Vistra to Bolster Gas-Fired Fleet by 5.5 GW With $4B Cogentrix Acquisition

•Vistra Corp. is acquiring Cogentrix Energy for $4 billion, adding 5.5 GW of modern natural gas generation to its portfolio.
•The acquisition expands Vistra's operational footprint across key competitive markets: PJM Interconnection, ISO New England, and ERCOT.
•This significant M&A activity signals a strategic investment in dispatchable thermal generation, impacting capacity market dynamics and grid reliability for large power consumers and IPPs in these regions.

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Utility Dive•1 day ago

Appeals court vacates FERC decision on PJM capacity results for Delmarva zone

•A federal appeals court vacated a FERC decision, ordering a re-evaluation of $183 million in "anomalous" capacity costs within PJM's Delmarva zone (parts of DE, MD, VA).
•This creates significant regulatory uncertainty for PJM's capacity market, potentially leading to revised market rules or methodologies for determining capacity prices in the affected region.
•For large power consumers in the Delmarva zone, this ruling could lead to future cost adjustments or even potential refunds for past overcharges, impacting their energy budgets.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Volkswagen ID. Models Grew 49.1% in Europe in 2025

•Volkswagen's ID. electric vehicle models saw significant growth of 49.1% in Europe in 2025, indicating a rapid acceleration in EV adoption.
•This strong EV market expansion signals a substantial increase in future electricity demand, necessitating significant investment in grid infrastructure, charging solutions, and new generation capacity.
•The competitive shift in the European EV market (VW gaining on Tesla) suggests sustained consumer interest and ongoing innovation, which will continue to drive electrification and its associated power sector impacts.

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Utility Dive•1 day ago

Illinois AG files objections to ComEd data center agreements at FERC

•The Illinois Attorney General has filed objections at FERC regarding ComEd's data center agreements, arguing current payment models do not guarantee sufficient revenue to cover transmission costs.
•These agreements involve minimum payment commitments and security deposits from data centers if their actual usage falls short of projections.
•This regulatory challenge introduces uncertainty for data center developers and large power consumers regarding the financial terms and cost recovery mechanisms for grid interconnection and transmission services.

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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

Standardisation is making US BESS an easy target for cyberattacks

•Standardization in US BESS deployments is increasing their vulnerability to cyberattacks, making them easier targets for malicious actors.
•Potential for significant operational disruptions, financial losses, and reputational damage for BESS owners and operators due to cyber incidents.
•Anticipated increase in regulatory scrutiny and potential for new cybersecurity standards or mandates for BESS projects, impacting development and operational costs.

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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

Neoen and French TSO to trial grid-forming services with retrofitted BESS

•IPP Neoen and French TSO RTE are piloting grid-forming services from a retrofitted Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Brittany, France.
•This initiative highlights TSO interest in advanced BESS capabilities, potentially creating new revenue streams for storage developers beyond traditional energy arbitrage or capacity.
•The trial suggests future regulatory or market mechanisms may emerge to value grid-forming services, impacting how BESS projects are designed, financed, and operated.

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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

Eolian and CyrusOne team up to deploy Texas data centre at site of 100MW BESS

•CyrusOne and IPP Eolian are deploying a 200MW data center campus in Fort Worth, Texas.
•The data center will be strategically located at an existing 100MW grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) site.
•This co-location strategy offers large power consumers and developers potential benefits including enhanced power reliability, optimized grid integration, and reduced transmission costs by leveraging existing energy infrastructure in the ERCOT market.

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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

Tesla and Sungrow top bankability report ratings, as integrators threaten to outperform cell suppliers

•Tesla and Sungrow continue to lead in battery storage bankability ratings, signifying their strong financial standing and reliability for project developers and large power consumers.
•The battery storage industry is experiencing positive trends in revenue, profitability, and shipments, indicating a robust and growing market for storage solutions.
•Integrators are emerging as strong performers, potentially outcompeting cell suppliers, which could influence supply chain strategies, technology choices, and pricing for future storage deployments.

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Utility Dive•1 day ago

New York Gov. Hochul expands nuclear aspirations to 8-GW fleet

•New York Governor Hochul proposes adding 5 GW of new nuclear capacity, expanding the state's fleet to 8.4 GW.
•This policy initiative positions nuclear as central to the state's grid reliability and decarbonization goals, signaling long-term market support.
•The plan creates significant future development opportunities for nuclear projects and promises stable, low-carbon power for large industrial and commercial consumers.

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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

HD Renewable Energy puts energy storage at centre of 2026 ‘overseas expansion year’ strategy

•Taiwan-headquartered developer HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) is prioritizing overseas expansion in 2026.
•Energy storage is designated as the central component of HDRE's international growth strategy.
•This indicates a strong and growing global market for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development and related services, offering opportunities for IPPs and developers.

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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

Who’s driving the 300GWh boom in demand for AI data centre battery storage?

•The global AI data center boom is driving an estimated 300GWh surge in demand for battery storage.
•This rapid growth in AI data centers presents significant and urgent energy challenges for large power consumers.
•Companies like HiTHIUM are actively developing and deploying products and strategies to meet the substantial battery storage needs of these data centers.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Kia Putting 55 Electric Vehicles on the Ground at Australian Open for Players

•Kia is deploying 55 electric vehicles (EVs) at the Australian Open, marking a significant corporate commitment to EV adoption and showcasing their EV models.
•This large-scale deployment of EVs at a major event highlights the growing demand for robust charging infrastructure at venues and large facilities, presenting opportunities for developers.
•The continued promotion of EVs by a major OEM like Kia indicates sustained growth in the EV market, which will increasingly impact electricity demand profiles and grid planning for large power consumers and IPPs.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

US EPA Plans to Undercut State Authority to Protect Clean Water from Pipeline & Other Infrastructure Projects

•The Trump administration's EPA is proposing changes to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, aiming to limit state and tribal authority over water quality permitting for major infrastructure projects.
•The proposed rule would make it more difficult for states and tribes to block or delay projects, such as pipelines and potentially transmission lines, based on local water quality concerns.
•For developers, this could streamline federal permitting processes and potentially accelerate project timelines by reducing state-level environmental hurdles.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Sierra Club Lawyer to Present Oral Argument to Protect Billions in EV Charging for America’s Highways

•A lawsuit involving 21 states challenges a freeze on billions in federal EV charging funds, aiming to ensure their release for nationwide EV infrastructure development.
•The U.S. District Court's decision will directly impact the availability of significant federal financing for new EV charging projects across the country.
•For developers, the outcome dictates the financial viability and rollout speed of EV charging station projects and associated grid upgrade opportunities.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Trump EPA Finalizes Weak Rule to Reduce Dangerous Air Pollution from New Gas-Burning Power Plants, Ignores Health Benefits and Lives Saved from Pollution Reduction

•The Trump EPA finalized a rule under the Clean Air Act, establishing new, less stringent nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission limits for new gas-burning turbines in power plants and industrial facilities.
•This rule is described as 'weak,' indicating a reduced regulatory burden and potentially lower compliance costs for developers and IPPs considering new natural gas generation projects.
•Less stringent emission standards could make new gas-fired power plants comparatively more attractive or cost-effective to build, potentially influencing future generation mix and capacity market dynamics.

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