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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Europe EV Sales Report — Second Best Month Ever!!!

  • •Europe registered 399,000 plugin vehicles in September, marking the second-best month ever and indicating a strong, accelerating trend in EV adoption.
  • •Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) now command a 21% market share, signifying a substantial and growing shift in transportation electrification that will directly increase grid load.
  • •This sustained growth in EV sales necessitates proactive planning by developers for new generation capacity, particularly flexible and dispatchable resources, and significant grid infrastructure upgrades (transmission and distribution).
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

SEIA Says Solar Still Cheapest Source Of Electricity, Australia Unveils Free Solar Plan

  • •SEIA asserts solar is the most cost-effective electricity source, even without subsidies, outcompeting all fossil fuels.
  • •This reinforces solar's economic viability for developers and suggests continued downward pressure on PPA prices for large power consumers.
  • •Australia's announcement of a 'Free Solar Plan' indicates a significant policy push for solar adoption, potentially offering a model for other regions.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

South Africa’s Used EV Market Accelerates — Volvo EX30 & XC40 Most Popular

  • •South Africa's EV market is nascent, with only approximately 4,000 fully electric vehicles currently on the road.
  • •High initial costs of new BEVs have historically limited adoption, but the accelerating used EV market indicates increasing affordability and broader consumer interest.
  • •This growth signals a future increase in electricity demand from the transportation sector, impacting grid planning and potential for new charging infrastructure development.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

US Climate Groups Ready To Battle Trump Policies At UN Climate Summit COP30

  • •US officials will not attend COP30 in Belém, Brazil, under a Trump administration, signaling a potential withdrawal from international climate commitments.
  • •This non-attendance and the implied 'Trump policies' introduce significant policy uncertainty for the energy sector, particularly regarding future emissions regulations and renewable energy incentives.
  • •US climate groups are preparing to actively oppose these policies, indicating ongoing domestic political and regulatory battles that could impact long-term project development and investment.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

€500 Million Green Loan Signed For 315 MW Offshore Wind Farm

  • •Iberdrola secured a €500 million green loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), backed by Spanish export credit agency Cesce, for the 315 MW Windanker offshore wind farm.
  • •This significant financing demonstrates robust institutional support and the availability of capital for large-scale renewable energy projects, particularly offshore wind.
  • •The deal highlights a growing trend in green financing, potentially lowering the cost of capital for developers pursuing similar large-scale clean energy ventures.
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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Xcel proposes doubling battery storage at Minnesota coal plant

  • •Xcel Energy has proposed to double the battery storage capacity at its Sherco coal plant in Minnesota to 600 MW, signaling a major utility investment in large-scale energy storage.
  • •The proposal requires authorization from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), underscoring the critical role of regulatory bodies in approving and shaping significant energy infrastructure projects.
  • •This move indicates a growing utility-led trend towards integrating substantial battery storage into the grid, which can enhance grid stability, improve resource adequacy, and potentially impact capacity markets in the MISO region.
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POWER Magazine•3 days ago

GridBeyond Launches Designer in SPP to Optimize Project Planning and Operations

  • •GridBeyond has launched its 'Designer' AI solution within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) market.
  • •The tool is designed to assist asset owners and businesses in planning, designing, and analyzing prospective energy investments.
  • •It aims to optimize project planning and operations, enabling users to maximize revenue from real-time markets and achieve savings on energy spend.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

A Broad Family EV Journey, Including Tesla FSD 14 for a Member with Parkinson’s

  • •The article highlights significant personal EV adoption (5 Teslas in one family, early adoption from 2014), signaling a rapidly accelerating mainstream trend.
  • •This widespread EV integration points to substantial future increases in residential and commercial electricity demand, impacting grid planning, peak load management, and potentially wholesale power prices.
  • •The mention of advanced features like FSD 14 suggests a future with higher vehicle miles traveled and energy consumption, necessitating robust charging infrastructure and grid upgrades from developers and IPPs.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

China’s Direct Assault On Japan’s Most “Domestic” Automotive Segment

  • •China's entry into Japan's protected kei car market, likely with affordable electric vehicles (EVs), signals a significant shift in a previously domestic automotive segment.
  • •This competition is expected to accelerate EV adoption in Japan, driving increased demand for charging infrastructure and grid capacity, impacting electricity demand profiles.
  • •Potential shifts in automotive manufacturing and supply chains between China and Japan could impact industrial electricity demand and energy policy in both regions.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Air Pollution Linked To Dementia

  • •A new study highlights a direct link between air pollution and dementia, elevating public health concerns related to airborne contaminants.
  • •This connection is likely to intensify public and regulatory pressure for stricter emissions standards across all sectors, including power generation.
  • •Developers and IPPs may encounter increased scrutiny and potential permitting challenges for projects with significant air emissions.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

The Next Big Thing In Kenya’s Electric Mobility Sector — Electric Cars (Part 1: Charging Infrastructure)

  • •Kenya's electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing steady growth, particularly in the electric motorcycle segment, indicating a nascent but expanding demand for charging infrastructure.
  • •The observed increase in electricity consumption linked to EVs signals a growing new load source for the grid, creating opportunities for power developers and IPPs.
  • •The focus on 'Charging Infrastructure' highlights an emerging need for investment in new grid connections, distributed energy resources, and potentially grid upgrades to support EV charging demand.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Another Clean Community Solar Power Plant Replaces A Derelict Brownfield…What’s Not To Like?

  • •The US solar industry is actively transforming derelict brownfield sites into new community solar power plants.
  • •This trend repurposes contaminated land into valuable assets, providing local clean energy generation.
  • •The economic viability of developing solar on brownfields is likely supported by existing policy incentives, such as those under the IRA.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

First Drive of the Polestar 4!

  • •The US launch of the Polestar 4 EV signifies the ongoing, rapid expansion of the electric vehicle market, directly translating to increased electricity demand across the grid.
  • •This growing EV load creates significant opportunities for power developers and IPPs in new generation capacity, grid infrastructure, and charging solutions.
  • •Large power consumers should anticipate potential impacts on grid stability and electricity pricing due to increased EV demand, necessitating strategic energy management and potential demand response participation.
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Energy Storage News•3 days ago

Cold beer, hot bricks: Heineken signs deals for 100MWh thermal energy storage system

  • •Rondo Energy announced a 100MWh thermal energy storage (TES) system project at a Heineken brewery in Portugal, marking its second such large-scale industrial deployment.
  • •This project signifies a growing trend among large industrial consumers to adopt TES solutions for decarbonizing process heat, moving away from fossil fuels.
  • •For developers and IPPs, this highlights an emerging market opportunity for industrial-scale TES projects, while large power consumers can see a viable pathway for significant emissions reduction.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

US Coal Exports Drop 11% — Tariffs & Lower Demand Top Reasons

  • •US coal exports declined by 11% in the first half of 2025, primarily due to international tariffs and decreased global demand.
  • •This trend signals a weakening global market for coal, which could influence long-term fuel price forecasts and accelerate the retirement of coal-fired generation assets.
  • •The impact of tariffs highlights how trade policy directly affects fossil fuel markets, creating further uncertainty for coal-dependent energy strategies.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Rideshare Drivers — Foot Soldiers of the rEVolution

  • •Commercial fleet electrification, exemplified by rideshare drivers adopting EVs, represents a growing segment of electricity demand.
  • •This trend necessitates increased investment in EV charging infrastructure, particularly in urban and high-utilization areas to support high-mileage commercial use.
  • •Power developers and large consumers should anticipate and plan for significant load growth from the transportation sector, impacting grid planning and potential new generation needs.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

A US Energy Storage Startup Will Decarbonize Beer In Europe

  • •US energy storage startup Rondo Energy is deploying its 'Heat Battery' system in Europe to decarbonize a Heineken brewery.
  • •The project aims to replace natural gas with renewable-friendly high heat, directly addressing industrial process emissions.
  • •This initiative highlights a practical application of advanced thermal energy storage for large industrial consumers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

New Electric Jeepney Variant Presented at Electric Vehicle Show

  • •Basic Energy Corporation (BEC) introduced a new electric jeepney (BASIC GEEP) at the Philippine EV Summit, signaling growing e-transport market momentum.
  • •This development is driven by the government's public utility vehicle modernization program, indicating strong policy support for EV adoption in public transport.
  • •The expansion of electric public transport will significantly increase future electricity demand, creating opportunities for power generation and charging infrastructure development for IPPs and developers.
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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

BYD Electric Truck Sales Soar — Charts

  • •BYD's non-bus electric commercial vehicle (e.g., truck) sales are significantly increasing, indicating growing market adoption of heavy-duty electric vehicles.
  • •This trend points to rising demand for commercial EV charging infrastructure and increased electricity load from fleet operations, impacting grid planning and capacity.
  • •Large power consumers, particularly those with logistics or commercial fleets, have expanding options for electrifying their operations, influencing their energy procurement and infrastructure investment strategies.
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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

BYD BEV Sales Up 34.5% In October

  • •BYD's Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales increased by 34.5% year-over-year in October, indicating strong and sustained growth in the pure EV market.
  • •This continued growth signals an accelerating electrification of the transportation sector, translating into a significant and expanding new electricity load for grids.
  • •For developers, this implies increasing demand for charging infrastructure projects, grid upgrades, and potential opportunities in fleet electrification solutions.
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