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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Tesla Appears to Have 29 Robotaxis in Operation in Austin

•Tesla is rapidly expanding its 'Robotaxi' fleet in Austin, with 29 vehicles currently and plans to roughly double that number in December.
•This expansion represents a concentrated and growing electric vehicle (EV) charging load that will impact local grid demand and infrastructure planning within the ERCOT region.
•The 'not truly driverless' status highlights ongoing technological development and potential regulatory challenges that could influence the pace and scale of future EV fleet deployments.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Texas To Host Gigantic 11-GW Solar, Energy Storage, Nuclear, & Gas Energy Island

•US startup Fermi is developing 'Project Matador,' an 11 GW multi-technology energy campus in Texas.
•The project will integrate solar, energy storage, nuclear, and natural gas generation, creating a diversified 'energy island.'
•This massive new generation hub is poised to significantly impact the ERCOT market and could attract large industrial loads, including data centers.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

‘It’s effectively a full reset of the system’: Habitat Energy on ERCOT’s RTC+B market changes

•ERCOT's Real-Time Co-optimization with Ancillary Services (RTC+B) market changes are described as a 'full reset,' indicating a fundamental shift in market design and operational paradigms.
•These market changes will significantly impact revenue streams and operational strategies for energy assets, particularly for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
•The article focuses on optimizing BESS projects under the new ERCOT rules, providing critical insights for developers and IPPs on how to navigate and profit from the evolving market.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Water Wars Come To Texas

•Texas is experiencing severe groundwater pressure due to ongoing drought and high temperatures.
•Water is becoming a significantly more expensive and profitable commodity across Texas.
•This trend will directly increase operational costs for water-intensive power generation (e.g., thermal plants) and industrial processes in Texas.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

NRG Energy Will Build New 455-MW Gas-Fired Plant Near Houston

•NRG Energy is building a new 455-MW natural gas-fired power plant at its Greens Bayou site near Houston, Texas.
•The project is backed by a loan agreement from the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF), indicating significant state-level policy support for dispatchable generation.
•This new capacity in the ERCOT market will enhance grid reliability and potentially stabilize power supply for large industrial and commercial consumers.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Texas loan fund tops 3.5 GW of gas capacity secured with latest NRG deal

•The Texas Energy Fund has committed low-interest loans totaling $1.15 billion to NRG for 1.5 GW of new gas capacity across three projects, including Greens Bayou, contributing to over 3.5 GW secured by the fund overall.
•This state-backed financing significantly lowers the cost of capital for new dispatchable gas generation in ERCOT, making these projects more financially viable for developers.
•The initiative directly addresses grid reliability and resource adequacy concerns in Texas, aiming to increase the supply of firm, on-demand power for large industrial consumers and data centers.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

San Antonio’s public utility seeks 600 MW of solar

•San Antonio's public utility is seeking to procure 600 MW of new solar generation capacity.
•The ERCOT market is currently experiencing favorable conditions for buyers of renewable energy, suggesting competitive pricing for solar projects.
•This represents a substantial procurement opportunity for solar developers operating within the ERCOT region.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Texas is winning the energy war by ignoring the politics

•Texas's energy strategy prioritizes market-driven practicality over political ideology, aiming for affordable and reliable energy resilience.
•This approach is highlighted as a successful model, suggesting a stable and predictable market environment for energy investments and operations.
•The article implies a regulatory landscape in Texas that favors practical solutions, potentially reducing policy-related risks for developers and large power consumers.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

How renewable energy producers can navigate FERC’s new interconnection rules

•FERC has implemented new interconnection rules aimed at accelerating the grid connection process for energy projects.
•Renewable energy producers must understand and strategically navigate these reforms to expedite their project timelines.
•Regional differences in implementation and impact of FERC's new rules are a critical factor affecting project development schedules.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

A Texas-Sized, 391-Megawatt Floating Solar Power Plant Is Coming…To Texas, Of Course

•A 391 MW floating solar power plant is proposed for Port Arthur, Texas.
•The solar plant is part of a larger hybrid energy system that also includes wind power and energy storage.
•This project represents a significant new, diversified renewable generation source entering the ERCOT market.

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POWER Magazine•2 months ago

Texas Issues First Performance-Based Grant Under Energy Fund for LCRA’s New 188-MW RICE Peaker

•The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) awarded the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) up to $22.56 million for its new 188-MW Timmerman Power Plant Unit 1, a natural gas-fired RICE peaker.
•This marks the first agreement under the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) Completion Bonus Grant (CBG) Program, establishing a new performance-contingent funding mechanism in Texas.
•The program aims to accelerate the development of new, dispatchable generation capacity, creating new financial incentives for power developers and impacting future grid reliability for large power consumers in ERCOT.

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Utility Dive•2 months ago

Electricity prices to continue rise in 2026: EIA

•The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects continued increases in electricity prices through 2026.
•Overall electricity demand is on the rise, contributing to price pressures.
•A significant portion of this increased demand is concentrated in Texas, driven by the proliferation of data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities.

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Utility Dive•2 months ago

Vistra CEO says excess capacity in PJM, ERCOT can accommodate flexible loads

•Vistra CEO Jim Burke indicates PJM and ERCOT possess sufficient excess capacity to accommodate growing flexible loads, including data centers.
•Large power consumers are encouraged to leverage on-site backup generation and demand response strategies, particularly during 'super peak' hours.
•This approach offers opportunities for large loads to manage energy costs, enhance operational resilience, and contribute to grid stability.

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Energy Storage News•2 months ago

US ROUNDUP: Fullmark California portfolio, Habitat-Ørsted Texas optimisation, flow battery player Quino secures funding

•Fullmark Energy's 130MWh BESS in California has reached commercial operations, adding significant grid-scale storage capacity to the CAISO market.
•Habitat is optimizing a 500MWh BESS for Ørsted in Texas, highlighting the growing focus on operational efficiency and large-scale storage integration in ERCOT.
•Flow battery developer Quino Energy secured US$16 million in Series A funding, signaling investor confidence in long-duration and alternative battery technologies.

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CleanTechnica•2 months ago

Sheep Will Frolic In Massive New Solar Power Plant In Texas

•Enel has commissioned its largest solar power plant in the US, located in Texas.
•The project introduces an innovative approach to site management, utilizing sheep for vegetation control and soil enhancement.
•This new utility-scale solar capacity adds to the ERCOT market's generation mix, potentially impacting future PPA opportunities for large power consumers and developers.

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Energy Storage News•2 months ago

GridStor’s 440MWh Texas BESS begins operations

•GridStor's 220MW/440MWh Hidden Lakes Reliability BESS in Texas is now fully operational, adding significant dispatchable capacity to the grid.
•This project enhances grid stability and resource adequacy within the ERCOT market, potentially mitigating price volatility during peak demand or scarcity events.
•The successful commissioning signals continued robust investment and integration of large-scale battery storage, offering critical flexibility for developers and large power consumers in Texas.

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POWER Magazine•2 months 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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POWER Magazine•3 months ago

ENGIE, Meta Expand PPAs with New 600-MW Solar Project

•Meta and ENGIE are expanding their PPA relationship with a new 600 MW solar project in Texas, bringing their total contracted capacity to over 1.3 GW across four projects.
•This deal highlights the continued strong demand from large technology companies (like Meta) for significant, long-term renewable energy PPAs to power their operations, likely datacenters.
•For developers, this signals a robust market for utility-scale solar projects in ERCOT, driven by corporate off-takers seeking decarbonization and price certainty.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Energy Vault, Jupiter Power, advance projects in ERCOT BESS market

•Energy Vault acquired a 150MW BESS in ERCOT, indicating active M&A and investment in the region's storage market for developers.
•Jupiter Power secured a 100MW BESS agreement with Austin Energy, highlighting new PPA opportunities for storage developers.
•The ERCOT BESS market continues to expand with significant new capacity, offering increased grid flexibility and potential for ancillary services.

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