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Energy Storage News•2 days ago

‘You need to be co-located with battery storage’: Wärtsilä sees DC-coupling as essential for Australia’s solar future

  • •Wärtsilä advocates for DC-coupled solar-battery hybrid systems as essential for Australia's future energy landscape, highlighting their superior efficiency and integration benefits.
  • •DC-coupling reduces conversion losses and optimizes the sizing of inverters and other balance-of-plant components, leading to lower CAPEX and OPEX for hybrid projects.
  • •This technology enables more efficient energy dispatch, better revenue stacking from energy arbitrage and ancillary services, and improved grid stability, making hybrid projects more attractive to developers and IPPs.
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Energy Storage News•2 days ago

Australia’s home battery rebate processes ‘8,000 applications weekly’ as storage capacity surges

  • •Australia's 'Cheaper Home Batteries Program' is processing 8,000 applications weekly, indicating a massive, policy-driven surge in residential battery storage adoption.
  • •This rapid deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs) will significantly alter grid dynamics, impacting peak demand profiles and potentially increasing grid complexity for operators.
  • •For developers and IPPs, this creates opportunities in virtual power plants (VPPs), demand response aggregation, and new grid services to manage and integrate this growing fleet of residential storage.
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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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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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Utility Dive•3 days ago

What the last gas boom (and bust) says about today’s rush to build

  • •M&A valuations for existing gas power assets have doubled since 2024, indicating strong market interest in current infrastructure.
  • •Despite high M&A activity, analysts warn that new gas generation projects remain a risky investment.
  • •The article's title suggests a historical parallel to previous gas boom-and-bust cycles, implying caution for current development trends among developers and IPPs.
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Energy Storage News•3 days ago

Drax buys 260MW of in-development UK BESS projects

  • •UK power generator Drax is acquiring three in-development Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects totaling 260MW from developer Apatura.
  • •This acquisition highlights robust M&A activity and strong demand for BESS projects, offering potential exit opportunities for developers in the UK market.
  • •The move by a major generator into significant BESS capacity signals an increasing focus on grid flexibility and ancillary services, which can impact grid stability and future energy pricing for large power consumers.
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Energy Storage News•3 days ago

Baltic Storage Platform secures finance for Estonia BESS, Lithuanian scheme oversubscribed

  • •Financing has been secured for two large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Estonia, indicating active development in the Baltic region.
  • •Lithuania's capital expenditure support scheme for BESS projects was oversubscribed by 2x, demonstrating robust market demand and developer interest.
  • •The strong oversubscription for the Lithuanian scheme highlights a competitive yet attractive market for BESS development, driven by supportive policy frameworks.
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Energy Storage News•3 days ago

‘Collaboration, not isolation’: India’s path to becoming a global energy storage supply hub

  • •India aims to become a global hub for battery manufacturing and energy storage, emphasizing strategic partnerships.
  • •This initiative could diversify global battery supply chains, potentially impacting equipment availability and costs for developers and large power consumers.
  • •The focus on 'collaboration' suggests a supportive policy and regulatory environment in India for fostering domestic manufacturing and international joint ventures.
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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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Energy Storage News•4 days ago

Illinois: Advocates, industry welcome clean energy legislation that includes 3GW energy storage target

  • •Illinois has enacted major clean energy legislation, establishing a 3GW energy storage deployment target.
  • •This policy creates a substantial new market opportunity for energy storage developers and investors in Illinois.
  • •The target signals a strong regulatory commitment to grid modernization and decarbonization, likely leading to new procurement programs and incentives for storage.
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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

TotalEnergies Loses In Paris Court, Marking A Turning Point For Fossil Fuel Truth-In-Advertising

  • •A Paris court found TotalEnergies misled consumers about its role in the energy transition, establishing a significant legal precedent in late October 2025.
  • •This ruling signals heightened scrutiny on 'greenwashing' and truth-in-advertising for energy companies, increasing legal and reputational risks for those making climate-related claims.
  • •Developers and large power consumers should anticipate stricter requirements for PPA terms, project marketing, and corporate sustainability reporting related to energy transition claims.
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POWER Magazine•4 days ago

Uncertainty Gives Way to Urgency: Latest Treasury Guidance Signals the Time is Now to Get Solar Projects Underway

  • •The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)' initially created significant regulatory uncertainty for renewable energy developers.
  • •Recent August guidance from the Treasury Department has clarified regulatory concerns, transforming market sentiment from uncertainty to urgency for solar projects.
  • •The guidance signals that now is a critical time for developers and decision-makers to accelerate their solar initiatives.
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Utility Dive•4 days ago

The era of ‘free’ excess renewable energy is over

  • •The era of 'free' or wasted excess renewable energy is ending due to rising energy demand, making energy waste an unaffordable luxury.
  • •This shift implies increased value for all generated power and higher costs for inefficient consumption, impacting large power consumers directly.
  • •High-efficiency long-duration energy storage (LDES) is identified as a critical technology for achieving both climate goals and economic viability in the new energy landscape.
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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

Loss of EV Tax Credit Hit Hyundai & Kia Hard in October

  • •The expiration of the $7,500 US EV tax credit led to a significant drop in October EV sales for Hyundai and Kia, following a rush to purchase in Q3.
  • •This demonstrates strong consumer price sensitivity to EV incentives, directly impacting the pace of transportation electrification.
  • •Policy changes, such as the availability or disappearance of tax credits, can cause substantial volatility in EV adoption rates.
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Energy Storage News•4 days ago

Battery energy storage deployment in Australia’s NEM surges 150% year-on-year, says AEMO

  • •Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) experienced a 150% year-on-year surge in battery storage, adding 2,936MW/6,482MWh by the end of Q3 2025.
  • •This rapid expansion signals a robust and growing market for battery storage developers and IPPs, indicating strong investment opportunities.
  • •For large power consumers, this growth implies enhanced grid stability, potential for improved price arbitrage, and increased opportunities for demand response and behind-the-meter solutions.
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Energy Storage News•4 days ago

‘Silver buckshot, not a silver bullet’: the rally cry for Australia’s energy storage strategy

  • •Australia's energy storage strategy is shifting to a 'silver buckshot' approach, prioritizing diverse technologies over a singular solution.
  • •This strategic direction signals broad market opportunities for developers to deploy a variety of energy storage projects.
  • •For large power consumers, this diversification aims to enhance grid resilience and reliability through a robust, multi-faceted storage portfolio.
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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

XPENG Sales Reach New Record, Up 76%

  • •XPENG's record 42,013 EV deliveries in October 2025, a 76% year-over-year increase, highlights the accelerating pace of vehicle electrification.
  • •This rapid EV adoption drives significant, sustained growth in electricity demand, requiring substantial investment in new generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.
  • •Developers should recognize the expanding market for grid-scale and distributed energy resources to support EV charging loads and associated grid upgrades.
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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

Major Battery Tech Event To Be Held In Spain

  • •A major battery technology event is scheduled to be held in Spain, indicating a focal point for industry developments.
  • •The article emphasizes the increasing excitement and critical role of battery energy storage within the clean energy landscape.
  • •A significant trend highlighted is the consistent decline in battery costs, which is crucial for project economics and wider adoption.
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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

First Solar Expands CdTe Solar Cell Manufacturing Footprint In US

  • •First Solar is constructing a new 3.7 GW CdTe solar cell manufacturing facility in the US.
  • •This expansion significantly boosts domestic thin-film solar module supply, enhancing supply chain security and reducing reliance on foreign imports for US projects.
  • •Increased availability of US-made CdTe modules supports projects aiming for domestic content bonuses under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and can contribute to more stable module pricing.
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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

Revisiting VinFast’s Hai Phong Factory: Transformation Complete

  • •VinFast's Hai Phong factory has completed its transformation to full EV manufacturing, signaling a significant shift in its industrial operations.
  • •This evolution likely entails substantial changes in the factory's electricity demand profile and overall energy consumption.
  • •The provided article lacks specific details on the factory's power infrastructure, energy sourcing, or grid integration plans, which are critical for power developers and large load planning.
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