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CleanTechnica•about 24 hours ago

If The White House Won’t Save US Farmers, Agrivoltaics Will

•Agrivoltaics integrates solar arrays with agricultural uses (grazing, crops) on the same land.
•This dual-use approach can mitigate land-use conflicts, making solar projects more viable and acceptable in agricultural regions.
•For solar developers, agrivoltaics offers a strategy to preserve farmland and potentially streamline project approvals by demonstrating shared land benefits.

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Utility Dive•1 day ago

PSEG could offer lower rates to New Jersey’s incoming governor: equity analysts

•PSEG aims to reduce electricity rates for New Jersey customers.
•PSEG plans to collaborate with the incoming New Jersey administration on energy policy.
•PSEG intends to expand power supply within New Jersey, signaling potential development opportunities.

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Utility Dive•1 day ago

US installed nearly 26 GW of new generating capacity from January to August

•The U.S. added nearly 26 GW of new generating capacity between January and August, indicating robust growth in power infrastructure.
•Solar power significantly dominated these capacity additions, highlighting its continued market leadership for new generation projects.
•A controversial gas pipeline project connecting New Jersey to New York received regulatory approval, signaling ongoing investment and support for natural gas infrastructure.

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Energy Storage News•1 day 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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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

BrightNight and Cordelio reach financial close for 1,200MWh Arizona BESS

•BrightNight and Cordelio Power have reached financial close on the 300MWac solar PV and 300MW/1,200MWh BESS Pioneer Clean Energy Centre in Yuma, Arizona.
•This project represents a significant investment in large-scale, long-duration battery energy storage (1.2GWh), demonstrating increasing market confidence and viability for such developments.
•The successful financing of this co-located solar-plus-storage facility provides a blueprint for developers seeking to deploy similar dispatchable renewable energy assets.

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Utility Dive•1 day ago

DOE rules banning sale of non-condensing water heaters and furnaces can stand, court says

•A court has upheld DOE rules banning the sale of non-condensing gas water heaters and furnaces, confirming a federal mandate for higher efficiency gas heating appliances.
•This decision will push the market towards condensing technology, impacting developers and large power consumers who will face higher upfront equipment costs but benefit from lower operational energy consumption and associated utility bills.
•The ruling signals a continued regulatory trend towards energy efficiency in buildings, influencing future building design, HVAC system choices, and potentially accelerating electrification strategies for heating in new constructions and major retrofits.

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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

Spain allocates €840 million funds for storage projects, passes grid resilience decree

•Spain has allocated €840 million in EU-backed funding for 143 energy storage projects, totaling nearly 9GWh of capacity.
•This significant capital expenditure support creates a substantial market opportunity for energy storage developers in Spain.
•The funding, coupled with a new grid resilience decree, signals a strong governmental commitment to enhancing grid stability and reliability.

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Energy Storage News•1 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 News•1 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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CleanTechnica•1 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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CleanTechnica•1 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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CleanTechnica•1 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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CleanTechnica•1 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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CleanTechnica•1 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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CleanTechnica•1 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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CleanTechnica•1 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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CleanTechnica•1 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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CleanTechnica•1 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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CleanTechnica•1 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 Dive•2 days 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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