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CleanTechnica•18 days ago

Alphabet Buys Intersect For $4.75 Billion — Is That A Good Thing?

•Alphabet acquired Intersect, a data center and energy infrastructure solutions provider, for $4.75 billion.
•Intersect specializes in building large-scale power projects tailored for data centers and other high-demand electricity needs.
•This acquisition by a major tech company highlights the increasing strategic importance and value of dedicated, scalable energy infrastructure for large power consumers like data centers.

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CleanTechnica•18 days ago

Nuvve Selected for 40 MWh of Battery-as-a-Service Projects from Kit Carson Electric Cooperative in New Mexico

•Nuvve New Mexico will deploy and operate 40 MWh of battery energy storage systems for Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) across two locations in New Mexico.
•The project utilizes a Battery-as-a-Service (BAAS) model, shifting the financial burden from upfront capital expenditure to an operational expense for the cooperative.
•This significant battery storage deployment by a rural electric cooperative highlights the growing adoption of advanced energy solutions in diverse utility settings.

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CleanTechnica•18 days ago

Saudi Arabia Opens Pathway for Electric Air Taxis

•Saudi Arabia's aviation regulator is actively creating a pathway for electric air taxi deployment, signaling strong governmental support for this emerging technology.
•This initiative represents a future significant, distributed electricity load, requiring new grid infrastructure and potentially substantial power generation capacity.
•The move suggests a new market for power developers and IPPs to consider, particularly in regions with specific transportation challenges or high-value applications.

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CleanTechnica•18 days ago

Bloomberg — Copper & Silver Prices Suggest Gains For Renewables & EVs

•Futures prices for copper and silver are rising, indicating increased demand for materials critical to renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) technologies.
•This commodity price trend suggests an accelerating global transition towards renewables and EVs is underway.
•For developers, this signals strong market demand for renewable projects but also potential increases in raw material costs for project components.

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CleanTechnica•18 days ago

Credo Releases 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

•Credo Technology Group, a provider of high-speed, energy-efficient connectivity solutions, released its 2025 ESG Report, outlining progress on key environmental, social, and governance priorities.
•The report signals Credo's commitment to sustainability, which is increasingly important for developers and large power consumers in their own ESG reporting and supply chain considerations.
•Credo's focus on delivering 'improved reliability and energy efficiency' in its connectivity solutions offers potential for large power consumers, particularly datacenters, to reduce their operational energy footprint.

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CleanTechnica•18 days ago

Tigo Energy Rolls Dynamic Rate Management Into Residential Solar + Storage Product

•Tigo Energy is integrating 'Dynamic Rate Management' software into its residential solar and storage product offerings, enabling homeowners to optimize energy use based on real-time pricing.
•This move reflects a broader industry trend towards 'smarter grids' and increasing adoption of dynamic electricity pricing, allowing for more efficient energy consumption and cost savings at the consumer level.
•For developers and large power consumers, this signals a future grid with more granular demand-side management, potentially impacting wholesale market prices, peak demand profiles, and the value proposition of centralized generation and demand response programs.

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CleanTechnica•18 days ago

Tesla Press Release Predicts Sales Decline

•Tesla, a leading electric vehicle (EV) OEM, has issued a warning of lower-than-expected vehicle deliveries for Q4 and the full year.
•This indicates a potential moderation in the growth rate of EV adoption, which could subtly influence long-term electricity demand projections for the transportation sector.
•For power developers, this may lead to a re-evaluation of future load growth assumptions tied to EV charging infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•18 days ago

So Much Winning … For Renewable Energy, That Is

•A US President declared a national energy emergency, setting the stage for critical grid performance evaluation.
•Renewable energy sources are highlighted as having performed strongly and 'risen to the occasion' during this emergency.
•Traditional coal generation is noted for its comparatively poor performance during the same critical period.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

Nickel-Zinc Battery Company Raises $30 Million

•ZincFive secured $30 million in an oversubscribed Series F funding round, bringing its total funding to $254 million, demonstrating strong investor confidence in Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) battery technology.
•The capital infusion is earmarked for rapid scaling of ZincFive's commercial footprint, indicating increased market availability and deployment of their NiZn battery solutions.
•For developers and large power consumers, this signifies the maturing and expanding presence of a non-lithium battery alternative, particularly relevant for applications demanding high power density, fast response, and enhanced safety, such as critical infrastructure and data centers.

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Energy Storage News•19 days ago

Year in Review: EPC Burns & McDonnell on data centre demand, FEOC and energy density

•High data center demand is a primary driver for power infrastructure development, creating significant opportunities and challenges for developers and large power consumers.
•FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) regulations are a critical policy concern impacting supply chain decisions, project costs, and timelines for renewable energy and storage projects.
•Energy density in storage solutions is a key focus for optimizing grid integration, enhancing reliability, and meeting the demanding power requirements of large loads like data centers.

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Energy Storage News•19 days ago

Metlen completes sale of 1.6GWh Chile solar-plus-storage portfolio to Glenfarne Group

•Glenfarne Group acquired a 1.6GWh solar PV and co-located BESS portfolio in Chile from Metlen Energy & Metals.
•The transaction signifies continued strong investor confidence and M&A activity in integrated renewable energy assets, particularly those combining solar generation with battery storage.
•For developers, this highlights the growing value and market liquidity for large-scale, dispatchable renewable energy projects.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

CATL Makes Big Announcement on Sodium Batteries for 2026

•CATL, the world's largest battery producer, is making a significant push into sodium-ion battery technology, with 2026 expected to be a pivotal year for its adoption.
•This move by a major OEM signals increasing market maturity and potential for widespread availability of sodium-ion batteries.
•For developers and large power consumers, this could translate to more diverse, potentially lower-cost energy storage options, impacting project economics and grid integration strategies.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

Agrivoltaic Company Okovate Acquires Stanford University & Carnegie Mellon Tech Startup

•Agrivoltaic company Okovate acquired a tech startup from Stanford University and Carnegie Mellon, signaling M&A activity and innovation in the co-located solar and agriculture sector.
•This acquisition highlights increasing investment and technological sophistication within agrivoltaics, a growing strategy for optimizing land use for solar development.
•For developers and large power consumers, this points to potential advancements in agrivoltaic project design, efficiency, and new PPA opportunities leveraging dual land use.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

Mexico Awards 20 Renewable Energy Projects 3.3 Gigawatts of Contracts

•Mexico has awarded contracts for 20 new renewable energy projects, totaling 3.3 GW of capacity.
•This initiative signals a strong policy commitment from Mexico towards clean energy development, contrasting with perceived trends in the US.
•The contracts create significant development opportunities for renewable energy developers and promise increased clean power availability for large consumers in Mexico.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

How Mayor Mamdani Could Advance Solar in NYC

•The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) has released a 'playbook' outlining specific recommendations for Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani to advance solar and energy storage in New York City.
•This initiative signals potential upcoming policy and regulatory changes in NYC aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment, creating new opportunities for developers and IPPs.
•Large power consumers in NYC should monitor these proposed policies, as they could lead to new incentives, streamlined permitting, or expanded access to local solar and storage solutions, potentially impacting energy costs and sustainability goals.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

Vingroup Signs Strategic Agreements for Green Mobility in Uzbekistan & Kinshasa

•Vingroup is expanding its green mobility and urban infrastructure initiatives into Uzbekistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) through strategic agreements.
•These projects, including green public transport networks, will drive significant new electricity demand in these emerging markets.
•The focus on 'green' solutions suggests a preference for sustainable power sources and could create opportunities for renewable energy developers and IPPs.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

Leading US Utility Trolls Trump Over Coal, Solar Power, And Green Hydrogen, Too

•Duke Energy Florida projects $1 billion in ratepayer savings by March 2025, with solar power credited for the bulk of these reductions.
•This demonstrates solar's significant and immediate impact on reducing electricity costs for a major utility, directly benefiting large power consumers.
•The utility is actively experimenting with green hydrogen for long-term energy solutions, signaling future technology development and potential investment areas for developers.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

Look Out For Your Chips, The Seagull Is Coming!

•The launch of the BYD Seagull (Atto 1) in Australia signifies the global expansion of high-volume, potentially lower-cost electric vehicles.
•This new EV is expected to 'shake up the market,' indicating accelerated EV adoption and a subsequent increase in electricity demand for charging infrastructure.
•Developers and large power consumers should anticipate growing load profiles from EV charging, necessitating strategic planning for generation, transmission upgrades, and potential grid services from vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities.

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POWER Magazine•19 days ago

Data Centers, the Grid, and the Assumptions That Don’t Hold Up

•Hyperscale data centers are driving unprecedented and rapid demand for electricity, outpacing traditional grid development timelines.
•A fundamental mismatch exists between data center deployment speeds (months) and grid infrastructure development (years).
•This misalignment creates significant challenges for developers seeking timely grid connections and for large power consumers requiring scalable and reliable power.

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CleanTechnica•19 days ago

T1 Energy Gets 5-Gigawatt US Solar Module Factory From Trina Solar

•T1 Energy is establishing a 5-gigawatt (GW) solar module factory in the US, utilizing technology from Trina Solar.
•This significant domestic manufacturing investment is a direct response to the global trend of localizing core manufacturing within national borders, moving away from a free-market global supply chain.
•For developers and large power consumers, this factory represents a substantial increase in US-made solar module supply, potentially improving supply chain reliability and enabling projects to qualify for domestic content incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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