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CleanTechnica•8 months ago

Waymo Gets Paralyzed By Venice Canal Parade

•An autonomous vehicle (Waymo robotaxi) was unexpectedly stalled for 45 minutes by a non-standard, unpredictable external event (a Christmas canal parade).
•This incident highlights the vulnerability of automated systems to unforeseen real-world disruptions, even those seemingly minor or localized, which can lead to significant operational delays.
•For developers of smart grid technologies, automated energy management systems, or large loads relying on autonomous operations, this underscores the critical need for robust resilience planning and fail-safes against novel external factors.

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CleanTechnica•8 months ago

Ford Cuts Its EV Losses, But Sets Its EV Transition Back

•Ford is discontinuing its F-150 Lightning and US E-Transit EV models, with the future of the Mustang Mach-E uncertain.
•This strategic shift led to an increase in Ford's share price, indicating market approval of reduced EV investment and associated losses.
•The move suggests a potential slowdown in the projected growth of EV adoption, impacting future demand for charging infrastructure and fleet electrification strategies for large power consumers.

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POWER Magazine•8 months ago

Powering the AI Revolution: Why the Energy Race is the AI Race

•The explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating unprecedented demand on the energy grid.
•This AI-driven demand, coupled with the ongoing energy transition, is exposing critical bottlenecks in existing energy infrastructure.
•Developers and large power consumers, especially those supporting AI, face a primary challenge in securing adequate and reliable power due to this demand surge.

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CleanTechnica•8 months ago

Farley Follies Foil Ford F-150 Lightning Plans

•Ford's electric vehicle division, particularly the F-150 Lightning, is experiencing significant financial losses, impacting overall company earnings.
•This signals a challenging and potentially slower-than-anticipated path to profitability for major automotive OEMs in the electric vehicle market.
•Developers and large power consumers should factor these financial headwinds into their forecasts for fleet electrification rates and associated charging infrastructure and grid upgrade planning.

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CleanTechnica•8 months ago

Tesla vs. Waymo Continued, & Elon Musk’s Big 2025 Robotaxi Rollout Miss

•Elon Musk's anticipated 2025 robotaxi rollout has been identified as a significant 'miss' or delay.
•This indicates a slower-than-projected deployment of autonomous vehicle technology, potentially impacting future electricity demand forecasts for transportation electrification and charging infrastructure.
•The article underscores the challenges and potential delays in major technology rollouts by prominent OEMs, influencing long-term planning for grid load growth and infrastructure investment.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Grid operators, ratepayers shouldn’t fear flexible data centers: GridCARE

•A 1-GW data center incorporating "modest flexibility" can significantly benefit the grid, according to GridCARE's analysis.
•Potential outcomes include a 5% reduction in costs for all utility customer classes or unlocking over $1.35 billion in capital for the utility.
•This analysis aims to reframe large data centers from grid liabilities into valuable assets, addressing concerns from grid operators and ratepayers.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

SK On pivots to stationary energy storage after Ford joint venture ends

•SK On, a major battery manufacturer, is pivoting its U.S. strategy to focus on stationary energy storage systems for "profitable and sustainable growth."
•This strategic shift follows the termination of a joint venture with Ford, though SK On will continue to supply EV batteries to Ford.
•The increased commitment from a significant OEM like SK On to stationary storage could lead to greater supply availability and potentially more competitive pricing for grid-scale and large commercial/industrial battery projects.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Coordinating short-, ultra-long-duration storage unlocks maximum clean energy value

•The article advocates for the strategic integration of short-duration and multi-day energy storage solutions.
•This integration is presented as critical for establishing a secure and reliable electrical grid in the United States.
•The recommendation, from Noon Energy's Aric Saunders, highlights a key approach to maximizing clean energy value and grid stability.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Power producers ask FERC to reverse MISO’s $280M capacity auction ‘adjustment’

•MISO's last planning resource auction is under FERC scrutiny due to a software error that led to a $280M capacity adjustment.
•Two complaints have been filed by power producers with FERC, challenging the integrity and financial outcomes of the adjusted auction results.
•This incident introduces significant regulatory uncertainty and potential for market rule changes, impacting future capacity revenue projections for developers and IPPs in the MISO region.

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CleanTechnica•8 months ago

New Nissan LEAF Now In Production In UK

•New Nissan LEAF production in the UK signals sustained growth in the global electric vehicle market.
•Increased EV manufacturing and adoption will drive higher electricity demand, necessitating grid upgrades and new generation capacity.
•Developers and large power consumers should anticipate growing load profiles and potential investment opportunities in EV charging infrastructure and associated power supply.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Russia-linked hackers breach critical infrastructure organizations via edge devices

•Russia-linked hackers are actively targeting critical energy infrastructure organizations and their supply chains through vulnerabilities in edge devices.
•This sustained threat introduces significant operational and supply chain risks for developers and large power consumers, potentially impacting project development, operational reliability, and energy costs.
•Expect heightened regulatory scrutiny and potential new cybersecurity mandates from agencies like FERC, requiring increased investment in security protocols and supply chain vetting across the energy sector.

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POWER Magazine•8 months ago

Development Deal Will Provide Hydrogen for California Data Centers

•Vema Hydrogen will supply its 'Engineered Mineral Hydrogen (EMH)' to Verne for on-site power generation at California data centers.
•This agreement signals a concrete move towards utilizing hydrogen as a low-emission, primary fuel source for energy-intensive data center loads.
•The deal highlights the growing market for sustainable, on-site power solutions driven by environmental goals and critical infrastructure needs in regions like California.

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Utility Dive•8 months ago

Clean energy industry preps ahead of impending FEOC guidance

•The clean energy industry is anticipating new, 'taxpayer-friendly' Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) guidance.
•This crucial guidance is expected to be released by the end of January.
•The 'taxpayer-friendly' nature suggests a positive impact on project eligibility for IRA tax credits and supply chain certainty for developers and IPPs.

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Energy Storage News•8 months ago

US ROUNDUP: Shell immersion cooling partnership, PNNL begins utility-scale battery tests, ON.Energy in 5GW transformer deal

•Shell and EticaAG are partnering on immersion cooling technology for batteries, aiming to improve safety, performance, and lifespan for battery energy storage systems (BESS) developers.
•Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has begun utility-scale battery testing, providing critical independent validation and performance data for future large-scale storage deployments.
•ON.Energy secured a 5GW transformer supply agreement, signaling a robust pipeline of energy projects and potentially easing supply chain concerns for crucial grid infrastructure components.

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Energy Storage News•8 months ago

Georgia Power agrees electric bill deal with regulators to enable 9.9GW resource addition

•Georgia Power has reached a regulatory agreement with PSC staff to enable the addition of 9.9 GW of new resources.
•The proposed plan aims to lower energy costs and meet growing electricity demand within Georgia.
•This agreement represents a significant regulatory development, pending final PSC approval, that will shape future resource procurement and development opportunities in the state.

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Energy Storage News•8 months ago

Turning data centres from a ‘potential liability to a grid asset’: Calibrant on its first-of-a-kind BESS with Aligned

•Calibrant is deploying a 'first-of-its-kind' Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at a new Aligned data center in Oregon, US.
•The project aims to transform data centers from significant grid loads (potential liabilities) into valuable grid assets by enabling them to provide grid services.
•This initiative highlights new commercial and technical models for large power consumers to generate revenue or reduce costs through active grid participation.

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Energy Storage News•8 months ago

Hithium launches 8-hour dedicated battery cell and BESS, sodium-lithium hybrid data centre solution

•Hithium launched a new 1,300Ah battery cell and BESS products optimized for 8-hour duration applications.
•A novel sodium-lithium hybrid battery solution is specifically introduced for data center power requirements.
•These advancements offer developers and IPPs more energy-dense and potentially cost-effective options for long-duration energy storage projects.

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Energy Storage News•8 months ago

Battery storage system prices continue to fall sharply, BNEF and Ember reports find

•Global average prices for turnkey battery storage systems fell by almost a third year-over-year.
•Sharp cost declines are expected to continue, further enhancing the economic viability of storage projects.
•This trend significantly improves project economics for developers and offers new opportunities for large power consumers to optimize energy costs and enhance grid reliability.

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Energy Storage News•8 months ago

Global BESS installs hit 14GWh in November, including 1GWh sodium-ion project; China slows

•Global grid-scale BESS installations reached 4.9GW/14GWh last month, demonstrating continued significant market activity.
•A notable 1GWh sodium-ion BESS project entered commercial operations, highlighting the increasing diversification and commercial viability of non-lithium battery chemistries.
•Overall global installations saw a 29% year-on-year decline, primarily driven by a slowdown in China, which could impact global supply chain availability and pricing for developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•8 months ago

Akaysha Energy enters 300MWh BESS into NEM trading in Queensland, Australia

•Akaysha Energy has commissioned the first phase of its 300MWh Ulinda Park BESS in Queensland, Australia, making it operational and trading in the National Electricity Market (NEM).
•This significant BESS entry into the NEM enhances grid flexibility and stability, offering increased reliability and potential price stabilization for large power consumers.
•For developers, this project demonstrates successful execution and market integration of large-scale energy storage in a major grid, highlighting ongoing opportunities in the Australian market.

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