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CleanTechnica•4 months ago

•90% of US households used LEDs for indoor lighting in 2024, with 37% exclusively using them, indicating a near-complete market saturation for efficient lighting.
•This widespread adoption significantly reduces residential electricity demand, particularly during traditional evening peak hours, impacting overall grid load forecasts.
•For developers and IPPs, this trend implies slower residential load growth, potentially reducing the need for new generation capacity and influencing wholesale electricity prices and PPA structures.

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Energy Storage News•4 months ago

•Rio Tinto and Australian governments commit AU$2 billion to power the Boyne aluminium smelter until 2040+ with over 600MW of battery storage-firmed renewables.
•This project represents a massive, long-term PPA opportunity for renewable and storage developers, backed by significant government investment in industrial decarbonization.
•The deal establishes a precedent for large industrial consumers to secure stable, green power, de-risking future electrification projects for major loads and demonstrating a viable pathway for deep decarbonization.

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