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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

Huge Cargo Sailing Ship Completes Voyage Across Atlantic

  • •The Neoliner Origin, the world's largest cargo sailing ship (136m), completed its first transatlantic voyage from France to the US.
  • •The ship sustained damage during the journey and is undergoing repairs, highlighting operational challenges for new maritime transport technologies.
  • •While not directly impacting power generation or consumption, this development signifies early efforts in decarbonizing global supply chains, which could indirectly influence future energy demand and emissions policies.
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POWER Magazine•4 days ago

Coal’s Revival: From Maintenance Mode to Market Necessity

  • •Coal units previously scheduled for retirement are being reactivated across the U.S. in 2025, reversing a decade-long decline.
  • •This revival is driven by 'market necessity,' indicating a critical demand for dispatchable generation capacity.
  • •The trend signals evolving grid reliability priorities, potentially impacting capacity markets, energy prices, and long-term investment strategies for developers and large power consumers, challenging the steady rise of gas and renewables.
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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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Utility Dive•4 days ago

Gas continues to dominate Entergy plans as data center pipeline grows

  • •Entergy anticipates substantial load growth through 2029, primarily driven by large data center developments from companies like Google and Meta, indicating a robust demand market in their service territory.
  • •The utility has already secured agreements for these significant new loads, signaling firm commitments and potential for IPPs to partner or compete for future supply.
  • •Entergy's strategy to meet this demand heavily relies on natural gas generation, which could present opportunities for gas-fired plant developers (e.g., CCGT) or challenges for those seeking cleaner energy alternatives.
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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

Dongfeng Motors Showcases Electric Vehicle Lineup at SIEW 2025

  • •Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motors is expanding its presence in Singapore's electric vehicle (EV) market, showcasing its lineup at SIEW 2025.
  • •This expansion signals a growing EV market in Singapore, indicating increasing future electricity demand for charging infrastructure and potential grid impacts.
  • •The prominence of EVs at an energy conference (SIEW) highlights a regional focus on electrification, driving opportunities for power developers and challenges for large power consumers in managing increased demand.
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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

Pioneer Trucks Takes Over Maxus Distribution, Debuts Electric Commercial Vehicles

  • •Pioneer Trucks Philippines has taken over as the exclusive distributor for Maxus commercial trucks, including electric commercial vehicles (ECVs), in the Philippines.
  • •This development, announced at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, signifies a renewed push for commercial fleet electrification in the region.
  • •For developers and IPPs, this indicates a growing market for EV charging infrastructure and increased electricity demand from commercial fleets.
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CleanTechnica•5 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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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

The Foreign Invasion: BYD, Hyundai, & Kia Make Their Mark at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show

  • •Foreign EV manufacturers (BYD, Hyundai, Kia) are making significant inroads into the Japanese market, as evidenced by their strong presence at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show.
  • •This 'foreign invasion' signals an acceleration of EV adoption in Japan, leading to increased electricity demand for charging infrastructure.
  • •The growing competition in the EV market could drive down vehicle costs, further boosting adoption rates and the need for grid modernization and expanded generation capacity.
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Energy Storage News•5 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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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

IRENA Chief Highlights Renewable Surge and Dismisses Doubts on Energy Transition

  • •IRENA Director General Francesco La Camera asserts that renewables are now the dominant source for new energy projects globally.
  • •The global energy transition is accelerating, not faltering, reinforcing a long-term shift in power generation.
  • •This signals continued strong market momentum for renewable energy development and procurement strategies for large power consumers.
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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

Is An Electric Bus A Fire Risk

  • •A fatal bus crash in New Zealand, involving a petrol car, has sparked misinformed public commentary incorrectly linking the incident to electric bus fire risks.
  • •The article aims to correct the narrative, implying the bus was not electric or that its electric powertrain was not the cause of any fire, countering unsubstantiated fears.
  • •This highlights the ongoing challenge of public perception and misinformation regarding the safety and reliability of emerging energy technologies, particularly electric vehicles and their battery storage systems.
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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

We Are Jamaica And Jamaica Is Us

  • •A recent storm in Jamaica was intensified by human-caused hotter ocean temperatures, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on weather events.
  • •This trend indicates increased physical risks to energy infrastructure and operations for power developers and large consumers in regions vulnerable to extreme weather.
  • •The article implicitly underscores the rising importance of climate resilience and adaptation strategies in power sector planning, project development, and long-term risk assessment.
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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

Golden Week Goes Electric: China’s Holiday Travel Becomes a Showcase for the Clean Economy

  • •China's Golden Week holiday travel patterns are increasingly dominated by electric vehicles (EVs), showcasing the rapid adoption of clean transportation.
  • •The surge in EV travel during peak periods highlights significant increases in electricity demand for charging, posing challenges and opportunities for grid stability and infrastructure development.
  • •Continued strong government policy support for EV infrastructure and renewable energy integration is driving this transition, creating a robust market for related projects.
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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

Singapore and Sweden Strengthen Energy Partnership at SIEW 2025

  • •Singapore's EMA and the Swedish government have launched an operational framework for bilateral clean energy cooperation, formalized at SIEW 2025.
  • •This initiative elevates a diplomatic understanding into a practical mechanism for collaboration, signaling strong governmental support for clean energy.
  • •The partnership aims to foster joint efforts in clean energy, potentially creating new policy and investment opportunities for developers and IPPs.
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CleanTechnica•7 days ago

The Kia EV4 Shortlisted for 2026 Car of the Year

  • •Kia's new EV4 hatchback, produced in Europe, offers up to 633 km range, signaling continued advancements in EV technology and consumer appeal.
  • •The EV4's market success will contribute to accelerating EV adoption, driving increased electricity demand and necessitating significant investment in charging infrastructure and grid upgrades.
  • •European production and strong market reception highlight regional growth in EV manufacturing and sales, impacting local energy demand and grid planning for developers and large power consumers.
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CleanTechnica•7 days ago

Trump’s attack on UN shipping deal is a harbinger of what’s to come. Here’s how countries can still get climate action done.

  • •The US government actively opposed and undermined an international UN shipping emissions deal, signaling potential future resistance to global climate agreements.
  • •This action creates significant uncertainty for international climate policy and carbon pricing mechanisms, potentially shifting focus to national or regional climate initiatives.
  • •The article suggests that countries will need to pursue alternative pathways for climate action, likely through domestic policies, bilateral agreements, or private sector initiatives, despite international headwinds.
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CleanTechnica•7 days ago

Uber, NVIDIA, & Stellantis Team Up On Robotaxis & AI

  • •Uber, NVIDIA, and Stellantis are partnering to accelerate robotaxi deployment and AI development, signaling a major push into autonomous electric vehicle fleets.
  • •This collaboration implies a substantial future increase in electricity demand for powering advanced AI data centers and extensive charging infrastructure for robotaxis.
  • •The partnership highlights the growing convergence of automotive, technology, and AI sectors, driving new requirements for robust, scalable, and potentially low-carbon power solutions for large loads.
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CleanTechnica•7 days ago

Is The Tesla Semi Finally Coming To Mass Market?

  • •The Tesla Semi, unveiled in Nov 2017, is nearing its 8-year anniversary with delayed mass market entry, indicating significant hurdles for heavy-duty EV adoption.
  • •Its eventual widespread deployment promises substantial emissions reductions in transport but will create significant new, concentrated electricity demand.
  • •This shift necessitates robust grid infrastructure upgrades, new interconnection points for charging depots, and potentially increased demand for renewable energy PPAs to power fleets.
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