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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

•A plan is underway to develop the largest solar farm in the US in California's Central Valley, converting unused farmland.
•This significant project signals a major expansion of renewable energy supply within the CAISO market, though specific capacity numbers are not provided.
•Developers and large power consumers should monitor this project for future PPA opportunities and potential impacts on regional energy prices and grid infrastructure.

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POWER Magazine•3 days ago

•Southern Co. subsidiaries (Georgia Power, Alabama Power) secured a record $26.54 billion DOE loan, the largest in agency history, to finance over 16 GW of firm generation (gas, nuclear) and more than 1,300 miles of transmission infrastructure across the Southeast.
•This unprecedented federal financing signals strong government support for large-scale, firm generation and grid modernization, potentially setting a precedent for future infrastructure projects and influencing investment priorities.
•For large power consumers, this investment promises enhanced grid reliability, long-term supply security, and potentially stable or lower power prices due to increased firm capacity and improved transmission.

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