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Energy Storage News•about 1 month 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•about 1 month 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•about 1 month 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•about 1 month 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•about 1 month 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•about 1 month 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•about 1 month 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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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Op-Ed: How A $14,000 Electric Kei Car Became Japan’s Best-Selling EV & Saved Nissan

•The Nissan Sakura, a $14,000 electric kei car with 112 miles of range, has become Japan's best-selling EV for three consecutive years, demonstrating the viability of affordable, practical EVs.
•Its success highlights a significant market shift towards mass-market EV adoption, particularly in dense urban areas, driven by lower price points and practical utility.
•Government subsidies were instrumental in making the Sakura accessible, underscoring the critical role of policy in accelerating EV market penetration and shaping consumer behavior.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

The EU’s 2035 Target IS The Certainty That The Industry Needs

•The EU's 2035 target (likely a ban on new internal combustion engine vehicle sales) provides crucial, long-term policy certainty for the automotive industry's transition to electric vehicles.
•This policy certainty signals a massive, predictable increase in electricity demand across the EU, creating substantial investment opportunities for new generation capacity, grid infrastructure, and charging solutions.
•For developers, this implies a clear market signal for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage) and associated grid upgrades to meet future EV charging loads.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Volkswagen ID. Polo on the Road to Series Production — Reinventing a Bestseller

•Volkswagen is launching the ID. Polo, an entry-level electric vehicle, starting in 2026, as the first of four new small/compact EV models.
•The ID. Polo will be available with multiple power outputs (85 kW, 99 kW, 155 kW), indicating diverse charging demands and grid integration requirements.
•This significant expansion of affordable EVs will accelerate the electrification of transportation, driving substantial increases in electricity demand.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Eurovignette for Ukraine: Truck Tolling to Save Ukrainian Roads & Environment

•Ukraine is exploring the implementation of a 'Eurovignette' style truck tolling system, charging vehicles based on road impact and environmental emissions.
•This policy aims to enforce 'user' and 'polluter pays' principles, generating revenue to ease national budgetary pressures and optimize EU fund allocation.
•The introduction of truck tolls could lead to increased logistics and transportation costs for power project developers and large industrial consumers operating in or with Ukraine.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Full Page Open Letter Calls on Amazon, Google, Meta, & Microsoft to Stop Fueling Climate Change with Data Center Demands

•An open letter published in the Indianapolis Star calls on Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft to power their data centers with clean energy.
•This public pressure signals increasing scrutiny on large technology companies' energy consumption and carbon emissions, particularly from their data centers.
•The growing demand for clean energy by these major power consumers presents significant market opportunities for renewable energy developers and IPPs seeking PPA agreements or direct investment partnerships.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

XPENG to Begin Local Assembly in Malaysia by Mid-2026

•XPENG is establishing an EV assembly plant in Malacca, Malaysia, with production commencing mid-2026, representing a significant new industrial electricity demand for the region.
•This expansion signals growing EV market penetration in Southeast Asia, which will drive increased demand for charging infrastructure and grid capacity.
•The project creates opportunities for power developers and IPPs to supply reliable, potentially low-carbon, electricity to the manufacturing facility and support the broader EV ecosystem.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

A Solar-Powered Christmas: How Sunshine Powers The Philippines’ Largest Malls For More Holiday Cheer

•The Philippines' largest mall chain (SM) is extensively deploying solar power, exemplified by SM Bicutan, to meet significant energy demands, particularly during peak seasons like Christmas.
•This trend highlights the growing viability and adoption of commercial & industrial (C&I) solar solutions for large power consumers in emerging markets.
•The use of solar by major retail entities suggests favorable economics, potential grid independence, and branding benefits, influencing other large loads to consider similar renewable energy strategies.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Digging Deeper Into EV Market Changes In Europe 2017–2025

•The European EV market experienced significant growth and transformation between 2017 and 2025, indicating a rapid and accelerating shift towards transportation electrification.
•This substantial increase in EV penetration directly translates into a growing electricity demand across Europe, requiring significant investments in new generation capacity, grid infrastructure, and energy storage.
•For IPPs and developers, this trend presents considerable opportunities in developing new power projects, expanding charging infrastructure, and implementing grid modernization efforts to support the evolving load profile.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Permitting the AI Boom: A New NEPA Landscape for Energy Infrastructure Projects

•The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) landscape has been significantly reshaped by recent actions from Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the executive branch.
•These policy changes are specifically aimed at streamlining the permitting processes for energy infrastructure projects.
•The reforms are directly linked to facilitating the rapid growth of the AI sector, which demands substantial new energy infrastructure development.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Renewable Energy, Economics, & Inertia

•Solar PV systems do not inherently contribute inertia to the electrical grid.
•Maintaining grid stability, particularly inertia, is a critical technical challenge with increasing penetration of non-synchronous renewable energy sources.
•Synchronous compensators are highlighted as a necessary 'spinning device' to provide the required inertia for grid stability in high-renewable environments.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

From HyHaul To China: Why Hydrogen Transport Keeps Losing

•High-profile hydrogen transport initiatives, such as the UK's HyHaul freight corridor, are failing despite significant public funding, industrial partnerships, and alignment with national decarbonization goals.
•The article suggests a broader trend of hydrogen transport projects struggling globally, implying persistent economic, technical, or logistical challenges.
•For developers and large power consumers, this indicates substantial risks and hurdles in relying on hydrogen as a primary energy solution for transport or industrial applications.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Thermal batteries are ready. Our electricity rules aren’t.

•Thermal batteries are a mature energy storage technology ready for deployment.
•Current electricity market rules are not designed to effectively integrate thermal batteries, hindering their economic value.
•Exposing thermal batteries to real-time market signals would lower overall system costs and bolster critical infrastructure like AI and manufacturing.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Altitude Purchases +165,000t Of Carbon Removal From South American Partners Ecogaia & Emisiones Neutras

•Carbon removal financier Altitude has purchased over 165,000 tonnes of CO₂ Removal Certificates (CORCs) from biochar-based facilities in Argentina (EcoGaia, Emisiones Neutras).
•This significant transaction positions Altitude as one of the largest global buyers of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR), indicating robust and growing market demand for verifiable carbon removal solutions.
•The deal highlights biochar as a viable and scalable carbon removal technology, presenting new project development opportunities for IPPs and potential revenue streams through CORC sales.

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