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Energy Storage News•4 days ago

Building trust through action: How social license will shape the future of energy storage

  • •Social license is emerging as a critical, non-technical factor for the successful development and deployment of energy storage projects.
  • •Developers and IPPs must prioritize proactive community engagement and trust-building to secure local acceptance and avoid project delays or cancellations.
  • •Failure to achieve social license could significantly impact project timelines, increase development costs, and constrain the growth of energy storage capacity, affecting market supply and potentially prices.
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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

BYD Electric Truck Sales Soar — Charts

  • •BYD's non-bus electric commercial vehicle (e.g., truck) sales are significantly increasing, indicating growing market adoption of heavy-duty electric vehicles.
  • •This trend points to rising demand for commercial EV charging infrastructure and increased electricity load from fleet operations, impacting grid planning and capacity.
  • •Large power consumers, particularly those with logistics or commercial fleets, have expanding options for electrifying their operations, influencing their energy procurement and infrastructure investment strategies.
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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

BYD BEV Sales Up 34.5% In October

  • •BYD's Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales increased by 34.5% year-over-year in October, indicating strong and sustained growth in the pure EV market.
  • •This continued growth signals an accelerating electrification of the transportation sector, translating into a significant and expanding new electricity load for grids.
  • •For developers, this implies increasing demand for charging infrastructure projects, grid upgrades, and potential opportunities in fleet electrification solutions.
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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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Energy Storage News•4 days ago

Illinois: Advocates, industry welcome clean energy legislation that includes 3GW energy storage target

  • •Illinois has enacted major clean energy legislation, establishing a 3GW energy storage deployment target.
  • •This policy creates a substantial new market opportunity for energy storage developers and investors in Illinois.
  • •The target signals a strong regulatory commitment to grid modernization and decarbonization, likely leading to new procurement programs and incentives for storage.
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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

Wärtsilä Energy Storage Announces GEMS Pulse, A Predictive Analytics Solution

  • •Wärtsilä Energy Storage has launched GEMS Pulse, a new predictive analytics solution designed for energy storage systems.
  • •This solution aims to optimize the performance and reliability of energy storage assets, offering potential operational cost reductions and improved revenue streams for developers and large power consumers.
  • •The underlying GEMS software has already been deployed in real-world energy storage projects, such as one in the Shetlands, indicating practical application and proven capability.
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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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Energy Storage News•4 days ago

France introduces grid tariff reforms for energy storage

  • •France will introduce new grid tariff reforms for energy storage projects starting August 2026.
  • •The reforms are designed to incentivize energy storage to provide grid support during specific times of the day.
  • •This policy change is expected to enhance the economic viability and operational strategies for energy storage developers and large power consumers in the French market.
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Energy Storage News•5 days ago

Victoria approves 2,200MWh of battery storage through streamlined pathway in Australia

  • •Victoria, Australia approved 2,200MWh of new battery storage capacity, including a 300MW/1,200MWh standalone BESS and integrated storage with a 332MW solar PV plant.
  • •The projects were approved via a 'streamlined pathway,' indicating a favorable and efficient regulatory environment for large-scale energy storage and renewable developments.
  • •These significant additions to grid-scale storage enhance grid stability, firm renewable generation, and offer increased reliability and potentially lower price volatility for large power consumers in Victoria.
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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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Energy Storage News•5 days ago

‘Silver buckshot, not a silver bullet’: the rally cry for Australia’s energy storage strategy

  • •Australia's energy storage strategy is shifting to a 'silver buckshot' approach, prioritizing diverse technologies over a singular solution.
  • •This strategic direction signals broad market opportunities for developers to deploy a variety of energy storage projects.
  • •For large power consumers, this diversification aims to enhance grid resilience and reliability through a robust, multi-faceted storage portfolio.
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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

Paying the Price for PHEV Product Updates: BYD 3Q Results

  • •BYD, a major EV/PHEV OEM and battery producer, reported a 3% revenue decrease and a substantial 32.6% net profit drop in 3Q, falling short of expectations.
  • •The financial downturn is attributed to costs associated with "PHEV Product Updates," indicating significant R&D, retooling, or competitive pricing pressures within the electric vehicle market.
  • •This suggests potential volatility and cost pressures within the EV manufacturing sector, which could indirectly impact battery supply chains and future electricity demand projections for charging infrastructure.
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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

Major Battery Tech Event To Be Held In Spain

  • •A major battery technology event is scheduled to be held in Spain, indicating a focal point for industry developments.
  • •The article emphasizes the increasing excitement and critical role of battery energy storage within the clean energy landscape.
  • •A significant trend highlighted is the consistent decline in battery costs, which is crucial for project economics and wider adoption.
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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

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•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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