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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Elevate, ArcLight Bring Energy Storage Facility Online in Virginia

•Elevate Infrastructure and ArcLight Capital Partners have commissioned a 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage project in Rockingham County, Virginia.
•This large-scale facility adds significant grid capacity and flexibility within the PJM market, enhancing reliability and supporting renewable integration.
•The project's successful operation demonstrates continued investment and operational viability in utility-scale battery storage, offering new revenue streams for developers and improved grid stability for large power consumers.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Meta Announces PPA With RWE for 298-MW Texas Solar Power Project

•Technology giant Meta has signed a long-term corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with RWE for the 298-MW Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in North Texas.
•This deal signifies continued strong demand from large power consumers, particularly tech companies like Meta, for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
•For developers, it highlights the viability and attractiveness of securing large-scale solar projects through corporate PPAs, offering stable revenue streams.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Cypress Creek Closes $3.5-Billion in Financing for Large Arkansas Solar+Storage Project

•Cypress Creek Energy secured $3.5 billion in financing for the first two phases of the Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas.
•The project will feature 1.63 GW of solar power combined with 1.9 GWh of battery energy storage, marking a significant utility-scale hybrid development.
•This substantial financing demonstrates strong investor confidence in large-scale, multi-gigawatt solar-plus-storage projects, particularly within the SPP region.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Solar capacity up 20% from last summer: EIA

•Utility-scale solar capacity is projected to increase by 20% this summer compared to last, leading to a 19% rise in generation, according to the EIA.
•This significant capacity addition signals a continued trend of increasing solar penetration, which could depress daytime wholesale power prices in regions with high solar deployment.
•For developers, this indicates a robust market for solar projects, though increased supply may influence future PPA pricing and competitive landscapes.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

VDA calls for ‘staged approach’ to implement EU Battery Passport

•The VDA (German automotive industry association) is advocating for a 'staged approach' to implementing the EU Battery Passport.
•This proposed phased implementation aims to improve Europe's battery supply chain, potentially leading to more stable procurement and reduced long-term costs for battery-reliant projects and consumers.
•The call represents a push for a more gradual and manageable rollout of a significant EU regulatory policy impacting battery manufacturing, tracking, and recycling.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Transmission projects bolster New York, New England summer reliability: NPCC

•New transmission projects are enhancing summer reliability across New York and New England, improving grid stability for new generation interconnections and large loads.
•Despite overall regional adequacy, specific areas may still face grid stress, potentially requiring emergency procedures or reliance on imports, which could lead to localized price volatility.
•This highlights ongoing opportunities for developers to provide flexible resources and for large loads to consider demand-side management in vulnerable areas.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Appeals court upholds FERC decision ordering refunds from MISO transmission owners

•A federal appeals court upheld FERC's authority to order multi-year refunds from transmission owners, stemming from a MISO case.
•This ruling strengthens FERC's oversight of transmission rates, potentially leading to lower or more stable transmission costs for large power consumers and developers.
•The decision sets a precedent with potential ramifications for transmission owners in other regions, including New England, indicating broader regulatory scrutiny of transmission charges.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

Greenvolt inaugurates Hungary’s largest BESS; pipelines progressed and financed elsewhere in EU

•IPP Greenvolt has brought Hungary's largest BESS (99.8MW/288.6MWh) into commercial operation, signifying a major advancement in grid-scale energy storage in the region.
•Greenvolt is actively progressing and financing BESS projects across multiple EU countries including Italy, France, Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain, highlighting a strong and expanding market for storage development.
•This deployment demonstrates the increasing viability and investment in large-scale battery storage, creating significant opportunities for developers in ancillary services, capacity markets, and renewable energy integration.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

Europe is ‘walking into new dependencies’ in global battery supply chain

•Europe is reportedly creating new dependencies within the global battery supply chain, a concern raised by ReCharge's Ilka von Dalwigk at the Energy Storage Summit.
•This warning suggests potential future risks for battery procurement, including price volatility and supply chain disruptions for energy storage projects.
•Developers and large power consumers in Europe should anticipate challenges in securing battery components and consider strategies to mitigate supply chain risks and potential cost increases.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

Established manufacturing footprint, new technology: SK On’s US BESS market strategy

•SK On is pursuing a vertically integrated strategy for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the US, leveraging an established manufacturing footprint and introducing new battery technologies.
•This strategy aims to secure market share and likely benefits from domestic manufacturing incentives (e.g., IRA), potentially leading to more stable supply chains and competitive pricing for BESS components.
•For developers and large power consumers, this signifies a growing, potentially de-risked, and domestically sourced supply of advanced BESS solutions, impacting project economics, deployment timelines, and overall grid reliability.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

EVs At 35.2% Share In The UK – Tesla Leading BEV Brand

•UK EV market share reached 35.2% in Q1 2026, up from 30.0% in Q1 2025, indicating a rapid and accelerating shift in transportation electrification.
•Overall auto volume increased by 6% year-on-year, signifying a growing vehicle fleet that will contribute to future electricity demand, regardless of powertrain.
•The substantial and increasing penetration of EVs will drive significant new electricity demand, requiring developers to plan for increased generation capacity, grid upgrades, and charging infrastructure.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

Spain’s BESS pipeline is real: the PE models are wrong

•Spain possesses a substantial and currently underestimated battery energy storage system (BESS) project pipeline.
•Prevailing industry models, particularly from Private Equity, are failing to accurately assess the true potential and value of the Spanish BESS market.
•This market misperception creates significant, actionable opportunities for developers, large power consumers, and IPPs who can accurately evaluate and invest in Spanish BESS projects.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

SNEC 2026: BESS overtakes PV modules in expo floor space, more than 97GWh of deals signed

•SNEC 2026 marked a pivotal shift, with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) occupying more expo floor space than PV modules, signaling a major industry focus change.
•Over 97GWh of BESS deals were signed at the event, indicating a massive surge in project commitments and market activity for energy storage solutions.
•This strong market signal suggests increasing maturity, competition, and potential for further cost reductions in BESS technology, benefiting developers and large power consumers seeking reliable and flexible energy solutions.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

DNV verifies 98.7% availability of Fluence’s global battery energy storage fleet

•Fluence's global battery energy storage fleet achieved an independently verified 98.7% MW-weighted availability, demonstrating high operational reliability.
•This high availability de-risks BESS projects for developers, potentially improving project bankability, securing better financing terms, and enhancing PPA attractiveness.
•For large power consumers (e.g., datacenters), this indicates a more dependable source of grid services, backup power, and demand charge management from BESS deployments.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

2027 Chevy Bolt Test Drive Impressions

•GM activates Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) functionality for existing customers without requiring new hardware, significantly expanding distributed energy resource (DER) potential and offering new grid service opportunities.
•GM is making a substantial investment in grid-scale sodium-ion battery storage, indicating a push for lower-cost, potentially more abundant battery chemistries for utility-scale applications and impacting project economics for developers.
•GM introduces 'Energy Pass,' a universal interface designed to streamline energy management and V2G participation, potentially accelerating EV integration into grid services and creating new market opportunities.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Aviation Cleantech Coalition Urges EU to Rewrite the Skies for Zero-Emission Flight

•European companies are actively developing Zero-Emission and Hybrid-powered Aircraft (ZEHA) to decarbonize aviation and secure technological leadership.
•An Aviation Cleantech Coalition is urging the EU to implement policies that support and accelerate the transition to zero-emission flight.
•This initiative signals a future surge in demand for clean electricity and sustainable aviation fuels (e.g., hydrogen, e-fuels) to power new aircraft and associated infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Op-Ed: Can VinFast Achieve Its 300,000 Sales Target for 2026?

•VinFast, an EV OEM, aims for an aggressive 300,000 vehicle sales target in 2026, signaling a substantial increase in future electricity demand.
•The company's manufacturing complex in Hai Phong represents a significant industrial load, comparable in scale to large data centers, requiring robust and reliable power supply.
•Achieving this sales goal would necessitate considerable expansion of EV charging infrastructure and grid capacity, creating opportunities for new generation (solar, wind, storage) and transmission projects.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

How Europe Can Lead the Next-Generation Flights

•European companies are developing Zero-Emission and Hybrid-powered Aircraft (ZEHA) to decarbonize aviation, relying on renewable electricity and green hydrogen produced in Europe.
•This initiative creates a significant new demand vector for renewable electricity and green hydrogen producers, while offering the aviation sector reduced exposure to fossil fuel price volatility.
•The push for ZEHA is driven by goals of industrial competitiveness and technological leadership, implying supportive policies for green hydrogen and renewable energy infrastructure development.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

In the US, Cars Need Visas Too

•A hypothetical 'Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act' is introduced, signaling significant US policy changes to restrict or tariff Chinese EV imports.
•This policy aims to protect domestic automotive manufacturing and supply chains, potentially accelerating US-based EV production and battery component sourcing.
•The restrictions could impact the pace of EV adoption, influence consumer choices, and alter projections for future electricity demand growth related to charging infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

VinFast Brings Battery-Swapping Electric Motorcycles To The Philippines

•VinFast is rapidly expanding its battery-swapping electric motorcycle lineup into the Philippines, following Indonesia, accelerating its Southeast Asian EV strategy.
•This expansion signifies growing electric vehicle adoption in emerging markets, potentially increasing localized electricity demand for charging infrastructure and battery swapping stations.
•The battery-swapping model introduces a new paradigm for energy management and distribution for EVs, which could influence grid planning and large-scale battery charging operations.

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