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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Tesla Lobbying UK on EV Policies … as Trump Guts Critical US Auto Policy

•Tesla is lobbying the UK government, warning that proposed weakening of EV policies will negatively impact EV sales and the country's climate goals.
•The UK government is reportedly considering watering down its existing EV policies.
•Concurrently, critical US auto policy is being significantly altered by the Trump administration.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

INTEC Chosen to Build 50-MW Solar Power Facility in Germany

•INTEC Energy Solutions has been selected as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for a 50-MW solar power facility in Lachendorf, Germany.
•The project was commissioned by AUKERA, a leading European renewable energy investment group, indicating continued investment in utility-scale solar.
•This announcement signifies ongoing development and expansion of renewable energy capacity within the European market, creating opportunities for developers and EPCs.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

National Petroleum Council urges permitting reform

•A new National Petroleum Council report highlights the critical and deepening interdependence between the natural gas and electric sectors.
•The report urges increased coordination between the gas and electric industries to enhance overall system reliability and stability.
•It calls for significant government-led permitting reform to streamline infrastructure development, which is crucial for both sectors.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Construction costs continue to climb as prices rise for steel, copper and switchgear

•Construction costs are continuing to climb due to rising prices for key materials like steel, copper, and switchgear.
•Price volatility is making procurement unpredictable for contractors, leading to increased project risk and potential delays.
•This trend directly impacts project budgets, PPA pricing, and development timelines for new generation, transmission, and large load infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Inside The Shop Building The World’s Quickest (& Quietest) Classic Minis

•The article highlights Gildred Racing's collaboration with Electric Classic Cars on developing high-performance, quiet EV conversion kits for classic Mini Coopers.
•This initiative targets a niche market for classic car electrification, showcasing bespoke engineering for vintage vehicle conversions.
•The content focuses on consumer-level EV conversions and does not provide direct actionable intelligence for utility-scale power developers, large industrial consumers, or IPPs regarding grid infrastructure, market dynamics, or policy.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Why wireless monitoring belongs in every utility’s security plan

•Utilities face critical infrastructure blind spots and security vulnerabilities stemming from the radio frequency spectrum.
•Wireless monitoring is positioned as a vital tool to enhance utility security, close these blind spots, and speed up incident response times.
•For IPPs and large power consumers, this implies a more resilient and secure grid, reducing risks of operational disruptions and ensuring more reliable power delivery.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Silent Safaris Are Here: Electric Safari Vehicles Get Proven UK-Built EV Conversion Kits

•UK-based Electric Classic Cars has developed EV conversion kits for safari game viewers, demonstrating a growing market for specialized electric vehicle solutions.
•A significant partnership has been formed with South Africa's largest builder of electric safari vehicles, indicating market expansion and commercial viability for these niche EV applications.
•This development signifies the diversification of electric vehicle loads beyond mainstream transportation, potentially requiring localized charging infrastructure development in remote or specialized environments.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

Antares Raises $96 Million in Series B Funding to Accelerate Nuclear Microreactor Development

•Antares secured $96 million in Series B funding to accelerate the development of nuclear microreactors.
•This investment highlights increasing private capital flow into advanced, small-scale nuclear energy solutions.
•For large power consumers and developers, this signals a future option for highly reliable, localized, and emissions-free power generation.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

China seeks long-term vulnerabilities in US energy systems: House panelists

•The US electricity grid is identified as highly vulnerable to cyberattacks due to its hybrid analog/digital nature.
•Adversaries, specifically China, are actively exploiting these "seams" to create long-term vulnerabilities in the energy system.
•This poses a significant and growing reliability risk for large power consumers like datacenters and necessitates increased focus on grid hardening and cybersecurity measures for all new and existing infrastructure.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

DOE Selects TVA, Holtec to Receive $800 Million to Advance SMR Deployment

•The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing up to $800 million in federal cost-shared funding to TVA and Holtec Government Services for early deployment of advanced light-water Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
•This funding targets specific SMR projects in Tennessee and Michigan, indicating concrete development opportunities for new nuclear generation.
•The initiative signals strong federal policy support and significant financial backing for SMR technology, potentially de-risking future projects and accelerating their market entry.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

ABB acquires Gamesa Electric power electronics division for undisclosed sum

•ABB has acquired Gamesa Electric's solar PV, wind inverter, and battery storage power conversion system (PCS) businesses, expanding its renewable energy power electronics portfolio.
•This acquisition strengthens ABB's market position as a key OEM for critical components in utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
•Developers and IPPs may see increased integration and potentially streamlined supply chains for power conversion systems from a major, diversified supplier.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

OP-ED: The Philippines Is Getting Micromobility Backwards — And The LTO’s Crackdown Proves It

•The Philippines' Land Transportation Office (LTO) is initiating a sweeping crackdown on light electric vehicles (LEVs), including e-bikes and e-trikes, with immediate impoundment as a consequence.
•This regulatory action is presented as a backward step for micromobility adoption in the Philippines, potentially stifling the growth of small-scale electric transport.
•For the power sector, this policy could marginally slow the growth of distributed, low-voltage electricity demand associated with personal electric vehicle charging.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Philippine Transport Agency Suspends E-Trike Impounding, December to Be a Month of “Catch-and-Release”

•The Philippine Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended its plan to impound e-trikes and e-bikes on national highways for December 2025, opting for warnings and a 'catch-and-release' approach.
•This policy reversal follows public complaints and confusion regarding new regulations for small-scale electric mobility.
•The article focuses on local transportation policy for light electric vehicles and does not directly impact utility-scale power generation, transmission, or large industrial/commercial power consumption relevant to developers, large power consumers, or IPPs.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

Ontario municipality denies support for 3.2GWh BESS project ahead of looming IESO RFP deadline

•A 400MW/3.2GWh long-duration battery energy storage system (BESS) project proposed by PowerBank in Shuniah, Ontario, was denied municipal support.
•The denial occurred just ahead of a critical IESO RFP deadline, highlighting the importance of local approval for project viability in Ontario's competitive energy market.
•This incident underscores that securing municipal backing is a significant and potentially project-ending hurdle for large-scale energy storage developers.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

Cache Power plans ‘Canada’s first’ commercial-scale compressed air energy storage facility

•Cache Power, in partnership with EllisDon, is developing what is claimed to be Canada's first commercial-scale Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) facility in Northeast Alberta.
•This project represents a significant advancement in the deployment of long-duration, non-lithium-ion energy storage technologies in North America.
•For developers and IPPs, it highlights the increasing commercial viability and market entry of alternative storage solutions beyond batteries, offering new avenues for grid services and renewable integration.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

State-owned Stanwell bags exclusivity for Quinbrook’s 6.24GWh hybrid energy storage facility in Australia

•State-owned Stanwell has secured exclusivity for Quinbrook's 6.24GWh / 780MW battery energy storage system (BESS) combined with gas generation, forming the Gladstone Energy Hub in Queensland, Australia.
•This large-scale hybrid project will provide significant firming capacity and grid stability, crucial for integrating intermittent renewables and ensuring reliable power for large industrial consumers.
•The deal highlights the growing trend of state-backed entities and IPPs collaborating on hybrid projects to meet evolving energy demands and support grid modernization.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

Are battery companies focusing on lithium-ion alternatives financially viable?

•The article assesses the financial health and market outlook for major listed companies developing non-lithium battery energy storage technologies.
•It provides insights into the potential diversification of energy storage supply chains, which could impact future storage costs, availability, and PPA structures for developers and large consumers.
•The analysis focuses on the viability of these alternative technologies, offering actionable intelligence for developers considering long-duration or specialized storage solutions beyond conventional lithium-ion.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

VIDEO: Powering certainty with Elementa 2 Pro, bankable energy storage from Trina

•Trina Storage is promoting its Elementa 2 Pro energy storage solution through a sponsored webinar.
•The webinar emphasizes the 'bankability' and 'certainty' aspects of their storage product, crucial for project financing.
•This initiative targets developers and large power consumers seeking reliable and financeable energy storage options.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Call for Urgent Agreement on EU Battery Carbon Footprint Rules in Support of Europe’s Battery Industry

•A coalition of companies and organizations, including T&E, are calling for urgent agreement on EU battery carbon footprint rules.
•The proposed regulations aim to support and define sustainability standards for Europe's battery industry.
•These rules will impact the procurement, supply chain, and potentially the cost of batteries for energy storage projects and large power consumers operating within or supplying to the EU market.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

“Big Short” Investor Michael Burry Says Tesla “Ridiculously Overvalued”

•Prominent investor Michael Burry's 'ridiculously overvalued' assessment of Tesla signals potential market volatility and financial risk for a key OEM in the EV and battery storage sectors, impacting investment decisions.
•Tesla is at an 'extreme inflection point' with its 'Full Self Driving' (FSD) technology, which, if successful, could fundamentally reshape transportation energy demand and infrastructure needs.
•The financial stability and market perception of major technology providers like Tesla directly influence the pace and scale of EV charging infrastructure and utility-scale battery storage deployments.

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