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CleanTechnica•8 days ago

China Omits Mention Of New Energy Vehicles In Latest 5-Year Plan

  • •China's latest 5-year plan omits New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) from its list of top priorities.
  • •This policy signal suggests a potential shift in the Chinese government's direct focus or level of support for the NEV sector.
  • •For developers and large loads, this could indirectly influence global supply chain stability for batteries and critical minerals, and potentially alter long-term demand projections for EV charging infrastructure.
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POWER Magazine•8 days ago

Hydrogen Powering UK Airport Through CHP Unit

  • •A pioneering hydrogen combustion engine CHP trial, led by EMEC, successfully powered Kirkwall Airport in Orkney, UK.
  • •This marks the first instance of hydrogen meeting both power and heat demands for a UK commercial airport.
  • •The project demonstrates a viable, real-world application of hydrogen for critical infrastructure and large energy consumers seeking decarbonization.
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CleanTechnica•8 days ago

Air Pollution Linked To Breast Cancer (Research)

  • •Research indicates a link between air pollution, specifically from gas and diesel vehicles, and breast cancer, underscoring the severe, often invisible, health impacts of combustion emissions.
  • •This health-related finding is likely to intensify public and regulatory pressure for cleaner energy sources, potentially accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels and increasing demand for zero-emission technologies.
  • •Expect heightened scrutiny and potentially stricter emissions standards (e.g., NOx, SOx, PM2.5) for all combustion-based power generation, driving policy support for renewable energy, energy storage, and other low-carbon alternatives.
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Utility Dive•8 days ago

Bloom Energy says it’s on track for 2 GW annual production capacity

  • •Bloom Energy is scaling its fuel cell manufacturing to 2 GW annually, signaling a significant increase in the availability of modular, distributed generation technology.
  • •This expansion is driven by the demand from AI data centers seeking resilient, on-site power, suggesting a growing market for alternative energy solutions that bypass traditional grid reliance.
  • •For large power consumers and developers, Bloom's increased capacity offers a viable, scalable option for securing dedicated, potentially lower-emission power directly at the load, mitigating grid congestion and price volatility.
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Utility Dive•9 days ago

A hydrogen ‘do-over’ for California

  • •California is re-evaluating its hydrogen strategy, potentially broadening the definition of 'clean' hydrogen to accelerate its adoption as an energy resource.
  • •This policy shift could unlock new hydrogen production pathways and supply chains, potentially lowering costs and increasing availability for industrial users, power generators, and large power consumers.
  • •The 'do-over' signals a renewed push to integrate hydrogen into California's energy mix, creating new opportunities for developers and IPPs in power generation, storage, and industrial decarbonization.
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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

BEVs Up 29% YoY & PHEVs Down 3% YoY — September 2025 China EV Sales Report

  • •China's EV market saw BEVs surge 29% YoY in September 2025, capturing 37% of the total car market, indicating robust and sustained electrification trends.
  • •Total plugin sales exceeded 1.3 million units in September, signaling a significant and growing load on the electricity grid, despite a reported slowdown in overall plugin growth rate.
  • •This rapid EV adoption in China points to a substantial future increase in electricity demand, requiring developers to consider new generation and transmission projects, and large consumers to factor in potential grid strain or opportunities for demand-side management.
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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Is It True EV Road Trips Are Getting Easier?

  • •The article highlights the significant improvements in the EV road trip experience from 2018 to 2025, indicating accelerating EV adoption and usability.
  • •This trend points to a substantial and growing demand for electricity, particularly for high-power fast charging infrastructure across diverse geographic locations.
  • •The evolving charging landscape creates opportunities for IPPs and developers in new generation projects, grid upgrades, and innovative charging solutions to meet distributed load growth.
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Utility Dive•9 days ago

US falls 1 place in ACEEE’s global energy efficiency rankings

  • •The US improved its overall energy efficiency score through significant reductions in energy intensity and substantial investments in efficiency measures.
  • •Despite domestic improvements, the US dropped one spot in global rankings as other countries achieved even larger gains in energy efficiency.
  • •For large power consumers, this trend underscores ongoing opportunities to reduce operational costs and manage demand through efficiency upgrades.
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POWER Magazine•10 days ago

Westinghouse Enters Partnership for $80 Billion of New Nuclear Reactors

  • •Westinghouse, Cameco Corp., and Brookfield Asset Management have partnered to deploy new nuclear reactor technology across the U.S.
  • •The partnership targets at least $80 billion in new reactor projects, primarily Westinghouse AP1000 units, with significant backing from the U.S. government.
  • •This initiative signals a major, government-supported expansion of baseload nuclear capacity, impacting long-term grid stability, power supply, and emissions profiles for developers and large power consumers.
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POWER Magazine•10 days ago

Data Centers Are Turning to Gas Generators for Prime Power to Eliminate Long Lead Times for Grid Connections

  • •Data centers are increasingly deploying gas generators for prime power, moving beyond their traditional backup role.
  • •This strategic shift is driven by chronic power shortages and excessively long lead times for grid interconnections across North America.
  • •Data center developers are prioritizing speed to market and operational certainty by investing in on-site generation to bypass grid bottlenecks.
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POWER Magazine•11 days ago

Fusion Energy Group Hits Construction Milestone at Massachusetts Campus

  • •Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has achieved a significant construction milestone for its SPARC tokamak in Devens, MA, with the arrival of the first half of the vacuum vessel.
  • •This development represents tangible progress in fusion energy, a potential future baseload, carbon-free power source that could fundamentally alter long-term generation portfolios and grid planning for developers and IPPs.
  • •For large power consumers, fusion offers the promise of stable, emissions-free power, potentially providing long-term price stability and meeting growing demand, though widespread commercialization is still decades away.
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Energy Storage News•11 days ago

Driving change: Volvo Penta’s battery systems for BESS applications in construction

  • •Volvo Penta is expanding its OEM offerings with battery energy storage systems (BESS) specifically designed for heavy industry and construction applications.
  • •This introduces a new, established industrial manufacturer into the BESS supplier market, potentially increasing options for developers and large industrial power consumers seeking robust solutions.
  • •The focus on demanding sectors like construction suggests reliable BESS solutions capable of supporting temporary or grid-constrained large loads, potentially reducing reliance on fossil fuel generators.
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Energy Storage News•11 days ago

Singapore: 670MW ‘hydrogen-ready’ CCGT with integrated battery storage, inertia trial at Southeast Asia’s biggest BESS

  • •Singapore's Jurong Island is set to host a 670MW 'hydrogen-ready' Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant.
  • •The project includes integrated battery storage, featuring what will be Southeast Asia's largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which will also conduct an inertia trial.
  • •This development highlights a strategic shift towards flexible, hybrid generation solutions, offering enhanced grid stability and a pathway for future decarbonization through hydrogen readiness.
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POWER Magazine•11 days ago

Google Has Deal with NextEra to Restart Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant

  • •Google has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NextEra Energy to secure power from the Duane Arnold nuclear plant.
  • •This long-term PPA underpins NextEra's plan to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear plant, which was previously retired.
  • •The deal signifies a major technology company's commitment to securing firm, carbon-free power directly from a nuclear asset.
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Energy Storage News•12 days ago

UAE: Masdar begins work on ‘world-largest’ solar-plus-storage project with 19GWh BESS

  • •Masdar has commenced construction on what is described as the 'world's largest' solar-plus-storage project in Abu Dhabi, featuring an unprecedented 19GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
  • •This project sets a new global benchmark for the scale of integrated solar and battery energy storage, signaling a trend towards gigawatt-hour scale BESS deployments that can provide massive grid stability and firming capacity.
  • •For large power consumers, this scale of BESS integration implies significantly enhanced reliability and availability of renewable energy, potentially leading to more competitive and stable green power Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs).
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Energy Storage News•17 days ago

US thermal energy storage startup Rondo deploys 100MWh industrial ‘Heat Battery’

  • •Rondo has deployed a 100 MWh industrial 'Heat Battery' in California, claimed to be the world's largest, offering a new solution for industrial process heat.
  • •This technology provides large industrial consumers a pathway to decarbonize their operations by replacing fossil fuels with renewable-powered thermal energy, potentially stabilizing energy costs.
  • •For renewable energy developers, it creates a significant new demand for clean electricity, opening up opportunities for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) focused on industrial heat applications.
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