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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Domestic Solar Manufacturing Booms During Trump Administration with Entire Solar Supply Chain Reshored

  • •The entire U.S. solar supply chain has been reshored, with significant growth in domestic manufacturing capacity across all segments.
  • •This boom in U.S. solar manufacturing is attributed to policies enacted during the Trump Administration.
  • •The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) warns that this domestic manufacturing progress is at risk if current energy policies are not maintained or 'corrected'.
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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

New Online Cost Calculator Aims To Rebuild EV Sales In The US

  • •An online cost calculator is being launched to boost US EV sales following the expiration of federal tax credits.
  • •The initiative aims to counter a downturn in the EV market, indicating a need for new strategies to drive consumer adoption.
  • •Successful promotion of EVs could indirectly increase future demand for charging infrastructure and grid capacity, impacting planning for developers and large power consumers.
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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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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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Energy Storage News•10 days ago

SMA system integrator subsidiary Altenso enters Australian market with two BESS projects

  • •SMA's system integrator subsidiary, Altenso, has officially launched its operations in the Australian market.
  • •Altenso is immediately commencing work on two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Australia.
  • •This introduces a new, established player backed by a major inverter OEM into the Australian BESS integration landscape, expanding options for project development and execution for IPPs and large loads.
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Energy Storage News•11 days ago

Tesla reports record energy storage deployments and profit ahead of vote on Musk’s monster pay proposal

  • •Tesla reported record energy storage deployments in Q3 2025, indicating robust market demand and successful project execution.
  • •The energy storage business segment achieved significant profits, signaling the financial viability and growth potential of storage solutions.
  • •This performance suggests increasing availability and potentially competitive options for developers and large power consumers seeking grid-scale or commercial/industrial (C&I) storage solutions.
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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

Zinc battery storage startup Eos to invest US$353 million in manufacturing and HQ move to Pennsylvania

  • •Zinc battery storage OEM Eos Energy is investing US$353 million to establish its manufacturing and headquarters in Pennsylvania, boosting domestic supply.
  • •Eos has secured new energy storage project agreements with major players Talen Energy and MN8 Energy, signaling market adoption for its technology.
  • •This expansion provides developers and large power consumers with an increasingly viable, non-lithium-ion battery storage option and strengthens the US energy storage supply chain.
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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

Wärtsilä to deliver ‘Australia’s largest DC-coupled hybrid battery system’ for the NEM

  • •Wärtsilä is delivering Australia's largest DC-coupled hybrid battery energy storage system (BESS) for the National Electricity Market (NEM).
  • •This project signals a maturing market for advanced, large-scale energy storage, creating new development opportunities for integrated renewable solutions.
  • •For large power consumers, such grid-scale BESS deployments enhance grid stability, improve reliability, and can help mitigate price volatility.
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POWER Magazine•11 days ago

Curtiss-Wright Awarded $2.9M Contract to Modernize Recirculating Feed Water Control Systems for Commercial Nuclear Power Plant in Japan

  • •Curtiss-Wright was awarded a $2.9M contract to modernize Recirculating Feed Water Control (RFC) systems at a commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.
  • •The project focuses on replacing legacy actuator and hydraulic power unit assemblies, indicating an investment in plant reliability and operational longevity.
  • •This contract highlights ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade existing nuclear infrastructure, ensuring continued baseload generation capacity.
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POWER Magazine•11 days ago

GE Vernova Turbine Will Power New Indiana Gas-Fired Plant

  • •Maple Creek Energy LLC is developing a new 640-MW natural gas-fired power project in Sullivan County, Indiana.
  • •The project will utilize a GE Vernova 7HA.03 gas turbine in a single-shaft configuration, indicating a combined cycle plant.
  • •This represents a significant new dispatchable generation capacity addition in the MISO region.
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POWER Magazine•12 days ago

INNIO, VoltaGrid Partner on 2.3-GW Data Center Project

  • •INNIO Group received its largest equipment order ever, partnering with VoltaGrid for a 2.3 GW power infrastructure project.
  • •The project will power a data center and utilize 92 INNIO power packs, each with 25 MW of generation capacity.
  • •This announcement underscores the rapidly increasing and massive power demands of the data center industry.
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Energy Storage News•12 days ago

Saft wins 356MWh battery storage project contract in Taiwan with Foxlink Group company

  • •Saft has been awarded a contract by energy trading company Foxwell Power (a Foxlink Group company) to supply a 356MWh battery storage solution in Taiwan.
  • •This significant project highlights the increasing scale of battery energy storage system (BESS) deployments globally and the growing involvement of energy trading firms in developing such assets.
  • •The commitment by a major industrial group (Foxlink) to this large-scale storage project signals a trend of large power consumers investing in advanced energy infrastructure, potentially for grid services, stability, or optimized energy management.
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Energy Storage News•12 days ago

‘Significantly more complex than expected’: Redearth’s Australian vehicle-to-grid launch

  • •RedEarth has delayed the launch of Australia's first locally manufactured vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger, citing unexpected complexity.
  • •The delay signals significant technical and/or regulatory challenges in bringing novel V2G technology to market, impacting deployment timelines for developers and large power consumers.
  • •This project, while delayed, represents an early-stage effort in V2G integration, offering insights into the practical hurdles of deploying such systems at scale.
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Energy Storage News•12 days ago

Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program reaches 2GWh of storage capacity

  • •Australia's 'Cheaper Home Batteries Program' has achieved over 100,000 installations, deploying 2GWh of subsidized distributed energy storage capacity for households and small businesses.
  • •This significant deployment signals strong government policy support for behind-the-meter storage, creating a robust market for battery OEMs and installers.
  • •The 2GWh of distributed capacity represents a growing pool of flexible resources that can be aggregated into Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), impacting peak demand, grid stability, and creating new revenue streams for developers and IPPs.
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Energy Storage News•15 days ago

US battery materials and BESS firm Redwood raises US$350 million Series E

  • •Redwood Materials secured US$350 million in Series E funding to significantly scale its critical battery materials and energy storage businesses.
  • •This investment signals a strengthening domestic supply chain for battery components, potentially leading to increased availability and more competitive pricing for BESS projects.
  • •The expansion of battery materials and energy storage operations supports accelerated deployment of BESS, offering enhanced grid flexibility, resilience, and new opportunities for developers and large power consumers.
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Energy Storage News•15 days ago

VIDEO: Demystifying the BESS metrics that matter most, from SoC and SoH to cell imbalance and RTE

  • •A Wärtsilä-sponsored webinar will demystify critical BESS metrics including State of Charge (SoC), State of Health (SoH), cell imbalance, and Round Trip Efficiency (RTE).
  • •For developers and large power consumers, understanding these BESS performance metrics is essential for optimizing system operation, predicting asset longevity, and ensuring project economic viability.
  • •The session aims to provide practical insights into managing and interpreting BESS data, directly impacting operational efficiency, revenue streams, and long-term asset value for storage projects.
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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

CATL’s Q3 ESS battery shipments reach 36GWh, market share ‘impacted by capacity constraints’

  • •CATL, the world's largest lithium-ion battery supplier, shipped 36GWh of ESS batteries in Q3.
  • •Despite recovering revenue growth, CATL's market share was impacted by its own capacity constraints, indicating robust demand for energy storage.
  • •This suggests potential supply tightness and pricing pressure for battery energy storage systems (BESS) components in the near term for developers and large power consumers.
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Energy Storage News•16 days ago

ARENA funds world-first ‘inverterless’ battery storage tech from Australian startup Relectrify

  • •Australian startup Relectrify secured AU$25 million from ARENA to develop its 'world-first' inverterless battery energy storage system (BESS).
  • •This novel technology aims to eliminate traditional inverters, potentially reducing BESS capital costs, improving system efficiency, and simplifying deployment.
  • •The innovation could lead to more cost-effective and scalable battery storage solutions, enhancing project economics for developers and offering cheaper, more reliable power options for large power consumers.
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