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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

CATL Launches Factory Construction In Spain

•CATL, the world's largest EV battery producer, is establishing a new factory in Spain to localize production within Europe.
•This strategic move is a direct response to recent EU tariffs imposed on Chinese-manufactured EVs, signaling a shift in global supply chain dynamics.
•The new European battery manufacturing capacity is expected to increase the availability and potentially stabilize pricing for EV batteries and broader energy storage solutions in the EU market.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

China’s BEV Trucks and the End of Diesel’s Dominance

•Cheap Chinese battery electric heavy trucks are now a market reality, offering disruptive pricing that will accelerate the electrification of the global freight industry.
•This shift signals a massive impending increase in electricity demand for truck charging infrastructure, requiring significant grid upgrades and new generation capacity.
•Large power consumers and developers should anticipate and plan for substantial new load growth from commercial vehicle charging, impacting energy procurement, grid interconnection, and potential on-site generation/storage needs.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Donald Trump’s $100 Million Power Plant Boondoggle is Extended for 3rd Time

•The Trump administration issued a third extension of 'emergency' orders to keep the Eddystone (PA) and J.H. Campbell (MI) power plants operating past their scheduled retirement dates.
•This federal intervention prevents the retirement of existing generation assets, potentially impacting regional capacity markets and the generation mix in PJM and other affected areas.
•The article frames these extensions as a '$100 Million Boondoggle,' implying significant costs associated with keeping these plants online, which could ultimately affect ratepayers or market participants.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Singapore Reimagines Jurong Island as a Global Low-Carbon Testbed as it Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

•Jurong Island, Singapore's flagship energy and chemicals hub, is undergoing a major transformation to become a global low-carbon testbed.
•This initiative involves a sweeping set of policy and regulatory changes aimed at repositioning the island for a sustainable future.
•The focus on a 'low-carbon testbed' signals significant opportunities for developers of innovative energy solutions and technology providers (OEMs).

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Sierra Club Applauds NYC Comptroller Recommendation to Drop BlackRock Over Inadequate Climate Plans

•New York City Comptroller recommends pension systems divest $42 billion from BlackRock due to the asset manager's 'inadequate climate plans,' despite the pension funds' own net-zero by 2040 targets.
•This action signifies escalating pressure from public entities and environmental groups on major financial institutions to align investment portfolios with aggressive climate goals.
•The move indicates a potential shift in capital availability and financing costs for energy projects, likely favoring those with strong ESG credentials and increasing scrutiny on fossil fuel investments.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Fully Electric Hyundai INSTER Crowned “Supermini of the Year” by TopGear.com

•Hyundai's all-electric INSTER, a small EV, received the 'Supermini of the Year' award from TopGear.com, highlighting strong market acceptance and growth in the small EV segment.
•This accolade reinforces the accelerating electrification of the transportation sector, signaling a continued increase in electricity demand from vehicles.
•Developers and large power consumers should factor this growing EV adoption into their long-term energy planning, anticipating increased demand for charging infrastructure and potential impacts on grid load profiles and connection requirements.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

120 Pigs Per Car: Oil Lobby’s EU Biofuels Loophole Could See Unsustainable Demand for Animal Fats and Used Cooking Oil

•An emerging "biofuels loophole" in the EU's 2035 cars law could lead to a 2-9 fold increase in unsustainable demand for advanced biofuels by 2050.
•This policy shift is projected to create intense competition and price volatility for waste feedstocks such as animal fats, used cooking oil, and palm oil, impacting industries reliant on these materials.
•Developers and large power consumers should monitor these policy developments as they could influence feedstock availability and pricing for biofuel-based energy projects or industrial processes.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Share of Škoda Sales That Are Electric Grows from 11% to 24% in One Year

•Škoda's electric vehicle (EV) sales share rapidly doubled from 11% to 24% in just one year, indicating a significant and accelerating market shift towards vehicle electrification.
•This rapid EV adoption signals a substantial increase in electricity demand, particularly for charging infrastructure, which will impact grid load profiles and necessitate new generation and transmission investments.
•Large power consumers, such as fleet operators and commercial property owners, should anticipate and plan for growing EV charging needs, potentially requiring dedicated infrastructure and sophisticated demand management strategies.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

Western Australia seeks local vanadium for 500MWh Kalgoorlie battery storage project

•Western Australian government has launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a 50MW/500MWh vanadium flow battery energy storage system (VBESS) in Kalgoorlie.
•The project emphasizes seeking local vanadium resources, indicating potential for domestic supply chain development and reduced commodity price volatility for developers.
•This initiative represents a significant government-backed investment in long-duration energy storage, signaling a growing market for such solutions to enhance grid stability and renewable integration.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Projects Summit (ZimZam 2025) Is A Chance for Stakeholders To Take Action As Energy Crisis In Both Nations Persists.

•The 2nd Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Projects Summit (ZimZam 2025) is taking place from November 26-28, 2025, in Livingstone, Zambia, following its inaugural event in Victoria Falls.
•The summit directly addresses a persistent energy crisis in both Zimbabwe and Zambia, signaling a high-demand market for new generation capacity and reliable power solutions.
•This event offers a critical opportunity for developers to identify and pursue project opportunities, and for large power consumers to engage with potential solutions to ongoing power shortages.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Can Your Wave Energy Technology Survive the Ocean?

•A new, free, open-source modeling tool called SEA-Stack is being developed to help wave energy developers rapidly assess the potential and survivability of floating wave energy devices.
•This tool aims to streamline the design and evaluation process for wave energy converters, potentially reducing development costs and accelerating project timelines for marine renewable energy.
•For developers and IPPs exploring marine renewable energy, SEA-Stack offers a standardized, accessible platform to de-risk investments and optimize technology selection.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

AUDI at Auto Guangzhou and EV Potential from Collaboration for Volkswagen Group

•Rapid EV adoption is evident in major Chinese cities like Guangzhou, where New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) with green license plates dominate, indicating a significant shift from traditional ICE vehicles.
•Government policies promoting NEVs (e.g., green license plates) are a primary driver of this market transformation, creating a predictable and accelerating demand for electricity.
•The accelerating transition to EVs, exemplified by Volkswagen Group's Audi needing 'EV Potential from Collaboration,' signals a massive and growing load for power developers and utilities to accommodate.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

Power To The People! How Economic Choices Create Political Capital

•The article introduces the concept that consumer economic decisions historically translate into political capital, influencing policy outcomes.
•It suggests that lessons from past political events can offer insights into how economic choices shape political power dynamics relevant to energy markets.
•For power developers and large consumers, this implies that understanding consumer economic trends is crucial for anticipating future energy policy and market shifts.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

Winter Reliability Concerns Spur Fresh DOE Intervention for PJM, MISO

•The Department of Energy (DOE) issued Section 202(c) emergency orders for Consumers Energy's 1,420-MW J.H. Campbell coal plant in MISO and Constellation's 760-MW Eddystone Units 3 & 4 in PJM.
•These federal interventions, occurring in late November, aim to ensure winter reliability by compelling the continued operation of existing coal-fired generation units.
•The actions highlight persistent grid reliability concerns in major RTOs, signaling potential shortfalls in dispatchable capacity and the need for robust generation solutions for developers and large power consumers.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

NERC: Winter Grid Reliability at Risk Amid Soaring Demand, Fuel Supply Gaps

•NERC's Winter Reliability Assessment indicates an elevated risk of electricity shortfalls across large parts of North America during prolonged, wide-area cold snaps, despite adequate resources for normal winter peak demand.
•The primary drivers for this heightened risk are soaring demand during extreme weather events and existing fuel supply gaps, which compromise overall grid reliability.
•For developers and large power consumers, this signals potential for increased price volatility, curtailment risks, and a critical need for reliable, dispatchable generation or robust backup power solutions during severe winter conditions.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

A Phyto Finish: Could Seaweed Be Mined for Critical Minerals?

•NREL scientists are investigating specific seaweed species as a novel, sustainable source for critical minerals essential to clean energy technologies.
•This early-stage "phyto-mining" research aims to diversify the supply chain for materials used in batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines.
•Successful development could offer long-term benefits for developers and large power consumers by potentially stabilizing or reducing costs for renewable energy infrastructure components.

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Energy Storage News•about 2 months ago

‘It’s effectively a full reset of the system’: Habitat Energy on ERCOT’s RTC+B market changes

•ERCOT's Real-Time Co-optimization with Ancillary Services (RTC+B) market changes are described as a 'full reset,' indicating a fundamental shift in market design and operational paradigms.
•These market changes will significantly impact revenue streams and operational strategies for energy assets, particularly for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
•The article focuses on optimizing BESS projects under the new ERCOT rules, providing critical insights for developers and IPPs on how to navigate and profit from the evolving market.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

New York faces ‘significant reliability shortfalls’: NYISO

•NYISO warns of 'significant reliability shortfalls' in New York's long-term power system adequacy, despite no immediate actionable needs identified in the current report.
•This warning signals potential future market opportunities for developers to provide new capacity and risks of higher prices or supply constraints for large power consumers.
•NYISO suggests changing its procedures for identifying reliability needs, indicating potential regulatory or market rule adjustments that could impact future development and procurement.

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Utility Dive•about 2 months ago

Residential electricity prices continue rise, up 7.4% in September: EIA

•Residential electricity prices increased by 7.4% in September, indicating a significant rise in operational costs for large power consumers.
•The price hike is attributed to generation capacity constraints, transmission limitations, and rising fuel costs, impacting market stability and project economics.
•Industry experts foresee no near-term solution to these escalating costs, suggesting a prolonged period of high prices and potential market volatility for developers and large loads.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

More Than 100 New Fast EV Chargers Coming To Georgia

•Over 100 new fast EV charger ports will be installed at 26 new charging stations across Georgia, with a significant number located in rural areas.
•The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced the project, funded by the second round of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
•This expansion signals a growing commitment to EV infrastructure, creating new electricity demand and potential grid integration challenges/opportunities for developers and large power consumers.

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