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Energy Storage News•4 days ago

Building trust through action: How social license will shape the future of energy storage

  • •Social license is emerging as a critical, non-technical factor for the successful development and deployment of energy storage projects.
  • •Developers and IPPs must prioritize proactive community engagement and trust-building to secure local acceptance and avoid project delays or cancellations.
  • •Failure to achieve social license could significantly impact project timelines, increase development costs, and constrain the growth of energy storage capacity, affecting market supply and potentially prices.
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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

BYD Electric Truck Sales Soar — Charts

  • •BYD's non-bus electric commercial vehicle (e.g., truck) sales are significantly increasing, indicating growing market adoption of heavy-duty electric vehicles.
  • •This trend points to rising demand for commercial EV charging infrastructure and increased electricity load from fleet operations, impacting grid planning and capacity.
  • •Large power consumers, particularly those with logistics or commercial fleets, have expanding options for electrifying their operations, influencing their energy procurement and infrastructure investment strategies.
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CleanTechnica•4 days ago

BYD BEV Sales Up 34.5% In October

  • •BYD's Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales increased by 34.5% year-over-year in October, indicating strong and sustained growth in the pure EV market.
  • •This continued growth signals an accelerating electrification of the transportation sector, translating into a significant and expanding new electricity load for grids.
  • •For developers, this implies increasing demand for charging infrastructure projects, grid upgrades, and potential opportunities in fleet electrification solutions.
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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

Huge Cargo Sailing Ship Completes Voyage Across Atlantic

  • •The Neoliner Origin, the world's largest cargo sailing ship (136m), completed its first transatlantic voyage from France to the US.
  • •The ship sustained damage during the journey and is undergoing repairs, highlighting operational challenges for new maritime transport technologies.
  • •While not directly impacting power generation or consumption, this development signifies early efforts in decarbonizing global supply chains, which could indirectly influence future energy demand and emissions policies.
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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

Tesla & Xpeng Tout Flying Cars

  • •Tesla and Xpeng are reportedly exploring the concept of 'flying cars' for mass market introduction.
  • •The article provides no details on technology, timelines, energy consumption, or infrastructure requirements for these potential vehicles.
  • •For power developers and large consumers, this news currently lacks actionable intelligence regarding new load growth, infrastructure needs, or regulatory impacts.
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POWER Magazine•5 days ago

Coal’s Revival: From Maintenance Mode to Market Necessity

  • •Coal units previously scheduled for retirement are being reactivated across the U.S. in 2025, reversing a decade-long decline.
  • •This revival is driven by 'market necessity,' indicating a critical demand for dispatchable generation capacity.
  • •The trend signals evolving grid reliability priorities, potentially impacting capacity markets, energy prices, and long-term investment strategies for developers and large power consumers, challenging the steady rise of gas and renewables.
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Energy Storage News•5 days ago

Illinois: Advocates, industry welcome clean energy legislation that includes 3GW energy storage target

  • •Illinois has enacted major clean energy legislation, establishing a 3GW energy storage deployment target.
  • •This policy creates a substantial new market opportunity for energy storage developers and investors in Illinois.
  • •The target signals a strong regulatory commitment to grid modernization and decarbonization, likely leading to new procurement programs and incentives for storage.
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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

TotalEnergies Loses In Paris Court, Marking A Turning Point For Fossil Fuel Truth-In-Advertising

  • •A Paris court found TotalEnergies misled consumers about its role in the energy transition, establishing a significant legal precedent in late October 2025.
  • •This ruling signals heightened scrutiny on 'greenwashing' and truth-in-advertising for energy companies, increasing legal and reputational risks for those making climate-related claims.
  • •Developers and large power consumers should anticipate stricter requirements for PPA terms, project marketing, and corporate sustainability reporting related to energy transition claims.
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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

Wärtsilä Energy Storage Announces GEMS Pulse, A Predictive Analytics Solution

  • •Wärtsilä Energy Storage has launched GEMS Pulse, a new predictive analytics solution designed for energy storage systems.
  • •This solution aims to optimize the performance and reliability of energy storage assets, offering potential operational cost reductions and improved revenue streams for developers and large power consumers.
  • •The underlying GEMS software has already been deployed in real-world energy storage projects, such as one in the Shetlands, indicating practical application and proven capability.
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Utility Dive•5 days ago

Trade, policy ‘headwinds’ push First Solar to boost US production

  • •First Solar is significantly expanding its US manufacturing footprint, adding 3.7 GW of annual finishing capacity by December 2026.
  • •This expansion is a direct response to trade and policy 'headwinds,' likely including incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and tariffs on imported modules.
  • •Increased domestic solar module production offers developers and large power consumers a more secure and resilient supply chain, potentially mitigating price volatility and geopolitical risks.
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POWER Magazine•5 days ago

Uncertainty Gives Way to Urgency: Latest Treasury Guidance Signals the Time is Now to Get Solar Projects Underway

  • •The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)' initially created significant regulatory uncertainty for renewable energy developers.
  • •Recent August guidance from the Treasury Department has clarified regulatory concerns, transforming market sentiment from uncertainty to urgency for solar projects.
  • •The guidance signals that now is a critical time for developers and decision-makers to accelerate their solar initiatives.
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Utility Dive•5 days ago

Gas continues to dominate Entergy plans as data center pipeline grows

  • •Entergy anticipates substantial load growth through 2029, primarily driven by large data center developments from companies like Google and Meta, indicating a robust demand market in their service territory.
  • •The utility has already secured agreements for these significant new loads, signaling firm commitments and potential for IPPs to partner or compete for future supply.
  • •Entergy's strategy to meet this demand heavily relies on natural gas generation, which could present opportunities for gas-fired plant developers (e.g., CCGT) or challenges for those seeking cleaner energy alternatives.
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Utility Dive•5 days ago

The era of ‘free’ excess renewable energy is over

  • •The era of 'free' or wasted excess renewable energy is ending due to rising energy demand, making energy waste an unaffordable luxury.
  • •This shift implies increased value for all generated power and higher costs for inefficient consumption, impacting large power consumers directly.
  • •High-efficiency long-duration energy storage (LDES) is identified as a critical technology for achieving both climate goals and economic viability in the new energy landscape.
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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

Dongfeng Motors Showcases Electric Vehicle Lineup at SIEW 2025

  • •Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motors is expanding its presence in Singapore's electric vehicle (EV) market, showcasing its lineup at SIEW 2025.
  • •This expansion signals a growing EV market in Singapore, indicating increasing future electricity demand for charging infrastructure and potential grid impacts.
  • •The prominence of EVs at an energy conference (SIEW) highlights a regional focus on electrification, driving opportunities for power developers and challenges for large power consumers in managing increased demand.
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Energy Storage News•5 days ago

France introduces grid tariff reforms for energy storage

  • •France will introduce new grid tariff reforms for energy storage projects starting August 2026.
  • •The reforms are designed to incentivize energy storage to provide grid support during specific times of the day.
  • •This policy change is expected to enhance the economic viability and operational strategies for energy storage developers and large power consumers in the French market.
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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

Pioneer Trucks Takes Over Maxus Distribution, Debuts Electric Commercial Vehicles

  • •Pioneer Trucks Philippines has taken over as the exclusive distributor for Maxus commercial trucks, including electric commercial vehicles (ECVs), in the Philippines.
  • •This development, announced at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, signifies a renewed push for commercial fleet electrification in the region.
  • •For developers and IPPs, this indicates a growing market for EV charging infrastructure and increased electricity demand from commercial fleets.
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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

Loss of EV Tax Credit Hit Hyundai & Kia Hard in October

  • •The expiration of the $7,500 US EV tax credit led to a significant drop in October EV sales for Hyundai and Kia, following a rush to purchase in Q3.
  • •This demonstrates strong consumer price sensitivity to EV incentives, directly impacting the pace of transportation electrification.
  • •Policy changes, such as the availability or disappearance of tax credits, can cause substantial volatility in EV adoption rates.
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Energy Storage News•5 days ago

Victoria approves 2,200MWh of battery storage through streamlined pathway in Australia

  • •Victoria, Australia approved 2,200MWh of new battery storage capacity, including a 300MW/1,200MWh standalone BESS and integrated storage with a 332MW solar PV plant.
  • •The projects were approved via a 'streamlined pathway,' indicating a favorable and efficient regulatory environment for large-scale energy storage and renewable developments.
  • •These significant additions to grid-scale storage enhance grid stability, firm renewable generation, and offer increased reliability and potentially lower price volatility for large power consumers in Victoria.
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CleanTechnica•5 days ago

The Foreign Invasion: BYD, Hyundai, & Kia Make Their Mark at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show

  • •Foreign EV manufacturers (BYD, Hyundai, Kia) are making significant inroads into the Japanese market, as evidenced by their strong presence at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show.
  • •This 'foreign invasion' signals an acceleration of EV adoption in Japan, leading to increased electricity demand for charging infrastructure.
  • •The growing competition in the EV market could drive down vehicle costs, further boosting adoption rates and the need for grid modernization and expanded generation capacity.
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Energy Storage News•5 days ago

Battery energy storage deployment in Australia’s NEM surges 150% year-on-year, says AEMO

  • •Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) experienced a 150% year-on-year surge in battery storage, adding 2,936MW/6,482MWh by the end of Q3 2025.
  • •This rapid expansion signals a robust and growing market for battery storage developers and IPPs, indicating strong investment opportunities.
  • •For large power consumers, this growth implies enhanced grid stability, potential for improved price arbitrage, and increased opportunities for demand response and behind-the-meter solutions.
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