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POWER Magazine•3 months ago

Rolls-Royce SMR Taps Yokogawa to Supply Control Systems for Small Modular Reactor Fleet

•Rolls-Royce SMR has partnered with Yokogawa Electric Corp. for the supply of data processing and control systems (DPCS) for its small modular reactor (SMR) program.
•This agreement covers the initial units of what both companies envision as a global fleet of SMRs, indicating a significant step towards commercial deployment.
•For developers and IPPs, this deal de-risks the SMR supply chain by securing a critical component supplier, potentially accelerating project timelines and reducing integration challenges.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

What’s Going On With BYD January Sales?

•BYD's January NEV sales dropped 30.7% to 210,051 units, though it remains the top NEV seller globally.
•Geely's NEV sales were 124,252, but its significant ICE vehicle sales growth resulted in higher total vehicle sales (270,167) than BYD for the month.
•This data point suggests a potential moderation in the immediate growth rate of electric vehicle adoption, which could influence load growth forecasts for utilities and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Lunar Energy raises US$232 million to scale VPP software globally

•Lunar Energy secured US$102 million in Series D funding, bringing its total raised to US$232 million, indicating strong investor confidence in VPP technology.
•The funding is earmarked for scaling Lunar Energy's VPP software globally, accelerating the deployment and integration of home battery storage into virtual power plants.
•For developers and large power consumers, this signals a growing market for distributed energy resources (DERs) and VPP participation, offering potential new revenue streams and enhanced grid flexibility.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

EV News From Foxconn, BYD, & Nigeria

•The article highlights the accelerating global transition to electric mobility, driven by major manufacturers like Foxconn and BYD, and expanding into emerging markets such as Nigeria.
•For developers, this trend signals a significant and growing demand for electricity, necessitating proactive planning for new generation capacity, grid upgrades, and potential investment in charging infrastructure.
•Large power consumers, particularly those with vehicle fleets or considering EV charging as a service, will face evolving energy management requirements and opportunities for new power purchase agreements (PPAs) to meet increased load.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Another Tesla Miss: Sodium-Ion Electric Cars Are Coming … From China

•Chinese partners CHANGAN Auto and CATL are launching a new electric passenger car powered by sodium-ion batteries, including a range-extender option and battery swapping capabilities.
•The introduction of more affordable sodium-ion battery technology is poised to accelerate EV adoption, leading to substantial increases in electricity demand for charging infrastructure.
•Battery swapping presents potential opportunities for load shifting and demand response, impacting grid planning and the operational strategies of large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Free Bidirectional EV Chargers Provided For Massachusetts Program

•Massachusetts is launching a program to provide free bidirectional (V2G) EV chargers, with an initial deployment of 105 fast chargers for Boston Public Schools' electric bus fleet.
•This initiative, spearheaded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, demonstrates strong state-level policy support and incentives for advanced EV charging infrastructure and fleet electrification.
•The deployment of V2G technology for commercial fleets creates significant opportunities for developers and large power consumers to engage in grid services, demand response, and potentially generate new revenue streams from vehicle-to-grid capabilities.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Op-Ed: E-Trike Safety Is Real — But the Failure Runs Deeper than the Vehicles

•The article is an op-ed discussing safety concerns related to e-trikes, arguing that the underlying issues extend beyond the vehicles themselves.
•It does not contain specific facts, numbers, or analysis regarding power generation, grid infrastructure, energy markets, or large-scale power consumption.
•No market/price impacts, policy/regulatory changes, or project announcements relevant to power developers, large power consumers, or IPPs are discussed.

Energy Storage News•3 months ago

E-Storage, Sunraycer enter agreements for Texas BESS projects totalling 503MWh

•E-Storage (Canadian Solar's energy storage subsidiary) and Sunraycer Renewables are deploying two BESS projects totaling 503MWh in Franklin County, Texas.
•This significant BESS capacity enhances grid stability and flexibility within the ERCOT market, offering improved reliability for large power consumers.
•The agreement includes both BESS supply and long-term servicing, indicating a comprehensive approach to asset management and operational uptime.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Toyota & Daihatsu Roll Out Shared Electric Kei Vans for Japan’s Last-Mile Logistics

•Toyota and Daihatsu are rolling out shared battery-electric kei commercial vans in Japan, targeting last-mile logistics.
•This initiative signals a significant OEM push towards electrifying commercial fleets, creating demand for charging infrastructure developers.
•Large power consumers in logistics can anticipate new options for fleet electrification, potentially impacting their energy consumption profiles and operational costs.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Battery data analytics software specialist TWAICE nets European Investment Bank funding

•Battery data analytics firm TWAICE secured €24 million (US$28 million) in funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB).
•This investment supports the expansion of TWAICE's cloud-based software, which provides insights into battery health and performance.
•For developers and large power consumers, this signifies growing financial backing for tools that can improve battery asset reliability, reduce operational costs, and enhance ROI in energy storage projects.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

New Nissan LEAF Wins 3 More Awards!

•The 2026 Nissan LEAF's award recognition for its specs, design, and "great affordability" highlights the increasing market maturity and consumer acceptance of electric vehicles.
•The LEAF's affordability suggests continued downward pressure on EV prices, making fleet electrification an increasingly viable and attractive option for large power consumers seeking to reduce operational costs and emissions.
•The sustained success of affordable EVs indicates a growing and predictable increase in electricity demand from the transportation sector, necessitating proactive planning for grid infrastructure and generation capacity by developers and IPPs.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

NIO Scores A Profit!

•EV manufacturer NIO has achieved profitability, marking a significant milestone after 9+ years in operation.
•This financial success of a major EV player reinforces the sustained growth and maturation of the electric vehicle market.
•For power developers and large consumers, this signals continued long-term growth in electricity demand driven by EV adoption and the associated need for charging infrastructure and grid capacity.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Court Says Texas Cannot Punish Investors for Taking Climate Change into Consideration

•A court ruling in Texas has affirmed investors' right to consider climate change and ESG factors without state penalty, challenging anti-ESG legislation.
•This decision reduces regulatory risk for investors prioritizing climate-aligned projects within Texas, potentially easing capital access for renewables and sustainable infrastructure.
•The ruling could encourage increased investment in clean energy and decarbonization efforts in ERCOT, as financial institutions face fewer state-imposed restrictions on their investment criteria.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Trump Tries to Cancel Millions More for EV Charging — Illegally, Of Course

•A potential future administration is attempting to halt federal funding for EV charging infrastructure and broader cleantech development.
•This signals significant political and regulatory risk for developers and IPPs in the cleantech sector, particularly for projects reliant on federal incentives or policy support.
•Such actions would likely slow the deployment of EV charging networks, impacting future electricity demand growth from the transportation sector and increasing financing uncertainty for cleantech projects.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

New Sierra Club Map Shows Expensive U.S. Gas Buildout

•The Sierra Club's new tracker identifies nearly 500 planned new gas-fired power plants across the U.S., signaling a significant buildout despite rising electricity costs.
•The report frames these proposed gas plants as "expensive and polluting," indicating increased regulatory and public opposition, and potential for stranded assets for developers and IPPs.
•Electricity prices have recently increased at double the rate of inflation, highlighting continued cost pressures for large power consumers and a challenging economic environment for new generation.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Waymo Entering Boston & Sacramento — Where Next?

•Autonomous vehicle (AV) company Waymo is expanding operations to Boston and Sacramento, backed by $16 billion in funding.
•This expansion signifies a significant, concentrated new electrical load for local grids, driven by large-scale EV charging infrastructure for AV fleets.
•The growth of AV services implies increased demand for backend data processing, impacting datacenter power consumption and location decisions.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

The Solution For US Critical Minerals: Geopolitical Minefield Vs. Recycling

•A new 3-D printed, reusable sponge technology extracts critical minerals from domestic waste streams (mining, industrial, electronic).
•This innovation offers a domestic recycling solution, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign critical mineral supplies.
•For developers and large power consumers, this could stabilize the supply and potentially impact costs of essential materials for renewable energy components (e.g., batteries, solar panels).

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

Iberdrola Australia opens 130MWh battery storage system in western Sydney

•Iberdrola Australia has commissioned its 65MW/130MWh Smithfield Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Western Sydney, New South Wales, ahead of schedule.
•This significant grid-scale storage project demonstrates successful execution and the growing viability of large-scale BESS deployments in the Australian market for developers.
•For large power consumers in the Western Sydney region, the new 130MWh storage capacity enhances grid reliability, stability, and provides additional peak shaving capabilities.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

Why Sodium-Ion Batteries Are Happening Now

•CATL, the world's largest battery producer, is dramatically increasing its commitment to sodium-ion battery production in 2026, following the 2025 introduction of its Naxtra line.
•This signals a major market entry for sodium-ion technology, offering a potentially lower-cost and more abundant alternative to lithium-ion for energy storage applications.
•Increased supply of sodium-ion batteries could diversify storage options, alleviate supply chain pressures, and impact overall project economics for developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•3 months ago

‘We’re not stopping here’: Reactions as Australia’s New South Wales smashes long-duration storage targets with 12GWh tender

•New South Wales (NSW) has awarded 12GWh of long-duration energy storage (LDES) across six battery projects, marking Australia's largest LDES tender.
•This achievement significantly surpasses NSW's LDES targets, signaling a robust and accelerating market for grid-scale storage development.
•Industry stakeholders are hailing the tender as a 'game-changer' for enhancing grid reliability and stability in the region.

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