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CleanTechnica•17 days ago

Duke Energy Latest Company to Accept Trump’s Dirty “Deal” to Scrap Offshore Wind

•Duke Energy accepted $129 million from the federal government to terminate an offshore wind lease, marking a trend of federal buyouts of renewable energy projects.
•This action, initiated by Trump's Department of the Interior, is facing legal challenges from Northeast states and California, indicating significant policy and regulatory conflict.
•For developers and large power consumers, this signals increased policy uncertainty and potential investment risk in offshore wind, impacting future clean energy supply and grid decarbonization efforts.

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CleanTechnica•22 days ago

California Challenges Shady Offshore Wind Cancellations

•California state authorities, including the Attorney General and CEC, are suing the Trump administration over the alleged cancellation of a major offshore wind project via a 'backroom deal'.
•The California Energy Commission (CEC) has issued a subpoena to Golden State Wind as part of its investigation into the project's cancellation.
•This legal action signals California's strong commitment to offshore wind development and could impact the future pipeline of renewable energy projects in the state.

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CleanTechnica•22 days ago

California Preps For Battle Royale Over Offshore Wind Leases That Trump Wants To Kill

•California is committed to advancing ambitious offshore wind development, with a focus on floating turbine technology.
•The state anticipates a significant policy and regulatory conflict with a potential Trump administration seeking to halt offshore wind lease development.
•This political tension introduces substantial uncertainty for developers, investors, and large power consumers relying on future clean energy supply in California.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

Energy Dome, Invinity Energy Systems advance non-lithium LDES projects in the US

•Energy Dome is advancing a 10-hour CO2 Battery Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) project in Arizona, partnering with utility SRP and Google, signaling strong utility and large tech company interest in non-lithium storage solutions.
•Invinity Energy Systems has announced the sale of North America's largest Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) in California, demonstrating the increasing scale and market adoption of alternative LDES technologies.
•These projects highlight a significant diversification in the LDES market beyond lithium-ion, offering developers and large power consumers more resilient and potentially more cost-effective options for grid stability and renewable energy integration.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Balcony Solar Bill Moving Forward in California

•California is advancing a 'Balcony Solar Bill' to significantly streamline the deployment of small-scale, plug-and-play solar by removing permit requirements and installation hurdles, indicating a regulatory trend towards simplifying distributed generation.
•The increasing popularity and regulatory support for 'balcony solar' highlights a growing consumer interest in accessible, small-scale distributed generation, which could influence broader distributed generation (DG) policy and market development.
•The 'no permit' and 'plug-and-play' aspects represent a significant simplification of interconnection for very small systems, potentially setting a precedent for reducing red tape for certain types of distributed resources.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

1M+ customers have connected solar to PG&E’s grid

•Over 1 million PG&E customers have connected solar to the grid, highlighting a significant penetration of distributed generation in the CAISO service territory.
•This milestone signals a fundamental industry shift from a 'one-way grid' to an 'interactive system' where customer energy resources are increasingly integral to grid operations.
•For developers, this indicates growing opportunities in distributed solar, behind-the-meter solutions, and aggregation of customer-sited resources. For large power consumers, it suggests increased potential for self-generation, demand-side management, and participation in grid services.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Running An Electric Vehicle On Clean Electricity In The Bay Area Peninsula

•Rising gas prices are accelerating consumer interest in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, driving increased electricity demand.
•The Bay Area's focus on 'clean electricity' for EVs signals a growing market for renewable energy generation and associated infrastructure.
•This trend implies a need for grid modernization and potential for new clean energy projects to support increased EV load in CAISO territory.

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Utility Dive•2 months ago

Electric truck fleets could push down residential rates by 2035: report

•Electric medium- and heavy-duty fleet electrification in California and Georgia is projected to modestly reduce residential electricity rates by 2035, according to an E3 analysis.
•The potential for lower residential rates suggests that increased electric vehicle load could lead to more efficient grid utilization or new revenue streams (e.g., vehicle-to-grid services).
•Realizing these benefits and managing the substantial new load requires proactive and measured investments in grid upgrades, including transmission and distribution infrastructure.

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Utility Dive•2 months ago

EDAM is ‘solid and stable’ so far, says CAISO

•CAISO reports that the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) is performing as expected, with prices falling within anticipated ranges.
•Steady transfer volumes within the EDAM footprint indicate reliable market operations and potentially improved grid stability.
•The initial stability of EDAM suggests a predictable market environment, which can reduce financial risk for developers planning new projects and for large power consumers managing energy procurement.

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CleanTechnica•2 months ago

Sierra Club Endorses Tom Steyer for California Governor

•Sierra Club's endorsement of Tom Steyer for California Governor signals a strong political push for aggressive climate policies, including further decarbonization and anti-fossil fuel initiatives.
•Developers should anticipate continued regulatory pressure for renewable energy deployment, potential new incentives for clean energy projects, and stricter emissions standards in California.
•Large power consumers in California should prepare for potential increases in clean energy procurement requirements and a continued focus on grid reliability amidst a rapidly evolving generation mix.

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CleanTechnica•2 months ago

Electric Buses Are Over Half Of National Park Site’s Bus Fleet

•The Presidio in San Francisco has electrified over 50% of its bus fleet, showcasing a significant shift towards electric vehicles in institutional settings.
•This initiative highlights a growing trend among large organizations and public entities to adopt electric fleets, driving demand for charging infrastructure and associated power solutions.
•The electrification of such large fleets presents opportunities for developers in EV charging infrastructure, grid modernization, and distributed energy resources to support increased electrical loads.

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CleanTechnica•2 months ago

Solar Experts Offer a Solution to Satisfy Both Sides in Ivanpah Decommissioning Battle

•Two California utilities (PG&E, SCE) are moving to exit long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for the Ivanpah solar tower project due to its consistent underperformance (70-80% of projected generation since 2014).
•This situation highlights the significant financial and contractual risks for developers and IPPs associated with pioneering utility-scale renewable technologies that fail to meet performance guarantees, potentially leading to PPA termination.
•The impending 'decommissioning battle' for Ivanpah could set precedents for how underperforming, first-of-a-kind renewable assets are handled contractually and operationally within the CAISO market, impacting future project financing and risk assessment.

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Utility Dive•2 months ago

California subpoenas Golden State Wind over Trump lease deal

•California's Justice Department is investigating Golden State Wind for "potential violations of law" related to offshore wind lease buyouts, with litigation anticipated.
•This regulatory action introduces significant uncertainty and potential delays for offshore wind project development in California.
•Developers should expect increased scrutiny on lease agreements and project financing, potentially impacting future PPA negotiations and project timelines.

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Energy Storage News•2 months ago

CAISO CEO ‘expects batteries to play an important role’ in the newly launched Extended Day-Ahead Market

•CAISO has launched its Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM), expanding its market footprint and optimizing resource dispatch across a wider Western US region.
•The CAISO CEO explicitly states that batteries are expected to play a crucial role in EDAM, signaling significant opportunities and revenue streams for energy storage developers and owners.
•EDAM aims to improve economic efficiency, reduce renewable energy curtailment, and enhance grid reliability by better integrating diverse resources across participating balancing authorities.

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Energy Storage News•2 months ago

California’s CEC approves 300MW solar, 1.2GWh BESS Project

•The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the 300MW solar / 1.2GWh BESS Soda Mountain project in San Bernardino County.
•This large-scale approval signals continued regulatory support for significant solar-plus-storage developments in California.
•The project will add substantial renewable generation and dispatchable storage capacity to the CAISO grid, influencing future PPA dynamics and grid reliability for developers and large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•2 months ago

Why SK is exploring ‘various options’ to raise financing for BESS developer Key Capture Energy

•SK Innovation E&S is actively seeking financing options, including a potential sale, for its prominent battery energy storage system (BESS) developer subsidiary, Key Capture Energy (KCE).
•This move signals a significant moment in the BESS market, potentially indicating a maturing investment landscape, opportunities for consolidation, or the need for substantial capital to scale large-scale storage project development.
•For IPPs and BESS developers, this could present M&A opportunities, shift the competitive dynamics for project bids and PPA negotiations, and influence the long-term availability of BESS solutions.

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Utility Dive•3 months ago

Without wildfire reform, California utilities could see credit impacts: Edison International

•California utilities, including Edison International, face potential credit impacts due to wildfire liabilities, signaling financial instability for key grid operators.
•Edison International's CEO advocates for a return to a 'cost-of-service model' to allow utilities to recover wildfire-related costs, which could lead to higher electricity rates for large power consumers.
•This proposed policy shift aims to stabilize utility finances but introduces regulatory uncertainty that could affect the terms and availability of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for developers and impact grid infrastructure investments.

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Utility Dive•3 months ago

Wildfires weigh on PG&E as California sees modest large load demand

•California's CAISO region is projected to add a significant 1.8 GW of new data center load by 2030.
•PG&E is actively engaging with data center developers, signaling a proactive stance to accommodate new large industrial loads.
•Wildfire concerns continue to weigh on PG&E, posing potential challenges for grid reliability and infrastructure development amidst growing demand.

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Utility Dive•3 months ago

CAISO expects ‘solid launch’ for EDAM, first Western day-ahead market

•CAISO's Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) is on track for a solid launch, with inaugural participant PacifiCorp confirming successful 90-day parallel operations.
•EDAM represents the first Western day-ahead market, expanding CAISO's influence and creating new market mechanisms for resource dispatch and pricing across the Western Interconnection.
•For developers and large power consumers, EDAM introduces new day-ahead pricing signals and market opportunities/risks, potentially optimizing resource utilization and procurement strategies.

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CleanTechnica•3 months ago

67 New EV Chargers Will Be Installed In San Diego

•San Diego is adding 67 new public EV chargers at recreation centers, following an earlier announcement for 750-800 chargers.
•This initiative signals continued growth in EV adoption and associated electricity demand, particularly within the CAISO service territory.
•The expansion creates ongoing opportunities for developers in EV charging infrastructure, grid integration, and load management solutions.

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