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CleanTechnica•about 21 hours ago

NewYork GreenCloud Acquires Buena Vista Biomass Power Facility to Launch First Carbon-Negative AI Factory

•NewYork GreenCloud (NYGC) acquired the Buena Vista Biomass Power facility in Ione, CA, to establish its first large-scale carbon-negative AI Factory.
•The project integrates biomass-to-pyrolysis energy systems with behind-the-meter, liquid-cooled AI compute, pioneering a new model for sustainable datacenter power.
•This acquisition marks the beginning of NYGC's 'national platform,' indicating a scalable strategy for carbon-negative AI infrastructure development and potential for IPPs and developers.

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Energy Storage News•6 days ago

Terra-Gen puts 129MW/515MWh BESS in operation at California solar PV complex

•Terra-Gen has brought 129MW/515MWh of battery energy storage (BESS) online at a solar PV complex in San Bernardino County, California, reaching commercial operations.
•This significant BESS deployment enhances grid reliability and renewable integration within the CAISO market, offering potential for peak demand management and price stabilization for large power consumers.
•The project, jointly owned by Masdar and Igneo Infrastructure Partners, highlights continued investment and successful execution in utility-scale storage solutions, driven by California's clean energy policies and market demand.

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7 days ago

Waymo Zeekr A No-Go, Waymo Ojai A Go

•Waymo is progressing with its autonomous electric vehicle (robotaxi) program, with recent testing observed in Southern California.
•The company appears to be shifting its robotaxi vehicle platform from Zeekr to a new 'Ojai' model, indicating ongoing development and potential fleet changes.
•The eventual large-scale deployment of electric robotaxis represents a significant, concentrated future load growth for the electric grid, impacting infrastructure and generation planning, particularly in regions like CAISO.

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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Sony & Honda Present AFEELA 1 at CES

•Sony Honda Mobility (a joint venture) is launching its AFEELA 1 electric vehicle, with deliveries starting later this year (2026) in the United States, specifically California.
•This marks a significant new OEM entry into the EV market, accelerating the electrification of transportation.
•Increased EV adoption, particularly in a key market like California, will drive higher electricity demand, impacting grid planning, generation requirements (especially renewables), and charging infrastructure development.

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Energy Storage News•10 days ago

Engie asks CEC to pause review of 1GWh Compass Energy Storage project in order to consider alternative sites

•Engie has requested a pause in the California Energy Commission (CEC) review of its 1GWh Compass Energy Storage project in Orange County.
•The purpose of the pause is to allow Engie to assess alternative development sites for the large-scale battery storage facility.
•This action introduces uncertainty and potential delays for a significant energy storage project planned for the CAISO region.

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CleanTechnica•12 days ago

21 Gigawatts of Solar for California Land That Can No Longer Be Used for Agriculture

•California's Westlands Water District plans to develop up to 21 GW of solar power plants on agricultural land in the San Joaquin Valley that can no longer sustain irrigated farming.
•This massive solar initiative represents a significant opportunity for solar developers, equipment manufacturers, and EPC firms targeting the CAISO market.
•The project leverages underutilized land, potentially setting a precedent for similar land-use conversions in water-stressed agricultural regions across the US.

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CleanTechnica•22 days ago

Autonomously Navigating the Real World: Lessons from the PG&E Outage

•A widespread PG&E outage prompted Waymo, a major autonomous vehicle operator, to reflect on real-world grid reliability challenges.
•The article likely explores the critical need for consistent, reliable power for large, technology-dependent operations like autonomous vehicle fleets and their supporting infrastructure.
•It suggests lessons learned for ensuring operational continuity and resilience during grid disturbances, relevant for developers of backup power or microgrid solutions.

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Energy Storage News•22 days ago

US ROUNDUP: Hydrostor A-CAES project, Hawaiian Electric on Maui, Peregrine picks Wärtsilä for 500MWh Texas BESS

•Three major energy storage projects are advancing: Hydrostor's A-CAES in California received permitting approval, Hawaiian Electric is set to begin construction on a Maui BESS, and Peregrine/Wärtsilä are progressing a 500MWh BESS in Texas.
•The 500MWh Texas BESS highlights continued large-scale storage deployment in the ERCOT market, indicating growing demand for grid flexibility and potential for ancillary services.
•Permitting progress for Hydrostor's A-CAES project in California signals regulatory pathways and increasing viability for long-duration energy storage technologies within the CAISO market.

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CleanTechnica•23 days ago

California Records One of Its Single Largest Drops in Climate Pollution on Record

•California achieved a record year-over-year reduction in climate pollution, driven by peak renewable generation and historic lows in fossil fuel power, alongside plummeting transportation emissions.
•This trend underscores California's aggressive decarbonization efforts and continued policy push towards its 2030 climate goals, signaling a robust market for new renewable and storage development.
•Developers and IPPs should anticipate sustained demand for clean energy projects in CAISO, while large power consumers can expect a cleaner grid and potential market volatility requiring flexible procurement strategies.

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Utility Dive•23 days ago

Hydrostor secures key permit for 500 MW, 8-hour California energy storage facility

•Hydrostor secured a key permit for its first US grid-scale advanced compressed-air energy storage (A-CAES) project: 500 MW, 8-hour duration in California.
•This long-duration storage facility will provide significant capacity and flexibility within the CAISO market, supporting renewable integration and grid reliability.
•The project's advancement signals growing regulatory acceptance and market viability for non-lithium, utility-scale long-duration energy storage solutions.

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Utility Dive•27 days ago

California PUC lowers utilities’ return on equity by 0.3 percentage points

•California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reduced utility Return on Equity (ROE) by 0.3 percentage points.
•The decision aims to balance ratepayer affordability with utilities' need for capital, particularly for managing wildfire risk.
•This regulatory change could increase the cost of capital for California utilities, potentially impacting their ability to finance grid upgrades, transmission projects, and new generation interconnections.

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CleanTechnica•28 days ago

California & USA Set to Diverge Massively on Electric Vehicles?

•The article discusses a potential significant divergence in Electric Vehicle (EV) market trends and policy between California and the rest of the USA.
•This divergence is prompted by recent 'big Ford EV news' and its broader market and contextual implications.
•For power developers and large consumers, this implies distinct regional load growth projections, grid infrastructure needs, and regulatory environments for EV charging and associated power demand.

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Energy Storage News•28 days ago

California CCA throws support behind two thermal battery storage startup developers

•California CCA Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is moving forward with offtake agreements for two innovative thermal battery storage projects.
•This development highlights a growing market and validation for non-lithium, long-duration storage solutions within the CAISO region.
•The action by a major CCA signals diversification in storage technology procurement, offering new PPA opportunities for developers and contributing to grid reliability and decarbonization goals.

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CleanTechnica•29 days ago

California: Tesla Has Engaged In False Advertising, Has To Suspend Vehicle Production & Sales If Problem Not Fixed

•A California judge has ruled that Tesla's use of 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self Driving' constitutes false advertising.
•The proposed penalty includes a 30-day suspension of Tesla's manufacturing and sales license in California if the problem is not rectified.
•This regulatory action could slow the pace of EV adoption in California, potentially impacting projected growth in EV charging infrastructure demand and associated grid investments for developers and IPPs.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Prisma Photonics Deploys Grid Monitoring Equipment in California

•Prisma Photonics is deploying advanced optical fiber sensing technology for grid monitoring with PG&E in challenging California regions (San Luis Obispo, Humboldt counties).
•The project is a trial deployment aimed at enhancing grid reliability and visibility, specifically in response to surging data center demand in California.
•This initiative by a major utility indicates a focus on leveraging new technologies to manage grid stress and support growing electrical loads.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

California releases draft text for climate disclosure regulations

•California's SB 253 mandates Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reporting for companies generating over $1 billion in annual revenue.
•Covered entities must submit their initial emissions data by August 10, 2026.
•This new regulation will directly impact large power consumers and developers operating in California, increasing compliance burdens and potentially driving demand for emissions reduction strategies.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

DHL adds Tesla Semi to California fleet

•DHL has deployed a Tesla Semi in California, operating approximately 100 miles per day and requiring charging once per week.
•This deployment signals the accelerating trend of heavy-duty fleet electrification, influenced by state-level mandates such as California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule.
•For developers and large power consumers, this represents a new class of significant, potentially flexible, electricity demand that will require substantial grid infrastructure, charging solutions, and strategic power procurement.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

BayWa r.e. Moving Forward With California Solar-Plus-Storage Project

•BayWa r.e. has closed financing for the Jacumba Valley Ranch (JVR) Energy Park, a solar-plus-storage project located in San Diego County, California.
•The project is targeted to achieve commercial operation in 2026, adding significant hybrid renewable capacity to the CAISO grid.
•The successful financing underscores continued investor confidence and market viability for large-scale solar-plus-storage developments in key U.S. energy markets.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

Clearway negotiates 560MWh tolling agreements with California IOU SDG&E, sells BESS to yieldco

•Clearway Energy Group secured 560MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) tolling agreements with SDG&E for a solar-plus-storage complex in Kern County, California.
•The BESS asset was subsequently sold to a yieldco, demonstrating a financial strategy to monetize stable, contracted revenue streams and optimize capital deployment.
•Tolling agreements provide a predictable, capacity-based revenue model for storage assets, significantly de-risking projects for developers in the CAISO market.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Largest Utah Coal Plant Goes Quiet as Los Angeles Goes Coal-Free

•Utah's largest coal-fired power plant, the Intermountain Power Project (IPP), has ceased operations.
•The shutdown was initiated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to achieve its coal-free energy goals.
•This event removes a significant baseload coal asset from the Western Interconnection, impacting regional power supply dynamics for Southern California.

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