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CleanTechnica•about 14 hours ago

•Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is not a universal climate solution, but rather a niche technology with specific application criteria.
•Economically viable CCS projects are limited to scenarios where a high-volume, concentrated stream of CO2 is naturally produced.
•Project location is critical, requiring close proximity to suitable geological storage sites or efficient transport infrastructure (e.g., port access for shipping).

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POWER Magazine•about 15 hours ago

•The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a $100 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to provide federal backing for projects modernizing and restoring the reliability of the existing coal power plant fleet.
•Administered by NETL under the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, this program targets life extension and operational improvements for coal assets.
•For developers, this presents a direct funding pathway for retrofitting and upgrading coal plants; for large power consumers, it indicates continued federal support for existing baseload generation, potentially impacting long-term supply stability.

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CleanTechnica•about 19 hours ago

•Tesla's market share in US EV sales dropped to 41% in Q3, indicating a maturing and diversifying EV market with other automakers gaining significant traction.
•The sustained growth and diversification of EV sales signal a continuous and increasing demand for electricity, impacting long-term load forecasting and grid infrastructure planning for developers and large power consumers.
•Increased competition among EV manufacturers will likely accelerate fleet electrification initiatives for large commercial and industrial consumers, driving demand for widespread and reliable charging infrastructure and associated power supply.

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Energy Storage News•about 22 hours ago

•BrightNight and Cordelio Power have reached financial close on the 300MWac solar PV and 300MW/1,200MWh BESS Pioneer Clean Energy Centre in Yuma, Arizona.
•This project represents a significant investment in large-scale, long-duration battery energy storage (1.2GWh), demonstrating increasing market confidence and viability for such developments.
•The successful financing of this co-located solar-plus-storage facility provides a blueprint for developers seeking to deploy similar dispatchable renewable energy assets.

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Energy Storage News•about 23 hours ago

•Spain has allocated €840 million in EU-backed funding for 143 energy storage projects, totaling nearly 9GWh of capacity.
•This significant capital expenditure support creates a substantial market opportunity for energy storage developers in Spain.
•The funding, coupled with a new grid resilience decree, signals a strong governmental commitment to enhancing grid stability and reliability.

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Energy Storage News•about 23 hours ago

•TotalEnergies is reportedly considering selling approximately 50% of its equity in a portfolio of German Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, developed via Kyon Energy.
•This potential divestment by a major energy player signals a strategic move to 'recycle capital,' indicating a maturing and active M&A market for BESS assets in Europe.
•For developers, this highlights opportunities for acquiring operational or near-operational BESS assets and validates the financial viability of developing and monetizing storage projects.

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Energy Storage News•about 24 hours ago

•The success of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects for developers and large power consumers is increasingly dependent on the capabilities of system integrators.
•Key factors for BESS project success, highlighted by the market, include rapid deployment, high performance, and cost-effectiveness, all driven by effective integration.
•HyperStrong is presenting a new strategy focused on 'integration edge' to achieve global BESS success, suggesting a shift towards more sophisticated, holistic project execution.

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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

•Akaysha Energy secured AU$460 million in construction financing for its 311MW/1,244MWh Elaine BESS in Victoria, Australia, demonstrating robust capital availability for large-scale storage projects.
•This substantial 4-hour duration BESS will enhance grid stability and reliability in the Australian market, offering improved power quality and potentially lower peak prices for large power consumers.
•The project highlights the increasing deployment of multi-hour battery storage solutions, signaling strong investor confidence and a viable market for developers pursuing significant energy transition infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

•Global FCEV sales plummeted in 2025 (under 9,000 in 9 months), indicating a significant failure of hydrogen as a light-duty transport fuel.
•The shrinking FCEV market signals a lack of viable demand for hydrogen in a key sector, potentially impacting the economic viability of hydrogen production projects.
•South Korea's continued, 'stubborn' policy support for FCEVs highlights a disconnect between government strategy and market realities in hydrogen adoption.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

•Roam has launched Kenya’s first ride-in, ride-out service center for electric motorcycles, with a capacity to serve 3,500 units monthly.
•This development occurs against a backdrop of a sharp decline in new motorcycle sales in Kenya (from 285,203 in 2021 to 68,804 in 2024), predominantly affecting ICE models.
•The significant drop in sales is attributed to lower consumer purchasing power, indicating a market opportunity for more economically viable (long-term) electric alternatives.

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Utility Dive•2 days ago