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POWER Magazine•about 16 hours ago

Thermal Flow Meter Offers Precise NH3 Injection for NOx Control in Coal-Fired Power Plants

  • •FCI ST100A Thermal Flow Meter provides precise ammonia (NH3) injection for nitrous oxide (NOx) removal in coal-fired power plants.
  • •The technology is designed for harsh operating conditions in large flue stacks, enhancing the accuracy of pollution control and monitoring systems.
  • •This product aids existing coal generation assets in meeting environmental regulations for NOx emissions.
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CleanTechnica•about 19 hours ago

Tesla Dropped to 41% of US EV Sales in Q3 — Who Rose?

  • •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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Utility Dive•about 22 hours ago

DOE rules banning sale of non-condensing water heaters and furnaces can stand, court says

  • •A court has upheld DOE rules banning the sale of non-condensing gas water heaters and furnaces, confirming a federal mandate for higher efficiency gas heating appliances.
  • •This decision will push the market towards condensing technology, impacting developers and large power consumers who will face higher upfront equipment costs but benefit from lower operational energy consumption and associated utility bills.
  • •The ruling signals a continued regulatory trend towards energy efficiency in buildings, influencing future building design, HVAC system choices, and potentially accelerating electrification strategies for heating in new constructions and major retrofits.
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Energy Storage News•about 24 hours ago

HyperStrong Charts New Blueprint for Global BESS Success: The Integration Edge

  • •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

Gotion High-Tech, Clou Electronics, Eve Battery and Kstar show strong performance in Q3

  • •Leading Chinese energy storage battery manufacturers (Gotion High-Tech, Clou Electronics, Eve Battery, Kstar) reported strong Q3 2025 performance.
  • •China's energy storage battery manufacturing capacity utilization is projected to remain high through Q4 2025, indicating sustained strong demand.
  • •This sustained high utilization suggests a tight global supply market for energy storage batteries, potentially impacting lead times and pricing for developers and large power consumers.
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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Top Selling Electric Vehicles In USA’s Blockbuster 3rd Quarter — Plus The Losers

  • •The US EV market experienced a significant surge in Q3, driven by consumers rushing to purchase vehicles before an EV tax credit change.
  • •This 'blockbuster' quarter indicates an accelerated, policy-sensitive growth in electricity demand from the transportation sector.
  • •The rapid increase in EV adoption necessitates proactive planning for expanded charging infrastructure and substantial grid capacity upgrades.
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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Florida Judge Sanctions Tesla For Discovery Violations In Wrongful Death Lawsuit

  • •A Florida judge sanctioned Tesla, a prominent OEM in the electric vehicle and battery storage sectors.
  • •The sanction was for "willful disregard of court orders" in a wrongful death lawsuit, indicating significant legal compliance issues.
  • •This legal action does not directly impact power market prices, grid operations, or project development timelines for IPPs or large power consumers.
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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Van Makers Want to Slash the Electric Van Market. Europe Can Boost It Instead.

  • •European van manufacturers (ACEA) are lobbying for weaker 2030 CO2 targets and 5-year averaging periods (2025-29, 2030-34), which could significantly slow the transition to zero-emission vans.
  • •If successful, this lobbying effort would likely reduce the availability and increase the cost of electric vans, delaying fleet electrification for large power consumers and potentially dampening demand for associated charging infrastructure development.
  • •The article details proposed regulatory changes in Europe that, if adopted, would weaken current CO2 emission standards for commercial vans, impacting the pace of decarbonization in the transport sector.
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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Hydrogen Dreams, Fiscal Nightmares: South Korea’s Stubborn Bet on FCEVs

  • •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 Launches Kenya’s First Ride-In, Ride-Out Service Center To Serve 3,500 Electric Motorcycles Monthly

  • •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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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda Launches ID. Buzz Pilot Fleet

  • •Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda has launched a pilot fleet of 10 ID. Buzz EVs, signaling growing global EV adoption.
  • •The ID. Buzz supports high-power charging, with up to 200 kW DC rapid charging and 11 kW AC charging capabilities.
  • •This deployment highlights the increasing demand for robust charging infrastructure and grid capacity to support commercial and urban EV fleets.
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Energy Storage News•2 days ago

Canadian LG Energy Solution and Stellantis joint venture to produce LFP cells for BESS

  • •NextStar Energy, a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and Stellantis, is expanding its Canadian facility to produce LFP cells specifically for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
  • •This expansion signifies Canada's first large-scale Li-ion battery manufacturing plant diversifying into stationary energy storage, moving beyond its initial automotive focus.
  • •The production of LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cells for BESS indicates a strategic shift towards lower-cost, safer, and longer-lifecycle storage solutions, which could impact BESS market pricing and availability.
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Energy Storage News•2 days ago

‘You need to be co-located with battery storage’: Wärtsilä sees DC-coupling as essential for Australia’s solar future

  • •Wärtsilä advocates for DC-coupled solar-battery hybrid systems as essential for Australia's future energy landscape, highlighting their superior efficiency and integration benefits.
  • •DC-coupling reduces conversion losses and optimizes the sizing of inverters and other balance-of-plant components, leading to lower CAPEX and OPEX for hybrid projects.
  • •This technology enables more efficient energy dispatch, better revenue stacking from energy arbitrage and ancillary services, and improved grid stability, making hybrid projects more attractive to developers and IPPs.
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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Europe EV Sales Report — Second Best Month Ever!!!

  • •Europe registered 399,000 plugin vehicles in September, marking the second-best month ever and indicating a strong, accelerating trend in EV adoption.
  • •Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) now command a 21% market share, signifying a substantial and growing shift in transportation electrification that will directly increase grid load.
  • •This sustained growth in EV sales necessitates proactive planning by developers for new generation capacity, particularly flexible and dispatchable resources, and significant grid infrastructure upgrades (transmission and distribution).
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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Ford Mustang Mach-E & F-150 Lightning US Sales Don’t Actually Collapse

  • •Despite the expiration of US EV tax credits, Ford's Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning sales did not experience the anticipated collapse in Q4, contrasting with significant drops seen by other manufacturers like Hyundai and Kia in October.
  • •This indicates a potentially more resilient and brand-driven EV market than initially expected post-subsidy, suggesting continued, albeit potentially uneven, growth in electricity demand from EV charging infrastructure.
  • •For large power consumers and developers, this implies the need to continue planning for sustained load growth driven by EV adoption, while also recognizing market segmentation and brand strength as key factors influencing future demand projections.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

South Africa’s Used EV Market Accelerates — Volvo EX30 & XC40 Most Popular

  • •South Africa's EV market is nascent, with only approximately 4,000 fully electric vehicles currently on the road.
  • •High initial costs of new BEVs have historically limited adoption, but the accelerating used EV market indicates increasing affordability and broader consumer interest.
  • •This growth signals a future increase in electricity demand from the transportation sector, impacting grid planning and potential for new charging infrastructure development.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Tesla To Buy $2 Billion In LFP Batteries From Samsung SDI, GM Project Slowed

  • •Tesla has committed to a $2 billion purchase of LFP batteries from Samsung SDI, indicating strong demand for this battery chemistry in the EV and potentially grid storage sectors.
  • •Samsung SDI's plans for a US battery manufacturing facility are facing significant delays due to ongoing trade and tariff uncertainties in Washington.
  • •A GM project, likely related to battery supply or EV manufacturing, has been slowed, underscoring broader supply chain and policy-related challenges in the battery industry.
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POWER Magazine•3 days ago

Power Quality in the AI Era: Solving for Subharmonics

  • •AI and HPC data centers are elevating power quality, specifically subharmonics, to a critical concern for operators, alongside grid access.
  • •Traditional power quality solutions are proving inadequate for the unique demands of AI/HPC workloads, requiring new approaches.
  • •The rise of subharmonics poses risks to grid stability and reliability, necessitating proactive solutions from grid operators, developers, and large consumers.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

A Broad Family EV Journey, Including Tesla FSD 14 for a Member with Parkinson’s

  • •The article highlights significant personal EV adoption (5 Teslas in one family, early adoption from 2014), signaling a rapidly accelerating mainstream trend.
  • •This widespread EV integration points to substantial future increases in residential and commercial electricity demand, impacting grid planning, peak load management, and potentially wholesale power prices.
  • •The mention of advanced features like FSD 14 suggests a future with higher vehicle miles traveled and energy consumption, necessitating robust charging infrastructure and grid upgrades from developers and IPPs.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

China’s Direct Assault On Japan’s Most “Domestic” Automotive Segment

  • •China's entry into Japan's protected kei car market, likely with affordable electric vehicles (EVs), signals a significant shift in a previously domestic automotive segment.
  • •This competition is expected to accelerate EV adoption in Japan, driving increased demand for charging infrastructure and grid capacity, impacting electricity demand profiles.
  • •Potential shifts in automotive manufacturing and supply chains between China and Japan could impact industrial electricity demand and energy policy in both regions.
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