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CleanTechnica•about 15 hours ago

Colombia EV Sales Report: Market Share Reaches 12.9% in December, Prior to Tesla’s Upcoming Tsunami

•Colombia's EV market share reached 12.9% in December 2025 (10.7% BEV), setting new records.
•December EV sales hit an all-time high of 3,905 units, an 80% increase year-over-year and 60% above the previous record from October 2025.
•The market anticipates a significant surge in EV sales with Tesla's upcoming entry, indicating continued rapid growth.

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Energy Storage News•about 16 hours ago

Torrent Power picks L&T to build India’s largest pumped hydro storage facility

•Torrent Power has initiated India's largest 3GW pumped hydro storage (PHES) project in Maharashtra, contracting L&T for construction.
•This significant long-duration storage asset will enhance grid stability, support large-scale renewable integration, and likely influence peak power pricing and ancillary service markets.
•The project signals a major commitment to grid modernization and decarbonization efforts in India, potentially indicating favorable policy and financing environments for similar large-scale storage developments.

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CleanTechnica•about 20 hours ago

Hyundai IONIQ 9 Hailed as World’s Best Large SUV at 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year Awards

•The Hyundai IONIQ 9, an all-electric large SUV, received a prestigious international award, highlighting strong market acceptance and accelerating consumer demand for large-format electric vehicles.
•This trend signifies a substantial and growing increase in electricity demand for EV charging, particularly for larger vehicles which typically have greater battery capacities and higher energy consumption.
•For developers and IPPs, this reinforces the critical need for expanded generation capacity, robust grid infrastructure upgrades, and extensive charging network development to support the rapid electrification of transportation.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

XPENG Targets Huge Sales Growth In 2026 Again — Looking Forward & Backwards

•XPENG, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, achieved a substantial 126% sales growth in 2025, reaching 429,445 units, significantly outperforming market leaders like Tesla.
•This rapid expansion in EV sales highlights the accelerating electrification of the transportation sector, indicating a growing and substantial increase in future electricity demand.
•For power developers and large power consumers, this trend signals increasing opportunities for new generation capacity, grid infrastructure upgrades, and large-scale power procurement to support EV charging networks and related industrial growth.

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POWER Magazine•1 day ago

Qatar Plans Massive Gas-Fired Generation Project; Plant Will Support Desalination Efforts

•Qatar's main energy and water group has awarded contracts for a major new natural gas-fired power plant.
•The project is designed to support both general power generation and the country's critical desalination efforts.
•This represents a significant planned addition of new baseload generation capacity in Qatar, driven by growing energy and water demand.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Tesla Full Self Driving Not For Sale After February 14

•Tesla will discontinue the outright purchase option for its "Full Self Driving" (FSD) software after February 14, 2026.
•FSD will exclusively be offered as a subscription service moving forward.
•This change represents a shift in Tesla's automotive software monetization strategy and does not directly impact energy generation, transmission, or large-scale power consumption markets for developers or large loads.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Volkswagen ID. Models Grew 49.1% in Europe in 2025

•Volkswagen's ID. electric vehicle models saw significant growth of 49.1% in Europe in 2025, indicating a rapid acceleration in EV adoption.
•This strong EV market expansion signals a substantial increase in future electricity demand, necessitating significant investment in grid infrastructure, charging solutions, and new generation capacity.
•The competitive shift in the European EV market (VW gaining on Tesla) suggests sustained consumer interest and ongoing innovation, which will continue to drive electrification and its associated power sector impacts.

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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

Standardisation is making US BESS an easy target for cyberattacks

•Standardization in US BESS deployments is increasing their vulnerability to cyberattacks, making them easier targets for malicious actors.
•Potential for significant operational disruptions, financial losses, and reputational damage for BESS owners and operators due to cyber incidents.
•Anticipated increase in regulatory scrutiny and potential for new cybersecurity standards or mandates for BESS projects, impacting development and operational costs.

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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

Tesla and Sungrow top bankability report ratings, as integrators threaten to outperform cell suppliers

•Tesla and Sungrow continue to lead in battery storage bankability ratings, signifying their strong financial standing and reliability for project developers and large power consumers.
•The battery storage industry is experiencing positive trends in revenue, profitability, and shipments, indicating a robust and growing market for storage solutions.
•Integrators are emerging as strong performers, potentially outcompeting cell suppliers, which could influence supply chain strategies, technology choices, and pricing for future storage deployments.

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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

Who’s driving the 300GWh boom in demand for AI data centre battery storage?

•The global AI data center boom is driving an estimated 300GWh surge in demand for battery storage.
•This rapid growth in AI data centers presents significant and urgent energy challenges for large power consumers.
•Companies like HiTHIUM are actively developing and deploying products and strategies to meet the substantial battery storage needs of these data centers.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Kia Putting 55 Electric Vehicles on the Ground at Australian Open for Players

•Kia is deploying 55 electric vehicles (EVs) at the Australian Open, marking a significant corporate commitment to EV adoption and showcasing their EV models.
•This large-scale deployment of EVs at a major event highlights the growing demand for robust charging infrastructure at venues and large facilities, presenting opportunities for developers.
•The continued promotion of EVs by a major OEM like Kia indicates sustained growth in the EV market, which will increasingly impact electricity demand profiles and grid planning for large power consumers and IPPs.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

CATL Batteries Stand Out For Minimal Degradation In EVs And Long-Term Energy Storage Systems

•Morgan Stanley research, based on 100 ride-hailing EVs across 12 models in China, indicates CATL batteries exhibit minimal degradation compared to other manufacturers.
•This minimal degradation extends to long-term energy storage systems, implying extended asset life and improved economics (lower LCOE) for battery storage projects.
•For developers and large power consumers, superior battery longevity from manufacturers like CATL reduces operational costs, replacement cycles, and financial risk in ESS deployments.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Kia E-Ground Wins Good Design® Award for Sustainable Mobility Innovation in Latin America

•Kia's E-Ground, its first Sustainable Mobility Experience Center in Latin America, received the prestigious Good Design® Award 2024.
•The center is positioned as a regional hub to inspire electromobility and foster future-focused collaboration.
•This recognition highlights an OEM's commitment to sustainable mobility and the growing investment in EV infrastructure in the region.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Nissan LEAF Named World’s Best Compact Car by Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year Jury

•The Nissan LEAF has been named 'World’s Best Compact Car' by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year jury.
•This article is an automotive product award announcement and does not contain information on energy generation, consumption trends, grid infrastructure, or power market dynamics.
•No direct actionable intelligence for power developers, large power consumers, or IPPs regarding market impacts, project announcements, or regulatory changes is present.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Exclusive + Op-Ed: The Elephant in the Vroom: Will Canada Reconsider Its Tariff Policy?

•Canada is considering potential changes to its tariff policy, particularly regarding China's dominant role in the global electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
•The policy debate centers on China's scale, speed, and market control in EV manufacturing.
•Any tariff adjustments could impact the cost and availability of EVs and associated charging infrastructure for large power consumers and developers.

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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

Competitors Pull Ahead on Tesla’s Technology Tangents at CES

•Competitors are demonstrating significant advancements in clean energy technologies at CES, potentially shifting the innovation landscape beyond Tesla's primary focus.
•The article suggests a broadening field of innovation within the clean tech sector, indicating diverse solutions emerging from various OEMs.
•For developers and large power consumers, this implies an expanding array of technology options for generation, storage, and energy management, fostering greater competition and choice.

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Energy Storage News•2 days ago

505MWh BESS commissioned in Bulgaria, 2.2GWh progressed elsewhere in Europe

•A 202MW/505MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has been commercially commissioned in Bulgaria by ContourGlobal, adding significant grid-scale storage capacity.
•An additional 2.2GWh of BESS projects are progressing elsewhere in Europe, signaling a robust and expanding pipeline for energy storage development across the continent.
•The rapid deployment of large-scale BESS enhances grid stability, provides ancillary services, and offers arbitrage opportunities, directly impacting market dynamics and reliability for developers and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

BLUETTI Targets Circular Economy & High-Speed Mobile Charging — CES 2026 Launch

•BLUETTI is shifting portable power innovation beyond simple capacity increases, focusing on material science, deep vehicle integration, and hardware decarbonization.
•A primary goal is to overcome the 'slow-charging bottleneck' for mobile power solutions, indicating advancements in rapid charging technology and battery performance.
•The emphasis on a 'circular economy' suggests a move towards more sustainable, longer-lifecycle portable power products, influencing procurement and ESG considerations for temporary or backup power needs.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

NIPPON KINZOKU Launches Full-Scale Expansion of “Eco-Product” Using Innovative Composite Metal Forming Technology Based on “Fine Profile”

•NIPPON KINZOKU is launching a full-scale expansion of its "Eco-Product" lineup, leveraging a proprietary "Composite Metal Forming Technology" based on "Fine Profile" precision-rolled products.
•The core benefits of this innovative manufacturing process include enhanced production efficiency, significant process shortening, and material loss reduction, leading to improved supply chain environmental performance.
•While specific applications are not detailed, this advancement in sustainable and efficient metal component manufacturing could indirectly benefit developers and large power consumers by potentially lowering costs and improving the environmental footprint of critical infrastructure components (e.g., for renewables, grid, or industrial equipment).

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Ford, Waymo, Tesla — Where Is Self-Driving Going in 2026?

•Ford plans to integrate Level 3 (eyes-off) self-driving into affordable EV models by 2028, signaling accelerated mainstream adoption of autonomous electric vehicles.
•The widespread deployment of self-driving EVs by major players (Ford, Waymo, Tesla) will drive substantial growth in electricity demand for vehicle charging infrastructure.
•This shift necessitates significant grid infrastructure upgrades, including new generation, transmission, and potentially large-scale charging depots, impacting load profiles and investment opportunities for IPPs and developers.

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