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Energy Storage News•about 6 hours ago

Post-MACSE dynamics make private tolls more attractive, IPP says

•IPP Zelestra opted out of Italy's MACSE auction, indicating dissatisfaction with the auction's terms or expected outcomes for project development.
•The post-MACSE market dynamics are making 'private tolls' (e.g., bilateral PPAs) more attractive for securing project revenue, suggesting a shift in contracting strategy.
•This move highlights a potential trend for developers and large power consumers in Italy to bypass public auctions in favor of private agreements for project financing and energy procurement.

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CleanTechnica•about 14 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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CleanTechnica•about 14 hours ago

The Coal-Killing Combo Of Hydropower & Battery Energy Storage Systems, Brought To You By US President Donald Trump

•President Trump's 2025 'energy emergency' declaration provided preferential treatment to the hydropower industry, alongside fossil fuels.
•The US Department of Energy (DOE) is releasing a report detailing the synergy between hydropower and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
•This policy direction, despite its fossil fuel inclusion, is framed as a 'coal-killing combo' due to the BESS/hydro integration, signaling a potential shift in grid resource planning.

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Energy Storage News•about 14 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 15 hours ago

New York Governor Opens Pathway for Robotaxis … Except in NYC

•New York Governor Hochul is pursuing legislation to legalize robotaxis across New York State, with the notable exception of New York City.
•This policy shift indicates a significant future increase in electric vehicle (EV) charging demand across the state, excluding NYC, impacting regional load forecasts.
•The anticipated growth in robotaxi fleets will necessitate substantial investments in new generation capacity, charging infrastructure, and grid upgrades, presenting opportunities for power developers and potential grid stability considerations for large power consumers.

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Energy Storage News•about 17 hours ago

Australia: ASL unveils dual-track LTESA strategy as solar-battery hybrids reshape NSW energy market

•ASL has launched a consultation for a new Hybrid Generation Long-Term Energy Service Agreement (LTESA) product in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
•This new LTESA, alongside the 2026 NSW Consumer Trustee Investment Priorities, aims to provide clear investment signals and reshape the NSW energy market, particularly for solar-battery hybrids.
•For developers, this introduces a new, stable revenue stream and contractual framework for hybrid renewable projects, de-risking investments and guiding future project development.

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Energy Storage News•about 17 hours ago

Battery storage costs fall 11-16% as Australia’s CSIRO maps least-cost route to net zero

•Battery storage costs in Australia have fallen significantly by 11-16% across all durations, making it a more attractive investment.
•This cost reduction contrasts sharply with rising costs for traditional coal and gas power plants, enhancing battery storage's competitive edge.
•The trend positions battery storage as a primary, least-cost pathway for Australia to achieve net-zero emissions.

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CleanTechnica•about 17 hours ago

From Britain to the World: What Ofgem’s Energy Debate Looks Like in Global Context

•Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, is actively discussing the UK's energy transition, indicating potential future policy shifts and regulatory frameworks.
•The regulator's perspective on energy transition, as shared in an eight-part podcast series, offers insights into the future direction of the UK's power market.
•Developers and large power consumers should monitor Ofgem's discussions to anticipate regulatory changes that could impact investment decisions and operational costs.

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CleanTechnica•about 19 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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POWER Magazine•about 21 hours ago

Bank Consortium Closes $160M Financing for Spanish Wind, Solar Portfolio

•A consortium of NORD/LB, Rabobank, and Siemens Bank closed a €135M ($160M) financing package for a 199-MW portfolio of three wind and two solar farms in Aragón, Spain.
•The renewable energy portfolio was acquired by ENCAVIS, a leading pan-European independent power producer (IPP), indicating ongoing M&A activity and consolidation in the European renewables sector.
•This significant financing demonstrates strong investor confidence and continued capital availability for large-scale, diversified renewable energy projects, which is crucial for developers seeking funding.

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CleanTechnica•about 21 hours ago

Blue Shift Report Highlights Systemic Vulnerabilities Caused by the Hidden Cost of AI

•A new report highlights significant 'resource dependencies' and 'systemic vulnerabilities' arising from AI's rapid adoption.
•The 'hidden costs' of AI are identified, implying substantial and growing energy demand that could strain existing power infrastructure.
•The report proposes strategic actions to mitigate these challenges, suggesting potential shifts in energy planning, policy, and investment for developers and large power consumers.

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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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Utility Dive•about 23 hours ago

Xcel defends storage ownership in distributed capacity pilot

•Xcel Energy is proposing to own all battery storage deployed under its Capacity*Connect distributed capacity pilot program in Minnesota.
•This utility ownership model is facing strong opposition from stakeholders advocating for increased competition and third-party ownership of distributed energy resources (DERs).
•The outcome of this regulatory debate will significantly impact market opportunities for battery storage developers and independent power producers (IPPs) seeking to participate in utility-led DER capacity programs in the region.

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CleanTechnica•about 23 hours ago

Same Length, Different Logic: China’s Industrial Hydrogen Pipeline Versus Germany’s Backbone

•China is developing a 1,000km+ industrial hydrogen pipeline, implying a focus on existing or near-term industrial demand for hydrogen.
•Germany is pursuing a hydrogen backbone project of similar length, characterized as 'from nowhere to nowhere,' suggesting a more speculative or future-oriented infrastructure play.
•The core distinction lies in the 'logic' or underlying purpose: China's pipeline is industrial (demand-pull), while Germany's is a backbone (supply-push/future-proofing).

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Coal-Powered Thermal Generation Declines In China & India, But Surges In US

•Coal-powered thermal generation decreased in China and India last year, driven by an increase in renewable energy deployment.
•In contrast, the United States experienced a surge in coal generation during the same period, indicating divergent energy market trends.
•These contrasting regional shifts highlight varying policy landscapes and investment opportunities for power developers and large consumers globally.

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POWER Magazine•1 day ago

The Nuclear Industry’s Race Against the Clock: EPRI Experts on Fleet Optimization, SMRs, and What’s Next

•Unprecedented load growth driven by data centers, AI, industrial reshoring, and broader electrification is creating a critical demand for firm, carbon-free power.
•Nuclear power, including SMRs and optimized existing fleets, is identified as a key solution to meet this surging demand due to its firm and carbon-free attributes.
•The central challenge for the nuclear industry is whether it can scale and deploy new capacity fast enough to keep pace with the accelerating demand.

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Utility Dive•1 day ago

Why winning the AI race requires systems intelligence, not just electric capacity

•The 'AI race' demands sophisticated grid coordination and system intelligence over mere generation capacity, shifting the focus for infrastructure development.
•Developers should prioritize projects that enhance grid flexibility, provide ancillary services, and contribute to overall system intelligence, rather than just adding raw megawatts.
•Large power consumers, particularly AI data centers, will increasingly rely on advanced grid coordination for reliable and cost-effective power supply, influencing site selection and operational strategies.

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Utility Dive•1 day ago

Appeals court vacates FERC decision on PJM capacity results for Delmarva zone

•A federal appeals court vacated a FERC decision, ordering a re-evaluation of $183 million in "anomalous" capacity costs within PJM's Delmarva zone (parts of DE, MD, VA).
•This creates significant regulatory uncertainty for PJM's capacity market, potentially leading to revised market rules or methodologies for determining capacity prices in the affected region.
•For large power consumers in the Delmarva zone, this ruling could lead to future cost adjustments or even potential refunds for past overcharges, impacting their energy budgets.

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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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Utility Dive•1 day ago

Illinois AG files objections to ComEd data center agreements at FERC

•The Illinois Attorney General has filed objections at FERC regarding ComEd's data center agreements, arguing current payment models do not guarantee sufficient revenue to cover transmission costs.
•These agreements involve minimum payment commitments and security deposits from data centers if their actual usage falls short of projections.
•This regulatory challenge introduces uncertainty for data center developers and large power consumers regarding the financial terms and cost recovery mechanisms for grid interconnection and transmission services.

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