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POWER Magazine•about 15 hours ago

OUC Opens One of the Largest Floating Solar Arrays in the U.S.

  • •OUC has commissioned a 2-megawatt (MW) floating solar array in Orlando, Florida, utilizing over 3,400 solar panels.
  • •This project represents the largest floating solar installation in Florida and ranks among the largest in the United States.
  • •The deployment showcases a utility's adoption of innovative, land-efficient solar technology, which can be a model for developers and IPPs facing site constraints.
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Utility Dive•about 16 hours ago

Clearway projects strong renewables outlook while adding gas assets

  • •Clearway projects robust growth in renewables, primarily fueled by surging demand from data centers and reindustrialization efforts.
  • •To complement its renewables expansion, Clearway plans to add new gas assets, indicating a strategy for dispatchable capacity and grid reliability.
  • •The strong demand from data centers and reindustrialization signals significant opportunities for developers in new power generation and long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs).
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CleanTechnica•about 20 hours ago

If The White House Won’t Save US Farmers, Agrivoltaics Will

  • •Agrivoltaics integrates solar arrays with agricultural uses (grazing, crops) on the same land.
  • •This dual-use approach can mitigate land-use conflicts, making solar projects more viable and acceptable in agricultural regions.
  • •For solar developers, agrivoltaics offers a strategy to preserve farmland and potentially streamline project approvals by demonstrating shared land benefits.
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Utility Dive•about 21 hours ago

US installed nearly 26 GW of new generating capacity from January to August

  • •The U.S. added nearly 26 GW of new generating capacity between January and August, indicating robust growth in power infrastructure.
  • •Solar power significantly dominated these capacity additions, highlighting its continued market leadership for new generation projects.
  • •A controversial gas pipeline project connecting New Jersey to New York received regulatory approval, signaling ongoing investment and support for natural gas infrastructure.
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Energy Storage News•about 22 hours ago

BrightNight and Cordelio reach financial close for 1,200MWh Arizona BESS

  • •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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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Big News: 3 Free Hours of Power in Australia

  • •The Australian government is launching the 'Solar Sharer energy reform' in July 2026, offering 3 hours of free electricity daily to consumers in South East Queensland, South Australia, and New South Wales, with other states joining in 2027.
  • •This policy represents a significant market intervention, creating periods of zero-cost electricity that will drastically reshape demand patterns and wholesale pricing during those hours.
  • •Developers must re-evaluate project economics, particularly for solar and storage, considering potential negative pricing or reduced revenue during the free hours, and new arbitrage opportunities.
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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Sierra Club Statement on Trump’s Nomination of Steve Pearce to Lead BLM

  • •Donald Trump nominated ex-U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency overseeing 245 million acres of federal land.
  • •Pearce's known opposition to national monuments suggests a potential shift in federal land use policy under his leadership, likely favoring resource extraction over conservation.
  • •This change in BLM leadership could significantly impact permitting and access for energy infrastructure projects, including large-scale solar, wind, and transmission lines, as well as oil and gas development on federal lands, affecting project timelines and costs for developers and IPPs.
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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

EU Transport Plan Sets Out First Steps To Boost Green Fuel Production For Planes & Ships

  • •The EU's Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) outlines initial steps to boost green e-fuel production for aviation and maritime sectors.
  • •The plan signals a strong policy push towards decarbonizing hard-to-abate transport, creating new demand for Power-to-X infrastructure.
  • •Developers and IPPs should anticipate increased demand for renewable electricity generation (solar, wind, storage) to supply future e-fuel production facilities.
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POWER Magazine•2 days ago

Bechtel Will Build Major Solar and Storage Project in Texas

  • •Bechtel will serve as EPC for Doral Renewables' 430 MW solar power station and 340 MWh battery energy storage system in Texas.
  • •This project represents a significant utility-scale solar and storage development, indicating continued growth and investment in hybrid renewable assets within the ERCOT market.
  • •The involvement of a major engineering and construction group like Bechtel highlights the increasing scale and complexity of renewable energy infrastructure projects.
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Energy Storage News•2 days ago

Osaka Gas and Sonnedix prepare Japan’s ‘largest renewable battery storage facility’

  • •Osaka Gas and Sonnedix are developing Japan's largest co-located renewable energy and battery storage facility, indicating a significant market trend.
  • •This project highlights a growing opportunity for IPPs and developers in Japan to deploy large-scale hybrid renewable + storage solutions, potentially influencing future PPA structures.
  • •For large power consumers, this development signifies improved grid stability, enhanced reliability, and increased access to dispatchable renewable energy sources.
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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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POWER Magazine•2 days ago

Stat-X and UltraSense Lead the Next Generation of Fire Suppression Across Europe’s Industrial and Clean Energy Sectors

  • •Fireaway Inc. is launching its integrated Stat-X (condensed aerosol suppression) and UltraSense (early-stage detection) fire protection system in Europe.
  • •This new technology targets enhanced fire safety and reliability for critical assets within industrial and clean energy sectors, including solar, wind, and storage facilities.
  • •The system promises rapid detection and precise suppression, aiming to reduce operational risks, downtime, and potential insurance costs for developers and large power consumers.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

SEIA Says Solar Still Cheapest Source Of Electricity, Australia Unveils Free Solar Plan

  • •SEIA asserts solar is the most cost-effective electricity source, even without subsidies, outcompeting all fossil fuels.
  • •This reinforces solar's economic viability for developers and suggests continued downward pressure on PPA prices for large power consumers.
  • •Australia's announcement of a 'Free Solar Plan' indicates a significant policy push for solar adoption, potentially offering a model for other regions.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Air Pollution Linked To Dementia

  • •A new study highlights a direct link between air pollution and dementia, elevating public health concerns related to airborne contaminants.
  • •This connection is likely to intensify public and regulatory pressure for stricter emissions standards across all sectors, including power generation.
  • •Developers and IPPs may encounter increased scrutiny and potential permitting challenges for projects with significant air emissions.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

The Next Big Thing In Kenya’s Electric Mobility Sector — Electric Cars (Part 1: Charging Infrastructure)

  • •Kenya's electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing steady growth, particularly in the electric motorcycle segment, indicating a nascent but expanding demand for charging infrastructure.
  • •The observed increase in electricity consumption linked to EVs signals a growing new load source for the grid, creating opportunities for power developers and IPPs.
  • •The focus on 'Charging Infrastructure' highlights an emerging need for investment in new grid connections, distributed energy resources, and potentially grid upgrades to support EV charging demand.
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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Another Clean Community Solar Power Plant Replaces A Derelict Brownfield…What’s Not To Like?

  • •The US solar industry is actively transforming derelict brownfield sites into new community solar power plants.
  • •This trend repurposes contaminated land into valuable assets, providing local clean energy generation.
  • •The economic viability of developing solar on brownfields is likely supported by existing policy incentives, such as those under the IRA.
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Utility Dive•3 days ago

IRA was hobbled by slow deployment, Biden staffers say in new report

  • •A new report from Biden staffers indicates that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) experienced slower-than-anticipated clean energy deployment due to various hurdles.
  • •The report identifies specific policy and regulatory obstacles that hindered project development and investment certainty for developers and IPPs under the IRA.
  • •It proposes actionable strategies for a future administration to accelerate clean energy deployment, suggesting potential reforms to overcome identified bottlenecks.
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POWER Magazine•4 days ago

Coal’s Revival: From Maintenance Mode to Market Necessity

  • •Coal units previously scheduled for retirement are being reactivated across the U.S. in 2025, reversing a decade-long decline.
  • •This revival is driven by 'market necessity,' indicating a critical demand for dispatchable generation capacity.
  • •The trend signals evolving grid reliability priorities, potentially impacting capacity markets, energy prices, and long-term investment strategies for developers and large power consumers, challenging the steady rise of gas and renewables.
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