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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 20 hours ago

Making flexibility work: A concrete framework for the DOE large load proposal

  • •The DOE's proposal for interconnecting large loads, particularly data centers, mandates load flexibility but lacks specific implementation details.
  • •A framework is being proposed by former FERC Commissioner Allison Clements and Roselle LLP to provide concrete guidelines for operationalizing this required load flexibility.
  • •Developers and large power consumers, especially data centers, should anticipate new, detailed interconnection requirements focused on demand-side management and grid responsiveness.
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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

GridStor’s 440MWh Texas BESS begins operations

  • •GridStor's 220MW/440MWh Hidden Lakes Reliability BESS in Texas is now fully operational, adding significant dispatchable capacity to the grid.
  • •This project enhances grid stability and resource adequacy within the ERCOT market, potentially mitigating price volatility during peak demand or scarcity events.
  • •The successful commissioning signals continued robust investment and integration of large-scale battery storage, offering critical flexibility for developers and large power consumers in Texas.
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Energy Storage News•1 day ago

Origin Energy secures AEMO Connection Agreements for 650MWh grid-forming BESS in Australia

  • •Origin Energy has secured unconditional AEMO connection agreements for its 300MW/650MWh grid-forming Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Mortlake Power Station in Victoria, Australia.
  • •The 'grid-forming' capability of this BESS signifies a critical advancement in grid stability and resilience, enabling better integration of intermittent renewables and potentially reducing curtailment.
  • •This milestone demonstrates successful navigation of the complex regulatory and interconnection processes for large-scale battery storage in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM), offering a precedent for future projects.
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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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Utility Dive•1 day ago

CPower says its load relief more than doubled, to 38 GWh

  • •CPower, an NRG Energy subsidiary and major virtual power plant (VPP) platform, more than doubled its load relief to 38 GWh.
  • •The company manages approximately 6.7 GW of distributed energy resources (DERs) under contract, highlighting the growing scale of aggregated flexible load and generation.
  • •This significant increase in load relief demonstrates the expanding role of VPPs in providing grid flexibility and capacity, impacting grid stability and potentially deferring traditional infrastructure investments.
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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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CleanTechnica•2 days ago

750 To 800 New EV Chargers To Be Installed In San Diego

  • •750 to 800 new EV chargers are slated for installation in San Diego, indicating significant infrastructure expansion despite broader market shifts.
  • •The elimination of federal EV tax incentives is noted, potentially leading to a dip in EV sales, yet charger deployment continues, suggesting a long-term commitment to EV adoption and associated load growth.
  • •This project represents a substantial increase in electricity demand within the San Diego region (CAISO territory), impacting local grid infrastructure and presenting opportunities for power developers and IPPs.
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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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Utility Dive•2 days ago

Southern California Edison’s $28B spending plan centers on wildfires, reliability

  • •Southern California Edison (SCE) plans a $28 billion spending initiative focused on wildfire mitigation and grid reliability.
  • •SCE projects modest annual sales growth of 1% to 3% through 2028.
  • •SCE's CEO indicates that data center load growth is expected to have little impact on these sales projections, suggesting limited new large load opportunities from this sector.
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Utility Dive•2 days ago

Exelon’s advanced data center pipeline grows to 18 GW

  • •Exelon is developing an 18 GW data center pipeline, signaling massive growth in large power loads.
  • •PJM's market monitor is scrutinizing a PECO Energy-Amazon data center agreement due to potential impacts on power costs and grid reliability.
  • •The rapid expansion of data centers is raising significant regulatory and market concerns regarding grid stability, interconnection, and electricity pricing.
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Energy Storage News•2 days ago

Xcel Energy plans 600MW ‘US Midwest’s largest BESS project’ in Minnesota

  • •Xcel Energy plans to develop a 600MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Sherco Energy Hub in central Minnesota, making it the largest BESS project in the US Midwest.
  • •This significant utility-scale storage deployment will enhance grid reliability and flexibility within the MISO region, potentially stabilizing energy prices and reducing peak demand charges for large power consumers.
  • •The project signals a strong market commitment to large-scale BESS, creating substantial opportunities for developers in co-located renewable + storage projects, BESS component supply, and related services, while also highlighting the need for robust interconnection and transmission planning.
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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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POWER Magazine•3 days ago

Power, Proximity, Policy: The Legal Landscape of Siting Data Centers Near Natural Gas Resources

  • •Data centers are now critical infrastructure, with individual facilities often exceeding 100 MW in continuous electricity demand.
  • •Energy access and reliability are the single most critical factors determining data center siting decisions.
  • •The article will analyze the legal and policy frameworks governing the siting of data centers near natural gas resources to meet these extraordinary power needs.
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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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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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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Xcel proposes doubling battery storage at Minnesota coal plant

  • •Xcel Energy has proposed to double the battery storage capacity at its Sherco coal plant in Minnesota to 600 MW, signaling a major utility investment in large-scale energy storage.
  • •The proposal requires authorization from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), underscoring the critical role of regulatory bodies in approving and shaping significant energy infrastructure projects.
  • •This move indicates a growing utility-led trend towards integrating substantial battery storage into the grid, which can enhance grid stability, improve resource adequacy, and potentially impact capacity markets in the MISO region.
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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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