Category: Energy & Technology
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Ford Energy Enters Grid Storage with BESS Product Challenging Incumben
Ford’s new Ford Energy division launches grid-scale battery storage – specs, pricing, and what it means for developers, utilities, and the auto-energy convergence.
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Germany BESS Market Adds 260MW as Alpiq, CNTE, Terralayr Deploy
Three major German battery storage projects totaling 260MW come online, signaling merchant revenue maturity and Chinese supply chain depth in Europe’s largest power market.
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Tesla FSD V14 Reality Check: Energy & Grid Implications of Autonomous
A 3-month real-world test of Tesla FSD V14 reveals persistent gaps. What this means for EV energy demand, grid planning, and the economics of robotaxi fleets.
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US Battery Storage Partnerships Accelerate Hybrid Gas-BESS Deployment
Four new US energy storage partnerships combine software, hybrid gas-BESS designs, and AI to cut deployment time and boost grid reliability.
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Saudi Arabia Awards 2 GW Battery Storage Contracts to ACWA Power, Engi
SPPC awards four 4-hour battery contracts totaling 2 GW/8 GWh – the kingdom’s largest storage procurement yet, critical for shifting solar to evening peaks under Vision 2030.
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Delaware Data Center Clean Energy Law Sets National Precedent
Delaware’s first-in-nation law requires AI data centers to procure clean energy and shields ratepayers from infrastructure costs – a model for states facing grid strain from surging compute demand.
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Duke Energy Anclote Plant Chemical Spill Underscores Fossil Infrastruc
A 3,200-gallon sodium bisulfite spill at Duke Energy’s Anclote plant reveals ongoing environmental risks and cost exposures for aging fossil generation in Florida.
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Sodium-Ion Batteries Reach Commercial Scale: Grid Storage Economics Sh
Sodium-ion batteries enter mass production, cutting stationary storage costs 20-30% vs LFP and easing lithium supply pressure for utilities and developers.
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Voya Energy $35M Aluminum Fuel Generators Diesel Alternative Data Cent
Voya Energy raises $35M for silent, permit-free aluminum fuel generators targeting data center backup power as diesel use triples since 2018.
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California Balcony Solar Bill Advances: Plug-In Panels Skip Interconne
California’s balcony solar bill would allow 1.2 kW plug-in systems without utility interconnection, joining eight states enabling portable solar for renters and apartment dwellers.