Category: Energy & Technology
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California BESS Safety Record Counters Local Opposition as Storage Dep
CESA’s Scott Murtishaw explains why containerized battery storage in California has proven safe despite misinformation driving local opposition, with implications for national deployment.
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Invinity Secures EPC for 2.1GWh Swiss Flow Battery Project
Invinity Energy Systems awards EPC contract for Europe’s largest vanadium flow battery in Laufenberg, signaling commercial maturity for long-duration storage.
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EPA Air Permit Public Participation Fight Threatens Data Center, Power
Nearly 200 groups oppose EPA plan to cut public comment rules for air permits used by data centers and power plants – here’s what it means for project timelines and community leverage.
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African Fuel Stations Evolve Into Off-Grid Energy Hubs for Two-Wheeler
Analysis of how African petrol stations are bypassing Western fast-charging models to become solar-powered battery-swap hubs for motorcycles and three-wheelers, reshaping retail energy economics.
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Coalition of 95 Groups Fights CRA Threat to State Vehicle Emissions Wa
95 organizations urge Congress to block CRA resolutions overturning Clean Air Act waivers for vehicle and engine standards, protecting state authority and EV transition.
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MD&A Targets 7FA/7EA Rotor Market as OEM Fleet Hits End-of-Life
Mitsubishi-owned MD&A offers independent rotor supply for aging 7FA and 7EA gas turbines as 1,500+ units approach 144,000-hour limits and forging lead times stretch years.
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Climate Data Quality Challenges Grid Planning and Wildfire Risk Models
Analysis of Pielke Climate Dashboard findings on heat wave and wildfire data limitations, and what they mean for utility infrastructure planning, grid resilience investments, and risk modeling.
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Renewable Penetration Correlates With Lower U.S. Residential Power Pri
New state-level data shows an inverse correlation between renewable generation share and residential electricity costs, challenging affordability arguments against wind and solar.
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Colorado River Water Crisis Threatens Southwest Energy Infrastructure
The Colorado River’s declining flows jeopardize hydropower, thermal plant cooling, and solar development across seven states – here’s what energy planners must track.
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Tesla Semi Europe Expansion Signals Electric Trucking Inflection Point
Tesla’s largest Semi order yet and European entry marks a turning point for heavy-duty electrification as EU regulations tighten and charging standards converge.