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Southwest Power Pool is ‘well positioned’ to meet long term adequacy challenges, but it might cost hundreds of billions of dollars

A new report explores how Southwest Power Pool can meet the demand of substantial load growth while keeping electricity affordable.
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The expansion of renewable generation spurs investment, innovation in long-duration energy storage

Without significant investment in long-duration energy storage, much of the renewable energy generated will continue to be wasted due to grid constraints and curtailment.
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Alabama’s first BESS to be built at legacy coal plant site

The project replaces the William C. Gorgas Electric Generating Plant, which at its height operated eight units that produced 1,416 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
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Kentucky utilities propose new gas, battery storage

Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) are proposing new generation and storage projects in response to anticipated load growth increases.
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Funding aims to replace diesel generators with aluminum-air technology in New York

NYPA and Phinergy will work on a joint research and development project to demonstrate a hybridized Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) combining high power, low-capacity battery…
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Which prime mover is the biggest winner of the data center sweepstakes?

The short answer is, availability is king.
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From the POWERGEN booth: KSB highlights growth in power generation market

The manufacturer sat down with us again at POWERGEN 2025 in Dallas and spoke of the strides KSB has made in the North American power…
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With coal retirements looming, Xcel Energy goes all in on thousands of megawatts of new generation

The company’s Upper Midwest Energy Plan includes new investments in battery energy storage systems, wind and solar power, and a natural-gas fired power plant, while extending the lives of Xcel Energy’s two nuclear plants.
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Could new battery energy storage safety tech have prevented the Moss Landing fire?

Contributed by Matt Ward, President, EticaAG The global transition to renewable energy has fueled an unprecedented demand for battery energy storage systems (BESS). These systems…
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Global electricity consumption set to surge while Europe lags

The world’s electricity consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in recent years, with a large chunk of the demand coming from China…
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More solar and battery storage were added to Texas’ grid than any other power source last year

Texas has become one of the nation’s frontrunners in developing renewable energy. In recent years, the state’s reign came from wind power coupled with utility-scale…
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California utility regulator will vote to establish new safety standards for battery energy storage systems

The CPUC will vote on a proposal adopting new safety standards for the maintenance and operation of battery energy storage systems.
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Novel solar project sprawling old subsurface mine to tap into domestic supply chain

Sol Systems has reached financial close and started construction on a $345 million, 182-megawatt solar project on a reclaimed subsurface mine in Illinois.
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Locals request total shutdown of Moss Landing as California Governor calls for investigation into battery storage fire

In an emergency meeting, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to request Vistra Energy and PG&E cease operations at their Moss Landing battery energy…
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Fire engulfs Moss Landing, one of the world’s largest battery energy storage systems

01.17.2025
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LPO empties the chamber: Nearly $23B committed to 8 utilities

01.16.2025
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Idaho utility adding biggest battery in the state to enhance resiliency

01.14.2025
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DOE’s billion dollar bet: The largest-ever loan supporting long duration energy storage

01.09.2025
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Southwest utility seeking nearly 1 GW of new resources, eyeing 500 MW by 2030

01.02.2025
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Climate-friendly electricity sees big battery projects soar again for 2024

12.30.2024
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Pacific Gas & Electric scores $15B conditional loan to expand hydropower, battery energy storage, and transmission

12.20.2024
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Eos and FlexGen partnering on first US-made long duration storage solution

12.19.2024
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Wisconsin PSC approves 1.3 GW Vista Sands, one of the largest solar projects in the US

12.16.2024
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Storage is booming and batteries are cheaper than ever. Can it stay this way?

12.12.2024
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Feds offer $305M loan for ‘Project IceBrick,’ a cold thermal energy storage virtual power plant

12.12.2024
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Intersect Power partners with Google, TPG to scale clean energy for data centers

12.11.2024
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