# renewable (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover renewable. Page: Feed: --- ## [Arevon Brings Nighthawk Energy Storage Project Online in California](https://www.powermag.com/arevon-brings-nighthawk-energy-storage-project-online-in-california/) _2026-08-21 · Darrell Proctor · POWER Magazine_ Arevon Energy said its largest standalone battery energy storage project is now operational. The company on August 13 announced that the 300-MW Nighthawk Energy Storage Project has come online in Poway, California. The post Arevon Brings Nighthawk Energy Storage Project Online in California appeared first on POWER Magazine . ## [Adaptation trumps climate change mitigation](https://corporateknights.com/perspectives/guest-comment/adaptation-trumps-climate-change-mitigation/) _2026-08-21 · Ed Waitzer and Gerry Rochi · Corporate Knights_ OPINION | Canada needs to shift from climate debates to immediate measures for improving lives – addressing the pressing need for investing in adaptation The post Adaptation trumps climate change mitigation appeared first on Corporate Knights . ## [Don’t Ask States to Become Nuclear Waste Dumps. Make Them Partners in Solving the Problem](https://www.powermag.com/dont-ask-states-to-become-nuclear-waste-dumps-make-them-partners-in-solving-the-problem/) _2026-08-21 · Edward McGinnis · POWER Magazine_ A new federal effort to develop nuclear “lifecycle” campuses has produced something Washington, D.C., has rarely seen: states competing for a role in managing America’s used nuclear fuel. The post Don’t Ask States to Become Nuclear Waste Dumps. Make Them Partners in Solving the Problem appeared first on POWER Magazine . ## [Designing for water: why flood risk must move to the front of utility-scale solar design](https://www.pv-tech.org/designing-for-water-why-flood-risk-must-move-to-the-front-of-utility-scale-solar-design/) _2026-08-21 · JP Casey · PV Tech_ Drawing on his experience of flood risk engineering, Hossein Gheovasi makes the case for early, accurate hydrology in solar project design. ## [Swift Current Energy bags US$750 million for ‘reliable’ US clean energy projects](https://www.pv-tech.org/swift-current-energy-bags-us750-million-for-reliable-us-clean-energy-projects/) _2026-08-21 · Will Norman · PV Tech_ US IPP Swift Current Energy has secured a US$750 million credit facility to support what it called “reliable, clean energy projects” in the US. ## [Vikram Solar to add 9GW wafer/ingot capacity at Tamil Nadu hub](https://www.pv-tech.org/vikram-solar-to-add-9gw-wafer-ingot-capacity-at-tamil-nadu-hub/) _2026-08-21 · Shreeyashi Ojha · PV Tech_ Vikram Solar plans a 9GW wafer and ingot plant at its recently inaugurated 6GW Tamil Nadu module facility. ## [ES Foundry backs PERC amid US PV manufacturing shift to n-type](https://www.pv-tech.org/es-foundry-backs-perc-amid-us-pv-manufacturing-shift-to-n-type/) _2026-08-21 · Shreeyashi Ojha · PV Tech_ ES Foundry's Alex Zhu outlines how the US cell maker is betting on PERC while navigating shifting regulations and supply-chain constraints. ## [United Solar’s goal to diversify polysilicon supply outside of China](https://www.pv-tech.org/united-solars-goal-to-diversify-polysilicon-supply-outside-of-china/) _2026-08-21 · Jonathan Touriño Jacobo · PV Tech_ PV Tech Premium speaks with United Solar about the challenges of building polysilicon capacity outside of China and catering to the US and Indian markets. ## [Daqo New Energy narrows Q2 losses, resumes sales below cost](https://www.pv-tech.org/daqo-new-energy-narrows-q2-losses-resumes-sales-below-cost/) _2026-08-21 · Will Norman · PV Tech_ Daqo New Energy reduced its losses in Q2 2026 and increased its revenues, largely by resuming polysilicon sales below the cost of production. ## [Australia’s first environmental standards promise protection – but raise concerns](https://reneweconomy.com.au/australias-first-environmental-standards-promise-protection-but-raise-concerns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=australias-first-environmental-standards-promise-protection-but-raise-concerns) _2026-08-21 · Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson · Renew Economy_ Tougher rules to protect Australia's environment have been welcomed by developers, but conservation groups say they fall short of the changes needed. The post Australia’s first environmental standards promise protection – but raise concerns appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nsasHUiM9XZh) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Energy Insiders Podcast: El Niño is coming](https://reneweconomy.com.au/el-nino-is-coming/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=el-nino-is-coming) _2026-08-21 · Energy Insiders Podcast · Renew Economy_ Karl Braganza, head of research at the BoM, explains El Niño and what it means for Australia. Plus: Peter Hannam joins us to discuss New England, new projects, the future of transmission lines and news of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: El Niño is coming appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Gas is getting left behind as solar-charged batteries step in to the breach](https://reneweconomy.com.au/gas-is-getting-left-behind-as-solar-charged-batteries-step-in-to-the-breach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gas-is-getting-left-behind-as-solar-charged-batteries-step-in-to-the-breach) _2026-08-21 · Ray Wills & Peter Newman · Renew Economy_ Freshly minted NEM data shows solar-charged batteries discharging at record levels, helping lower wholesale prices and steadily reducing the grid’s dependence on peaky and expensive gas generation. The post Gas is getting left behind as solar-charged batteries step in to the breach appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Batteries have flattened the solar duck curve, and their profit margins at the same time](https://reneweconomy.com.au/batteries-have-flattened-the-solar-duck-curve-and-their-profit-margins-at-the-same-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=batteries-have-flattened-the-solar-duck-curve-and-their-profit-margins-at-the-same-time) _2026-08-21 · Giles Parkinson · Renew Economy_ It is now well established that the combination of new renewables and the huge growth of grid and household batteries has contributed to a significant fall in wholesale electricity prices in Australia’s main grid over the past year. What is less understood is the impact that it is having on profit margins, particularly for big \[…\] The post Batteries have flattened the solar duck curve, and their… ## [SA Power Networks to test emergency solar shutdown capability across South Australia](https://www.pv-tech.org/sa-power-networks-to-test-emergency-solar-shutdown-capability-across-south-australia/) _2026-08-21 · George Heynes · PV Tech_ SA Power Networks will run its annual test of the state's rooftop solar curtailment system on 25 August in South Australia. ## [Australia extends capital gains tax concession for foreign renewables investors to 2040](https://www.pv-tech.org/australia-extends-capital-gains-tax-concession-for-foreign-renewables-investors-to-2040/) _2026-08-21 · George Heynes · PV Tech_ Australia has extended a CGT concession for foreign investors in wind, solar and BESS by a further decade, pushing the deadline to June 2040. ## [New renewables pilot seeks to generate power, and financial returns, for First Nations communities](https://reneweconomy.com.au/new-renewables-pilot-seeks-to-generate-power-and-financial-returns-for-first-nations-communities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-renewables-pilot-seeks-to-generate-power-and-financial-returns-for-first-nations-communities) _2026-08-21 · Rachel Williamson · Renew Economy_ Remote First Nations renewable energy projects are a complicated sell to investors, but a new government pilot will help bring two to financial close. The post New renewables pilot seeks to generate power, and financial returns, for First Nations communities appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Sod turned at first Hunter REZ project – a solar farm and battery at site of former coal mine](https://reneweconomy.com.au/sod-turned-at-first-hunter-rez-project-a-solar-farm-and-battery-at-site-of-former-coal-mine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sod-turned-at-first-hunter-rez-project-a-solar-farm-and-battery-at-site-of-former-coal-mine) _2026-08-21 · Sophie Vorrath · Renew Economy_ Sod turned at first major solar and battery project to connect to new REZ, at site of former coal mine, as Swedish developer adds another project to its portfolio. The post Sod turned at first Hunter REZ project – a solar farm and battery at site of former coal mine appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Construction starts on AC-coupled battery to “unlock full potential” of operating solar farm](https://reneweconomy.com.au/construction-starts-on-ac-coupled-battery-to-unlock-full-potential-of-operating-solar-farm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=construction-starts-on-ac-coupled-battery-to-unlock-full-potential-of-operating-solar-farm) _2026-08-21 · Sophie Vorrath · Renew Economy_ Construction has started on a two-hour big battery that is being coupled with an existing solar farm and will share its connection to the grid in northern Victoria. The post Construction starts on AC-coupled battery to “unlock full potential” of operating solar farm appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [“Prices have doubled”: Farmers turn to wind and solar to make fertiliser, and change dialogue about renewables](https://reneweconomy.com.au/prices-have-doubled-farmers-turn-to-wind-and-solar-to-make-fertiliser-and-change-conversation-about-renewables/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prices-have-doubled-farmers-turn-to-wind-and-solar-to-make-fertiliser-and-change-conversation-about-renewables) _2026-08-21 · Giles Parkinson · Renew Economy_ Surging cost of diesel and fertiliser has farmers turning to wind and solar to make their own products, and is changing the conversation about renewables in regions. The post “Prices have doubled”: Farmers turn to wind and solar to make fertiliser, and change dialogue about renewables appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Renewables growth eases pressure in Australia’s wholesale electricity market, AER finds](https://www.pv-tech.org/renewables-growth-eases-pressure-in-australias-wholesale-electricity-market-aer-finds/) _2026-08-20 · George Heynes · PV Tech_ AER found that rising solar and wind generation, supported by BESS, eased pressure across Australia's wholesale electricity market in 2025. ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hp9hLTRhFhac) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Shapiro Sets Binding GRID Requirements in Pennsylvania, Targets Data Center Power Costs](https://www.powermag.com/shapiro-sets-binding-grid-requirements-in-pennsylvania-targets-data-center-power-costs/) _2026-08-20 · Sonal C. Patel · POWER Magazine_ Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on Aug. 18 that raises the bar for large data center development in the state, directing agencies to condition favorable permitting treatment and tax benefits on compliance with new energy, infrastructure, environmental, workforce, and community requirements. Executive Order 2026-05 applies its central permitting provisions to data centers… ## [Do wind turbines make droughts worse? A new study says they do not](https://reneweconomy.com.au/do-wind-turbines-make-droughts-worse-a-new-study-says-they-do-not/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-wind-turbines-make-droughts-worse-a-new-study-says-they-do-not) _2026-08-20 · Rachel Williamson · Renew Economy_ By mixing different air layers, wind turbines can make surface air temperatures slightly warmer at night but they don't cause long term soil drying. The post Do wind turbines make droughts worse? A new study says they do not appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Grid battery next to Australia’s biggest solar farm nears completion, as PV curtailment eases](https://reneweconomy.com.au/grid-battery-next-to-australias-biggest-solar-farm-nears-completion-as-pv-curtailment-eases/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grid-battery-next-to-australias-biggest-solar-farm-nears-completion-as-pv-curtailment-eases) _2026-08-20 · Giles Parkinson · Renew Economy_ Large battery being built next to the country biggest solar project near completion, as grid curtailment eases for PV production. The post Grid battery next to Australia’s biggest solar farm nears completion, as PV curtailment eases appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [The Forgotten Generation: Why Cogeneration is Re-Emerging in the Age of AI](https://www.powermag.com/the-forgotten-generation-why-cogeneration-is-re-emerging-in-the-age-of-ai/) _2026-08-20 · Giuseppe Fiorella · POWER Magazine_ For decades, most large electricity users in the U.S. relied on the grid for the vast majority of their power needs. As long as the grid could deliver reliable, affordable power, there was little reason to think differently. Now, electricity demand is rising faster than new generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure can often be planned, \[…\] The post The Forgotten Generation: Why… ## [Brazilian Group Supporting Grid With New Gas-Fired Power Plants](https://www.powermag.com/brazilian-group-supporting-grid-with-new-gas-fired-power-plants/) _2026-08-20 · Darrell Proctor · POWER Magazine_ A Brazilian natural gas company has launched a new model for power generation. Eneva, the largest natural gas operator in Brazil, said it started commercial operation of the first asset in its Azulão Complex, part of the company’s “Reservoir-to-Wire” (R2W) model. Officials on August 19 said the Azulão installation, which will feature two gas-fired power \[…\] The post Brazilian Group Supporting Grid… ## [Canada’s new pipelines are a costly bet against the future](https://corporateknights.com/perspectives/guest-comment/canadas-new-pipelines-are-a-costly-bet-against-the-future/) _2026-08-20 · Ricardo Grinspun · Corporate Knights_ OPINION | The pipelines entrench an extractive model of development from the last century. Canada needs a strategy built for a low-carbon future. The post Canada’s new pipelines are a costly bet against the future appeared first on Corporate Knights . ## [PJM Widens Response to Data Center Load as Capacity Shortfalls Deepen](https://www.powermag.com/pjm-widens-response-to-data-center-load-as-capacity-shortfalls-deepen/) _2026-08-20 · Sonal C. Patel · POWER Magazine_ PJM Interconnection has proposed a new framework that would allow large data centers and other major electricity users to enter service without first securing enough new capacity to cover their demand—but would make the uncovered portion of that load available for reduction before PJM calls on existing pre-emergency demand-response resources if electricity supplies become dangerously \[…\] The post… ## [PV Chart of the Week: EU firms to lead US-based inverter manufacturing](https://www.pv-tech.org/pv-chart-of-the-week-eu-firms-to-lead-us-based-inverter-manufacturing/) _2026-08-20 · Jonathan Touriño Jacobo · PV Tech_ This week's PV Chart of the Week looks at trends in the country of origin of companies producing inverters on US soil. ## [PowerBank acquires 13.9MW New York community solar portfolio](https://www.pv-tech.org/powerbank-acquires-13-9mw-new-york-community-solar-portfolio/) _2026-08-20 · Shreeyashi Ojha · PV Tech_ PowerBank has reacquired two New York community solar projects totalling 13.9MW, with a combined construction value of US$32.5 million. ## [Erthos flat-mounted PV modules installed at California water treatment centre](https://www.pv-tech.org/erthos-flat-mounted-pv-modules-installed-at-california-water-treatment-centre/) _2026-08-20 · Will Norman · PV Tech_ US commercial renewable energy developer ForeFront Power has begun operations at a solar PV installation in California, which is mounted flat directly onto the ground. ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/t0hZLwlx7MI4) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [European solar module prices up, buyer sentiment cools slightly in July](https://www.pv-tech.org/european-solar-module-selling-prices-up-buyer-sentiment-cools-slightly-july/) _2026-08-20 · JP Casey · PV Tech_ The average selling price of full black, back contact and monofacial TOPCon modules in Europe has continued to increase. ## [Freyr Energy launches 3kW and 5kW SiC residential solar inverters in India](https://www.pv-tech.org/freyr-energy-launches-3kw-and-5kw-sic-residential-solar-inverters-in-india/) _2026-08-20 · Shreeyashi Ojha · PV Tech_ Freyr Energy has launched a range of single-phase solar PV inverters with 3kW and 5kW models using silicon carbide (SiC) technology. ## [GameChange Energy underlines move into critical power infrastructure with major transformer factory expansion](https://www.pv-tech.org/gamechange-energy-transformers-india-infrastructure-engineering/) _2026-08-20 · Ben Willis · PV Tech_ GameChange Energy has broken ground on a major expansion of its transformer manufacturing facility in Mumbai, India, as the company continues to evolve beyond its solar tracker roots into the provision of critical power infrastructure. ## [Engie signs 48MW PV PPA for Texas data centre](https://www.pv-tech.org/engie-signs-48mw-pv-ppa-for-texas-data-centre/) _2026-08-20 · Will Norman · PV Tech_ French energy major Engie has signed a deal to supply power from a 61MW solar PV project to a data centre in Irving, Texas. ## [Not a “bunch of yokels:” City mayor lays down “no water, no REZ” demands as region turns dry](https://reneweconomy.com.au/not-a-bunch-of-yokels-armidale-mayor-lays-down-no-water-no-rez-demands-as-region-turns-dry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=not-a-bunch-of-yokels-armidale-mayor-lays-down-no-water-no-rez-demands-as-region-turns-dry) _2026-08-20 · Peter Hannam · Renew Economy_ City mayor says New England renewable zone depends on state government support for major water upgrade, and says overwhelming majority supports energy transition. The post Not a “bunch of yokels:” City mayor lays down “no water, no REZ” demands as region turns dry appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Wind and solar investors relieved after Greens and cross-bench win 10-year reprieve on new tax on renewables](https://reneweconomy.com.au/wind-and-solar-investors-relieved-after-greens-and-cross-bench-win-10-year-reprieve-on-new-tax-on-renewables/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wind-and-solar-investors-relieved-after-greens-and-cross-bench-win-10-year-reprieve-on-new-tax-on-renewables) _2026-08-20 · Sophie Vorrath · Renew Economy_ Under pressure from all sides, Federal Labor agrees to put more of a buffer between its CGT reforms and foreign investors in renewables, adding another decade to the 50 per cent discount. The post Wind and solar investors relieved after Greens and cross-bench win 10-year reprieve on new tax on renewables appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [“Trucks, chargers, batteries and green energy:” Fortescue throws AI and data centres into mix in pursuit of real zero](https://reneweconomy.com.au/trucks-chargers-batteries-and-green-energy-fortescue-throws-ai-and-data-centres-into-mix-in-pursuit-of-real-zero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trucks-chargers-batteries-and-green-energy-fortescue-throws-ai-and-data-centres-into-mix-in-pursuit-of-real-zero) _2026-08-20 · Giles Parkinson · Renew Economy_ Fortescue settles bill over abandoned electrolyser factory, claims to be biggest builder of solar in Australia as it pursues zero emissions for its mines, green iron and data centres The post “Trucks, chargers, batteries and green energy:” Fortescue throws AI and data centres into mix in pursuit of real zero appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Chinese solar inverter executive says tea bag bribe a “cultural thing”, must now leave the country](https://reneweconomy.com.au/chinese-solar-inverter-executive-says-tea-bag-bribe-a-cultural-thing-must-now-leave-the-country/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-solar-inverter-executive-says-tea-bag-bribe-a-cultural-thing-must-now-leave-the-country) _2026-08-20 · Rex Martinich · Renew Economy_ A Chinese solar energy businessman hid a $20,000 cash bribe in a gift of tea and offered it to a Commonwealth official, saying it was a "cultural thing". The post Chinese solar inverter executive says tea bag bribe a “cultural thing”, must now leave the country appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Gas pipeline giant to add another large solar farm and big battery to remote mining region’s power supply](https://reneweconomy.com.au/gas-pipeline-giant-to-add-another-large-solar-farm-and-big-battery-to-remote-mining-regions-power-supply/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gas-pipeline-giant-to-add-another-large-solar-farm-and-big-battery-to-remote-mining-regions-power-supply) _2026-08-20 · Sophie Vorrath · Renew Economy_ Australia's largest gas pipeline company will build a new off-grid solar and battery project, to deliver more reliable and lower cost power to copper, gold, and silver mine. The post Gas pipeline giant to add another large solar farm and big battery to remote mining region’s power supply appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [“Bikies, criminals, strippers”: Shadow energy minister leaves industry crowd perplexed by speech and gas pledge](https://reneweconomy.com.au/bikies-criminals-strippers-shadow-energy-minister-leaves-industry-crowd-confused-after-speech-and-gas-pledge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bikies-criminals-strippers-shadow-energy-minister-leaves-industry-crowd-confused-after-speech-and-gas-pledge) _2026-08-20 · Rachel Williamson · Renew Economy_ Shadow energy minister David Davis took a Gippsland conference crowd on a journey this week, linking major energy projects to the state's Big Build corruption scandal. The post “Bikies, criminals, strippers”: Shadow energy minister leaves industry crowd perplexed by speech and gas pledge appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [Solar Insiders Podcast: Why recycling used PV panels is not always the best option](https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-insiders-podcast-why-recycling-used-pv-panels-is-not-always-the-best-option/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solar-insiders-podcast-why-recycling-used-pv-panels-is-not-always-the-best-option) _2026-08-20 · Solar Insiders Podcast · Renew Economy_ Michelle McCann from PV Lab explains why we need to get used modules off Facebook and onto a real market for second-life solar. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Why recycling used PV panels is not always the best option appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [World’s largest offshore wind farm to also feature first directly integrated grid-scale battery](https://reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm-to-also-feature-first-directly-integrated-grid-scale-battery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm-to-also-feature-first-directly-integrated-grid-scale-battery) _2026-08-20 · Joshua S Hill · Renew Economy_ The world's biggest offshore wind project will also be the first to have grid-scale battery storage integrated into its transmission connection. The post World’s largest offshore wind farm to also feature first directly integrated grid-scale battery appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [The most significant structural reform to Australia’s NEM in a generation – but will financiers actually bank it?](https://reneweconomy.com.au/the-esems-contract-co-design-paradox-will-financiers-actually-bank-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-esems-contract-co-design-paradox-will-financiers-actually-bank-it) _2026-08-20 · Jamie Guthrie · Renew Economy_ The Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESEM) is the most significant structural reform to the NEM in a generation. But is it bankable? The post The most significant structural reform to Australia’s NEM in a generation – but will financiers actually bank it? appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [AVEVA CEO: Sustainability Commitments Must Be Backed by Measurable Results](https://www.powermag.com/aveva-ceo-sustainability-commitments-must-be-backed-by-measurable-results/) _2026-08-19 · Aaron Larson · POWER Magazine_ As artificial intelligence (AI)–driven data center demand strains grid infrastructure across the U.S. and beyond, operators are facing rising scrutiny from utilities, regulators, and the communities where they build. Caspar Herzberg, CEO of industrial software company AVEVA, argues that the industry’s response can’t stop at sustainability commitments—it requires operational transparency and… ## [The case for putting nature at the heart of carbon markets](https://corporateknights.com/natural-capital/the-case-for-putting-nature-at-the-heart-of-carbon-markets/) _2026-08-19 · Mark Mann · Corporate Knights_ INTERVIEW | Most carbon compliance markets exclude nature. That has to change, says Chris Costello at Environmental Defense Fund The post The case for putting nature at the heart of carbon markets appeared first on Corporate Knights . ## [“Significant shift:” Batteries are capping electricity prices and helping to bust the energy market cartel](https://reneweconomy.com.au/significant-shift-batteries-are-capping-electricity-prices-and-helping-to-bust-the-energy-market-cartel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=significant-shift-batteries-are-capping-electricity-prices-and-helping-to-bust-the-energy-market-cartel) _2026-08-19 · Sophie Vorrath · Renew Economy_ A near tripling of installed battery capacity and increasingly diverse ownership of solar and wind generators is pushing down electricity prices and boosting market competition, a new report has found. The post “Significant shift:” Batteries are capping electricity prices and helping to bust the energy market cartel appeared first on Renew Economy. ## [The New Economics of AI Infrastructure: Why Tax Strategy Is Now Part of Energy Strategy](https://www.powermag.com/the-new-economics-of-ai-infrastructure-why-tax-strategy-is-now-part-of-energy-strategy/) _2026-08-18 · Contributed Content · POWER Magazine_ The conversation around data center development has changed dramatically over the past few years. Earlier, when developers needed to evaluate a new facility, the questions were relatively straightforward. Is the market attractive? Can we secure the land? Can we obtain reliable power? Can we raise the necessary capital? All those questions still matter. But a \[…\] The post The New Economics of AI… ## [Contested 5-GW Ridgeline Gas, Solar, and Data-Center Complex in West Virginia Clears Site-Control Question](https://www.powermag.com/contested-5-gw-ridgeline-gas-solar-and-data-center-complex-in-west-virginia-clears-site-control-question/) _2026-08-18 · Sonal C. Patel · POWER Magazine_ The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has determined that Purcellville, Virginia-based Fundamental Data satisfied the site-control requirements associated with its August 2025 air quality permit for the Ridgeline Facility—a gas turbine power plant that Fundamental Data is planning as the first phase of a project intended to include \[…\] The… ## [Alberta’s revised carbon price offers little incentive to cut pollution](https://corporateknights.com/energy/albertas-revised-carbon-price-offers-little-incentive-to-cut-pollution/) _2026-08-18 · Chris Bonasia · Corporate Knights_ New analysis from the C.D. Howe Institute shows oil sands facilities on average will pay less than $2 per barrel under an updated carbon pricing schedule The post Alberta’s revised carbon price offers little incentive to cut pollution appeared first on Corporate Knights . ## [Mesa Power Solutions Expands With $70 Million Wyoming Manufacturing Campus](https://www.powermag.com/mesa-power-solutions-expands-with-70-million-wyoming-manufacturing-campus/) _2026-08-17 · Press Release · POWER Magazine_ Mesa Power Solutions has opened a new $70 million manufacturing and administrative campus in Evansville, Wyoming, consolidating 300 employees and expanding the company’s capacity to produce natural gas power generation equipment for utilities, data centers, and other commercial and industrial customers. The 220,000-square-foot facility at One Mesa Way (Figure 1) will serve as a hub \[…\] The post…