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Power outage regulations and slow permitting are driving US data centers toward storage-backed, grid-independent designs. October 20, 2025 Phoebe Skok Image: Bloom Energy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons By ESS news In Texas, a new kind of reliability standard is changing where data centers choose to build and how they power their operations. Under a “kill switch” law passed earlier this year, utilities can forcibly shut down large, non-critical industrial users, such as hyperscale data centers, during electrical grid emergencies to keep electricity flowing to the greatest number of people. “Utilities across the country are warning operators to be…

Researchers in Japan have adopted a new calcium doping strategy to improve the stability and electrochemical properties of NFM, a cathode material used in sodium ion batteries. The new technique improves crystallinity and increases interlayer spacing in NFM, resulting in better performance compared to NFM treated with conventional processes. October 20, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Image: Tokyo University of Science By ESS news Researchers from Tokyo University of Science in Japan report a breakthrough in improving the stability of sodium ion batteries under ambient conditions using a new calcium doping strategy. Sodium ion batteries have long suffered from surface instability in…

An international research team has found that Cameroon has shown a slow but clear move towards fair electrification between 2015 and 2024, with an increased focus on distributed renewables. October 20, 2025 Patrick Jowett New research shows that the direction of sustainable energy policy in Cameroon has changed dramatically over the past decade, with a greater emphasis on solar, off-grid and mini-grid deployments. An international research team analyzed the development of renewable energy in Cameroon between 2015 and 2024, with their findings highlight that while hydropower remains the dominant source of renewable energy in the country, new applications have leveled…

Clean energy torch will build the Winchester Solar + Storage project in Cochise County, Arizona. The two 80 MW solar projects will be supported by 160 MW/640 MWh of energy storage from Fluence energy. Winchester will use Fluence’s Gridstack Pro 5000 system, with delivery expected in early 2027. The Gridstack Pro 5000 solution will include domestically manufactured enclosures, inverters and thermal management systems to ensure the entire solar and storage facility qualifies for domestic content tax credits while supporting U.S. manufacturing and U.S. energy security. “We are proud to partner with Torch Clean Energy on the Winchester project and bring…

By pv magazine India Following China’s recent decision to tighten export controls on lithium battery materials and manufacturing equipment, industry leaders in India see the development as both a challenge and a catalyst. China’s new rules, which come into effect on November 8, 2025, cover the export of high-quality lithium-ion batteries, cathode materials, graphite-based anode materials and associated manufacturing technologies. The move is seen as part of its broader efforts to safeguard national security, comply with international non-proliferation obligations and regulate the export of critical dual-use items (goods, software and technology) that have both civilian and military applications. Ankur Khaitan,…

The Australian government in New South Wales has approved Ark Energy’s AUD1.2 billion ($780 million) hybrid project, combining 435 MW of solar energy with a 475 MW/2,200 MWh battery system in the Northern Rivers region. October 17, 2025 Ev Foley By pv magazine Australia Ark Energy, the clean energy developer headquartered in Queensland, which partnered with the Sun Metals zinc refinery in Queenslandis a subsidiary of Korea Zinchas, has received approval from the New South Wales (NSW) government for the 435 MW solar component of its hybrid Richmond Valley project. The solar farm will be co-located with a 475 MW/2,200…

The new recycling division of Qcells, EcoRecycle from Qcellsworks with distributor Greentech renewable energy sources to establish solar panel collection centers at Greentech’s locations in Tampa and Palmetto, Florida. These locations will serve as the first of many public locations designed to accept decommissioned or damaged solar panels from both industry professionals and private owners, Qcells says. The hubs will serve as a prototype for similar collection sites in Florida, the broader Southeast and ultimately the entire country as EcoRecycle continues to expand its recycling facilities and build its partner network. With an estimated 500,000 panels recycled annually at its…

The BAJ Solar IPP project is expected to have a capacity of 100 MW and be located near Bilaj Al Jazayer, on the south-west coast of Bahrain. October 17, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Image: Afsal Shaji, Unsplash Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has issued a decision tender for the construction of a 100 MW solar power plant in Bilaj Al Jazayer, on the south-west coast of Bahrain. The Bilaj Al Jazayer Independent Power Project (BAJ Solar IPP) will be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis. Interested developers have until December 28 to submit their bids.…

Fortress power has released its new energy storage system, the eBoost. Sixteen of the 16 kWh units can be connected in parallel for up to 256 kWh of storage capacity for homes and businesses. “The eBoost sets a new standard for flexible, high-capacity energy storage,” said Matthew Daniel, Product Manager for eBoost at Fortress Power. “The scalability, durability and seamless integration with the Envy Duo 21 inverter make it an ideal choice for installers and customers who demand reliable performance with easy deployment.” A single eBoost module can provide up to 12 kW of continuous charging and discharging power. The…

The Dutch energy regulator has confirmed that all energy suppliers now provide verified data on the origin of electricity, improving transparency for households and businesses. October 17, 2025 Brian Public Image: Matthew Henry, Unsplash The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has revealed that all energy suppliers in the country now provide accurate information about the origin of electricity, following inspections that prompted three companies to update their data. The ‘electricity label’, which indicates whether electricity is generated from renewable sources such as wind and solar energy or from fossil fuels, is intended to improve market transparency and help…