Google, Constellation sign 20-year, 890 MW nuclear deal to uprate PJM reactors
The power purchase agreement to uprate 11 reactors and back Google data centers also led federal regulators to deem Google a wholesale power seller in PJM.
Neutron Bytes · +14 outlets
Tesla China-made EV sales rise 5% in September, extending growth streak to 11 months
The gain, driven by recovering European demand, extends Tesla's China-made volume growth even as broader global sales soften.
Benzinga · +13 outlets
DOE presses PJM on ratepayer protections from large data-center load costs
Federal regulators are pushing PJM to track large-load projects so new generation costs fall on the customers driving them.
Utilitydive · +12 outlets
4-hour battery storage now cheaper than gas peakers across global markets: WoodMac
Data-center demand, gas turbine backlogs, and fuel volatility are strengthening the case for storage over peaking plants in North America.
Utilitydive · +9 outlets
PJM fast-tracks 2.1 GW for Engie and LS Power in expedited interconnection
Engie's roughly 1.7 GW of storage and LS Power's 455 MW gas uprate are expected online by mid-2029 under PJM's expedited process.
Utilitydive · +1 outlets
US utility rate requests hit record $4.5B in Q3: PowerLines
Investor-owned gas and electric utilities filed a record quarterly total of rate hikes, with Southern utilities seeking the most.
Utilitydive · +3 outlets
Taiwan's return to nuclear power driven by AI electricity demand
Rising power needs from AI and data centers are pushing Taiwan to reconsider its nuclear phase-out.
ABC News & Headlines · +14 outlets
Vistra commits $4.2B nuclear loan as investors weigh the terms
The nuclear loan commitment is drawing investor scrutiny over how it shapes Vistra's clean-power strategy.
Simply Wall Street · +1 outlets
Government of Canada launches national nuclear energy strategy
Ottawa's strategy formalizes federal support for nuclear as part of its clean power planning.
EnergyNow · +13 outlets
California bills weigh new nuclear plant and fusion planning
State legislation would open the door to new nuclear generation and set out a future path for fusion.
American Nuclear Society -- ANS · +4 outlets
Tesla drops 'Full Self-Driving' name in Europe after German pushback
Tesla's European driver-assistance package is now branded 'Tesla Assisted Driving' as regulators scrutinize the earlier name.
Electrek · +7 outlets
Tesla pressed Dutch regulator to ease FSD review, emails show
Reuters-obtained emails show Tesla disputed the RDW's review costs before the regulator approved its supervised driving system.
Electrek · +13 outlets
Volkswagen unveils electric ID. Tiguan, replacing ID.4 and ID.5
VW's all-electric version of its best-selling model goes on sale in early 2027 with up to 372 miles of range.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Tesla to open 14 Semi megacharger stalls between Atlanta and Savannah
The 14 stalls, each rated up to 1.2 MW, are Tesla's first Semi charging sites in the Southeast.
Electrek · +3 outlets
Tesla's 450 MW Arizona solar farm with battery nears output contracts
Tesla has lined up roughly 90% of the planned electricity output for the under-construction Arizona project.
Electrek · +3 outlets
LG Energy Solution posts sales record on EV and ESS growth
The Korean battery maker set a sales record, helped by energy storage demand.
The Korea Herald · +13 outlets
Utility planners' large-load plans miss near-term solutions, analysts say
Regional planners focus on flexible transmission access while analysts push advanced transmission technologies.
Utilitydive · +1 outlets
Tesla files permit for Semi service center in Las Vegas as ramp begins
The Clark County permit is an early sign of the service network Tesla needs for its electric Class 8 truck.
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