At DTECH 2026, we sat down with Charlie Murray, CEO of Switched Source, to discuss how technologies like Switched Source's can help defer large capital investments and maximize the efficiency of existing infrastructure.
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In this week's roundup of power project financing and development: Avantus secures $300M for solar and storage, Pivot and Microsoft finance community initiatives, PFIFFNER Group breaks ground in Georgia, Qnetic raises funds for flywheel ene?
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The administration’s rush to secure the components for the military could benefit renewable energy — someday.
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Alabama Power is installing the state's first utility-scale battery energy storage system at the former Plant Gorgas site, utilizing Tesla Megapacks to support peak energy loads.
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President Donald Trump invited technology companies to the White House to commit to developing their own power generation amid concerns over electricity costs.
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2G Energy, based in Heek, Germany, launched the DR aura 412, a 620 kW natural gas generator, to address power generation needs at POWERGEN 2026.
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Smaller utilities face wildfire risks and liability but lack resources to expand programs. They must adopt baseline readiness strategies for safety.
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Enverus will acquire Spatial Business Systems, enhancing utility engineering workflows with AI-driven design automation solutions.
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Municipal utility CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas, promotes smart city initiatives through data-sharing and partnerships, enhancing infrastructure and community services.
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The Maryland Department of Transportation will install $50 million in solar panels on state properties, funded by the Strategic Energy Investment Fund.
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Explore a roundup of stories from DTECH 2026 that showcase multiple insights and perspectives from across the energy industry.
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The AES Corporation will be taken private by a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT in a $33 billion deal, expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027.
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Virginia lawmakers have passed the FAST Act, establishing a pilot program for surplus interconnection capacity at solar facilities to expedite clean energy deployment.
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Electric utilities face increased pressure to mitigate wildfire and weather risks across North America, requiring advanced modeling for grid impact assessment.
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Eco Wave Power announced a feasibility study's completion for a wave energy power station at the Port of Ngqura, South Africa, indicating 8.3 MW potential.
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The New York Power Authority announced the return of the first upgraded turbine unit in Lewiston as part of its $1.1 billion modernization program.
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A federal judge in Oregon ordered changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers to help salmon, stating the Trump administration's plans would harm salmon runs.
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Ameresco and Luminance beautify a landfill, Atlas refinances a Latin American portfolio, Nextpower partners with Jinko Solar, OCI Energy and Arava Power close on financing for a Texas site, and Revolve taps into $10M from Callaway.
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On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Elizabeth Weise from USA Today discusses how clean energy bans are "skyrocketing" under the second Trump administration.
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As utilities face a "perfect storm" of explosive AI data center demand, rapid EV adoption, and urgent climate resilience needs, traditional, siloed methods of grid planning are breaking down, write contributors Marc Lamoureux at IFS Copperl?
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A federal appeals court questioned the Trump administration and nonprofits over the termination of a $20 billion green bank program.
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Highlighted at DTECH 2026, OATI Genie has been built from the ground up to address the high-stakes environment of utilities and ISOs.
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Itron CEO Tom Dietrich discussed grid transformation and AI's role in operations, emphasizing performance and resilience in a recent interview at DTECH.
https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/power-grid/smart-grids/itron-s...

Winter Storm Fern, the second-deadliest winter storm in U.S. history, caused widespread power outages across the Southeast United States. How can utilities improve their response and harden their systems for the next one?
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced a $26.5 billion loan package from the DOE to Southern Company, aimed at reducing electricity costs for millions in Georgia and Alabama.
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Xcel Energy will power a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, in a deal that supports the state's renewable energy goals and ensures Google pays for grid upgrades to keep costs affordable for ratepayers.
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At DTECH 2026, we sat down with Arvind Satyam, co-funder and chief commercial officer of Pano AI, to discuss the company's recent growth, its expanding capabilities, and the real-world impact of wildfire detection and response programs.
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AES Indiana brings solar+storage online, Alliant fires up two new BESS, CleanChoice triples its generation capacity, CMBlu inks a deal with Uniper, and Encore starts construction in Illinois.
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The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's global tariffs, ruling he cannot unilaterally set tariffs, a decision he called “a disgrace.”
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Five East Coast offshore wind projects have restarted construction after court victories against the Trump administration, according to officials.
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Octopus Energy Generation is investing nearly $1 billion in California's renewable energy sector, backing carbon removal companies and acquiring a solar project.
https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/energy-business/octopus-energy...

ikeGPS' Brett Willitt writes that many distribution utilities can't reliably answer a fundamental question: Which assets require investment and which do not?
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DTECH attendees had a chance to tinker around at The University of California, San Diego's DERConnect facility, which enables utilities to rigorously test distributed energy resources and grid management software.
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Effective Load Carrying Capability (ELCC) is reshaping how grid operators value energy storage.
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will not award any proposals in its fifth offshore wind solicitation, citing federal disruptions impacting project development.
https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wind-power/offshore/new-york-p...

Joe Richard of Schneider Electric discussed software-defined power at DTECH 2026 in San Diego, California, highlighting its potential for utility modernization.
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Adrian McNulty of IQGeo discussed AI-powered geospatial software at DTECH 2026 in San Diego, California, aimed at streamlining utility workflows.
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Perch Energy has acquired Solstice, enhancing its community solar management in the United States, where it serves more than 430,000 customers across 16 states.
https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/solar/community-solar/communit...

Portland General Electric Company will acquire select Washington state operations from PacifiCorp for $1.9 billion, managing them through a new subsidiary.
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On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Matthew Daly from The Associated Press discusses the EPA's rescinding of the 2009 “endangerment finding,” the scientific and legal basis under the Clean Air Act that allowed the federal?
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