Texas Renewable Energy News Monitoring

Year in Review: EPC Burns & McDonnell on energy storage innovation, workforce and Trump

Its energy storage team has worked on some of the biggest grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the US in states including California, Arizona and Texas. That positions the company well to offer its takes on some of the biggest issues …

Eni Plenitude completes its largest battery storage project in Texas

Plenitude, part of the oil and gas major Eni, has completed the construction of its largest battery storage system ever, a couple of years behind its original plans. The 200 MW/400 MWh Guajillo BESS facility is located in the in Webb County, Southwest …

Texas business bankruptcies skyrocket in D-FW, decline slightly in Houston

For the fifth consecutive year, more companies filed for bankruptcy in Texas last year than any other state in the U.S. But unlike previous years, Delaware made it close in 2024. New data shows that the U.S. District of Delaware overtook the Southern …

Constellation Energy to acquire Calpine Corporation in $26.6bn deal

US energy giant Constellation Energy has agreed to acquire Calpine Corporation, an independent power producer, for $26.6 billion, including debt considerations. The transaction includes 50 million shares of Constellation stock, $4.5 billion in cash, and …

Constellation to Acquire Calpine for $26.6B, Form Clean Energy Giant

Constellation Energy Corporation is acquiring Calpine Corp. to create the “nation’s largest clean energy provider”. The two companies have entered into an agreement under which Constellation will acquire Calpine in a cash and stock transaction valued at an …

Scale Microgrids and Dispatch Energy get new capital for increased distributed storage deployment

In 2023, the company announced it would build a renewables microgrid for a Native American tribe in California after securing a US$225 million debt facility. Recently Scale Microgrids secured a US$150 million tax equity investment with Truist Bank for its …

Trump’s Texas Tycoons

T exas may fancy itself the MAGA mega-state, the indispensable beacon of brash conservatism that provided the fuel and fodder—if not the decisive electoral votes—for Donald Trump to return to power. But that stature will apparently not be reflected in the …

Maine looks to battery storage for electrical power, but who would own it is unclear

Nearly two years after the Legislature began debating whether storing energy — in batteries, or reservoirs, or fuel cells — should be considered generation or distribution and whether utility companies should be allowed to have an ownership stake in it, …

The Washington hostess who won over presidents and other power players

In her mid-20th-century heyday, Perle Mesta inspired Irving Berlin’s “Call Me Madam,” a Broadway musical satirizing an American socialite’s posting as a European ambassador. The show drew conspicuously on Mesta’s reputation as “The Hostess With the Mostes …

Clean Hydrogen Rules Retain Strictness, But Market Demand Is Still in Doubt

Last week, after a year of intense lobbying and 30,000 comments, the Biden administration finalized regulations governing production tax credits authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for a new U.S. industry—the production of “clean hydrogen” by …

Renewable Energy Update 1.9.25

Focus Electrek – December 31 According to a new study published in the journal Renewable Energy, no blackouts occurred when wind, water, and solar electricity supply exceeded 100% of demand on California’s main grid for a record 98 of 116 days from late …

Renewable energy facing new regulation in Texas Legislature

'Beta' Mark Zuckerberg praises 'masculine energy' in corporate America

As numerous U.S. corporations bend to the right with the political winds swirling around Republican President-elect Donald Trump's imminent return to power, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is following up on his company's termination of its fact-checking …

US energy firm Constellation to buy Calpine in USD27B deal

NEW YORK (AFP) – Constellation Energy, a major United States (US) nuclear power plant operator, has agreed to buy another electricity producer, Calpine, for nearly USD27 billion, the two firms announced. The deal will create the largest low-emission energy …

Another Trump nominee under the microscope in PA

An environmental group is voicing concerns about the current nominee to lead the federal Office of Management and Budget. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Russell Vought, a co-author of Project 2025, to head this office, although Trump has long …

Are you as safe as DC during a winter storm?

Washington, DC got nearly 10 inches of snow recently. That was more than enough to shut down the nation’s capital. Thankfully, all of DC’s lobbyists and politicos stayed safe at home. Their local utility, Pepco–which relies on natural gas and coal for …

The Top Global Dangers for a Burn-It-Down Era

Countries are bracing for a historic shift in the U.S. global role at a moment of grave uncertainty in a contested, turbulent world. The 2024 U.S. election portends one of the most disruptive, if not transformational, presidencies since Franklin D. …

Avina completes FEED for clean ammonia facility

Avina Clean Hydrogen, a clean fuel solutions provider, is pleased to announce the completion of front-end engineering design (FEED) and front-end-loading (FEL-3) for its 2200 tpd clean ammonia facility located in Texas Gulf Coast. With a final investment …

Oleochemicals Market to Reach $ 43.3 Billion by 2032 Driven by Growing Investments by Governments in Bio-based Products

Rising demand for sustainable products and increasing use in personal care, food, and pharma sectors drive the oleochemicals market, led by Asia-Pacific. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oleochemicals Market …

How CODE Staffing helped a Fortune 500 oil and gas company unlock agility, reduce IT turnover, develop happy employees

Solving critical IT staffing challenges led to remarkable improvements in employee satisfaction, skill development, and cost savings HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the era of digital transformation, the oil …

Austin Alliance Group Brings Leadership Training to Life at NRECA’s 2024 Cooperative University

5 days, 9 workshops, over 150 co-op leaders trained AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the 2024 Cooperative University (Co-op U®) in New Orleans, Austin Alliance Group (AAG) delivered 9 action-packed workshops …

Portable Power Station Market Demand Trends and Size Forecast Insights for the Year 2034

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Portable Power Station Market was valued at USD 394.20 million in 2023. This market is projected to grow from USD 418.18 million in 2024 to USD 670.72 million by 2032, …

Industrial Gases Market Share Trends and Demand Projections for the Year 2034 Insights

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Industrial Gases Market was valued at USD 942.02 million in 2022. This market is projected to grow from USD 993.24 million in 2023 to USD 4,986.62 million by 2050, with a …

Building Integrated Photovoltaics Market Size and Trends Analysis for the Year 2034

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Building Integrated Photovoltaics Market was valued at USD 23.84 billion in 2023. It is expected to rise from USD 28.71 billion in 2024 to USD 130.61 billion by 2032, growing …

Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges an Electrician with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer anywhere in Alabama to Call ...

BIRMINGHAM , AL, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If your loved one worked as an electrician anywhere in Alabama and they have just been diagnosed with mesothelioma …

Driving Renewable Energy: Growth Trends in the Solar (PV) Inverter Market

Solar Photovoltaic Inverter Market: Transforming Energy | Asia Pacific Dominate by Australia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by …

Small Gas Engine Market: A Growing Force in Power and Utility Applications

Small Gas Engine Market: The Heart of Portable Power | North America Dominate Market Share by US, Canada WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, The …

Exploring Growth Trends in the Pressure Vessel Market for Alternative Fuel

Pressure Vessel Market for Alternative Fuel | APAC Dominate by Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market …

군사 전력 솔루션 시장 첨단 에너지 시스템 현대 방위 및 현장 운영 강화 | 2025년~2033년 예측

군사용 전력 솔루션 : 첨단 휴대형 에너지 시스템은 전 세계 방위 작전에서 증가하는 효율성과 안정성에 대한 수요를 충족합니다 SEJONG-SI, SOUTH KOREA, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "성장 궤적에 속도를 더하는 스마트 전략" 군사 전력 솔루션 시장은 2024년부터 2033년까지 6.9% CAGR로 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다. 2023년 76억 4천만 달러에서 …

Agriculture Equipment Market to Expand as Smart Farming Practices Gain Traction | Forecast 2025-2034

The agriculture equipment market is poised for significant growth, driven by technological advancements, increasing food production demands. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Agriculture Equipment Market was …

Control Valve Market to Surge with Advancements in Process Automation | Forecast 2025-2034

The control valve market is poised for significant growth, driven by expanding industries, technological advancements, and increasing demand for automation. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Control Valve …

Ductile Iron Pipe Market to See Significant Growth, Projected to Reach $5.8 Billion by 2032

ductile iron pipe market size stood at USD 4.09 billion in 2023. It is forecasted to rise from USD 4.25 billion in 2024 to USD 5.8 billion by 2032 NEW JERSEY, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ductile iron pipe market …

Distributed Control System Market to Surpass $30 Billion by 2032, Following a Steady Growth Trend

distributed control system market was valued at USD 21.43 billion in 2023. It is expected to grow from USD 22.27 billion in 2024 to USD 30.2 billion by 2032 NEW JERSEY, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The distributed …

Global Water Resources Taps Water Industry Veteran, Robert J. Kuta, for EVP of Engineering and Environmental Resources

PHOENIX, Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has appointed Robert J. Kuta to the new position of executive vice president of engineering and environmental resources. …

DTE Energy spends $3.3 billion with Michigan suppliers in 2024

Detroit, Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Detroit Voltage, a Detroit-based energy projects and electric infrastructure company, becoming a DTE supplier has been a game changer. Since last spring, Detroit Voltage has installed hundreds of EV charging …

World Future Energy Summit’s CLIX Startup Platform Champions Women in Energy, Advancing Climate Debate

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pioneering, female-driven sustainability solutions from more than 12 countries spanning the Americas, UK, Europe, Asia, and Africa, will be rolled out this month at the …

SolarisTech & SOLAS MODU form a strategic partnership to drive maritime innovation & boost India’s global shipbuilding

SolarisTech and SOLAS MODU form a strategic partnership to drive maritime innovation and support India’s growth in global shipbuilding MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SolarisTech, led by CEO Thomas Blenk, and …

E Ink to Showcase Spectra 6 ePaper Retail Signage at NRF 2025, Highlighting Advanced Color Innovations and Environmental ...

BILLERICA, Mass., Jan. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E Ink (8069.TWO), the originator, pioneer, and global commercial leader in ePaper technology, today announced they will be showing a portfolio of E Ink Spectra™ 6 full-color ePaper retail signage at …

Wolf River Electric Partners with Maxeon Solar Technologies

Delivering Unmatched Solar Solutions and Sustainability ISANTI, MN, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wolf River Electric, a trusted leader in renewable energy across the Midwest, proudly announces a transformative …