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• [New] As the world transitions towards a more sustainable energy future, OPEC has an opportunity to leverage its expertise in energy production and distribution to play a role in the renewable energy sector. OilGasZ.com | Energy Intelligence Hub
• [New] New Mexico State University is the co-investigator for Carrizo Four Corners, the 1,500-megawatt pumped storage project that could provide 70 hours of energy storage, far more than the several hours of storage provided by the largest lithium-ion batteries. Circle of Blue
• [New] Between 2023 and 2030, the additional capital expenditure required in the power sector is estimated at $57 billion: $47 billion for shifting from fossil fuels to renewables and $10 billion for pumped hydro and battery storage. / India Dtnext
• [New] The uncertainty surrounding offshore wind has led investors to hedge against U.S. policy risks by exploring opportunities in emerging markets and alternative technologies like green hydrogen and long-duration energy storage. Ainvest
• [New] Malaysia's Petronas, with its modern LNG facilities and experience in developing offshore energy, will partner with Bangladesh to modernise terminals, add storage capacity, and even invest in renewable energy projects such as offshore wind and solar farms. The Financial Express
• [New] Over the next five years, demand for lithium-ion batteries for everything from personal electric devices to grid-scale energy storage is expected to grow dramatically. AZOM
• In the coming years, advancements in energy storage and microgrid technology will make it easier to power HVAC systems with clean energy, further reducing carbon emissions. Blogger
• Energy-efficient construction is a growing priority, including the construction of carbon-neutral buildings and net-zero targets, as governments, corporations, and urban planners reach their 2050 deadlines. Transparency Market Research
• U.S. power transformers will face a 30% supply deficit in 2025, with distribution transformers trailing at a 10% shortfall. Solar Builder Magazine
• By 2028, 30% of GenAI implementations will be optimized using energy-efficient computing methods. StackSpot AI
• Renewable targets alone are not enough - storage, flexibility, and supply chain sovereignty will define India's clean energy future. Legacy IAS Academy
• The Government of Bihar has unveiled its Renewable Energy Policy 2025, targeting 23.97 GW of RE capacity and 6.1 GWh of energy storage by FY 2030. Energetica India Magazine, India Energy News, Renewable Energy News, Conventional Power Generation, Companies Guide...
• Energy storage provider Fluence Energy Inc has launched into operation a new factory in Texas that will make thermal management systems for its battery storage solutions, with Bergstrom acting as a manufacturing partner. Renewables Now
• The first domestic energy storage system in the world that uses Formula One engineering and could save up to 85% on energy bills has been installed in a pensioner's home in Scotland. no2nuclearpower
• The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan remains a key pillar of policy and lays the path for the delivery of an increase in offshore wind capacity to 43-50 GW by 2030. / UK QuotedData
• Reducing system costs, particularly through grid balancing and energy storage, will be key policy areas in coming years. QuotedData

Last updated: 07 September 2025