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- 1Four-hour battery storage now cheaper to install than gas turbines worldwide▼4-hour battery storage is cheaper to install than gas turbines all across globe
A new report finds that four-hour battery storage systems are cheaper to install than new gas turbines in every region of the world, marking a turning point in power sector economics. Industry observers say the cost decline in lithium-ion batteries is accelerating the shift away from fossil fuel peaker plants, with utilities and regulators expected to factor the findings into future capacity planning decisions.
- 2Hawaiian Electric seeks approval for solar-plus-storage deal●Hawaiian Electric files 20-MW solar, 80-MWh storage PPA for approval
Hawaiian Electric has filed a power purchase agreement for a 20-megawatt solar project paired with 80 megawatt-hours of battery storage, submitting it to regulators for approval. The project would add renewable capacity and storage to the utility's grid, supporting Hawaii's push toward clean energy and greater reliability.
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Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has confirmed a planned nine-hour power cut for users in certain areas on Thursday, 8 October, as crews carry out maintenance work. The announcement, reported by El Heraldo de México, has drawn attention as residents check whether their neighbourhood is affected and prepare for the blackout, with 'apagón eléctrico' trending in searches in Mexico.
- 4Four-hour battery storage now cheaper to install than gas turbines worldwide●4-hour battery storage is cheaper to install than gas turbines all across globe Article URL: https://www. solarpowerworl
A new analysis finds that four-hour battery storage systems are now cheaper to install than new gas turbines in every region of the world. The finding, reported by Solar Power World, points to steep declines in battery costs making storage the default choice for new dispatchable power capacity. Industry observers say it marks a turning point for global electricity investment, with gas increasingly squeezed out of new-build decisions.
- 5Dutch EV driver charging for 8 cents per kilowatt-hour●Nu mijn EV laden voor omgerekend 8 CT per kilowatt. 😜 ok zo’n laden gaat dan maar met 2300 watt maar toch. Als je maar u
An electric car owner in the Netherlands reports charging their vehicle for the equivalent of 8 euro cents per kilowatt-hour, combining surplus home solar power with grid electricity. Charging at a modest 2,300 watts, they added about 5 kWh — roughly 33 kilometres of range — and calculate consumption at about 14.8 kWh per 100 km, arguing slow charging is fine if you have the hours to spare.
- 6Luhansk hit by hours-long drone attack, fire reported●😈 Тем временем Луганск уже несколько часов под массированной атакой дронов, – osint-каналы В городе вспыхнул сильный пож
OSINT channels report that Luhansk, in occupied eastern Ukraine, has been under a massed drone attack for several hours. A large fire broke out in the city, and some districts are experiencing power outages. Local air defence is said to be operating as the assault continues.
- 7Battery storage now cheaper to install than gas turbines worldwide▼4-hour battery storage is cheaper to install than gas turbines all across globe
New reporting says four-hour battery storage systems now cost less to install than gas turbines in every region of the world. The claim reflects falling lithium-ion prices and rapid growth in renewable energy deployment, and it suggests gas peaker plants are losing their cost advantage for meeting peak electricity demand.