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Last update: 3 hours agoGrid Stress (US): PJM, the nation’s biggest grid operator, is warning that AI-driven data center demand plus retiring power plants and permitting delays could force deliberate power cuts during peak hours—its “differential reliability” plan would prioritize residential users, raising blackout and economic risk. Local Weather Disruptions: Idaho Power says high winds are already triggering outages across eastern Oregon and southern Idaho, with officials urging caution. Nuclear & Security: Near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant, Rosatom reports strikes for a third straight day and power disruptions in Energodar. Policy & Markets: Ireland’s Activ8 Energies and SSE Airtricity launched a business solar initiative up to €200M via long-term PPAs, while Moldova continues adding renewables (solar leading) toward 2030 targets. Distributed Power: The U.S. Virgin Islands starts a virtual power plant paying Tesla Powerwall owners up to $4,000 to support the grid during shortages. Solar Tech & Deals: Cleantech Solar signs a group captive solar PPA in Tamil Nadu; perovskite research reports improved ligand designs and higher stabilized module output.
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