Are electric vehicle and battery storage projects being impacted?
The electric vehicle and battery storage spaces have been particularly hard-hit, with 11 and 16 projects affected, respectively. Five projects — or the equivalent of $6.7 billion of lost investment — were downsized or cancelled in June alone, all of them in the electric vehicle or battery storage manufacturing space.
How does uncertainty affect a stationary battery energy storage project?
While existing inventories will allow project development to move forward in the short term, uncertainty extends across the supply chain, including to prospective manufacturers. Tariff chaos reigns supreme in the development of the US stationary battery energy storage industry.
How will tariff chaos affect the stationary battery energy storage industry?
Tariff chaos reigns supreme in the development of the US stationary battery energy storage industry. Facing extraordinary tariffs of 145% on BESS imports into the country, developers will have to rely on inventory to realize projects. When these stockpiles are exhausted the outlook is unclear. Even the 145% tariff rate is uncertain.
Are China tariffs destabilizing the energy storage industry?
The Trump administration’s China tariffs have piled atop existing and developing trade barriers on battery energy storage systems, components, and materials – destabilizing the US energy storage industry.
Are two Department of Energy Labs mulling budget cuts?
Meanwhile, two Department of Energy-run national labs are reportedly also mulling cuts. Politico reported last week that the labs are considering laying off more than 3,000 scientists and staff in light of the threat of President Trump’s budget cuts.
Cancelled projects, layoffs, and $22 billion lost: Trump's toll on
Five projects — or the equivalent of $6.7 billion of lost investment — were downsized or cancelled in June alone, all of them in the electric vehicle or battery storage
Clean energy manufacturers cancel projects as
Clean energy manufacturers canceled, closed or downsized nearly $8 billion in projects in the first quarter of , as the Trump administration’s rollback of support for the sector sets in.
US battery gigafactories face delays and
Considering that this loan was meant to cover nearly 80% of the US$1 billion needed to construct the KOREPlex factory, the decision taken by the current administration to freeze all grants and loans for clean
Tariff uncertainty grips US battery development
Tariff chaos reigns supreme in the development of the US stationary battery energy storage industry. Facing extraordinary tariffs of 145% on BESS imports into the country,
Why Energy Storage Power Station Projects Are Being
As project developers scramble to adapt, one thing’s clear: the era of “build first, ask questions later” in energy storage is officially over. The projects that survive this shakeout will likely set
Energy storage projects "collectively stranded," industry reshuffle
Recently, a report released by the market analysis organization Clean Energy Associates (CEA) shows that the U.S. energy storage manufacturing industry is experiencing a "cold wave"
Energy Storage Projects Canceled Amid Policy Uncertainty
Over 20 GWh of planned energy storage cell production capacity for has been canceled this year, according to reports compiled by the US Energy Council (CEC).
E2: $8 Billion and 16 New Clean Energy Projects
Detailed below is a list of March clean energy announcements tracked by E2 along with totals by state, sector, congressional district, and industry type for projects announced,
Local opposition leads to BESS project
Battery storage projects cancelled in parts of the US and Canada since the start of this year after opposition from local communities.
Tracking Green Hydrogen Projects: Project Commencement
On October 30, to further accelerate the preparatory work for the commencement of the integrated wind power storage hydrogen and ammonia production demonstration project in
Energy Department cancels billions in clean
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says he canceled $3.7 billion in project grants in another massive hit to clean energy development in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's administration.
Trump administration cancels clean energy grants
The Trump administration is terminating grants for two clean energy projects and roughly 300 others funded by the Department of Energy are in jeopardy as the president prioritizes fossil fuels.
Tariff uncertainty forces global energy storage
Global energy storage company Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, has decided to pause some of its U.S. projects under existing contracts and to defer entry into pending contracts until there is “better
Trump Is Freezing Money for Clean Energy
About 80 percent of manufacturing investments spurred by a Biden-era climate law have flowed to Republican districts. Efforts to stop federal payments are already causing pain.
Engie goes to CEC for BESS approval after local
Engie is pursuing state approval via the California Energy Commission for a 250MW/1,000MWh BESS project after local planners denied it.
California: NextEra goes to state regulator for
A render of the Corby BESS project. Image: NextEra. NextEra Energy Resources (NEER) has become the next IPP to seek approval of a renewable energy development incorporating battery
'Nearly all' gigafactory projects in Europe face
Many of the battery gigafactory projects in Europe are likely to see delays, analysts say, while CATL announced a second facility this week.
US battery plants canceled | C&EN Global Enterprise
As the US electric vehicle battery industry matures, less viable projects are starting to fall by the wayside. Over the past few weeks, three start-ups canceled plans for US battery plants. Earlier this month,
New York town drops moratorium, Nala BESS
UK-headquartered Nala Renewables is a developer of solar PV (pictured), wind and battery storage projects. Image: Nala Renewables. With officials at the Town of Riverhead in Suffolk County, New York,
Trump's executive order on wind projects threatens jobs, climate :
A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states'
Taiwan faces energy storage project cancellation surge amid
Taiwan has recently witnessed a wave of cancellations in energy storage projects. Notable companies like Tung Ho Steel, North Star Petroleum, and Chia Hsin Cement
Clean Energy Storage Proposal halted for historic Morro Bay
MORRO BAY, Calif. – A California lawmaker is calling for an end to the Morro Bay battery energy project following a fire at a lithium battery storage facility in Moss Landing,
New York town drops moratorium, Nala BESS
UK-headquartered Nala Renewables is a developer of solar PV (pictured), wind and battery storage projects. Image: Nala Renewables. With officials at the Town of Riverhead in Suffolk County, New York,
Trump's executive order on wind projects threatens
A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states' climate goals and jobs.
Taiwan faces energy storage project cancellation
Taiwan has recently witnessed a wave of cancellations in energy storage projects. Notable companies like Tung Ho Steel, North Star Petroleum, and Chia Hsin Cement have halted their storage plans within
Clean Energy Storage Proposal halted for historic Morro Bay
MORRO BAY, Calif. – A California lawmaker is calling for an end to the Morro Bay battery energy project following a fire at a lithium battery storage facility in Moss Landing,
Battery Energy Storage Systems Report
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$14bn in clean energy projects have been cancelled in the US
It says this trend marks an “ominous sign” as the Senate prepares to take up Trump’s bill. Among the cancelled projects are a $3.3bn Stellantis battery plant in Illinois and