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Utex Plans 20 GWh Battery Storage Assembly Plant In India

Utex Plans 20 GWh Battery Storage Assembly Plant In India
Utex New Energy plans a battery storage assembly plant in Nagpur, starting at 5.5 GWh and targeting 20 GWh annual capacity within one to two years.
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  • October 13, 2026
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A New Gas Line Or Cash To Electrify? California Lets Households Choose.

A New Gas Line Or Cash To Electrify? California Lets Households Choose.
California’s AB 2313 lets households facing gas-line replacement choose a financial incentive to electrify instead, subject to utility program rules.
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  • October 13, 2026
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Call For Action On Incorrect Heat Pump Insulation

Call For Action On Incorrect Heat Pump Insulation
Four industry bodies back a campaign urging action on incorrectly specified heat pump pipe insulation that can degrade in sunlight.
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  • October 13, 2026
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Heat Pumps Have So Far Withstood The Death Of Federal Tax Credits

Heat Pumps Have So Far Withstood The Death Of Federal Tax Credits
U.S. heat pump shipments remained strong in the first half of 2026 after the federal 25C credit expired, according to an industry-backed report.
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  • October 11, 2026
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European Storage Inventories On The Rise

European Storage Inventories On The Rise
EUPD Research analyst Ali Arfa expects inventory pressure on European home and C&I storage prices late in 2026, while utility-scale prices may stay stable.
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  • October 11, 2026
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Hybrid Heat Pumps – The New Dutch Standard

Hybrid Heat Pumps – The New Dutch Standard
The Dutch government plans to make smart hybrid heat pumps the standard when homeowners replace boilers from 2029, with exemptions still under discussion.
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  • October 10, 2026
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Making Room For An Electricity Monitor

Making Room For An Electricity Monitor
A homeowner added a separate enclosure to monitor a heat-pump subpanel, describing the space constraints and electrical safety issues involved.
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  • October 9, 2026
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Building The Business Case For Co-located BESS

Building The Business Case For Co-located BESS
A meteocontrol mc Advisory model finds higher projected revenues when a German solar project is paired with battery storage, subject to key assumptions.
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  • October 8, 2026
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Tesla Is Now Making More EVs That Can Double As A Home Battery

Tesla Is Now Making More EVs That Can Double As A Home Battery
Tesla says newer Model 3 and Model Y vehicles can power homes with Powerwall 3, using in-car conversion hardware and a standard Wall Connector.
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  • October 8, 2026
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California Amps Up Pressure On Grid Buildouts That Take Too Long

California Amps Up Pressure On Grid Buildouts That Take Too Long
California’s AB 2493 requires schedules and CPUC monitoring for major transmission upgrades, as delays hold up clean-energy and battery projects.
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  • October 8, 2026
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13 Best Home Standby Generators for Reliable Backup Power in 2027
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13 Best Home Standby Generators for Reliable Backup Power in 2027

Compare 13 home standby generators by capacity, transfer-switch inclusion, fuel…
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  • October 14, 2026
4 Best Home Energy Storage Systems in 2027
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4 Best Home Energy Storage Systems in 2027

Compare four home energy storage systems by backup coverage, capacity, solar…
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  • October 14, 2026
12 Best Portable Solar Panels For Home Backup In 2027
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12 Best Portable Solar Panels For Home Backup In 2027

Compare the best portable solar panels for home backup in 2027. We rank EF EcoFlow,…
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  • October 14, 2026
Panasonic Adds Compact R290 Heat Pumps
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Panasonic Adds Compact R290 Heat Pumps

Panasonic has added compact R290 air-to-water heat pump units to its Aquarea M Series,…
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  • October 14, 2026
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