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Rondo Powers Up World's Largest Industrial Heat Battery
Oct 16, 2025

Rondo Powers Up World's Largest Industrial Heat Battery

Rondo Energy announced the start of commercial operation of the world's largest industrial heat battery. A 100 MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) has entered daily automatic operation, powered exclusively by an on-site PV solar array and delivering continuous high-pressure industrial heat and steam to a Holmes Western Oil Corporation facility in California. The unit sets new records for the industrial heat battery industry in capacity, round-trip efficiency, and power supply. This 100 MWh unit delivers a volume of heat equivalent to 10,000 home heating systems.

During the day, off-grid solar PV charges the heat battery and the RHB delivers heat 24-hours a day. After 10 weeks of operation, the project has achieved all milestones for daily automatic operation, performance, efficiency, and reliability proving out Rondo's unique design, which boasts storage temperatures over 1000°C and round-trip efficiency above 97%.

"The Rondo Heat Battery is now proven at industrial scale," said Eric Trusiewicz, CEO of Rondo Energy. "We are already developing and operating heat batteries across four continents and five industries. Our customers are improving their competitiveness and slashing their carbon emissions at the same time."

This Rondo Heat Battery is directly delivering steam alongside gas-fired boilers without changes to the facility. This project was delivered with zero lost-time injuries and is fully meeting all customer contract specifications. By replacing gas consumption with the fixed cost of on-site solar power, the project reduces energy cost volatility, as well as reducing regulatory and carbon market exposure. The lower carbon intensity of the customer's fuel products strengthens competitiveness in low-carbon markets.

Decarbonizing Industry at Scale

Industrial heat makes up 25% of global final energy use, and industries from chemicals to cement rely on high-temperature heat. Rondo's technology provides a simple and safe way for manufacturers to reduce costs and slash scope 1 emissions today.

Unlike heat pumps or electric boilers that need constant power, the Rondo Heat Battery charges using only the six lowest-cost hours of electricity per day — whether from off-grid solar or from the grid. Intermittent and low-cost hours of electricity are becoming available in electricity systems around the world, thanks to the deployment of solar & wind.

"The commercialization of the heat battery represents yet another global inflection point for solar & wind power, said Andy Lubershane, Partner at Energy Impact Partners. "Just as electric vehicles opened up the transport market to renewable electricity, heat batteries will open up an even larger new market, industrial heat, which accounts for roughly a quarter of global energy consumption. We're thrilled that Rondo is leading the way."

Simple, Proven, Safe

The Rondo Heat Battery's storage medium uses only brick and wire — abundant, proven materials that can't catch fire, explode, or cause toxic leaks. Heat batteries replace or drop in alongside industry-standard boilers and seamlessly integrate into existing steam flanges, delivering steam at any conditions at 100+ bar (1450+ PSI). Because it produces no emissions, the Rondo Heat Battery requires no air permits, easing deployment.

Global Scale, Ready Now

Rondo is already developing and operating projects across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with deployments underway for chemicals, biofuels, food & beverage, and cement. The company's technology scales quickly, requiring no scarce minerals and using only proven industrial components.

With the 100 MWh Rondo Heat Battery now online, Rondo is demonstrating the future of industrial heat, power, and cogeneration — renewable, reliable, and cost-competitive.

Rondo Energy | https://www.rondo.com/

Energy Department Closes Loan Guarantee to Strengthen U.S. Grid Reliability
Oct 16, 2025

Energy Department Closes Loan Guarantee to Strengthen U.S. Grid Reliability

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) closed a loan guarantee to strengthen grid reliability and ensure lower electricity costs across the midwestern region of the United States.

In accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order, Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid, the $1.6 billion loan guarantee to a subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP) will reconductor and rebuild around 5,000 miles of transmission lines across Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, and West Virginia. The project will create over 1,000 construction jobs and enhance grid reliability and capacity in rapidly growing areas.

“Thanks to President Trump and the Working Families Tax Cut, the Energy Department is ensuring the American people will have access to affordable, reliable and secure energy for decades to come,” said U.S. Secretary Wright. “The President has been clear: America must reverse course from the energy subtraction agenda of past administrations and strengthen our electrical grid. This loan guarantee will not only help modernize the grid and expand transmission capacity but will help position the United States to win the AI race and grow our manufacturing base.”   

The loan guarantee, which was carefully evaluated under the new LPO guidance directed by Secretary Wright, delivers on the Trump administration’s promise to responsibly steward taxpayer dollars and unleash American energy dominance.  

The AEP financial close is also the first closed loan guarantee under the Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program created by the Working Families Tax Cut, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. President Trump signed the legislation into law earlier this year. All electric utilities receiving an EDF loan must provide assurance to DOE that financial benefits from the financing will be passed on to the customers of that utility.

DOE remains committed to using all tools at its disposal, including the LPO, to deliver affordable, reliable and secure energy for the American people.

Department of Energy | https://www.energy.gov/

Seasoned European Energy Leaders Join BW ESS Board
Oct 16, 2025

Seasoned European Energy Leaders Join BW ESS Board

BW ESS, a global developer, owner and operator of large-scale energy storage systems has appointed two European energy infrastructure leaders to its Board of Directors as it continues to deliver a pipeline of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects spanning six global markets. 

Stefano Venier is the former CEO of SNAM, Italy’s gas transmission system operator (TSO), and Hera, one of Italy’s major utility companies. His deep understanding of the European and Italian energy markets and extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure and system integration will be valuable as BW ESS expands its activities.  

BW ESS has surpassed the milestone of 1GWh of contracted revenues in the Italian market, following contract wins for its Cerignola BESS project (95.55MW / 706MWh) in the inaugural MACSE auction, and Chignolo BESS (107MW / 440MWh) in the capacity market auction. These projects form part of a 14-project (2.8GW) pipeline under development in Italy, spanning the north and south of the country.  

Dr. Georg Müller previously served as CEO of MVV Energie, one of Germany’s largest integrated energy utilities. He has substantial experience in the transformation of energy systems and the need for the appropriate market frameworks, which he also used in the context of his involvement on the Board of the German Energy and Water Association (BDEW). His insights into the German energy landscape will provide valuable direction for BW ESS’ expanding presence in the market. 

In Germany, BW ESS has a total pipeline of 2.4GW in various phases of development covering the north and south of Germany. BW ESS expects to begin delivering its first BESS project in Germany during the first half of 2026.  

“Stefano and Georg bring significant energy infrastructure experience to our Board. Their combined expertise will add strategic depth to BW ESS as we advance our mission of unlocking sustainable energy storage systems across Europe and beyond. Italy and Germany have become core markets for BW ESS, where our goal is to provide enhanced grid resilience and lower energy costs for consumers,” said Erik Strømsø, CEO of BW ESS. 

“Global BESS is reaching a watershed moment as the asset class is establishing itself as an integral part of our modern energy systems. At BW ESS we continue to leverage our global experience and expertise to unlock the value of energy storage.” 

Stefano and Georg join existing board members Andreas Sohmen-Pao (Chairman) and Christian Clausen in providing strategic direction to the executive team.  

These board-level appointments come during a period of sustained growth for the BW ESS team, as the company’s project pipeline matures across the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Sweden and Australia.  

BW ESS | https://bw-ess.com/ 

GreenPowerMonitor Launches Tool to Standardize Renewable Asset Data
Oct 16, 2025

GreenPowerMonitor Launches Tool to Standardize Renewable Asset Data

A new tool which standardizes data across renewable energy assets, greatly enhancing the industry’s ability to manage diverse portfolios, has been launched by GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), a DNV company and a global leader in renewable asset monitoring.

Energy Data Tagger solves issues arising through inconsistent SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) data, which is used to monitor, control and optimise renewable assets, by converting it into actionable insights.

Renewable energy plants generate thousands of data points every second, but these are largely labelled differently across manufacturers, which greatly limits automation and analytics. Consequently, without organized data, no insights on assets can be gained.

Energy Data Tagger solves this by delivering consistent, machine-readable signal naming that turns messy data into a standardized language for renewables. Trained on over one million signals from renewable assets (solar, wind, battery) monitored by GPM, Energy Data Tagger has now matured into a market-ready digital product.

It is the first software of its kind which operates as a standalone, standard driven tool rather than as part of a broader asset management system. The tool automatically classifies signals and asset names using Natural Language Processing (NLP), a form of AI which learns and improves over time. Using the vast training dataset, its tagging accuracy improves as it processes new data.

Juan Carlos Arévalo, Executive Vice President Green Power Monitoring & Solutions said, “The ability to standardize and analyze vast volumes of SCADA data is mission critical to the global scaling of clean energy systems and represents a major leap forward in technical innovation.

“Until now, inconsistent signal naming across manufacturers and sites has blocked automation, analytics and portfolio-wide insights. Energy Data Tagger resolves that bottleneck by automatically translating disorganized data into structured, machine-readable formats.

“Built on standards IEC 81346 and RDS-PS and trained on over one million signals from renewable energy projects, the tool is designed to serve multinational portfolios and diverse asset types. As countries race to meet climate goals, tools like Energy Data Tagger help make clean energy not just possible, but powerful.”

Giuseppe Ferraro, Director of Innovation at GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company added: “Over the course of the last year, Energy Data Tagger has evolved to become a crucial tool in the global energy transition.

“This trusted technology supports the push for digitalization and decarbonization by improving data quality across portfolios, something that the renewables sector has long struggled with but is now well poised to overcome. Many say that data is the new currency, I would argue that taxonomized data is the new digital superpower.”

Energy Data Tagger merges a robust taxonomy with AI-driven classification across solar, wind, and battery systems, transforming fragmented data into actionable clarity.

It offers:

  • Automatic naming that enables consistent and efficient labeling of hundreds of incoming data signals, either fully or semi-automatically.
  • Effective data analysis to allow real-time monitoring and deeper data analysis. It also enables integration and comparison of site data for holistic portfolio insights.

GreenPowerMonitor | https://www.greenpowermonitor.com/

Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure Expands Presence in Illinois with Partner New Leaf Energy
Oct 15, 2025

Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure Expands Presence in Illinois with Partner New Leaf Energy

Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (“KSI”) announced the continued expansion of its distributed-generation portfolio with the acquisition of a 2.5 MWdc solar project in Perry County, Illinois, from development partner New Leaf Energy (“NLE”). The project will participate in Illinois’ community solar program and will serve a combination of commercial and small subscriber community-solar offtakers.

“We are building in just under half a dozen states, largely with repeat partners,” said John Chaimanis, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure. “Over the last decade, we’ve found that our most successful projects come from partnerships where we understand each other’s strengths and work collaboratively. New Leaf Energy has been an excellent partner to work with.”

This transaction marks the third successful collaboration between KSI and NLE. The companies have previously partnered on two solar projects totaling 11 MWdc in New York, bringing their combined portfolio to more than 13 MWdc of operating and under-construction clean-energy assets.

“It’s an honor to work with Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure on this Illinois community solar project,” said Dan Berwick, CEO of New Leaf Energy. “One of NLE’s cultural pillars is that we build long-term relationships based on trust and transparency, and that's the kind of relationship we're continuing to build with KSI. We're confident that this project is in great hands, and we look forward to partnering with KSI a lot more.

Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure | https://kendallsustainableinfrastructure.com/

 

Stardust Solar Appoints Sustainability Champion Erica Bearss as Vice President of Corporate Communications to Power Next Phase of Growth
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Stardust Solar Appoints Sustainability Champion Erica Bearss as Vice President of Corporate Communications to Power Next Phase of Growth

Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (TSXV: SUN) (OTCQB: SUNXF) (FSE: 6330) announced the appointment of Erica Bearss, MBA, DBA (c), as Vice President of Corporate Communications. Bearss joins the executive team to drive a bold new chapter of growth, transparency, and investor engagement as Stardust accelerates its mission to expand renewable energy adoption across North America and advance its global expansion initiatives. 

"Erica is a true sustainability leader who knows how to connect investors and the public to a company's story," said Mark Tadros, Founder & Chief Executive Officer. "Her expertise in renewable energy, combined with her communications and investor relations leadership, will enhance Stardust Solar's visibility in the market, expand investor confidence, and drive sustained increases in shareholder value."

With over 17 years of experience in strategic marketing, investor relations, and corporate communications, Bearss has a proven track record of building shareholder confidence and crafting narratives that drive expansion. She has successfully supported multi-million-dollar capital raises, strengthened brand visibility in the energy, mining, and tech sectors, and built lasting trust with stakeholders.

Bearss holds an MBA in Executive Management and is a Doctorate candidate in Business Administration (DBA), with her thesis focused on sustainable business and renewable energy models, particularly solar. She brings six years of service on the Environmental Sustainability Committee for the Burnaby Board of Trade, where she has contributed to advancing community-based sustainability initiatives and clean energy awareness. Drawing on this expertise, Bearss will sharpen Stardust Solar's communications to build investor trust, expand market relationships, and reinforce the transparency needed to drive sustained growth.

"It is an exciting time to join a team that is already delivering impressive results," said Bearss. "My focus is to expand investor engagement, foster transparency, and deliver clear, consistent communications that build confidence in Stardust Solar's long-term vision and value creation strategy. Solar is the future, and Stardust is leading the charge."

Stardust Solar | www.stardustsolar.com

All Points North Foundation Surpasses One Megawatt Milestone of Solar Installations
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All Points North Foundation Surpasses One Megawatt Milestone of Solar Installations

All Points North Foundation celebrates a major industry milestone− supporting more than one megawatt of solar installations, helping to drive transformative change in awide range of communities and diverse settings across the United States. 

Through over a decade of grant making, this small, private, national foundation has funded both roof-mount and ground-mount photovoltaic installations now collectively generating 1.353 megawatts of solar power, or enough to power more than 168 homes in the U.S. annually (based on average household electricity consumption).  

“This one megawatt milestone is especially significant given that All Points North Foundation typically funds small and medium-size residential and community-scale solar installations, and not larger-scale projects,” said Joe Ogrinc, Director of Solar Grant Partnerships. “From Florida’s Gulf Coast to the PacificNorthwest, the South Dakota plains to the northern tip of Michigan, New Hampshire farmland and placesin between, the grants reflect the foundation’s commitment, since its inception, to navigating communities upward, one project at a time.” 

All Points North Foundation has awarded 49 solar grants to nonprofit organizations in 20 states across the continental United States, with 33 of those grants funding solar installations in the foundation’s priorities: working with small-to-medium science centers, partnering with Tribal communities, and supportingorganizations that provide affordable housing.  

“The installation of a photovoltaic system can be a cost-savings game changer for families, nonprofits, and communities,” said Board Member Anthony Coker, who serves as the foundation’s Solar Committee Chair. “All Points North Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help offset electricity costs and benefit local economies.” 

The foundation’s commitment is not limited to just solar installations. All Points North Foundation alsoprovides grants for solar education and workforce development programs with the goal of expanding and diversifying the solar job pipeline.  

Interim Executive Director Laura Staich emphasized, “Surpassing this megawatt milestone has only strengthened our resolve to continue to find ways to significantly advance the penetration of solar through education, job training, and the use of solar electric technologies.” 

All Points North Foundation | allpointsnorthfoundation.org

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