Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Avantus, Clean Power Alliance, ECL, PowerCell, Bosch, Williams, among others.
Avantus and Clean Power Alliance Sign 20-Year Solar and Storage Agreement
Avantus and Clean Power Alliance (CPA) have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for the Rexford 2 project in Tulare County, California. The project will supply 200 MWac of solar generation together with 200 MW / 800 MWh of battery energy storage, providing sufficient clean electricity for approximately 84,000 Southern California homes. Commercial operations are targeted for May 1, 2029, with CPA receiving the project’s full solar and battery output. The agreement strengthens California’s clean energy transition by improving grid reliability while expanding long-duration renewable generation and energy storage capacity.
ECL, PowerCell and Bosch Target 300 MW Hydrogen Power for AI Data Centers
ECL and PowerCell have formed a strategic partnership, supported by Bosch, to deploy more than 300 MW of hydrogen fuel cell power across AI data center campuses. The collaboration will integrate PowerCell’s industrial hydrogen fuel cell systems into ECL’s FlexGrid microgrid architecture, delivering continuous, zero-emission power independent of traditional electric grids. The first deployment will begin at ECL’s Santa Clara AI data center campus, with PowerCell securing an initial order valued at approximately US$2.9 million. The partnership addresses rising AI infrastructure energy demand through scalable hydrogen-powered generation and resilient microgrid technology.
Williams Secures $5.34 Billion Blackstone-Led Investment for Power Projects
Williams has secured a $5.34 billion investment from a consortium led by Blackstone, alongside Apollo and KKR-managed investment vehicles, to accelerate development of five Power Innovation projects. The investors will acquire a 49 percent non-controlling equity stake, while Williams retains 51 percent ownership and operational control. The investment includes approximately $4.4 billion for project development plus $900 million in additional consideration. The five behind-the-meter power projects form part of Williams’ 6 GW development pipeline, supporting growing electricity demand from AI data centers and industrial customers.
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