THE WEEKLY WIRE | NOVEMBER 7-13, 2026
New York seeks about 1 GW of bulk energy storage
Nov. 12 · New York, United States · Bidding opened
NYSERDA launched its second competitive solicitation for large storage projects under the state’s Energy Storage Roadmap.
Why it matters. The bid is a step toward additional capacity. Grid connection and project delivery determine when consumers can benefit. NYSERDA
Türkiye and China sign a preliminary wind and solar agreement
Nov. 12 · Antalya, Türkiye · Preliminary agreement signed
The countries’ energy administrations signed a memorandum tied to a proposed $15 billion investment. Türkiye’s energy minister also cited plans for storage and transmission.
Why it matters. The package links generation with the infrastructure to deliver it. Project contracts and financing will determine what gets built. Reuters
New hub helps countries modernize electricity grids
Nov. 11 · Antalya, Türkiye · Technical assistance launched
The Green Grids Initiative and partners launched a hub for technical assistance with grid planning, investment, storage and operating flexibility.
Why it matters. Adding renewable generation depends on networks that can connect it and balance demand. Countries with limited planning capacity can use the hub to develop projects. Green Grids Initiative
Countries back a 35% global electrification goal
Nov. 11 · Antalya, Türkiye · Pledge endorsed
A group of countries endorsed a COP31 pledge to raise electricity’s share of global final energy use from about 23% to 35% by 2035.
Why it matters. Emissions benefits depend on how the added power is generated and whether grids can handle growth from vehicles, buildings and industry. World Resources Institute
Terra-Gen marks completion of Lockhart solar and storage
Nov. 10 · San Bernardino County, California · Completion milestone
Terra-Gen celebrated completion of the $950 million Lockhart complex, which pairs 365 MW of solar generation with 173.7 MW of battery capacity.
Why it matters. Co-located storage allows grid operators to shift some solar output into hours when electricity is needed and sunlight is limited. Terra-Gen
COP31 coal transition partnerships get underway
Nov. 10 · Antalya, Türkiye · Partnerships launched
New partnerships focused on moving power systems away from coal were launched during the summit, according to S&P Global.
Why it matters. Retiring coal requires coordination among replacement generation, grid operators, workers and communities that depend on plant revenue. S&P Global Energy
Brazil presents a roadmap for moving away from fossil fuels
Nov. 10 · Antalya, Türkiye · Voluntary roadmap presented
Brazil’s COP30 presidency presented a voluntary framework for countries to assess their readiness and plan actions across energy supply, demand and the wider economy.
Why it matters. The framework can help governments coordinate power investment with economic and workforce policy. Each country decides which steps to adopt. World Resources Institute