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Constellation and Google Announce Strategic Collaboration that Includes 890 MW of New Nuclear Capacity to PJM Grid

LCG, October 6, 2026--Google and Constellation Energy today announced a long-term strategic clean energy collaboration to bring 890 MW of new, reliable, carbon-free nuclear capacity onto the PJM Interconnection grid to meet growing demand and increase grid reliability. The first uprate is expected to be delivered by 2028.

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Department of Energy Announces $4.2 Billion Investment to Boost Nuclear Power in Pennsylvania and Ohio

LCG, October 5, 2026--The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) today announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion to finance nuclear uprates and modernization across Vistra’s nuclear fleet in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The projects are expected to preserve nearly 4 GW of carbon-free, baseload power and add 433 MW of new nuclear capacity that will support the growing electricity demand across the PJM region.

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Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE Collaborates with Aypa Power to Install 2.1 GWh of Ontario Battery Storage Projects

LCG, October 2, 2025--Canadian Solar Inc. yesterday announced that e-STORAGE, part of the Company's majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd., has entered into Battery Storage Agreements (BSA) and Long-Term Services Agreements (LTSA) with Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects.

The new agreements are for the Elora and Hedley battery energy storage projects in Ontario, Canada. Together, the two projects will provide 420 MW / 2,122 MWh of new storage capacity to Ontario's grid and will be among the largest energy storage facilities under development in the province. Delivery is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of next year, and commercial operation is expected to begin during the first half of 2027.

The Elora and Hedley projects will use e-STORAGE's SolBank product under 20-year LTSAs that include continuous monitoring, preventive maintenance, and performance guarantees.

The CEO of Aypa Power stated, "The Elora and Hedley projects represent critical investments in Ontario's energy system, providing the flexible capacity needed to meet rising demand and maintain a reliable grid. By working with trusted partners and applying the highest standards in performance and safety, we are building assets that deliver lasting value to Ontario's communities and economy."

The President of e-STORAGE commented, "We are proud to expand our partnership with Aypa Power through the Elora and Hedley projects. These projects will provide reliable capacity through the IESO's Long-Term 1 ("LT1") Resource Adequacy framework and reaffirm our long-term commitment to the Canadian market."
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