December 2025 – BEST START

Opportunities and Solicitations
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December 22, 2025
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11 second read

Dec. 2025 Solicitations

12 new topics are released on the first Wednesday of each month.

AI Energy Demands
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December 22, 2025
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22 second read

The Grid Can’t Keep Up With AI, But Startups Are Primed To Help

The grid needs to be modernized to keep up with growing energy demands, especially amid the growth of data centers and computers.

AI Energy Demands
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December 22, 2025
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17 second read

Gigawatt Paradox: Finding the Right Balance Between AI and Energy Capacity

AI’s growth and integration into business operations has driven revenue, innovation, and the necessity for investments in energy.

News
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December 22, 2025
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20 second read

The Art of the Possible for Delivering Lower Costs and Resilience With Microgrids of All Sizes

Microgrids, along with other distributed energy resources, may supply as much as 50% of generation over the next decade, said panelists at a teleconference organized by the federal Department of Energy Onsite Technical Assistance Partnerships, which offers free resources for onsite energy developers.

News
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December 22, 2025
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27 second read

Smart Transmission Tools Modernize America’s Power Grid

Dynamic line rating allows for a more agile and cost-effective approach to maintaining a reliable grid, increasing power transfer capabilities by 10-40%.

News
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December 22, 2025
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18 second read

First Solar Investing $330M on New Module Finishing Plant in South Carolina

Anticipating higher U.S. energy demand incentivized through the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, and having benefitted from credits through the Biden-era Inflation, First Solar intends to build this facility to onshore part of their manufacturing process and create 600 jobs in South Carolina.