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Agrivoltaics provides benefits and possible pitfalls for solar developers
NREL study examines Massachusetts’ comprehensive approach to deploying solar on farmland.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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That's a lot of power capacity under threat.
SEIA: Political attacks threaten half of all planned U.S. power capacity
Political attacks on solar and storage are threatening over 500 projects totaling nearly 116 GW, or more than half the power planned to be built through 2030, said the Solar Energy Industries Associat...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Interesting take!
Solar tariffs kill Americans
Researchers show how solar panel imports saved nearly 600 American lives over a decade, while industry data indicates that the Suniva solar tariff may have caused more than one hundred preventable …
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November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Puerto Rico’s energy future: distributed solar or centralized grid?
A judge has called for the Trump administration to reevaluate assumptions as it works to redirect rooftop solar funds toward the grid and fossil fuel…
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November 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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A New Plan for Texas to Treat Data Centers Like Solar Farms
Energy procurement expert Arushi Sharma Frank wants to apply “connect and manage” to AI development.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Oregon utility tries out a faster, cheaper way to power data centers
Portland General Electric used Gridcare’s software to identify extra space on its grid — available to any existing data center willing to be flexible.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Illinois responds to OBBBA with 873 MW of solar, 3 GW of energy storage, VPPs, & more
The state is moving an energy bill through the legislature, that would – among other things – institute a 3 GW energy storage goal, create virtual power plant (VPP) and time of use plan…
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November 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Solar-Plus-Storage a “Game Changer” for Jamaica Residents During Hurricane Melissa-Sparked Outages
During Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s solar microgrids proved crucial in maintaining power, water, and communication for residents, highlighting the importance of resilient energy...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Meta extends datacenter energy investment boom with 385 MW Louisiana solar PPA
Meta (Facebook) signed on to purchase the renewable energy certificates associated with two utility-scale solar projects in Louisiana. It has procured over 3 GW of solar in 2025 alone.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Texas Grid Increasingly Meets Growing Demand With Renewables - Inside Climate News
Solar and wind power met nearly 40 percent of Texas’ electricity demand this year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Can Cows and Solar Power Coexist? We’re About to Find Out - Inside Climate News
Solar companies have figured out how to mix sheep grazing and power production. This company is about to make a push to do it with cows, with huge growth potential.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Solar power has provided more new generating capacity than any other source for two years straight
A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals that the combination of solar and wind
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November 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Why small-scale, non-utility solar is important
Behind-the-meter solar for homes, businesses, and communities comes with numerous benefits, said a paper from Stanford engineering professor Mark Jacobson.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Chart: Solar is driving renewable energy to new heights around the…
Between 2025 and 2030, the world is expected to build nearly 4,600 gigawatts of renewables — almost double the amount built over the previous five-year…
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November 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Over $24 billion in U.S. clean energy investment and 21,000 jobs lost in 2025
The latest data from the E2 Clean Economy Tracker report shows that businesses are canceling, closing or scaling back clean energy plans to the tune of billions per month during the Trump 2.0 admin…
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November 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Illinois lawmakers just passed another big clean-energy bill
Batteries are the centerpiece of the state’s third major piece of energy legislation in a decade. The governor has pledged to sign the bill.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Nearly half of solar capacity will be co-located with storage by 2060, says DNV
DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025 report also predicts that distributed generation solar should begin outpacing utility-scale installations in some parts of the world by 2060. It adds that the l…
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November 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Five trends that will shape renewable energy in 2026
Renewables dominated capacity growth through September 2025 and by balancing speed with resilience, renewables can continue to contribute to a more resilient energy system that extends well beyond …
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November 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Shutdown, federal RIFs crippling Native programs and violating trust obligations, leaders tell Senate
Tribal leaders tell senators that shutdowns and staff cuts are crippling Native programs and breaking the federal government’s trust obligations.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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The case for optimism in America’s energy transition
New insights from DNV show U.S. and Canadian energy leaders remain optimistic about the clean energy transition — with growing investment in renewables,…
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November 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Energy transition outlook
Our Energy Transition Outlook report offers insights, trends, & forecasts, guiding the industry towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy landscape.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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AI Is Pushing Climate Goals Out of Reach, New Reports Say - Inside Climate News
Without a big increase in investment in renewable energy globally, humanity will not limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius, but much of the data center boom is powered by fossil fuels.
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November 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Every major component of solar supply chain is now made in the U.S.
A Solar Energy Industries Association report indicates that the U.S. solar manufacturing pipeline is robust, however, Trump Administration policies, regulations and trade actions could stall progre…
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November 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Minnesota tribal nations have legal sovereignty. They want energy sovereignty. • Minnesota Reformer
The tribes seeking energy sovereignty face a stiff challenge, however, in the Trump administration’s campaign to roll back clean energy progress, as well as the White House’s apparent disregard for…
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October 31, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Seneca Nation created nearly $2B in economic impact in 2024, report finds
A Seneca Nation economic impact report shows the tribe generates $1.9 billion annually in Western New York, supporting more than 8,000 jobs across 16 counties through gaming, hospitality and 32 other ...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM