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NextEra Will Buy Dominion Energy in Largest-Ever Electric Utility Deal
Florida-headquartered NextEra Energy, one of the largest U.S. power utilities, is set to buy Virginia-based Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion.
Cuba Begins Installing Turbines at Herradura 1, Its Largest Wind Farm
After more than a decade of construction setbacks, Cuba has begun erecting turbines at the Herradura 1 wind farm in the eastern province of Las Tunas—the largest wind project ever…
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Policy Problems Aside, Solar Continues to Shine
Industry analysts say faster construction timelines, along with lower energy costs, are fueling consistent growth in a solar power sector increasingly constrained by regulators.
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The POWER Interview: How the Oil and Gas Industry Is Advancing Geothermal
Lucy Darago, chief commercial officer with XGS Energy, shares her insight about the advancements in geothermal, including how new systems are being supported by technology from oil and gas exploration. XGS is utilizing those innovations to enhance its geothermal systems.
 
Cuba’s Varadero Airport Aims for Solar Self-Sufficiency with New Photovoltaic Park
Juan Gualberto Gómez Ferrer International Airport, the main gateway to the Varadero resort area, will become the first in Cuba to manage its entire electricity demand using solar energy, with…
How Solar PV Yield Risk Shapes Project Design, Investment, and Bankability
Expected annual energy yield (PVout) is a fundamental number for every utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) project. It informs the design, shapes the budget, feeds the financial model, and influences what investors…
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POWER Reveals 2026 Awards Finalists; Readers to Choose Plant of the Year
POWER is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 POWER Awards, recognizing the projects, people, and organizations setting the pace for the global power industry. Winners will be revealed…
Europe Embraces Energy Storage to Enhance Power Flexibility
Europe is a top market for deployments of energy storage, as companies expand investment for the technology. A recent report from Wood Mackenzie said Europe’s utility-scale pipeline for energy storage exceeds 130 GW, with more 3,000 projects across at least 37 countries.
Sunraycer Renewables Closes $901-Million Package to Support Three Solar Projects
Sunraycer Renewables LLC, a developer, owner, and operator of clean energy power sites, on May 14 announced the closing of a $901-million project financing facility to support three Texas-based solar power projects.
Clearway Brings 320-MW Honeycomb Energy Center Online in Utah
California-headquartered Clearway Energy Group said the company's 320-MW Honeycomb Energy Center is now online in Utah.
China Donates 5,000 Solar PV Systems to Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
The Cuban National Electric Union (UNE) is implementing a program to install 5,000 2-kW photovoltaic (PV) systems, donated by China, with the goal of diversifying the energy mix and ensuring…
A Blueprint for Successful Solar Canopy Projects
Solar canopies are unlocking clean energy potential in some of the built environment’s most underutilized spaces, but success depends on getting the details right. Solar canopy projects above parking