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CleanChoice Energy Triples Capacity with Solar Acquisitions in North Carolina
A company known for supplying "farm-to-table" clean energy to homes and businesses said it was growing its portfolio by acquiring two solar power projects in North Carolina. CleanChoice Energy, which is majority owned by funds managed by True Green Capital Management, on February 18 said the company was adding projects located in Halifax and Bertie counties that combined have generation capacity of 222.2 MW.
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Increasing hydrogen purity with TDLAS/QF optical instruments

Invenergy’s Sauk Valley site in Rock Falls, Illinois, uses hydrogen for generator cooling and fuel cell customer supply. Consistent hydrogen quality is necessary for the team to meet their end‑customer requirements. Impurities from typical electrolysis processes, like trace moisture or oxygen, risk poisoning the catalyst or reducing efficiency. Learn how Endress+Hauser’s Optical Analysis portfolio helped the team achieve these goals.

Offshore Wind Industry Posts Record Growth Amid U.S. Policy Setbacks
Record capacity, record auctions, and record-breaking turbines mark a maturing industry, but U.S. policy reversals and macroeconomic headwinds threaten to slow momentum. The global offshore wind industry achieved significant milestones…
The POWER Interview: A Path Forward for Geothermal Energy
Among the companies working on advanced geothermal tech is Rodatherm Energy Corp., a privately held company with a primary focus on the Great Basin region in the Western U.S. The Utah-based company, which also has operations in Calgary, Alberta in Canada, is known for its pioneering Advanced Geothermal System (AGS).
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Eavor’s First-of-Its-Kind Closed-Loop Geothermal Project Produces Grid Power in Germany
Eavor’s Geretsried project marks the first time a closed-loop geothermal system has delivered electricity to a commercial power grid, demonstrating a new pathway for advanced geothermal deployment. Calgary-based Eavor Technologies…
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Amid Persistent Power Demand, 2026 Looks Bright for Renewables

Renewables continue to dominate new power capacity, even as policy changes and supply chain pressures reshape the market. Advances in storage, solar, and wind are enabling reliable, around-the-clock clean energy.  Discover the five key trends shaping renewable energy in 2026 and learn how industry leaders can stay competitive.

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Cuba Sets Solar Power Record, Surpassing 900 MW of Photovoltaic Generation
The director of the National Load Dispatch Center of the Cuban Electric Union, Engineer Félix Estrada Rodríguez, reported that Cuba generated more than 800 MW of photovoltaic (PV) power during…
U.S. Renewables Outlook 2026: Key Risks and Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Smart adaptation strategies will keep U.S. renewables on track in 2026 amid turbulent landscape. In 2025, the U.S. renewable energy market demonstrated its resilience. Despite setbacks ranging from weather and…
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Battery Storage Comes of Age: From Grid Accessory to Essential Infrastructure
From plunging costs to policy upheaval, the global battery storage sector is transforming grid design—and facing unprecedented challenges. The energy storage industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. On one side,…
Luminace, Renewable Properties Partner on Community Solar Portfolio
Luminace has announced the acquisition of a 9.3-MWdc portfolio of community solar projects from Renewable Properties (RP), a leading U.S. developer and investor in small-scale utility, community solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure projects.
New 1.2-GW Gas-Fired Plant Planned in WV; Three Solar Projects Also Announced
Two subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. announced plans to build a new 1,200-MW natural gas-fired power plant on land adjacent to the companies' coal-fired Fort Martin Power Station in West Virginia. Mon Power and Potomac Edison also want to build three new solar farms on reclaimed industrial and mining land.
Wartsila Building Energy Storage in Support of Belgian Grid
Technology group Wärtsilä has been selected by Gramme Storage 1 to deliver a 50-MW/100-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in central-eastern Belgium. The companies on February 16 said that the project supports Belgium’s transition toward the use of more renewable energy resources.
Plus Power Adds Major Energy Storage Project to ISO New England Grid
A Texas-headquartered energy company with installations in more than 20 states has brought a utility-scale battery energy storage project online in Maine. Plus Power on February 11 said the group's 175-MW/350-MWh Cross Town Energy Storage facility is now the largest of its kind in New England.
Aypa Power Secures $1.5-Billion Facility to Support Energy Storage
Energy developer Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company that operates utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects, announced the closing of its $1.5-billion construction warehouse revolving credit facility, with an additional $0.5 billion accordion feature.
Versogen, InSolare Energy Will Advance Electrolyzer Tech in India
InSolare Energy Limited (IEL), a leading clean energy solutions provider in India, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Versogen, a U.S.-based pioneer in Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) technology, to jointly develop and commercialize advanced AEM stack and electrolyser solutions for the Indian green hydrogen market.
GigaWatt Opens Public Investment Round to Scale DIY Solar Platform
GigaWatt Inc. is making its next phase of growth available to public investors as the residential solar market faces a critical inflection point.
The POWER Interview: Grid Integration of DERs
Integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar, wind, batteries, and electric vehicles into the power grid is an important part of the energy transition. Utilities and transmission system operators know they need more flexibility when it comes to power generation and delivery, which involves modernizing infrastructure, using advanced controls, and developing new market rules to manage two-way power flow.
Groups Announce Deal for 5 GWh of Energy Storage Products
Energy solutions and products companies LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells said they have joined in a multi-year commitment to install energy storage for Qcells’ development projects across the U.S.