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'World's Largest' Energy Storage Site Approved as Part of California Solar Project
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, which the agency said is the first to be fast-tracked under the group's Opt-In Certification program. The commission said the installation features 1,150 MW, or 4,600 kWh, of battery energy storage, along with a 1,150-MW solar array with about 3.1-million panels.
 
IRA Incentives Fuel U.S. Solar Manufacturing Surge
The U.S. solar manufacturing landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022. Through targeted domestic content incentives, the federal government has…
XGS Energy, Meta Partner for 150-MW Advanced Geothermal Project
XGS Energy and Meta Platforms announced announced an agreement to support development of 150 MW of next-generation geothermal energy in New Mexico. The groups on June 12 said XGS Energy’s…
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AES, Meta Sign PPAs for 650 MW of Solar Power in Kansas and Texas
AES Corp. announced the company has entered into two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) to support tech company Meta's data centers. The deal announced May 21 is for 650 MW of generation from solar projects that AES is bringing online in Texas and Kansas, serving the Southwest Power Pool market.
The Risk of Political Rebranding in the Clean Energy Industry
The U.S. solar industry has increasingly begun to rebrand itself as “MAGA-friendly,” emphasizing cost savings, energy independence, and job creation over climate concerns. This shift marks a departure from its…
Utilities, Grid Operators Grapple with Adding Renewable Energy
Power generators and transmission system engineers have to rethink their planning strategies, and must continue to develop tools to allow more solar, wind, and other forms of renewable energy to…
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The Great Shift: Navigating the Global Energy Transition
As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is accelerating, driven by technological advancements and governmental directives.…
Fervo Energy Sets Record with New Enhanced Geothermal Well
Fervo Energy announced the successful drilling and logging of its Sugarloaf appraisal well, an operational achievement that the company said demonstrates the rapid advancement and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). The well was drilled to a true vertical depth of 15,765 feet and is projected to reach a bottomhole temperature of 520F after full thermal equilibration.
A First for India: GE Vernova Commissions Pumped Storage Unit at Hydro Complex
Energy equipment group GE Vernova said it has commissioned the first of four 250-MW variable speed units at THDC India Limited’s Tehri Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant, part of the Tehri Hydropower Complex. The 1-GW expansion will increase the facility's power generation capacity to 2.4 GW, making it the country’s largest hydropower plant.
AT&T Signs PPA For Output from New 130-MW Texas Solar Farm
Telecom giant AT&T has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for generation from a new solar power project in Texas. Enbridge, a Canada-based energy group, on June 4 marked the start of operations for the 130-MW Orange Grove Solar installation near Corpus Christi. The array is Enbridge's first in Texas. The company on Wednesday said AT&T has a long-term virtual PPA for the project.
ACCIONA Energía Brings 280-MW Wind Farm Online in Canada
ACCIONA Energía has announced the start of commercial operations at the company's 280-MW Forty Mile Wind Farm in Alberta, Canada. The Forty Mile installation is one of Canada’s 10 largest wind farms and the largest facility of its kind that ACCIONA Energía has built to date in North America.
Tariff Tempest: Renewables’ Route Through the Current Tariff Climate
The current state of play for tariffs is creating headwinds and challenges, along with complexity and uncertainty, for global economies and certainly the renewable energy industry. While the renewable energy sector is no stranger to tariffs and the “challenge” they present, knowing the current status of such tariffs is the first step to developing mechanisms for dealing with them in a way that can give your project the best chance at success.
Perovskite Solar Cells: What They Are and Why They Matter
Perovskite solar cells are a high-efficiency, low-cost alternative to traditional silicon-based solar panels. With the perovskite solar cell industry expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2033, there’s enormous potential for…