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Empire Wind Construction Resumes After 'Stop Work' Order Lifted Construction of the Empire Wind offshore wind power project is restarting after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) said an order to stop work on the installation has been lifted. The Trump administration, which has been vocal in its disdain for the U.S. offshore wind industry, last month had called for the project to be stopped.

Major Indiana Solar Project Advances to Next Phase Project manager Bechtel said construction of the 1.3-GW Mammoth Solar facility in Indiana is moving forward, with the company on May 16 saying the project “kicked its construction activities into a higher gear this month.” Rio Tinto Investing $1.2 Billion to Modernize Quebec Hydropower Plant Global mining giant Rio Tinto said it will invest $1.2 billion to modernize a hydroelectric power plant in Quebec, Canada. The company on May 15 said the project is part of its bid to secure future aluminum production in the Canadian province. The money will pay for upgrades to the Isle-Maligne hydropower plant, which was commissioned in 1926 in Alma, Quebec.

In Case You Missed It Innergex Brings Hawaii Solar Project Online, Supports France Agrivoltaic Installations A Canada-based renewable energy developer recently announced commercial operation of a solar power paired with energy storage project in Hawaii, along with providing updates on two agrivoltaic installations in France.

Innovation Continues to Drive Growth in Solar Power Sector Energy experts think solar power still has a bright future, even as challenges impact the industry. Power generation from solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has increased dramatically over the past few years thanks to the need for less-costly power, and for cleaner forms of energy. How Super Crystalline Nanomaterial Applied to Solar Power Cables and Connectors Can Improve System Efficiency In 2025, as the Paris Agreement marks its tenth year since its signing, the global energy structure has entered a critical transformation phase. While solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have become…

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Modular Geothermal Power: Gradient’s Scalable Solution for Oil and Gas Sites As the world transitions toward renewable energy sources, geothermal power has emerged as one of the most promising, yet underutilized, options in the clean energy portfolio. Unlike solar and wind,… The POWER Interview: Microgrids Include a Long List of Technologies—and Benefits Microgrids have proven their role in enhancing the reliability, resilience, and sustainability of the modern power system. Kirk Edelman, CEO of SolMicroGrid, provided POWER with several lists detailing the technologies behind microgrids, the companies that can benefit from deployment, and the services the systems can provide for their end-users.

17 States Sue Trump Over Halt to Wind Energy Projects A group of attorneys general from 17 states, along with the District of Columbia, is suing the Trump administration over the president's move to suspend leasing and permitting of new U.S. wind energy projects. Sunraycer, Meta Have Deal for Two Texas Solar Projects Sunraycer Renewables LLC, a developer, owner and operator of clean energy power sites, on May 1 announced the execution of two Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements with Meta Platforms for Sunraycer's… EDP Renewables Brings Second Phase of California Solar Farm Online EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has inaugurated the company's 200-MW Scarlet II Solar Energy Park, in Fresno County, California. Scarlet II follows EDPR NA's Scarlet I Solar Energy Park—a 200-MW solar farm with and 40 MW/160 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS)—which achieved commercial operation in 2024. India Coal Giant Will Invest $3 Billion for Renewables, and Build 1.6-GW Coal-Fired Plant State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced plans to invest about $3 billion to build as much as 4.5 GW of renewable energy generation capacity. The memorandum of understanding, signed May 7 with major ammonia producer AM Green, is expected to significantly increase India’s green hydrogen and ammonia production capabilities. Next-Generation Panels Recharge Utility Solar Economics A massive surge in energy demand is about to reshape the U.S. power landscape, presenting an opportunity for forward-thinking utilities. The nation's energy demands are poised to explode, as everything from the enormous data centers powering the artificial intelligence (AI) boom to broad electrification efforts increase the need for electricity.

What We’re Watching NREL-Led Research Effort Adds Salt, Boosts Performance of Perovskites Using an ionic salt to replace the fullerene layer in perovskite solar cells boosted their performance, efficiency, and durability, according to a global research effort led by scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Read more by clicking here. U.S. hydropower generation expected to rise in 2025 following last year’s relative low We expect U.S. hydropower generation will increase by 7.5% in 2025 but will remain 2.4% below the 10-year average in our May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). Hydropower generation in 2024 fell to 241 billion kilowatthours (BkWh), the lowest since at least 2010; in 2025, we expect generation will be 259.1 BkWh. This amount of generation would represent 6% of the electricity generation in the country.… Read more by clicking here.