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FILE PHOTO: The Department of Commerce building is seen before an expected report of new home sales numbers in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2022.      REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo
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Cambodian solar firms no longer cooperating with US tariff probe

Two Cambodian solar firms exit U.S. trade probe, risking penalties in a case alleging underpriced solar panel imports.

A herd of sheep at Acciona's High Point Solar Farm in northern Illinois. Credit: Acciona
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How a solar development turned from threat to opportunity for an Illinois farmer

When farmer Trent Gerlach found out a solar farm would be built on the land he had long worked in northwestern Illinois, he...

FILE PHOTO: Semiconductor chips are seen on a printed circuit board in this illustration picture taken February 17, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo
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US set to award Hemlock Semiconductor $325 million for polysilicon production

The U.S. is awarding $325M to Hemlock Semiconductor to boost polysilicon production, securing the chips supply chain.

FILE PHOTO: People walk in front of India Gate on a smoggy morning in New Delhi, India, December 18, 2023. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary/File Photo
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Indian policy body calls for power plants to pause installing sulphur reducing gear

India's top policy think tank has proposed halting the installation of equipment to reduce sulphur emissions at coal plants, sparking debate over air...

Residents protest by banging pots and pans in Havana, Cuba, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
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Hurricane Oscar: Cubans struggle with an extended power outage

Cubans protested after power outages lasted three days, worsened by Hurricane Oscar's winds and heavy rain.

FILE - Turbines operate at the Block Island Wind Farm, Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, R.I. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
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Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears

Biden's admin speeds up clean energy projects, aiming to secure climate legacy before term ends amid potential Trump return.

FILE - The Google building is seen in New York, Feb. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
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One of the largest solar projects in the US opens in Texas, backed by Google

Google's Ben Sloss announced the $16 billion investment in clean energy, emphasizing the need for renewable power alongside operations.

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How offshore wind would slash emissions and boost health in US and Canada

Resources for the Future: Offshore wind farms along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts provide a high benefit-to-cost ratio.

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Moomba CCS commissioning

17 October 2024 Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT, Beach) is pleased to announce successful commissioning and ramp-up of the Moomba Carbon Capture and...

FILE PHOTO: Logo of British Petrol BP is seen e at petrol station in Pienkow, Poland, June 8, 2022. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo
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BP weighs sale of minority stake in offshore wind business, sources say

BP paused investments in new offshore wind projects, Reuters reported in June. Last month, BP said it plans to sell its U.S. onshore...

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