Focus on Solar
A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
A major California battery plant fire burned thousands of lithium batteries, a growing renewable energy source.
UK govt rejects ‘Sunshine Bill’ plan for solar panels on new homes
The UK government declined backing for the "Sunshine Bill," aiming to mandate solar panels on new homes, citing housing supply concerns.
US announces nearly $23 billion in loans to energy utilities across 12 states
The financing will come through the energy infrastructure reinvestment program at the department's Loan Programs Office.
Sizewell C nuclear plant costs ‘could double to nearly £40bn’
Nuclear plants are becoming vital for electricity in Britain as the government aims to decarbonize the grid by 2030.
One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report
One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy.
Trump’s energy agenda: More drilling, less renewables, and a second exit from the Paris Agreement
Trump plans to expand drilling, halt offshore wind projects, boost gas exports, and re-exit the Paris Agreement.
Illinois lawmakers give small boost to renewable developments, delay broader reform
Lawmakers pass a modest clean-energy bill addressing budget gaps, industry hurdles, and setting up future battery storage studies.
US official warns Puerto Rico of weak power generation as it prepares for a Trump administration
US Energy Sec warns Puerto Rico needs more power generation amid ongoing blackouts and grid struggles post-hurricane.
Why are UK gas stores lower than usual, and how is the overall supply looking?
UK gas storage dangerously low amid freezing snap, but diverse supply sources ease immediate shortage fears.
Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits
Southwest Minnesota has the state’s densest concentration of wind turbines and is increasingly attracting solar developers, too.
