Focus on Solar
US government will loan $1.45 billion to help a South Korean firm build a solar plant in Georgia
Qcells' Georgia plant will develop parts for solar power modules on US soil to take advantage of incentives including tax credits.
Rethinking ‘contracts for difference’ in renewable energy investments
How could contracts for difference be designed to boost renewable energy investment without creating an inefficient market?
‘Critical turning point’ for coal poses risks for China’s state power firms: Ember report
China's state-owned enterprises are investing in low-carbon sources and helping push the country’s energy transition towards a “critical turning point” where coal power...
Alberta’s rooftop solar boom driving shady sales tactics, advocates warn
Advocates for renewable energy boom worry Alberta solar panel sales could be affected by bad actors and fraudulent salespeople.
Extreme heat is impacting most Americans’ electricity bills, poll finds
Survey finds 70% say extreme heat in America has had an impact on power bills, with outdoor activities also affected by high temperatures.
‘Achievable by 2030’: A roadmap to affordable clean energy for the UK
A report by E3G outlines a path for the UK to achieve low-cost, clean energy by 2030, reducing reliance on volatile gas prices...
SunPower files for bankruptcy protection, agrees to sell some assets for $45 million
Rival solar business will acquire some assets as SunPower bankruptcy sees renewables firm start sale process.
Consolidated Edison beats second-quarter profit estimates
Consolidated Edison beat Q2 profit estimates, with revenue up 9.4% to $3.22 billion, driven by hotter weather and increased energy use.
Green energy for all: Zimbabwe will need a new social contract to roll out projects like solar power
Zimbabwe's green energy push, while vital for SDG 7, risks deepening inequality by prioritizing privatization over ubuntu-based communal solutions.
