Focus on Solar
Virginia state utility regulators approve Dominion Energy solar projects
Utility regulators in Virginia approved new solar projects that will expand Dominion Energy's clean energy portfolio in the U.S. state.
Here are the big hurdles in the push to increase global renewable energy
The world’s governments have agreed they want to triple renewable energy by 2030, a goal laid out at the U.N. climate summit in...
Explainer: Wind and sun are free, so why is it now harder to get renewable energy projects built?
SPRAKEBUELL, Germany (AP) — The wind gusting across north German farm country brings much to the village of Sprakebuell: fog and rain from...
U.S. energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects on mine land sites
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Biden administration pumped more money into clean energy projects Thursday, announcing up to $475 million in federal funding...
Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects
EDMONTON — Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development. The government has released a map defining which...
Alberta commission finds renewables pose little threat to agriculture, environment
EDMONTON — Alberta’s utilities regulator has released a report saying the renewables industry poses little threat to agriculture or the environment. The Alberta...
Analysis: Solar power occupies a lot of space – here’s how to make it more ecologically beneficial to the land it sits on
Matthew Sturchio, Colorado State University As societies look for ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change, large-scale solar power is...
Italy’s green transition efforts held back by lack of solar projects
MILAN/ROME – Italy’s energy transition is building on myriad of solar panels mounted on roofs, but the country has installed far fewer large...
Government announces £800m for offshore wind power support
Developers are being offered £800 million in support for new offshore wind farms, as part of a record £1 billion backing for green...
