The solar industry needs a win â This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less.
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What would tariffs do to the energy economy? Here are three scenarios
U.S. renewables stand to lose big in a trade war, but the sting extends to oil and other energy industries, analysts say.
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Federal court thwarts Trump tariff policy
A three-judge panel has blocked US President Trump from imposing tariff actions, deeming the President’s actions exceeded his authority.
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The impacts of shifting tariff policy on solar generation and manufacturing
Executives from Heliene, Arevon, and GS Power Partners discuss uncertainty, cost volatility, and sourcing challenges related to new tariffs.
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Procurement and logistics from a single source? Nextracker acquires Bentek
In its latest domestic expansion, Nextracker has acquired Bentek Corporation for $78 million in an all-cash transaction.
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A breakthrough in EV batteries? â This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less, featuring Paul…
Is it time for a zeppelin resurgence? â This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less.
Delaware’s Interconnection challenges demonstrate just how much has changed in 20 years
Once considered among the best in the nation, Delawareâs interconnection standards now rate among the worst in the country, writes Vaughan Woodruff, Regulatory Vice President,…
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Factor This finance and development roundup:Â Arevon Energy, Enel, Heron Power, Lightshift
Arevon Energy, Enel Green Power North America, Heron Power, and Lightshift Energy have made major announcements this week.
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DOE cancels solar giant Sunnova’s $3B loan guarantee
The loan guarantee was originally closed in 2023, and was DOEâs first loan guarantee for virtual power plants (VPPs).
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Nothing Burger: Solar manufacturer lays off hundreds, shuts down production in Arizona
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is ceasing production at its Goodyear, Arizona facility, where hundreds of people were employed.
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US solar manufacturers lag skyrocketing market demand
U.S. consumer demand for renewable energy continues to grow, with more solar panel capacity installed in 2024 than in 2023, which saw more than in…
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UKâs only female-founded wave energy firm bags £531k funding
The companyâs energy converter includes the patent-pending double link arm mechanism, which makes it unique and able to tap wave energy in oceans with lower…
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Fabrication contract awarded for Morlais tidal project in Wales
The 20MW HydroWing tidal energy array, located at Morlais off Anglesey in Wales, will deploy in the first quarter of 2026.
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A century-old hydro plant in Quebec is getting modernized
The work includes replacing eight turbine-alternator groups, rehabilitating their water intake and hydraulic passage, building an extension and mechanical workshop to the north of the…
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New York doles out low-cost Niagara hydropower allocations to support local company expansions
The awards, approved by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees, include Western New York hydropower allocations to four firms that are expected…
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Statkraft plans new $590M Aura hydro plant in Norway
Statkraft is planning its “largest hydropower investments in decades,” and Aura is one of the largest projects under consideration.
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Rocky Mountain Power requests rehearing on partial electricity rate hike, calls order âshortsightedâ
The utility argues that the Utah Public Service Commissionâs order ignored evidence and could compromise the gridâs long-term reliability.
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This Florida utility is going all-in on hurricane season prep
TECO invests hundreds of millions of dollars each year burying power lines, reinforcing power poles and substations, and trimming trees.
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PG&E and Smart Wires team up to enhance grid reliability, increase capacity for data centers
Smart Wires will deploy advanced power flow control technology to mitigate thermal overloads, redirect power flow, and increase capacity.
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Inside the innovation engine: DTECH Data Centers and AI attendees visit startup hub
Conference attendees visited Plug and Play’s headquarters Tuesday morning to see how utilities were connecting and establishing relationships with innovative startups.
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âIt will destroy this place:â West Virginia residents fight for future against proposed data center
As a little known company has proposed a data center and natural gas plant in Tucker County â known for its natural wonder and outdoor…
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The impacts of shifting tariff policy on solar generation and manufacturing
Tariffs and shifting trade policy have disrupted supply chains and project economics across the U.S. solar and renewable energy sectors. In this recorded webinar discussion,…