Renewables
It passed. Now what? The good, the bad, and the ugly impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill on the energy industry
President Trump’s maligned budget bill is now law, ushering in drastic changes that impact U.S. electricity generation and storage.
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Power Grid
How are Midwest utilities tackling interconnection and data centers?
DTECH Midwest will assemble a diverse cast of utility and energy stakeholders July 14-16, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Power Grid
Federal grid reliablity report warns renewables will add to ‘100% increased risk of power outages’ by 2030; Texas begs to differ
A new DOE report insists the United States power grid needs more fossil fuel generation capacity to sustain rapid electric load growth.
6 min read
Renewables
Can renewable projects remain viable under evolving tariff policies?
As global trade dynamics shift, multinational tariffs are increasingly disrupting the financial landscape of renewable energy projects.
2 min read
Trump’s previous tariff push terrified the world economy. He’s betting this time is different
In his new round of tariffs being announced this week, Trump is essentially tethering the entire world economy to his instinctual belief that import taxes…
6 min read
Factor This finance and development roundup: Adapture, Airloom, Arevon, Prevalon, RWE
Big batteries, next-gen wind turbine tech, and Kentucky’s biggest solar project headline this week’s roundup.
8 min read
The winners and losers of the Senate’s take on the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance has sunk its teeth into the budget bill. Here’s what it means for the energy industry.
8 min read
Beyond incentives: How domestic content mitigates risk in utility-scale solar and storage
Prioritizing domestic content options has become a leading way for project developers to mitigate risk, but not without roadblocks, writes Anza CEO Mike Hall.
6 min read
Domestic content: Indiana module factory starts production, $850M Texas solar cell plant moves forward
Bila Solar has started module production in Indiana and T1 Energy is preparing to build a 5 gigawatt, $850M solar cell facility in Texas.
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How can data centers become more flexible? 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.
How widespread is the hail problem for solar?
The latest Solar Risk Assessment, led by kWh Analyics, highlights performance, manufacturing and weather-related issues for the industry.
Trumpâs tax bill eliminates clean energy incentives, costing Arizona billions
The state faces $58 billion in lost investments and 69,000 lost jobs as solar tax credits end this year.
6 min read
Trump misrepresents facts about wind power during Cabinet meeting
President Donald Trump expressed his disdain for wind power during a meeting with his Cabinet recently, calling it an expensive form of energy that âsmartâ countries don’t…
7 min read
Congress is killing clean energy tax credits. Hereâs how to use them before they disappear.
There are just a few weeks left to tap federal programs that make purchasing an EV, heat pump, or solar panels more affordable.
4 min read
âOne Big Beautiful Billâ signed into law, reflects de-prioritization of renewable energy
The new law largely hampers the ability of renewable energy projects to qualify for tax incentives as specified in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
3 min read
Global hydropower generation rebounds led by surge in pumped storage
According to the 2025Â World Hydropower Outlook, 24.6GW of new hydropower capacity was added globally in 2024, while hydropower generation climbed by 10% to 4,578TWh in…
3 min read
Kansas companies share anxiety about cuts to federal renewable energy tax incentives
Owners of the Bowersock Mills & Power Co. relied on federal renewable energy tax incentives to expand production at the Lawrence hydroelectric plant thatâs been…
7 min read
Rio Tinto taps GE Vernova to modernize historic hydropower plant
Rio Tinto is partnering with GE Vernova to modernize eight turbine-alternator units at its nearly century-old Isle-Maligne hydropower plant in SaguenayâLac-Saint-Jean.
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What will the rise of floating solar panels mean for wildlife?
As the market for floatovoltaics explodes, scientists are studying how to make the systems also work for waterbirds and other organisms.
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Europe’s largest clean energy producer pumps the brakes on hydrogen and offshore wind to focus on hydropower, solar + storage
The company maintains that the the energy transition is “moving at a slower pace” due to increased global uncertainty, higher costs and lower power prices.
3 min read
Globeleq to acquire majority stake in Zambia’s Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company
Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company operates two hydropower plants, Lunsemfwa and Mulungushi, in Central District in Zambia with a total installed capacity of 56 MW.
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Factor This welcomes new content director for transmission and distribution
Jeremiah Karpowicz will focus on covering transmission and distribution for Factor This and will help shape the content at DTECH Events.
4 min read
MISOâs reliability depends on projects already in the queue
Federal efforts to roll back clean energy incentives are unlikely to derail the energy transition underway in MISO in the near term.
5 min read
Trump nominates 4 to Tennessee Valley Authority board after firing Biden picks
The selections follow Trump’s firing of three Biden-nominated board members since late March. The board normally has nine members and requires five to make a…
3 min read
TVA moves forward with grid stability project at retired coal plant
TVA plans to repurpose its retire Bull Run coal-fired plant with synchronous condensers for grid stability.
2 min read
Do you care about fleet EV charging or advanced line ratings? Don’t miss these sessions at DTECH Midwest
The first-ever DTECH Midwest, presented by OATI, is being held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from July 14 through July 16, 2025.
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Jul 30
Renewables
Tariff Turbulence: Navigating the Impact of Trade Policies on Renewable Energy Finance
As global trade dynamics shift, multinational tariffs are increasingly disrupting the financial landscape of renewable energy projects.
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Power Grid
Work Smarter in the Field: Leveraging Platforms for Utility Excellence
Discover how investing in the right field technology can improve data accuracy, accelerate response times, and strengthen the overall reliability of your utility.
Sponsored By:
Fulcrum
Fulcrum
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Power Grid
Challenges in Construction Industry and Clean Energy Contribution to AI Demand
From constrained timelines and land availability to grid congestion and contracting risks. This discussion is especially relevant for developers, utilities, and hyperscale data center owners looking to understand how infrastructure is built, where risks emerge, and how strategic alignment with EPC partners is essential to meeting energy and digital demand at scale.
Sponsored By:
Linxon, US
Linxon, US