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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Trumpâs promised steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect
U.S. President Donald Trump hiked nearly all of his tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to a punishing 50% on Wednesday in a move that’s set to…
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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.
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…
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Here’s how clean energy is impacted by the passage of the Republican budget bill
Republicans passed a budget that slashes billions of dollars in spending across clean energy technologies in favor of fossil fuels.
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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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Can we meet climate goals without fixing our food? 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.
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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…
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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.
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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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Alaskaâs unique power sector canât afford to be penalized in congressional process
As the U.S. Senate works on President Trumpâs comprehensive budget reconciliation package â his âOne Big Beautiful Billâ â Alaska Beacon’s Dan Menth and Dave…
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UK launches Marine Energy Taskforce to unlock tidal and wave power
The UK has launched a Marine Energy Taskforce (MET), a 12-month initiative that will explore the actions required to realize the UKâs marine energy potential.
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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.
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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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New Jersey utilities to cut $60 from electric bills to offset controversial price spike
State energy regulators approved a slew of programs to defray rate hikes that began June 1.
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Opening a cash flow faucet: A Texas city expects to generate millions after overhauling water infrastructure
The City of Cleveland, Texas, believes the Ameresco project will generate more than $2.5 million in positive cash flow over 15 years.
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Federal judge grants Piedmont power line company access to land for surveys
Despite fierce opposition from Maryland landowners, workers for a New Jersey based power company can access private land to survey for the proposed Maryland Piedmont…
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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
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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.
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Linxon, US