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Rio Tinto Expands Solar Power Capacity at Kennecott
Rio Tinto has energized a new 25-megawatt solar plant at its Kennecott copper operations in Utah, showcasing a circular critical-minerals supply chain in which tellurium produced at the site is used to manufacture the panels now powering it. Together with the 5MW solar plant completed in 2023, Kennecott now has … [continued]
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EU Cannot Afford to Pause Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Charging Deployment
IRU, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and T&E urge the European Commission to ensure continuity of EU funding for heavy-duty vehicle charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, warning that a break in support in 2026–2027 would risk slowing the deployment of zero-emission vehicles. In a joint letter addressed to European Commission President … [continued]
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Trump Or No Trump, The US Solar Industry Had A $22.2 Billion Year In 2025
The US solar industry experienced a slowdown in growth during 2025, but investor activity still contributed $22.2 billion to the domestic economy.
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Solar Power Generation Drives Electricity Generation Growth Over The Next Two Years
Electricity generation by the U.S. electric power sector totaled about 4,260 billion kilowatthours (BkWh) in 2025. In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect U.S. electricity generation will grow by 1.1% in 2026 and by 2.6% in 2027, when it reaches an annual total of 4,423 BkWh. The three main dispatchable … [continued]
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TVA Rebates 10,000 Heat Pump Water Heaters in Q4 of 2025, Showing a Wildly Successful Model
By Vidhisha Moopnar The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the largest public power provider in the United States, via its EnergyRight program has a straightforward mission: serve the Tennessee Valley by delivering affordable, reliable energy while conserving natural resources and supporting economic development. Over the years, TVA has built a strong … [continued]
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