Tag: Solar power
Renewable Energy And Storage Solve Massive Grid Problem In US
Renewable energy and storage are credited with resolving longstanding grid reliability issues in Texas, even during extreme hot weather.
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Local officials hire lawyers, respond to large-scale solar plans in northern Michigan
After hitting local permitting hurdles, the developer of the 375-megawatt solar farm will likely use a new state law for approval, one that limits local governments’ ability to say no to large-scale renewable energy projects.
Analysis: China’s CO2 Emissions Fall in Q2 2026 Due to Plummeting Oil Use
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fell by 1% in the second quarter of 2026, as oil consumption plummeted amid the strait of Hormuz crisis. The country’s use of oil fell by 9% overall and by 16% for transport, after the disruptions to supply from the Gulf through the strait. China’s total … [continued]
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Trump Twiddles Thumbs While The Balcony Solar Movement Takes Off
Nine US states have now adopted legislation that clears the path for plug-in balcony solar kits, including Utah, Maine, Virginia, Colorado, Maryland, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Jersey.
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REPORT: U.S. Adds 20 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in Q2, Largest Quarter on Record
U.S. battery energy storage capacity nearly doubles in the first 18 months of the Trump administration as grid operators turn to storage to strengthen grid reliability WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. energy storage industry installed a record 20.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in Q2, bringing total installations in the … [continued]
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