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First Utility-Scale Solar Project Announced Under TVA Generation Flexibility Program An independent power producer and a major electric cooperative—both based in Tennessee—have announced an agreement to partner on a utility-scale solar power installation to serve customers in that region. Nashville-based…

Report: Renewables Generating Nearly One-Third of Global Electricity A UK- based global research group said continued growth in wind and solar power increased power generation from renewable energy to nearly a third of worldwide electricity output last year.… Federal Policies and Incentives Drive Demand for American-Made Solar Power Modules The U.S. was one of the world leaders in solar equipment manufacturing a few decades ago, but then the Chinese stole the show. Now, however, American companies are finding a lot of new opportunities as a

In Case You Missed It Feds Release Final Rules on Clean Energy Tax Credits Renewable energy project developers now have important clarification about the transferability of clean energy tax credits, as the U.S. Treasury Dept. and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final rules…

The POWER Interview: Pumped Storage Project Brings Renewable Energy to Former Coal Mining Site A pumped storage project in Kentucky is being touted as a model example of how land that once was the site of a coal mine can be repurposed for a… How Regulatory Burdens and Misguided Incentives Are Degrading Power System Reliability It’s no secret that the U.S. electric power system has undergone a remarkable transition that continues today. Coal-fired generation, which was the leading source of power generation during the 20th…

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Siemens Gamesa Changes CEO, Announces Job Cuts as Part of New Focus Siemens Energy announced an overhaul of its struggling wind power division on May 8, unveiling plans for a new CEO for its wind turbine business and also saying job cuts… California Regulators Reject PG&E Plan to Sell Generation Assets California regulators have denied Pacific Gas & Electric's (PG&E’s) plan to sell a multibillion-dollar stake in the utility's power generation fleet to a New York-based investment firm. Oakland-based PG&E, which…

How the Massive Growth in Solar Power Is Affecting Power Grids The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported in March that the U.S. solar industry installed 32.4 GWdc of capacity in 2023, a remarkable 51% increase compared to 2022. It was the industry’s… China Brings High-Elevation Hydropower Project Online The first unit of one of the world’s highest-elevation hydropower plants began operating in China in April. China Energy said the Maerdang hydropower station, sited at more than 16,000 feet above… The POWER Interview: The IRA's Impact on Tax Credits, Tax Equity, and Renewable Energy The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) represents the largest incentive effort for clean energy in U.S. history. Its impact touches multiple sectors, including solar, wind, hydrogen, energy storage, and more. The…

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