Ohio Power Siting Board approved permits for a Chestnut Run gas plant and a 280-megawatt brownfield solar farm, listing acreage, panels, job counts and pending appeals.
Solar and batteries bolstered Europe’s grid during record heat while wind lagged; solar produced 17 percent more power and storage eased evening demand.
Report finds NC school rooftop solar could support about 900 MW and produce 1.6 TWh—roughly the annual electricity used by nearly 150,000 homes.
Qcells Georgia plant moved to full production in June; its $2.5 billion build must navigate IRA bonuses, OBBBA limits and December polysilicon tariffs.
Lexington solar farms moved closer after an 8-7 council vote to allow large-scale installations under a 1% cap (about 1,880 acres); final vote Sept. 10.
Bloomberg connects Chinese suppliers, African cell producers and Batam assemblers in a three-continent chain redirecting solar panels into global markets.
Solar over canal in Arizona produced first power Oct 3, 2024 and shows technical viability, but cost about twice ground arrays and saves only 8–12
China solar panel price slump persists as production cuts fail to lift prices; Chinese manufacturers control roughly 80% of global panel output and resist