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Apr 29, 2025
Massive Blackout Exposes Vulnerabilities in Spain and Portugal’s Power Grids
A widespread power outage affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, highlighting challenges in managing renewable energy integration and the need for grid modernization.
On April 28, 2025, a significant power outage disrupted electricity supply across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, impacting transportation, healthcare, and daily life for millions. Initial investigations ruled out cyberattacks and extreme weather, focusing instead on two rapid “disconnection events” in Spain’s Extremadura region, a hub for solar energy production. While the exact cause remains under investigation, experts suggest that the high penetration of renewable energy, without corresponding grid infrastructure upgrades, may have contributed to the grid’s instability. The incident underscores the importance of investing in grid resilience and advanced technologies to accommodate the growing share of renewables in Europe’s energy mix. Read more.
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Aug 8, 2025
U.S. Solar Capacity Keeps Growing Despite Trump’s Rollback of Federal Support
Despite President Trump’s rollback of federal solar subsidies and tax incentives, U.S. utility‑scale solar capacity rose approximately 10% year‑over‑year by mid‑2025—though growth slowed from 33% in 2024—highlighting regional disparities with strong gains in Arizona and slower growth in California and Florida.
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Aug 5, 2025
Republican Senators Place Hold on Treasury Nominees Over Wind and Solar Credit Rollout
Several GOP senators have blocked key Treasury Department nominees in protest, citing concerns that overly strict implementation of wind and solar tax credit phase-outs could stall renewable projects nationwide.