Solar
Jan 16, 2025
Oklahoma’s Solar Boom: Massive 700+ MW Projects Defy Statewide Ban
Despite discussions of a statewide ban on new wind and solar projects, Oklahoma is moving forward with over 700 megawatts of new solar energy developments, significantly boosting its renewable energy capacity.
Oklahoma, traditionally a leader in wind energy, is now making substantial strides in solar power. The state is set to add more than 700 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity through projects spearheaded by Leeward Renewable Energy, including a 372 MW portfolio in Mayes County near a Google data center in Pryor. These developments are proceeding even as discussions about a potential statewide ban on new wind and solar projects loom, highlighting the state’s complex relationship with renewable energy expansion. Read more.
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Jun 16, 2025
U.S. Senate Proposes Phasing Out Solar & Wind Tax Credits by 2028
The U.S. Senate is advancing a draft budget bill to phase out solar and wind production tax credits by 2028—gradually reducing them to 0%—while preserving incentives for hydropower, nuclear, and geothermal through 2033–2036.
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Jun 9, 2025
Europe’s Transition to Cheap, Clean Power Hits Roadblocks as Grid Infrastructure Lags
Despite record growth in renewables, Europe’s push for affordable clean energy is stalling due to underinvestment in grid upgrades and system stability technologies.