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Germany Sees Solar Power Soar as It Works to Wean Off Russian Gas

Yale E360

German solar power is hitting new records this summer, and is set for further growth as the government enacts new policies to spur the expansion of renewable energy. Read more on E360 ?.

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Microsoft India Signs on for 150 MW of Solar Power

Environment + Energy Leader

Microsoft India announced that it has signed a renewable energy agreement of 150 MW with ReNew Power, one of India's largest renewable energy companies. The post Microsoft India Signs on for 150 MW of Solar Power appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Biden Administration Moves to Unblock Solar Power

Union of Concerned Scientists

The American Clean Power Association (ACP), which represents a range of clean energy technologies, similarly applauded , calling the announcement “a bold act of leadership.” Resolution of the uncertainty that has threatened solar’s considerable momentum is a key piece of keeping that momentum going.

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2024 Year in Review: Clean Energy Progress Steeped in Solar and Storage

Union of Concerned Scientists

Rogers/UCS Renewable energy The amount of electricity supplied by US renewable energy overall (counting solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and wood biomass) is expected to be 10% higher in 2024 than in 2023. One of 2024s new crop. It added up to 24% of total electricity generation in 2024, compared with 23% in 2023.

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Wind, Solar Power Help Grow US Renewable Energy Use

Environmental Leader

Wind and Solar sources help continue growth in US renewable energy use. The post Wind, Solar Power Help Grow US Renewable Energy Use appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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48 MW of Solar Power Supplied to BASF’s Freeport Site through PPA

Environment + Energy Leader

BASF and X-ELIO have signed a 12-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply 48 megawatts (MW) of solar power to BASF's Verbund site in Freeport, Texas. The post 48 MW of Solar Power Supplied to BASF’s Freeport Site through PPA appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Where is California Going to Site Its New Solar Power?

Union of Concerned Scientists

The discussion to site renewables on public lands must be informed by conservationists, tribal groups, and local communities most affected by these projects. Using our public lands for renewable energy projects is an option we should consider with careful deliberation.