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Floating solar cuts land use and boosts clean energy. But new research shows we need to understand its impact on waterbirds first.

New York Senate Bill S07899 guides renewable energy projects to parking lots, brownfields, and agrivoltaic farms, balancing infrastructure with land conservation.

Releaf Earth has launched Nigeria’s first large-scale biochar facility, using palm kernel waste to cut emissions and improve farm yields—while laying a scalable model for Africa’s carbon removal strategy.

From coal plant conversions to solar co-location, Georgia Power’s battery strategy highlights the evolving role of storage in utility-scale energy planning.

Federal proposal to drop habitat degradation from ESA’s “harm” definition could ease project approvals for water and infrastructure—raising concerns for species protection.

North of Fairbanks, hundreds of workers at Alaska’s biggest gold mine dig up, haul, crush and grind thousands of tons of ore each day, year-round.  The sprawling Fort Knox mine consumes $40 million worth of power every year — more than any other business in the state.

Aspen Power brings 42.5 MW of solar online in rural Pennsylvania, offering farmers stable income through land leases and supporting local energy resilience.

Missouri SB6 would restrict power plant shutdowns unless utilities prove they’ve replaced lost capacity with reliable alternatives, potentially delaying the state’s clean energy transition.

2024 Impact Report reveals 46 MW of new solar projects and strong community involvement, with operations now extending across 13 states.

New research warns that sidelining biomass could cost Europe €169B annually and derail climate goals, highlighting its critical role in clean energy plans.

AB 1104 updates California’s renewable energy laws, easing compliance for small businesses installing solar and protecting access to Net Energy Metering programs.

SUNY Oneonta is the first university to participate in NYSERDA’s Voluntary Tier 1 REC Presale Program, securing 1,000 MWh of locally sourced clean energy to power campus residence halls.

China’s power sector surged with solar up 30.8% and coal down 3.3%, but air pollution in key provinces continues to exceed national safety limits.

Indiana’s new law bans foreign adversary-linked data centers from using regional grid power, requiring full energy independence to operate in the state.

EVLO and EPS commission solar-plus-storage systems to boost grid resilience in American Samoa, supporting ASPA’s 2040 goal of 100% renewable energy.

Tennessee redefines “clean energy” to include gas, nuclear, and waste-to-energy—fueling a partisan clash over local control and environmental standards.

Adapture Renewables proposes a 110 MW solar and battery project in Alamosa County to enhance grid resilience and support Colorado’s clean energy goals.

Rosendin debuts autonomous robots that triple solar installation speed and enhance safety on utility-scale projects in Texas, addressing labor and terrain challenges.

The U.S. hits Korea with 26% tariffs, prompting Seoul to pursue talks aimed at protecting critical industries like solar, autos, and electronics.

How lunar regolith and perovskite innovation could influence future energy systems

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