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Clean Energy Daily Briefing - Thursday, March 12, 2026

TODAY'S LEAD: The clean energy transition, challenged by policy shifts and local resistance, continues its relentless march forward with massive new project announcements underscoring the insatiable demand for reliable, greener power, particularly from the data center sector. Developers navigating this landscape face increasing complexity, requiring heightened strategic agility to secure financing, manage supply chains, and build community consensus amid a contentious political climate. KEY DEV…

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Power Hungry: How Data Centers Are Building Their Own Clean Energy Empires
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Power Hungry: How Data Centers Are Building Their Own Clean Energy Empires

In the sun-scorched expanse of West Texas, a project is taking shape that signals a seismic shift in how America powers its digital future. The GW Ranch, a 7.65-gigawatt power complex being developed …

January 30, 2026

The Rise of Agrivoltaics: How Farming Under Solar Panels Is Reshaping American Agriculture
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The Rise of Agrivoltaics: How Farming Under Solar Panels Is Reshaping American Agriculture

For decades, the expansion of utility-scale solar has faced a persistent critique: solar farms consume valuable agricultural land. In states like Ohio, Indiana, and Texas, local opposition to solar pr…

January 28, 2026

In the Heart of Indiana Farmland, Clean Energy Leases Provide Hope for Farmers
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In the Heart of Indiana Farmland, Clean Energy Leases Provide Hope for Farmers

GREENTOWN, Ind. — Picture the endless rows of corn swaying under a vast Midwestern sky, a landscape etched into the souls of generations of farmers. But beneath that serene facade, a quiet storm rages…

December 13, 2025

Conservative Point Of Views on Clean Energy
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Conservative Point Of Views on Clean Energy

Conservatives are making an argument for clean energy that rarely mentions climate: it is about cheaper, more reliable power, respecting property rights, strengthening U.S. industry and reducing depen…

December 4, 2025

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Otero County Advances Draft Ordinance to Regulate Utility-Scale ...

Otero County, New Mexico is advancing a draft ordinance to regulate utility-scale solar and wind projects in unincorporated areas, requiring permits, setbacks, and decommissioning plans. The regulation supports New Mexico's goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045 while balancing renewable energy development with protections for agriculture, water resources, and wildlife.

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Cypress Creek acquires 2.4GW solar, 720MW BESS project in Arkansas from Swift Current

Cypress Creek Renewables has acquired the Steel River project in Arkansas, a utility-scale development consisting of 2.4GW of solar capacity and 720MW of battery energy storage system. The project is expected to come online in 2029.

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Solar’s fastest growth in a decade, fossils fall again, but emissions rise

Solar power in the US grew 28% in 2025, reaching 8.5% of total electricity generation (385 TWh), with utility-scale solar growing three times faster than small-scale. Combined with wind at 10.3%, renewables plus nuclear and hydroelectric now provide 43% of US electricity generation, with projections showing 93% of new 2026 capacity deployments coming from solar, wind, and storage.

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US Roundup: Over US$2 billion of financing updates from Arevon, Primergy and Gridstor

US energy storage companies Arevon, Primergy, and GridStor announced over $2 billion in financing updates for projects across Texas, California, and Nevada. The roundup covers funding developments for utility-scale battery storage initiatives by priority clean energy developers.

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Ohioans are getting fed up with data centers, state lawmakers are starting to notice

Ohio lawmakers are noticing resident backlash against data centers like a proposed 73-megawatt fuel cell project by Amazon in Hilliard. Despite assurances of low emissions from the fuel cell manufacturer, residents are concerned about air quality and the speed at which such projects are approved, bypassing local review.

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Will Ohio make a $98 million mistake?

The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) staff's handling of the proposed Crossroads Solar Grazing Center in Morrow County is under scrutiny. The project, which combines solar power generation with sheep grazing, was initially recommended for approval but a reversal in position by OPSB staff, based on allegedly fabricated public comments and misinformation about local sentiment, risks denying a $98 million clean energy investment.

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