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EPA moves to erase carbon limits on power plants

The Trump administration's expected repeal of emissions standards for gas and coal generators removes the primary federal constraint on power-sector pollution and reshapes the investment calculus for every utility weighing fossil fuel against clean energy buildout.

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In the Trenches: Michigan Solar Mega-Project Fights Three Legal Battles, Wind Sentiment Shifts in North Dakota, and Battery Storage Rejected in California
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In the Trenches: Michigan Solar Mega-Project Fights Three Legal Battles, Wind Sentiment Shifts in North Dakota, and Battery Storage Rejected in California

Solar Siting Battles In Ottawa County, Michigan, a single solar project has become the epicenter of one of the most intense community opposition fights in the Midwest this year — and this week it esca…

September 11, 2026

In the Trenches: Ohio Solar Denials Mount, Michigan Townships Lawyer Up, and Data Center Opposition Goes National
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In the Trenches: Ohio Solar Denials Mount, Michigan Townships Lawyer Up, and Data Center Opposition Goes National

A $1.2 billion solar project was blocked in Iowa, Ohio regulators upheld their rejection of a solar farm while grappling with fabricated public comments, and a sweeping new study counted 563 organized…

September 4, 2026

In the Trenches: Louisiana Lawmaker Seeks Solar Moratorium as Battery Storage Fights Erupt Across New York
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In the Trenches: Louisiana Lawmaker Seeks Solar Moratorium as Battery Storage Fights Erupt Across New York

Solar Siting Battles A proposed 4,700-acre solar and storage facility in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, has ignited a political firestorm that could reshape the state's renewable energy landscape. State Rep. …

August 21, 2026

In the Trenches: Solar Opposition Erupts Across Seven States as Battery Storage and Data Center Fights Intensify
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In the Trenches: Solar Opposition Erupts Across Seven States as Battery Storage and Data Center Fights Intensify

In Three Points, Arizona, hundreds of residents and ranchers packed a community meeting this week to tell a solar developer to "leave us alone" — their objection aimed at what would be a 5,554-acre so…

August 14, 2026

In the Trenches: Solar Farms Rejected From Kansas to Michigan, Data Center Resistance Spreads Across Virginia and the Carolinas
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In the Trenches: Solar Farms Rejected From Kansas to Michigan, Data Center Resistance Spreads Across Virginia and the Carolinas

It was a bruising week for energy developers across the country: Sedgwick County, Kansas, rejected two solar farm proposals after nearly 60 residents showed up to object, Pattern Energy formally aband…

August 7, 2026

Sherrod Brown Is Running Against Data Centers. He Won't Be the Last.
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Sherrod Brown Is Running Against Data Centers. He Won't Be the Last.

Sherrod Brown wants his Senate seat back, and he has picked an unusual weapon to get it: the data center. The Ohio Democrat has spent nearly $2 million across three television ad campaigns attacking S…

August 3, 2026

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Solar Builder•

East Point Energy completes Texas storage site | Projects Weekly

East Point Energy completed a battery storage site near southern Texas. Georgia Power received approval for 1.1 GW of solar power purchase agreements, and Delaware approved four community solar projects. Excelsior Energy Capital sold solar projects in Utah and Tennessee to Enel subsidiaries, while Prime Group and Wunder partnered on a national solar deployment program with over 100 projects across nine states.

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PV Magazine•

GameChange sues Nextpower in expanding solar tracker patent war

GameChange Solar and Nextpower Inc. are engaged in an escalating patent infringement dispute over solar tracker technology, with GameChange filing a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for Delaware. The legal battle centers on competing claims regarding self-powered tracking architecture and high-tilt wind/hail stow technology used in utility-scale solar installations.

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Energy Storage News•

Long-duration energy storage conversation gains traction in India despite 4-hour battery storage focus

India's energy storage market is beginning discussions on long-duration storage technology despite current focus on 4-hour battery systems. The article explores emerging market trends in long-duration storage solutions for the Indian market.

Policy
Canary Media•

California moves to cut red tape for heat pumps, solar, and more

California has passed first-in-the-nation legislation to streamline permitting and inspection processes for residential rooftop solar, home batteries, heat pumps, and heat-pump water heaters. The bills aim to reduce costs and barriers to clean energy adoption for homeowners across the state.

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PV Magazine•

Renewables 24/7: An exhibit and a statement

The smarter E Europe exhibition in Munich features a special 'Renewables 24/7' exhibit showcasing technologies for round-the-clock renewable energy supply, including solar, energy storage, energy management, and electrification solutions. The multi-exhibition event demonstrates integrated approaches to achieving continuous renewable energy systems.

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PV Magazine USA•

Battery safety on multifamily housing

The article discusses battery energy storage safety in multifamily residential housing, noting that lithium-ion battery adoption has doubled from 2023 to 2024 while emergency incidents are decreasing due to improved technologies and codes. Best practices include coordination between developers, permitting authorities, fire departments, and residents to ensure safe installation and awareness.

Policy
PV Magazine•

Canadian province launches second renewable procurement round

Nova Scotia launched a second renewable procurement round seeking 350 MW of new capacity through its Green Choice Program, with a procurement period ending January 2027 and project selection in May 2027. The program is technology-neutral but previous rounds have favored wind projects, with selected developers signing 25-year contracts with Nova Scotia Power.

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