New Solar: From 100% In March To 2.5% In April

One of the new big solar projects that came online in April was this one in Gridley, Calif. (image via Blue Oak Energy)

Solar's proportion of new generating capacity plunged in April. But don't worry. Everything is OK. Read more →

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Why Solar’s Allegedly Big March Didn’t Mean Much

TheB orrego 1 Solar Generating Station provided 26 of the 44 megawatts of new capacity in March (image via NRG)

Much was made of the fact that solar accounted for 100 percent of the new utility-scale power on the U.S. grid in March, but it actually meant little. Read more →

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Clean Sweep: Wind, Solar Dominate New US Generating Capacity

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Wind (300) and solar (133) accounted for all 433 megawatts of new electrical generating capacity installed in the U.S. in September. Read more →

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Wind Scores A Victory In Idaho Power Battle

Idaho wind farm (image via GE Energy Financial Services)

Federal regulators rule that an Idaho utility must honor its long-term agreements and buy wind power even when demand is low and other, cheaper options are available. Read more →

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Oregon Wave-Power Project Gets Federal Go-Ahead

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Ocean Power Technologies' planned 10-device, 1.5-megawatt Oregon wave power project has been granted a 35-year license by federal regulators. Read more →

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Hydro, Wind Power Seek Peace In Northwest

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BPA proposes splitting lost revenues with wind energy producers when high river flows lead the Pacific Northwest hydro and grid operator to stop wind turbines. Read more →

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Feds Tell BPA It Can’t Cut Off Wind Power

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Federal regulators rule the Bonneville Power Administration discriminated against wind generators when it shut down turbines in favor of its own hdyropower. Read more →

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