Geronimo Power has officially begun onsite construction of its 250-megawatt Portage Solar Project in Portage County, Wisconsin. The project operates within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market and follows the earlier construction launch of Apple River Solar in Polk County, Wisconsin, signaling Geronimo’s growing presence in the state’s renewable energy sector. Portage Solar is … Read more

California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee has amended Assembly Bill 942 to maintain net metering agreements for solar consumers who sell their homes or properties on Tuesday. The amendments also removed language that would deny cap-and-trade climate credits to solar consumers. “Today the Senate Energy Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Josh Becker, sided … Read more

Deriva Energy, LLC, one of the largest clean power developers, owners, and operators in the United States, has announced the appointment of Russell Young as its new Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Young will be responsible for shaping and executing Deriva’s operational strategy, with a strong focus on expanding its capabilities, improving performance, and … Read more

ABB has earned the UL98B certification for its 2,000-V OTDC switch-disconnector, the first to do so in the renewable energy industry. ABB’s 2,000-V OTDC switch-disconnector.  Over the last 20 years, solar systems have evolved to handle progressively higher voltages, resulting in lower system costs and higher energy yield. UL certifications are crucial for ensuring product … Read more

Chandigarh has taken a bold step toward sustainable urban development with the commissioning of North India’s largest commercial and industrial (C&I) floating solar power plant. Spearheaded by the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST), this 4.5MW marvel represents a perfect marriage between cutting-edge solar technology and environmental stewardship, with Growatt’s engineering performance … Read more

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its private sector partner LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd. have solarized the Bolan Medical Complex, which will save Rs. 70 million and reduce carbon emissions by 468 tonnes annually.  This clean energy project marks a critical step toward sustainable healthcare benefitting both Afghan refugees and the Pakistani community … Read more

Representational image. Credit: Canva The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited e-tenders for the provision of a 30.52 kW rooftop solar power system at Diu Airport. The estimated cost of the project is ₹16,77,684 (excluding GST), with a completion period of four months. The tender is issued by the Joint General Manager (Engineering – … Read more

Representational image. Credit: Canva Despite significant progress in solar energy deployment, India continues to depend heavily on coal to meet its evening electricity demand peaks, according to a new briefing note released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report finds that coal still dominates India’s power supply, accounting for nearly … Read more

Representational image. Credit: Canva In a strategic move to realign its business focus, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has announced the divestment of its stake in the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant to Tadweer Group, a leading player in sustainable waste management. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. The handover will see … Read more

Representational image. Credit: Canva The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in its judgment dated July 15, 2025, dismissed an appeal filed by TANGEDCO challenging the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) order dated June 30, 2016, related to transmission tariff sharing. The appeal was regarding assets developed by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for evacuating … Read more