Agrivoltaics increases crop yields, reduces water usage, and boosts rural participation in the growth of renewable energy From the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: https://ieefa.org/resources/agrivoltaics-economic-option-farmers-and-rural-development Key Takeaways: Across the United States, the race to secure affordable, reliable energy is transforming the rural landscape. Fueled by data centers, artificial intelligence, electrification, and industrial reshoring,Continue reading “Report: Agrivoltaics – An Economic Option for Farmers and Rural Development”
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Enel Completes GulfStar, Its Largest Power Plant in the U.S.
Enel started operations of the 556 MWdc (450 MWac) GulfStar solar plant in Wharton County, Texas, its largest power plant in the United States. From Enel North America: https://www.enelnorthamerica.com/about-us/newsroom/search-press/press/2025/11/gulfstar-completion Enel North America completed its largest power plant in the United States with the start of operations of the 556-megawatt (MWdc) GulfStar solar plant in Wharton County,Continue reading “Enel Completes GulfStar, Its Largest Power Plant in the U.S.”
Enel Starts Up Company’s Largest Power Plant in the U.S.
GulfStar reaches a combined capacity of 911 MWdc between solar and batteries in Texas. From Inspenet: https://inspenet.com/en/noticias/enel-starts-up-the-largest-power-plant-in-the-u-s/ Enel North America has commissioned GulfStar, the largest power plant in the United States developed by the company, located in Wharton County, Texas. The project integrates a 556 megawatt (MWdc) solar plant and a 355 MWdc battery storage system, reaching a combinedContinue reading “Enel Starts Up Company’s Largest Power Plant in the U.S.”
LRE to Host Solar Sheep Grazing Training with American Solar Grazing Association
LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a leading renewable energy company, advancing sustainable land use through solar grazing. From Leeward Renewable Energy: https://www.lreus.com/lre-to-host-solar-sheep-grazing-training-with-asga/ LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) will host its first grazing training at the Morrow Lake Solar facility in Frio County, Texas, on October 23 in collaboration with the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA). The sessionContinue reading “LRE to Host Solar Sheep Grazing Training with American Solar Grazing Association”
Governor Abbott Appoints Shaffer as Director of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Office
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointment of Jarred Shaffer as Director of the newly created Texas Advanced Nuclear Office (TANO). Established by House Bill 14, TANO will play a pivotal role in advancing nuclear energy development in Texas and will oversee the administration of the $350 million Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund, designed to incentivize private investment andContinue reading “Governor Abbott Appoints Shaffer as Director of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Office”
Texans Champion Clean Energy: 2025 CTEI Survey Highlights Growing Support
A new statewide survey commissioned by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies (March 22-30, 2025) reveals overwhelming support among Texas voters for clean energy solutions to meet the state’s growing energy demands. The biennial poll of 1,000 registered voters shows a clear preference for an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy, emphasizingContinue reading “Texans Champion Clean Energy: 2025 CTEI Survey Highlights Growing Support”
Insight: How Thermal Batteries Unlock a More Flexible, Reliable and Efficient Grid
In addition to providing clean energy for nearly every industrial sector, thermal batteries have the potential to serve as a linchpin for a reliable low-emissions grid. Source: Utility Dive: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/thermal-batteries-flexible-reliable-efficient-grid/742601/ Electric grid operators and utilities around the world must adapt to a rapidly changing energy landscape. Electricity generation is undergoing its biggest shift since theContinue reading “Insight: How Thermal Batteries Unlock a More Flexible, Reliable and Efficient Grid”
The Nature Conservancy Announces 17 New Clean Energy Projects on Former Appalachian Coal Mines with ENGIE and Sun Tribe Development
Source: The Nature Conservancy Today, The Nature Conservancy and the Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership announced new agreements with Sun Tribe Development and ENGIE to develop 14 solar energy and three battery storage projects on 360 acres of former coal mines in the Appalachians. This is the second round of clean energy project announcements from TNC’s CumberlandContinue reading “The Nature Conservancy Announces 17 New Clean Energy Projects on Former Appalachian Coal Mines with ENGIE and Sun Tribe Development”
OCED Announces up to $1.8 Billion in New Funding for Transformational Direct Air Capture Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) today opened applications for up to $1.8 billion in funding for the design, construction, and operation of mid- and large-scale commercial direct air capture (DAC) facilities and infrastructure access platforms. From the US Department of Energy, Office of Clean Energy Demonstrtions The U.S.Continue reading “OCED Announces up to $1.8 Billion in New Funding for Transformational Direct Air Capture Technologies”
Enel Grazes Texas Solar Farms with 6,000+ Sheep in Largest Announced U.S. Solar Grazing Contract
Enel North America has signed a contract with Texas Solar Sheep through which eight solar sites will utilize primarily solar grazing for vegetation control – one of the major commitments to dual-use solar in the United States to date From Enel North America Enel North America, a clean energy leader, will deploy over 6,000 sheepContinue reading “Enel Grazes Texas Solar Farms with 6,000+ Sheep in Largest Announced U.S. Solar Grazing Contract”