RFP Alert: Appalachian Power seeks 1.1 GW of renewable energy
The utility issued two requests for proposals, one for 800 MW of solar, storage and wind, and one for 300 MW of solar, wind or hydroelectric power.
Largest hydrogen plant in North America slated for California
Element Resources will use solar power and battery storage to ensure 24/7 production.
U.S. installs 4.4 GW of utility-scale solar in Q1 2025, retracting about 30%
The United States also installed a record 1.6 GW of grid-scale energy storage in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the American Clean Power Association.
Electricity generation from U.S. solar grows 28% year-over-year
Utility-scale solar generation grew to 232 TWh in the rolling 12 months through March 2025, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration.
Solar and battery output records set as California continues aggressive ramp
Amidst industry turmoil, California set a new spring peak for utility-scale solar generation above 21 GW. Battery output exceeded 10 GW as the state surpasses 15 GW of installed energy storage capacity.
BLM seeks public input on 200 MW solar project in Nevada
The Dodge Flat II solar project will take approximately two years to complete, employing as many as 350 area workers at peak construction.
Aypa Power closes $535 million for California utility-scale solar project
The Blackstone portfolio company will develop a 160 MW solar project with co-located battery energy storage.
Data dashboard tracks renewable energy progress in your state
The State of Renewable Energy dashboard tracks progress in solar, battery energy storage, wind, and EV adoption across the 50 states.
Missouri doubles solar capacity with 430 MW facility with U.S.-made components
Construction has begun on the two-phase 430 MW Kelso Solar Project that developer Arevon reports had no opposition due to its impactful public engagement.
Double Black Diamond now the largest operating solar power producer east of the Mississippi
The Illinois solar power project features U.S.-made modules and trackers, employed 500 people during construction and will provide an estimated $100 million in community benefit funds.
