Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

In 2025, large-scale U.S. utility solar costs range from $0.95 to $1.23 per watt (DC) for a new, single-axis tracking system, with the final cost depending heavily on project size, location, and ...

We calculated restrictions on wind and solar energy projects by looking at the restrictions states and counties imposed on their development.

Utility-scale solar and wind curtailment in Australia’s NEM reached a record high of over 7TWh in 2025, according to analyst Rystad Energy.

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association is forecasting Canada’s cumulative solar capacity, which stands at 5.4 GW today, could surge to around 21 GW by 2035, driven by a healthy procurement pipeline ...

Swift Solar announced a partnership with solar developer Plenitude for utility-scale pilot testing and evaluation of long-term supply arrangements. Plenitude is a company controlled by Italian energy ...

Despite strong interest, shared solar programs face regulatory, utility, and economic barriers that limit expansion.

According to American Clean Power, utility-scale solar is currently the third-largest renewable energy source in the world. And despite recent changes in law reducing future tax credits, solar power’s ...

MAITLAND, Fla., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Castillo Engineering has been selected to provide full-scope engineering services for six new utility-scale solar projects in Illinois developed by Recon ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. On a recent flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix, I glanced out the ...

Africa is no longer a peripheral solar market; it is now the fastest-growing region for new installations, according to AFSIA, with momentum building around both utility-scale plants and village-level ...

Huron County planning commission approves amendments for utility-scale solar and battery storage, requiring host deals and ...