Solar

Policy & regulation

Permitting talks are back, and clean energy is caught in the middle

Congress is taking another stab at energy-permitting reform, but legislation that doesn’t prioritize renewables and transmission is unlikely to go anywhere.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 12 December 2025
Solar

Raya Power makes a solar-battery system you can put in your backyard

The startup built a compact solar-battery combo that connects directly to key household appliances, is easy to plug in, and requires no special permits.

By Jeff St. John . 12 December 2025
Solar

Chart: Hungary is leading the world in solar adoption

The small European country unseated a longtime champion in a ranking of nations by how much of their electricity comes from solar.

By Dan McCarthy . 5 December 2025
Just transition

As solar booms and coal fades, Greece’s mining region struggles to adapt

Next year, Greece will complete its rapid coal phaseout. It’s an undeniable success for the energy transition — but residents of Western Macedonia feel left behind.

By Dan McCarthy . 3 December 2025
Clean energy

Chart: Solar and wind are meeting — and exceeding — new power demand

Through September, the two clean-energy sources outpaced growth in power demand. That trend needs to accelerate for the world to phase out fossil fuels.

By Dan McCarthy . 28 November 2025
Solar

Connecticut’s pioneering model for publicly owned, small-scale solar

The Connecticut Green Bank goes beyond grants and loans to directly develop solar for towns and schools — a model other states could follow as energy costs rise.

By Jeff St. John . 26 November 2025
Solar

T1 Energy is betting big on all-American solar, even under Trump

The Texas firm says it’s a “great” time to be in solar as it churns out panels in a factory full of music-blasting robots and pushes deeper into the supply chain.

By Julian Spector . 25 November 2025
Electrification

Electrify your home with our handy roundup before tax credits expire

You could save thousands of dollars on heat pumps, solar, and other home energy updates if you act before Dec. 31. Our explainers and guides will get you up to speed fast.

By Alison F. Takemura . 21 November 2025
Solar

Wisconsin lawmakers look to break utility grip on community solar

Utilities have blocked prior attempts to let other developers build community solar in the state. Now legislators have a bill meant to address opponents’ concerns.

By Kari Lydersen . 19 November 2025
Clean energy

This Ohio county banned wind and solar. Now, residents are pushing back.

Richland County forbade large-scale renewable energy in most townships. Next May, voters will have a chance to reject the rules in a first-of-its-kind referendum.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 18 November 2025