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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Peak production is one of the shared goals of stakeholders across the utility-scale solar value chain, but with site conditions becoming increasingly challenging, it’s a more complex goal than it used ...

As Australia’s renewable sector matures, the coupling of solar and storage is emerging as the dominant paradigm for ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

According to a national poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, Republicans and voters who supported President Donald ...

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