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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

The development of utility-scale solar power plants is a costly and complex undertaking that requires extensive expertise to avoid pitfalls. Most solar project developers rely on debt financing to ...

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 ...

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 ...