Utah produced more power from solar than any other source in May, a new first

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In May 2026, solar power became the leading source of electricity in Utah for the first time.
Wind and solar generation are growing rapidly in Utah's energy mix.
Experts expect this trend to continue despite reductions in federal clean energy incentives.

Batteries are now cheaper than gas for supplying peak power demand in Australia.
Rising demand for gas turbines from US data centers is increasing costs for gas-fired power.
Battery costs are falling due to increased Chinese production.

The world is on an unstoppable shift towards renewable energy, but the phase-down of fossil fuels is not happening quickly enough.
Renewables are predicted to provide half of the world's electricity by 2030, yet emissions remain too high to prevent a 1.5°C temperature rise.
Investment in fossil fuels needs to be cut in half, while current levels are double what they should be.

The Ute Mountain Ute tribe in Colorado has successfully launched a utility-scale solar project despite political challenges, including the Trump administration's opposition to renewable energy.
The project, located on tribal land in New Mexico, will include 270 megawatts of solar panels and 180 megawatts of battery storage, aiming to power homes and businesses.
Tribal leaders emphasized stewardship of the land and perseverance through challenging times, noting climate change impacts like drying springs on their reservation.

US home battery installations hit a record 673 MW in Q1 2026, driven by state incentives and rising electricity costs.
California and Hawaii led installations, with policies like sunset export pricing and direct payments encouraging adoption.
The surge in batteries contrasts with a slowdown in residential solar due to the loss of a federal tax credit.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a partnership with several companies to redevelop the Paducah Site into a data center campus with new energy infrastructure.
The privately funded investment exceeds $100 billion, expected to create about 8,000 construction jobs and 600 permanent jobs in Kentucky.
The project includes 2 GW of natural gas generation, transmission upgrades, and up to 2.6 GW of battery storage to support a 1.8 GW AI and HPC innovation campus.

Batteries are now cheaper than gas for supplying peak power demand in Australia.
Rising demand for gas turbines from US data centers is increasing costs for gas-fired power.
Battery costs are falling due to increased Chinese production.

The world is on an unstoppable shift towards renewable energy, but the phase-down of fossil fuels is not happening quickly enough.
Renewables are predicted to provide half of the world's electricity by 2030, yet emissions remain too high to prevent a 1.5°C temperature rise.
Investment in fossil fuels needs to be cut in half, while current levels are double what they should be.

The Ute Mountain Ute tribe in Colorado has successfully launched a utility-scale solar project despite political challenges, including the Trump administration's opposition to renewable energy.
The project, located on tribal land in New Mexico, will include 270 megawatts of solar panels and 180 megawatts of battery storage, aiming to power homes and businesses.
Tribal leaders emphasized stewardship of the land and perseverance through challenging times, noting climate change impacts like drying springs on their reservation.

US home battery installations hit a record 673 MW in Q1 2026, driven by state incentives and rising electricity costs.
California and Hawaii led installations, with policies like sunset export pricing and direct payments encouraging adoption.
The surge in batteries contrasts with a slowdown in residential solar due to the loss of a federal tax credit.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a partnership with several companies to redevelop the Paducah Site into a data center campus with new energy infrastructure.
The privately funded investment exceeds $100 billion, expected to create about 8,000 construction jobs and 600 permanent jobs in Kentucky.
The project includes 2 GW of natural gas generation, transmission upgrades, and up to 2.6 GW of battery storage to support a 1.8 GW AI and HPC innovation campus.

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