solar farms
Coverage of solar farms in the Nexus archive.
- New Ohio bill could hamstring big wind and solar farms even more
A new Ohio bill, House Bill 15, aims to accelerate energy generation but may hinder large wind and solar farms despite claims of even application across energy types. The law was enacted last year by Ohio legislators to meet surging electricity demand.
- Thousands of Joshua trees are dying as the Mojave region develops. They must be saved
Thousands of Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert are threatened by human expansion, solar farms, mining projects, and climate change. These trees, critical to the region's ecosystem and economy, could face extinction by 2100, impacting species like the desert tortoise and pallid blue dotted butterfly.
- More than half of clean energy schemes needed for Labour’s 2030 target offered grid connection
More than half of the renewable energy projects required to meet the government’s clean power targets by 2030 have been offered grid connection dates by the National Energy System Operator (Neso). Over 700 projects, including wind, solar, battery storage, gas, and hydro plans, were granted connections after a two-year effort to resolve delays.
- Five Myths About Solar Panels Debunked
The article debunks five common myths about solar energy, specifically addressing claims that solar farms are noisy, toxic, and dangerous. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Mark Gongloff provides the analysis.
- Battles over energy projects are erupting across Western WA
Battles over energy projects are occurring in Western Washington. While solar and wind farms are common east of the mountains, a new trend of massive battery storage facilities is emerging west of the Cascades.
- Fears of a solar farm free-for-all as Reeves blocks locals' right to object under sweeping Labour planning reforms
Labour's planning reforms have removed the right of locals to object to solar farm developments, raising concerns about uncontrolled expansion. The changes, led by Reeves, prioritize large-scale renewable projects over community input.
- Ed Miliband's wind turbines and solar farms ARE bad for environment, Government privately admits
The UK Government has privately admitted that Ed Miliband's wind turbines and solar farms are bad for the environment. This admission contradicts public statements on renewable energy. The government's private stance may impact environmental policies.
- Virginia’s new law blocks counties from banning solar
Virginia’s new law prevents counties from banning or severely restricting large solar farms, reversing a policy where nearly two-thirds of counties had such restrictions. The change is attributed to Governor Abigail Spanberger.
- Ed Miliband vows fresh 'no brainer' Net Zero drive to cover public land in wind and solar farms
Ed Miliband, UK Labour leader, pledges an expanded 'no brainer' Net Zero initiative to utilize public land for wind and solar farms. The plan aims to accelerate renewable energy deployment as part of broader climate action.