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- 1US utility-scale solar output surges as coal declinesβWhen a falling cost curve meets a rising demand curve, adoption accelerates. Over the first five months of 2026, utility
Utility-scale solar generation rose 21.6% in the first five months of 2026 compared with a year earlier, while coal generation fell 10.9%. Commenters attribute the shift to Swanson's Law, which holds that solar costs drop each time installed capacity doubles, arguing that falling costs combined with rising demand are driving rapid adoption and accelerating coal's decline.
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A Three W solar power project has been completed and is now online in Texas. Details on the project's size, location and developers have not been released, but its commissioning adds to the rapid build-out of utility-scale solar across Texas, one of the fastest-growing solar markets in the United States. The project is expected to contribute renewable electricity to the state's grid.
- 3Exus buys 715MWp US solar portfolio from ibV Energy PartnersβExus acquires 715MWp solar portfolio from ibV Energy Partners in the US
Exus has acquired a 715MWp solar portfolio from ibV Energy Partners in the United States, expanding its renewable energy assets in one of the world's fastest-growing solar markets. The deal adds a substantial pipeline of utility-scale projects to Exus's portfolio. Industry coverage highlights continued consolidation in the US solar sector as developers look to scale ahead of growing clean energy demand.
- 4Linxon, Hitachi and FTC Announce Utility-Scale PartnershipβLinxon, Hitachi, and FTC partner for utility-scale acceleration
Linxon, Hitachi, and FTC have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating utility-scale energy projects. The collaboration, reported by Solar Builder, is expected to combine the companies' strengths in grid infrastructure and engineering to speed up delivery of large-scale power installations. Details on project scope, timelines, and financial terms have not yet been disclosed.
- 5O'Mara and state senators hold roundtable on large-scale solar projectsβO'Mara, Senate colleagues hold energy roundtable: Todayβs roundtable discussion centered on large-scale solar projects, their impacts on local communities
New York State Senator Tom O'Mara and Senate colleagues convened a roundtable discussion focused on large-scale solar energy projects and their impacts on local communities. The event brought together stakeholders to examine how utility-scale solar development affects land use, residents and local governance in communities across the state.