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- 1PowerChina connects 1 GW solar hybrid plant at Talatan●PowerChina connects 1 GW solar hybrid to the grid at Talatan
PowerChina has connected a 1 GW solar hybrid facility to the grid at Talatan, on the Qinghai Tibetan Plateau in China. The project combines solar generation with other capacity to deliver large-scale clean power. It marks another step in China's rapid expansion of utility-scale renewables in remote, high-altitude regions, drawing attention from energy industry observers worldwide.
- 2Renewables capacity set to overtake natural gas within a year, EIA data shows▼# Renewables ' installed capacity to beat # natura gas within a year – # EIA data According to “Electric Power Monthly”
US Energy Information Administration data from its Electric Power Monthly report indicates renewables' installed capacity is on track to surpass natural gas within a year. Renewable electricity generation in the first half of 2026 was 10.9% higher than in the same period of 2025, with utility-scale solar leading growth at 21.6%.
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DTE Energy has finished building the Cold Creek solar park in Michigan, a facility with a capacity of 100 megawatts. The completion adds to the utility's growing renewable generation portfolio and supports its shift away from fossil fuels. The project's finish is being reported by energy trade outlets covering utility-scale solar development in the region.
- 4Solar Leads All U.S. Power Sectors for September Project Kickoffs▼Solar Leads All U.S. Power Sectors for September Kickoffs
New industry tracking shows solar leading every other U.S. power sector in new project kickoffs for September. The data covers industrial and energy project launches across the country, with solar topping utility-scale additions for the month. Observers say the figures reinforce solar's position as the fastest-growing segment of the American power market, ahead of wind, gas and conventional sources.
- 5DTE's Cold Creek Solar Park begins operations near Coldwater▼DTE Cold Creek Solar Park is now operational east of Coldwater
DTE Energy has brought its Cold Creek Solar Park online east of Coldwater, Michigan, adding new solar generating capacity to the utility's renewable portfolio. The local report confirms the facility has moved from construction to full operation, marking a step in the region's shift toward clean energy.