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Zeldin Supports Americans Concerned About Solar Intervention: Not ‘Conspiracy Theorists’

Zeldin Supports Americans Concerned About Solar Intervention: Not ‘Conspiracy Theorists’

washington Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin addressed reporters on Tuesday evening, acknowledging the legitimacy of concerns surrounding geoengineering and cautioning against labeling all critics as “tinfoil hat conspiracy theorists.” The EPA has introduced a public database that outlines current research on contrails and geoengineering as of June 10th. In response to inquiries from […]

California Officials Work to Maintain Large Desert Solar Project

California Officials Work to Maintain Large Desert Solar Project

California Regulators Keep Ivanpah Solar Farm Open California regulators decided on Thursday not to shut down the Ivanpah solar farm, despite ongoing concerns raised by both the federal government and private sector entities. This $2.2 billion facility features three towering structures and was originally set to run until 2039. The owner of the farm, Solar […]

Solar firms connected to China get federal funding despite worries.

Solar firms connected to China get federal funding despite worries.

Scrutiny Over Ties to China for Major Solar Firms Two of the largest solar companies in North America are under increased scrutiny regarding their connections to China, amid concerns from lawmakers. Notably, one of these companies was highlighted by Senate Democrats in 2023. Despite the federal government’s efforts to limit Chinese companies in the solar […]

U.S. Solar Energy Generation Enhances National Security

U.S. Solar Energy Generation Enhances National Security

Strengthening National Security Through Solar Energy Daniel Barceló, CEO of T1 Energy, spoke at a policy event in Washington, D.C., emphasizing that American-made solar energy enhances U.S. national security. He pointed out that T1 Energy is dedicated to producing solar energy for Americans, highlighting its potential as a highly “scalable” and “reliable” energy source. Barceló […]

GOP Lawmaker Aims to Protect American Farmland from Government-Funded Solar Initiatives

GOP Lawmaker Aims to Protect American Farmland from Government-Funded Solar Initiatives

New Bill Aims to Protect Farmland from Solar Development On Thursday, Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee put forth a bill designed to shield American farmland from government-funded solar panel projects. This initiative, known as the American Farmland Protection Act, is also backed by Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming. The legislation serves to formalize […]

Janta Power secures $5.5M for new vertical solar tower technology

Janta Power secures $5.5M for new vertical solar tower technology

Janta Power, a Texas-based startup, has recently secured $5.5 million in seed funding aimed at developing its innovative vertical solar power towers as alternatives to traditional flat solar farms. The funding, primarily led by MaC Venture Capital with backing from Collab Capital, showcases a strong belief in the effectiveness of 3D solar systems that could […]

Taxpayer-Funded Solar Plant in Mojave Desert Set to Close Next Year

Taxpayer-Funded Solar Plant in Mojave Desert Set to Close Next Year

Concerns Over Ivanpah Solar Farm The sun is setting over the Ivanpah solar facility in California’s Mojave Desert, a project once hailed with enthusiasm. Backed by a hefty $1.6 billion loan in 2011, it drew support from figures like Ernest Moniz, President Obama’s first Secretary of Energy. He touted it as a symbol of America’s […]