Largest Solar Farm In US Coming To Central Valley In California
In California’s Central Valley, a plan is being put forth to turn unused farmland into the largest solar installation in the US.
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21 Gigawatts of Solar for California Land That Can No Longer Be Used for Agriculture
There’s a water district in San Joaquin Valley in California where there’s empty land that “can no longer sustain irrigated agriculture.” The Westlands Water District board of directors have decided on a plan for this land. They are going to have solar power plants built there — perhaps 21 gigawatts … [continued]
California Passes Legislation to Support Solar & Lower Energy Costs
California is doing what it has been doing for years — it’s leading on clean energy again. Well, it is leading in one way and it is catching up in another way. The California legislature passed a couple of bills on the last day of the 2025 legislative session this … [continued]
California Opposes Rooftop Solar For All The Wrong Reasons
Rooftop solar is talking its lumps in California as the state juggles its regulations to make it less attractive to homeowners.
The Top 5 States in the USA for Solar Power
Which states in the USA have installed the most solar power? How many solar jobs are there in those states? Which states are leading in residential solar power? How many solar companies are in these leading states? I’m glad you asked, because we now have the answers for you! Thanks … [continued]
California Community Solar Project Will Help The Disadvantaged
Rooftop solar power is not affordable for all homeowners, and some people rent in structures where rooftop solar is not available. Community solar installations allow access for people who might not otherwise have it. It’s one of the best human uses of clean, renewable electricity. Here at Cleantechnica, we have … [continued]
In 50 of 82 Days in 2025, Solar, Wind, & Water Surpass 100% of Electricity…
As I just reported (thanks to Daniel Miller for sending in the news), solar power provided the second-most electricity in the United States for 5 hours last week. A huge portion of that is in California. There’s far more solar power installed in California than anywhere else in the USA, … [continued]
Giant Solar + Storage Project Turned on in California
Solar power and battery storage projects continue to grow strong around the world, in the US, and in California. A big project just commissioned in California adds to that story. The new project is from renewable energy developer, owner, and operator Arevon Energy. It is the Eland 1 Solar-plus-Storage Project … [continued]
Utility-Scale U.S. Solar Electricity Generation Skyrocketing in 2024
In August 2024, utility-scale generation of solar electricity averaged 63.1 gigawatthours between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. each day in the Lower 48 states, 36% more than for the same hours in August 2023. Additions of solar generating capacity outpaced other resources in the U.S. electric power sector in 2023, and … [continued]
This Chart Shows How California Is Massively Extending Solar Use Into The Evening
As solar energy became a larger and larger portion of California electricity generation, there were rising concerns about the infamous “duck curve.” Solar energy was starting to dominate midday electricity generation, forcing curtailments even, while peak electricity demand in the evening was a tad too late for solar to be … [continued]
