There’s been a push for the past several years to get more cleantech products produced in the United States. One of the key target products is solar panels, as well as the various components of solar panels. That has been encouraged through a variety of strong production incentives (brought into … [continued]
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Duke Energy released its latest long-range energy plan, which proposes two additional gas plants and extends costly coal plant operations based on speculative data center developments, according to its own documents released last Friday. This alarming development underscores the need for the South Carolina Public Service Commission to … [continued]
Approval Comes with No Cost Caps Despite Ballooning Price Estimates COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC) finalized its May 15th approval of the Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Convenience and Necessity for the proposed Canadys Gas Plant last Friday. The final order fails to put a cap on the total … [continued]
Georgia-based Suniva, Inc. plans to open a new solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens, South Carolina. The investment will support the creation of about 564 new jobs. “South Carolina already has a very rich history in advanced manufacturing. This is the next evolution for South Carolina, which is the next … [continued]
As volatile fracked gas prices and energy demand rises, customers worry about paying more for less. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Last night, dozens of South Carolinians testified before the state Public Service Commission at two back-to-back hearings, expressing concerns that the proposed Canadys gas power plant may drive up already skyrocketing … [continued]
Following North Carolina Approval, Stage Set for Final Merger COLUMBIA, S.C. — A settlement agreement was reached by groups, including the Sierra Club, with Duke Energy on its proposed merger of its subsidiaries in South Carolina. A Sierra Club priority included in the settlement agreement is the commitment from Duke … [continued]
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Sierra Club appealed the EPA’s approval of South Carolina’s do-nothing plan to reduce air pollution at our country’s most wild and scenic national parks and wilderness areas. The Congressionally-approved Regional Haze program of the Clean Air Act is intended to reduce air pollution, including from coal … [continued]
Trump’s Executive Order Threatens Consumer Protection Options COLUMBIA, S.C. — An executive order issued by Donald Trump last week could block state guardrails around artificial intelligence and the infrastructure needed to run AI data centers, including popular state-level initiatives, known as large load tariffs, that help ensure tech companies have financial skin in … [continued]
The thin film solar startup First Solar is among the domestic manufacturers anticipating a fresh burst of demand for made-in-the-USA solar modules.
Volvo invited CleanTechnica to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its Charleston automotive factory where they will be adding production capacity for the XC60 and another yet-to-be-announced, second-generation, extended-range electric vehicle by 2030. Disclaimer: Volvo paid for the author’s travel and accommodations to attend this event. We sat down with Volvo … [continued]
