Solar explained
People have used the sun''s rays (solar radiation) for thousands of years for warmth and to dry meat, fruit, and grains. Over time, people developed technologies to collect solar energy for
People have used the sun''s rays (solar radiation) for thousands of years for warmth and to dry meat, fruit, and grains. Over time, people developed technologies to collect solar energy for
Uses local climate data, your roof measurements, current local electric rates and current solar system cost to generate an accurate solar cost and savings estimate, customized for your home.
This document is intended to be used as guidance to developers to outline the requirements of BOEM and other agencies that
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Technological advances, new business opportunities, and legislative and regulatory mandates are all contributing factors that drive the need for up
On Aug. 15, 2025, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2025-42 addressing the beginning of construction for wind and solar facilities under Section 45Y and 48E of the
What is solar energy? Solar energy comes from the limitless power source that is the sun. It is a clean, inexpensive, renewable resource that can be harnessed virtually
This document is intended to be used as guidance to developers to outline the requirements of BOEM and other agencies that industry must follow when developing offshore
Solar power, also known as solar electricity, is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly using concentrated solar power.
In July 2025, a wave of new federal actions altered the review and approval process for wind and solar projects across the U.S., which have
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Solar energy is radiation from the Sun that is capable of producing heat, causing chemical reactions, or generating electricity. The total amount of solar energy incident on
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On Aug. 15, 2025, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2025-42 addressing the beginning of construction for wind and solar facilities
Wind energy ordinances adopted by counties, towns, and other types of municipalities are one of the best ways for local governments to identify conditions and
There are two main types of solar energy technologies—photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP). On this page you''ll find resources to learn what
This document is intended to provide guidance to local governments considering developing an ordinance or rules related to the development of utility-scale wind energy
In July 2025, a wave of new federal actions altered the review and approval process for wind and solar projects across the U.S., which have introduced likely delays, uncertainty, and risk.
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In July 2025, a wave of new federal actions altered the review and approval process for wind and solar projects across the U.S., which have introduced likely delays, uncertainty, and risk. ECT’s experts have analyzed these developments and outlined key takeaways to help you stay on track. Facing delays or need guidance navigating these shifts?
In light of this uncertainty, USFWS moved to update their Information for the Planning and Consultation (IPaC) portal on July 18, 2025, to state that the resource is no longer available to process solar and wind energy projects.
Under the guidance provided in the Notice, wind and solar projects beginning construction in 2025 would have a placed in service deadline of Dec. 31, 2029, and those beginning construction in 2026 on or before July 4 would have a placed in service deadline of Dec. 31, 2030.
(See McGuireWoods’ July 8, 2025, legal alert.) The OBBBA requires wind and solar projects to begin construction for tax purposes on or before July 4, 2026, or be subject to a placed in service deadline of Dec. 31, 2027.