solar power

The U.S. needs a lot more renewable energy to meet its climate goals. In some communities, the opposition to large solar projects comes from environmentalists themselves.

Officials and farmers report threats and intimidation in small Midwest communities that are considering solar and wind farms.

A renewable energy facility in Oregon that combines solar power, wind power and massive batteries to store the energy generated there will be the first utility-scale plant of its kind in North America.

Solar power installations on home rooftops are surging in Oregon and Washington state. Alongside, you may have noticed an uptick in ads pitching rooftop solar, or even gotten an in-person solicitation. Some of the sales pitches contain dubious or potentially misleading claims. And now, consumer watchdogs are urging homeowners to do their homework before signing any contract.

For lower income households, making the switch to solar power has been mostly out of reach. Even so-called community solar programs most often require an investment up front. That’s starting to change.

While standard solar panels can provide electricity during the day, this device can be a "continuous renewable power source" during the day and at night.

The clean energy sector was one of the fastest growing parts of the economy before the pandemic, and it’s been one of the hardest hit. But researchers say…

Solar power can feel out of reach. Upfront costs are usually considerable and you need a sunny roof or open space where you can put the panels.Community…

In farm fields from the Willamette Valley to the Kittitas Valley and east to Idaho, energy developers want to plant a new crop: commercial solar arrays....

The success of solar power could mean it becomes less attractive for home users in the future. Utilities are reaching the threshold where, under state…