Japan, one of the most densely populated countries in the world, faces significant challenges when it comes to expanding its renewable capacity, particularly in its overcrowded urban regions with limited space. Fortunately, a pioneering mega-solar cell could be the turning point for the country, as the new technology equals 20 reactors, blowing past nuclear power....

LANSING, MI - Michigan regulators have rejected an Upper Peninsula utility’s plan to add escalating charges to electric bills to pay for renewable power, finding it was unreasonable and went above what was required. The proposal from Upper Michigan Energy Resources, or UMERC, would have imposed daily, per-meter surcharges on its 37,500 customers. For residential...

The governor recently approved a Trump-backed pipeline, citing reliability and affordability concerns. But she’s also backed offshore wind to meet growing energy needs.