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Ørsted Initiates Construction of 200-MW Blackwater Solar Project in New Mexico

Ørsted Initiates Construction of 200-MW Blackwater Solar Project in New Mexico

Ørsted has commenced construction on its 200-megawatt (MW) Blackwater Solar project in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. This marks the company's inaugural project in the state. The Blackwater Solar farm, situated between Portales and Clovis, is designed to generate enough electricity to power over 56,000 homes annually within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) territory. As part of its commitment to the local community and environment, Ørsted has also announced a $100,000 contribution to the Playa Lakes Joint Venture (PLJV) to support the restoration and conservation of wetlands near the project site. The project is supported by a long-term power purchase agreement aimed at meeting the growing industrial electricity demand in New Mexico. Ørsted is sourcing solar panels for this project from First Solar, a domestic manufacturer, thereby supporting American energy production and manufacturing. The company's Americas Onshore business currently operates over 6 gigawatts of solar, wind, and battery storage capacity ac...
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Orsted Initiates Construction of 200 MW Blackwater Solar Project in New Mexico

Orsted Initiates Construction of 200 MW Blackwater Solar Project in New Mexico

Orsted Initiates Construction of 200 MW Blackwater Solar Project in New Mexico
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Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division

Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division

By Greg Bensinger SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Amazon confirmed on Wednesday it had cut what it said were a small number of jobs, primarily in its Stores unit which oversees the main e-commerce website. 
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DNB Bank to Cut 400 Jobs in Technology Services Unit Due to AI Integration

DNB Bank to Cut 400 Jobs in Technology Services Unit Due to AI Integration

DNB Bank to Cut 400 Jobs in Technology Services Unit Due to AI Integration
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Kalitta Motorsports Adopts Solar Power for Trackside Hospitality, Enhancing Guest Experience and Sustainability

Kalitta Motorsports Adopts Solar Power for Trackside Hospitality, Enhancing Guest Experience and Sustainability

Kalitta Motorsports Adopts Solar Power for Trackside Hospitality, Enhancing Guest Experience and Sustainability
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Ørsted Initiates Blackwater Solar Project in New Mexico, Expanding U.S. Renewable Energy Footprint

Ørsted Initiates Blackwater Solar Project in New Mexico, Expanding U.S. Renewable Energy Footprint

Ørsted Initiates Blackwater Solar Project in New Mexico, Expanding U.S. Renewable Energy Footprint
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Midwest Study Reveals Economic Benefits of Wind and Solar Projects in Rural Areas

Midwest Study Reveals Economic Benefits of Wind and Solar Projects in Rural Areas

Midwest Study Reveals Economic Benefits of Wind and Solar Projects in Rural Areas
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Rep. Steven Horsford Commends Moapa Band of Paiutes' Decade of Solar Energy Success

Rep. Steven Horsford Commends Moapa Band of Paiutes' Decade of Solar Energy Success

U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev) praised the Moapa Band of Paiutes and Arevon Energy, Inc. for celebrating 10 years of successful solar operations at the Moapa Solar Project. Located in northeastern Clark County, the 344-megawatt facility, which began commercial operations in 2016, was one of the first utility-scale solar installations developed on tribal land in the United States. The anniversary event highlighted the project's environmental and economic contributions over the past decade, including supplying electricity to over 53,000 homes annually and avoiding more than 325,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year. Rep. Horsford emphasized Nevada's leadership in clean, sustainable energy and the effectiveness of partnerships between local governance and industry experts in achieving lasting environmental and economic benefits.
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Data Centers Drive Surge in Natural Gas Power Plant Proposals Across U.S.

Data Centers Drive Surge in Natural Gas Power Plant Proposals Across U.S.

New data from the federal Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicates a significant increase in proposals for grid-connected natural gas power plants across the United States. Since early 2023, these proposals have nearly tripled, and they have risen by almost half in the last eight months alone. This surge is primarily attributed to the rapidly growing electricity demand from data centers. In contrast, planned additions of solar power have stalled, and wind power additions have dramatically fallen. The EIA's filings for plant additions starting in August 2026 include plans for 60.4 gigawatts (GW) of additional gas capacity by the end of 2030, a 44% increase from the 41.8 GW forecast in December 2025. This marks a reversal from previous trends towards a cleaner grid. Texas leads this natural gas buildout with 20 GW of planned new capacity, accounting for nearly a third of all proposed new grid-connected gas plant capacity through 2030. Louisiana follows with 6.6 GW, Pennsylvania with 4.4 GW, Oklahoma...
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U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Launch FACT Data Platform Beta

U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Launch FACT Data Platform Beta

The U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities have announced the Beta launch of the Forestry Analytics for Carbon Tracking (FACT) platform. This new science-based digital platform aims to provide transparent and accessible U.S. forest and harvested wood product carbon data at no cost to users. The initiative addresses the challenge faced by landowners and businesses in reporting and communicating carbon information, as existing data is often fragmented, inconsistent, and expensive to compile. FACT consolidates previously siloed public and private data into a single, free, and transparent resource. This public-private effort, led by the Endowment, the Forest Service, and the forest sector, includes input from scientists, engineers, and practitioners. The platform is designed to complement existing tools rather than replace them, offering standardized methods for forest land managers to convert inventories to carbon stocks and for manufacturers to report carbon impacts. The Beta...
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Faces Job Cuts Amidst Broader Multinational Layoffs in Costa Rica

Fresh Del Monte Produce Faces Job Cuts Amidst Broader Multinational Layoffs in Costa Rica

Fresh Del Monte Produce Faces Job Cuts Amidst Broader Multinational Layoffs in Costa Rica
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Asian Nations Face Grid Inequity Hindering Renewable Energy Expansion

Asian Nations Face Grid Inequity Hindering Renewable Energy Expansion

Asian governments are accelerating electrification and expanding renewable energy, but outdated power systems and regulations are creating significant barriers to fair grid access. A workshop hosted by Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC) in Bangkok brought together organizations from South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore to discuss these shared issues. The workshop highlighted that while investment in grid infrastructure is occurring, existing power systems often favor conventional fossil fuel generation, making it difficult for renewable projects to connect and integrate effectively. For instance, South Korea's 'Energy Highway' initiative aims for over 100 GW of renewable energy by 2030, but grid access remains a challenge, with state-owned utility Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) acting as a gatekeeper, causing bottlenecks. This situation is exacerbated by growing electricity demand from AI data centers and manufacturing industries, putting additional pressure on already stra...