renewable energyFriday, June 19, 2026
Today's renewable energy news is split between policy shifts and real-world growth. The Trump administration's offshore wind payouts are pushing developers into geothermal, while a court ruling protects solar and wind tax credits. Meanwhile, Ireland's solar capacity triples and community energy advocates fight for a fairer share.
Two stories show how federal policy is reshaping renewable investment: one via a payout, the other via a court win.
Invenergy is the third developer to take a Trump payout for offshore wind leases, redirecting funds into geothermal and natural gas. It signals a strategic pivot away from offshore wind under this administration.
A federal judge struck down a Trump policy that made it harder for wind and solar to claim tax subsidies. It's another legal win for clean energy against the administration's pushback.
Beyond the policy battles, solar is booming in Ireland and community energy advocates push for a better deal.
Ireland's solar capacity has grown 300% in three years to 2.7 GW, with utility-scale and micro-generation both contributing. The sector now powers nearly one-fifth of Irish homes.
A UK parliamentary committee warns that community energy projects are being sidelined by grid delays and weak revenue models, urging the government to share profits with host communities.
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