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California Grid Faces Biggest Heat Wave Test Since 2020 Outages
Record heat in the West will pose the biggest test this Labor Day weekend to the California grid since the summer 2020 blackouts as homes and businesses crank up air conditioners while a severe drought drains hydropower supplies.

Europe Braces for Rationing Risks in Russian Gas Showdown
Europe faces the risk of blackouts, rationing and a severe recession if Russia further slashes gas deliveries, and the next reality check is at hand.

First Solar Plans to Spend $1.2 Billion on US Factories
First Solar Inc., America’s biggest panel maker, plans to invest about $1.2 billion to expand its US manufacturing capacity after Congress passed a landmark climate bill.