The U.S. power grid saw the highest addition of solar energy capacity in over twenty years, as reported by the Solar Energy Industries Association. This announcement follows criticism from U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and former President Donald Trump regarding the effectiveness and costs of renewable energy.

The article discusses the development of the largest solar energy project in the U.S. at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, after extensive environmental cleanup. Hecate, the developer, will utilize 10,300 acres of the site for solar farms, expected to be completed by 2030.

BP has announced a strategic shift to boost investments in fossil fuels while significantly cutting back on spending for renewable energy, with plans to allocate $10 billion annually towards oil and gas through 2027.

The article discusses the World Bank's challenges in securing U.S. support amid cuts to foreign aid by the Trump administration, as well as potential implications for its credit rating.