Cancelled solar megaproject reveals new Trump-era threat to renewables

Published on October 14, 2025

An enormous solar project planned for the Nevada desert was canceled last week while awaiting final federal approvals, an ominous sign for renewables development on public lands under the Trump administration. Esmeralda 7 was unique for its size: It would have installed 6.2 gigawatts of solar generation and 5.2…

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