Charli Transue

Six Flags Magic Mountain has transformed thousands of ordinary parking spaces into a major source of renewable energy—while simultaneously providing shade, battery storage and electric-vehicle charging. The Valencia amusement park celebrated the energization of its new solar-carport system on October 1, 2026. Described by project partners as California’s largest solar parking canopy, the installation has a generating capacity of 12.37 megawatts and covers approximately 637,000 square feet of...

The Antelope Valley is known for its abundant sunshine, but many local families cannot take advantage of solar energy. Renters, apartment residents and homeowners with unsuitable roofs are often excluded from the benefits of rooftop solar. California Assembly Bill 1813 could help change that. The proposed legislation would expand California’s community renewable-energy subscription program. Instead of installing solar panels at home, residents could subscribe to a participating community...

For decades, the idea of generating electricity from a window seemed like something reserved for science fiction. The concept of clear solar panels promised a future where every glass surface—from skyscrapers and homes to bus stops and greenhouses—could quietly produce clean energy without changing the appearance of a building. Today, while that vision is still evolving, transparent solar technology has made remarkable progress and continues to shape conversations about the future of...