Plus Power’s Kapolei battery is officially online. The pioneering project is a leading example of how to shift crucial grid functions from fossil-fueled plants to clean energy.

Industry and environmental leaders are calling the recent decision on solar power a ‘drastic misstep.’ Hawaiian Electric disagrees.

They occurred as the island grows more dependent on solar energy. But the previous blackouts, in 2015, were caused by fossil-fuel plants.

The local utility co-op says it has halted development of the hydroelectric portion of the project.

They would offer plenty of benefits, but it’s difficult to build those systems and will need buy-in from the West Maui community.

Paeahu Solar was proposed five years ago but faced opposition from local residents.

Lawyers for Hu Honua say in federal court papers that the utility has engaged in illegal anticompetitive behavior.

Research identifies DHHL lands in three areas of the Big island that show promise for development for geothermal power production.

The Public Utilities Commission is required by law to conduct an investigation after a utility accident causing loss of life.

Extended power outages are expected to continue in neighboring communities as the work continues.