DOE's Billion-Dollar Solar Project Faces Closure Amid Widespread Criticism and Financial Disaster
A major solar power plant project granted over $1 billion in federal loans is on track to close, prompting energy experts to call it a 'financial boondoggle' and a 'disaster.' The project's failure has left environmental concerns also harmed by the debacle.

A major solar power plant project granted over $1 billion in federal loans is on the verge of closure, with energy experts labeling it a 'financial boondoggle' and 'disaster' that harmed the environment. The project's failure has raised questions about the effectiveness of government-backed renewable energy initiatives. Experts have criticized the project's high costs, poor design, and lack of market viability as major contributing factors to its demise. The closure is seen as a significant setback for the country's efforts to transition to clean energy sources.