5th Circuit upholds Texas's right to restrict foreign-owned solar developers' grid access

A federal appeals court ruled that Texas can enforce restrictions on foreign-owned companies accessing the state's electric grid, in a decision that could expand states' authority to block Chinese-linked renewable energy projects nationwide

First covered Oct 29, 2026 · 6:21 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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13d Utility Dive Chinese-linked solar developer loses appeal over Texas grid interconnection — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit said Texas has a “free lane” to enforce restrictions on foreign-owned companies’ access to the state’s electric…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-29 (#5) · 2026-10-30 (#6)

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