In the light of day, that solar plan looks like cap-and-trade | NJ.com

As for those businesses that are already here and are collecting subsidies for those solar arrays, Ebell again agrees with the Daily Kos. This is an example of crony capitalism.

“These wind and solar farms are designed for very wealthy people to invest in something with a guaranteed return on investment,” he said. “It’s a way for 20 or 30 people to form a partnership and basically plunder the local population with higher electricity rates.”

India Blacks Out From New Delhi to Kolkata as Grid Fails Again - Bloomberg

India’s electricity grid collapsed for the second time in as many days, cutting off more than half the country’s 1.2 billion population in the nation’s worst power crisis on record.

Power Outage Sparks Violent Protest in Pakistan

Hours of power outage in scorching summer Monday sparked protest in most parts of Pakistan and angry protesters attacked offices of power supply departments in some areas.

Pakistan faces about 5000 MW electricity shortfall which has forced the government to cut power for around 12 hours everyday in major cities including capital Islamabad. In small town and rural areas, power is suspended for nearly 18 hours.

Huge Power Blackout Highlights India’s Energy Crisis, Poor Infrastructure - International Business Times

environmental restrictions have tightened over the last few years, leading to the closure of several coal mines