Actions to expand generation and consumption of solar and wind energy are seen in three distinct arenas: (1) incentivizing renewable energy production and use, (2) increasing the use of public lands for solar and wind energy projects, and (3) expanding electricity transmission to. Actions to expand generation and consumption of solar and wind energy are seen in three distinct arenas: (1) incentivizing renewable energy production and use, (2) increasing the use of public lands for solar and wind energy projects, and (3) expanding electricity transmission to. In the wake of this directive, the federal government has taken actions to encourage the deployment of renewable energy and other low-carbon energy sources. power generation for the next two years. As a result of new solar projects coming on line this year, we forecast that U. solar power generation will grow 75% from 163 billion kilowatthours. The new report includes a series of country-specific case studies that show how emerging countries can achieve integration. States have contributed to weakening their electrical systems by adopting mandates that force intermittent sources such as. There is a patchwork of federal, state, and local policies and regulations pertaining to renewable energy systems that impact your project development.