U.S. power system operators are planning for a drop in solar generation Monday as darkness covers a swath of the United States. Monday’s total solar eclipse will offer U.S. power grid operators a ...

Those pumped about next year's total solar eclipse will have a test run this weekend. A partial solar eclipse that will cover 50% of the sun’s area will happen Saturday, Oct. 14. It will begin at ...

Grid operators across the U.S. report they are largely prepared for the total solar eclipse that will pass over a large swath of North America on April 8, though they remain vigilant, monitoring for ...

The eclipse on Monday isn't just a nifty thing to watch -- it'll also be an important test of our power grid's ability to quickly load balance as solar energy goes offline. Share on Facebook (opens in ...