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Formal plan submitted for Whitestone solar farm
Controversial plans for a huge solar farm on land in Doncaster and Rotherham have taken a step forward. A formal application has been made by Whitestone Net Zero for a solar farm covering areas near Conisbrough, Ulley and Harthill with Woodall. It…
Formal plan submitted for Whitestone solar farm
Lucy Ashton South Yorkshire political reporter Controversial plans for a huge solar farm on land in Doncaster and Rotherham have taken a step forward. A formal application has been made by Whitestone Net Zero for a solar farm covering areas near…
The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity has been at low levels this past week with most of the C-level activity originating from Region 4465, including the largest flare of the week, a C2.6 observed on June 10. There are currently 7 numbered sunspot regions on the disk…
TGS Prediktor Delivers PowerView™ Plant SCADA for Scatec's Grootfontein Solar Power Project, South Africa
OSLO, Norway (12 June 2026) – TGS, through its Prediktor division, will deliver its PowerView™ Plant SCADA solution for Scatec's Grootfontein solar power project in South Africa, supporting reliable operations and centralized…
Solar generates more energy than coal in US for 1st time: Report
The amount of solar power generated in the U.S. is continuing to grow despite efforts from the Trump administration to slow down the renewable energy sector, according to two reports released this week. The U.S. has generated more power from solar…
The solar-powered garden - embracing the sun to power up your yard
Transforming your garden into an eco-friendly oasis has never been easier, thanks to solar technology. By harnessing the sun's power, you bring a wealth of aesthetic features and practical functions to your yard without increasing your utility…
Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar
This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska's first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories. Applause echoed through the halls of the Gage County…
Bristol homeowner accesses financial support for solar power upgrades
Paul, based in Eastville, wanted to manage his home's energy use more sustainably. To achieve this, he installed solar panels and a battery system. These can be costly, but through a home energy efficiency loan, Paul was able to spread the upfront…
Domestic cell mandate triggers supply crunch, may hit rooftop solar installation
Taking cognizance of the issue, Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary at Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Monday held a meeting with domestic solar cell manufacturers to emphasise the need to ensure adequate availability of…
GCL SI Showcases Scenario-Based PV Solutions at SNEC 2026, Driving Application-Specific Solar Deployment and Low-Carbon Development
SHANGHAI, June 11, 2026 /CNW/ -- GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. ('GCL SI' or 'the Company') has showcased its scenario-based PV solutions at the SNEC 2026 which was held in Shanghai, China from June 3 to 5. GCL SI showcased a…
Cheaper, better solar panels are here. But maximising adoption in Singapore will take creativity
Step into Mr Goh Jing Hwee's house and you will be greeted by an array of installations that harness the power of the sun. Solar-powered clip-on lights line the stairway, solar-powered bollard lights dot the garden and 60 solar photovoltaic (PV)…
Starburst solar lights make garden glow so 'my friend now wants some
Transforming an outdoor space from dull to dazzling, shoppers are delighted with these Starburst Solar Lights, with one person calling them 'the best solar lights I have ever purchased'. Boasting a pretty and delicate star design that is 'very…
$3.5B secured for Mississippi County solar field construction | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Cypress Creek Energy on Thursday said it has secured $3.5 billion in financing for the construction of the Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County. The solar and battery storage facility is expected to provide 2.45 gigawatts of solar and…
As Solar M&A Heats Up, These 4 Companies Could Be on the Block
Solar faces structural pressure: tariff disruption, policy uncertainty, and capital costs are forcing consolidation. Underlying this trend is surging power demand. The EIA projects U.S. electricity consumption growing 0.9% to 1.6% annually through…
Solar generated more power than coal in the US for the first time ever
At the same time that the Trump administration is pushing further toward coal power, announcing plans only last week to invest almost $700 million into reviving the industry, a key renewable energy source has just hit a major milestone in the US.
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