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Sunview to diversify into solar power generation
PETALING JAYA: Sunview Group Bhd is proposing to diversify its existing principal activities to include solar power generation. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the company said it has been operating its power generation business through its…
Space-computing push of Elon Musk's SpaceX shines beam on China's solar sector
Elon Musk's SpaceX has been sounding out multiple Chinese solar suppliers in recent weeks, industry insiders and companies confirmed, as the world's richest man advances his vision for space-based data centres powered by constant solar energy…
First Solar Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR shed 1.55% to $234.36 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around grim trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 1.23% to 6,798.40 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 1.20%…
Opinion: What's the big deal with industrial solar farms in Idaho?
Idaho, a beautiful, flowing landscape of mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts and farmland. We really do live in a glorious and diverse state. Unfortunately, out-of-state interests and some of our local politicians are working overtime to change that.
How to file a state complaint after solar panel sales concerns
HOUSTON – Following our report this week on Houston homeowner Frances Holt, our newsroom has received multiple messages from viewers and readers describing similar concerns about residential solar panel sales. PREVIOUS REPORT: After $134K…
Africa installed 4.5 GW of solar in 2025, says Global Solar Council
Africa installed approximately 4.5 GW of solar last year, according to the Global Solar Council's (GSC) “ Africa Market Outlook 2026-2029.” The report says 2025 saw the continent's fastest year for solar growth to date, outperforming…
China's solar capacity set to overtake coal this year
Growing power demand in China and the sheer size of the country's market showcased what appeared to be countervailing trends — the persistence of coal, and the rise of renewables. New data from Global Energy Monitor and the Center for…
DIY Solar Power Meter
Soldering iron (generic) Hot Plate, 800 W Accurate measurement of solar irradiance is one of the most critical steps in solar photovoltaic system design, performance evaluation, and educational experimentation. Solar irradiance directly determines…
Northern lights predicted tonight for 11 US states after last weekend's massive solar storm - here's how to watch
We could be in for a Northern Light show of epic proportions. A barrage of intense flares erupted from the Sun earlier this week, causing worldwide blackouts and raising the possibility that auroras could be potentially visible in 11 states on…
AI-powered solar aquaculture reveals a scalable pathway for food, energy and climate action
Researchers in Taiwan demonstrate that installing solar panels above clam ponds can simultaneously support aquaculture and renewable energy under increasing climate stress. Using real-world farm data, the study shows that moderate shading lowers…
These 10 expert-tested solar garden lights save on UK winter bills and give a cosy glow - but most buyers miss a detail
When the sun dips behind the houses before dinner and the garden turns black, strings of tiny lights feel less like a luxury and more like a lifeline for your outdoor space. In 2026, with energy prices still sharp and winter evenings stretching on…
Confirmed by the Department of Energy: this is how snow can make your solar panels produce more energy than in summer
When the first snow of the season starts dusting roofs, cars, and backyards, a lot of people with rooftop solar have the same thought. If the panels are white instead of blue, are they even working? New field data and fresh scientific reviews…
Rooftop solar installers braces for slump after tax credit ends
The 30% federal rooftop solar tax credit expired at the end of 2025, sharply reducing demand. Major firms including Enphase and Freedom Forever announced layoffs and market exits. Analysts expect residential solar installations to fall as much as…
Telangana solar expo 2026 set for February 6 in Hyderabad
The Telangana Global Solar Expo 2026 will be organised on February 6, 2026 at Hitex Exhibition Centre here to bring together senior government officials, regulators, Discoms and representatives of renewable energy companies Navin Mittal, Special…
Brookfield explores sale of solar developer X-Elio
Brookfield has launched a process to sell solar developer X-Elio, with a valuation exceeding €4 billion including debt, according to Spanish business newspapers El Economista and Cinco Días. The Canadian infrastructure investor has…
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