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The state of solar: Despite partisan rhetoric, the industry is still booming
This story was originally published by Grist and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration The future looked dire for renewable energy in the United States last spring. Republicans in Congress started gutting the Inflation Reduction…
Homeowners in Yorkshire turn to solar panels as oil prices rise
Cathy Killick and Chloe Aslett, Yorkshire Renewable energy firms in Yorkshire have reported a spike of interest in solar panels prompted by the US-Israel war with Iran. As fuel prices have risen, households have been turning away from oil and gas…
Homeowners in Yorkshire turn to solar panels as oil prices rise
Renewable energy firms in Yorkshire have reported a spike of interest in solar panels prompted by the US-Israel war with Iran. As fuel prices have risen, households have been turning away from oil and gas, with energy supplier Octopus seeing a 50%…
Crisis surge or lasting shift? China's solar exports double in a month
Chinese solar exports surged in March, doubling to a record high as demand accelerated across dozens of markets, according to a new report. The spike comes as global energy systems react to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the…
First Solar Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR slid 2.68% to $190.61 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.04% to 7,135.95 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 0.57%…
Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa's solar energy boom
Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk as Africa's clean energy boom drives a surge in…
Are plug-in solar panels actually worth buying?
For millions of households, the question is not just whether solar panels are worth the cost. But instead, if adding solar panels is even possible at all. Solar has long been sold as a home upgrade for people who own their home, have a suitable…
Royal Mail: Solar-powered postbox gets students' seal of approval
Gráinne Connolly BBC News NI Children using the first high-tech, solar-powered postbox in Northern Ireland to bear the cypher of King Charles III have given it their seal of approval. The box in Belfast's York Street was unveiled on…
Expert reveals the one solar panel mistake costing you money
With the cost of living on a never-ending rise, many homeowners are opting for solar panels to power up their homes. Utilizing the sun's free energy is one way to keep bills down over the long run. Adding solar panels to your home might seem…
Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa's solar energy boom
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Doug Burgum blasts court ruling against efforts to slow solar and wind permits
During a fiscal 2027 budget hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, Burgum was pressed on whether the agency will comply with the injunction. The secretary did not directly answer the question, telling…
Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa's solar energy boom
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk as Africa's clean…
Rooftop Solar at Crossroads as Sri Lanka Shifts to Distributed Energy Future
Rooftop solar power in Sri Lanka has reached a critical turning point as the country responds to the combined pressures of the economic crisis, rising electricity tariffs and national climate commitments. What was once considered an optional…
Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 - production and technology at the heart of US solar
The inaugural Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 event takes place in Austin, Texas on 22 & 23 September 2026, with conference topics chosen specifically to allow the PV industry to understand exactly what is being produced today at solar manufacturing…
Republicans must be 'more thoughtful members' around solar energy, Moore tells developers
While many renewable energy developers in Utah argue they don't largely rely on subsidies to survive, they'd like officials in Washington, D.C., to lower the temperature in the politicization of energy resources, as they face bigger business…
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