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China's Crowded Solar Industry Pivots to New Areas of Growth
China's solar industry is tacitly admitting something it has feared for years: it doesn't know how to escape chronic overcapacity that has weighed on profits. The main message from executives at the world's largest solar conference in Shanghai this…
Chinese Solar Firms Look Beyond Earth for Growth
This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, we explore how China's solar producers are venturing beyond their traditional markets after struggling to tame chronic overcapacity.
China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter
China's major solar panel manufacturers are ramping up higher-margin battery exports to boost revenue as growth in photovoltaic (PV) sales slows, betting on rising global demand for renewable energy storage to cut reliance on fossil fuels. SCROLL…
Rare 'cannibal' solar storm to spark Northern Lights spectacle in UK
Stargazers could be treated to a breathtaking display of the Northern Lights as a powerful solar storm barrels towards Earth, pushing auroras into regions that seldom get to witness them. Scientists say the dazzling spectacle could be visible much…
First Solar Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR shed 1.04% to $314.95 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.41% to 7,584.31 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising…
Georgia's rising power demand fuels debate over solar farm expansion
What happens when clean energy collides with generational farmland? In rural Georgia, a massive solar project is forcing farmers to confront a difficult choice about their land, livelihoods and future. Silicon Ranch is developing a sprawling…
'Cannibal' solar storm headed towards Earth could make auroras visible further south
A rare merger of two solar eruptions is expected to spark a spectacle of Northern Lights further south than usual, astronomers say. Dazzling auroras may be seen across much of the US and Europe as the two solar storms ” cannibalise ”…
In bizarre attack on solar, lawmakers spread myths about spud farms
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Is Frito-Lay…
First Solar Stock: Tax Credits To Provide Short-Term Boost In Margins (NASDAQ:FSLR)
First Solar's gross margins surged from 18.49% to 41.33% (2023–2025) driven by Section 45x tax credits, but margins are expected to decline as credits phase out 2030–2033. Domestic competitiveness is sustained by tariffs and tax…
Sun erupts with 3 huge solar flares, increasing chances of northern lights across U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun toward Earth this week, scientists said, and the enormous beams of energy, light and high-speed particles may increase the odds of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States as they travel…
Northern lights could be visible in Massachusetts tonight due to large solar flares. Here's how to see them.
The northern lights could be visible in parts of Massachusetts tonight due to several huge solar flares. A cannibal CME (coronal mass ejection) is heading for Earth. On Wednesday, a very large and active sunspot erupted several times, causing three…
Everyone Wants These Solar Hummingbird Lanterns for Their Gardens
Now that the weather's warmer, yard and patio hangouts are so in. There's no excuse to not spend time outdoors this summer, especially at night when the stars are out, the city turns quiet, and the air cools down. (Summer is my favorite season, can…
New Monklands Hospital plans to harness solar power for sustainability goals
The project to create the new University Hospital Monklands has revealed plans to harness the power of the sun to help meet its sustainability goals. The state-of-the-art facility at Wester Moffat in Airdrie will have a large “solar…
JA ESS Launches JAPlanet Fusion C&I Hybrid Solar-Plus-Storage System
SHANGHAI, June 5, 2026 /CNW/ -- JA ESS launched JAPlanet Fusion, its latest 125kW/261kWh commercial and industrial (C&I) hybrid solar-plus-storage system. Designed for factories, industrial parks, commercial facilities, public infrastructure and EV…
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) vs Invesco Solar ETF (TAN): Which Is the Better Buy?
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN +0.04%) provides diversified renewable energy exposure at a lower cost, whereas Invesco Solar ETF (TAN +0.21%) offers a concentrated, high-conviction play on the solar industry. Investors seeking green energy…
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