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Opinion | Republicans Shill for Solar Subsidies
The Solar Energy Industries Association announced on May 11 that former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will serve as its next CEO. He's the latest recruit in an industry push to buy credibility as Republican support for solar power collapses. Mr.
First Solar Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR rose 1.38% to $273.67 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.02% to 7,520.36 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising…
ClearVue solar glass tech to power Canva Sydney HQ
ClearVue Technologies has scored a major showcase deal after landing a non-binding letter of intent to supply its high-tech solar glass systems for global design giant Canva's new Sydney headquarters. The company's energy-generating glazing…
6,000-acre solar project permit nixed by Ohio Supreme Court, for now at least
The Ohio Supreme Court overturned a permit that state officials previously granted to a massive, 6,000-acre industrial-scale solar farm and battery operation in Madison County. In a ruling Tuesday, a fractured majority of Republican justices sided…
Air pollution cut India's solar power output by 9.6% in 2023, study says
Aerosols in the air reduced the amount of solar power generated in India by 9.6% in 2023, equivalent to around 15 terawatt-hours (TWh), according to a new analysis published in Nature Sustainability. The same study reported that the global average…
Hyundai Engineering breaks ground on Texas solar project
Hyundai Engineering said Thursday it had broken ground on the Hillsboro Solar Power Plant in Texas, marking its first overseas renewable energy development project managed from start to finish. The groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday in Hill…
Why Lime is the 'lucky' solar brand behind Scotland's World Cup charge
A recent TikTok has turned that into a tongue‑in‑cheek theory: maybe Lime is Scotland's secret 12th man. The video pauses the biggest goals of the campaign and pans to the touchline, where Lime's bright green branding is visible time…
Solar investment surges as Ghana races to hit renewable targets
Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has made the case plainly: solar offers Ghana a cleaner and cheaper long-term alternative to expensive thermal generation. Benjamin Boakye, executive director of the Africa Centre for Energy…
Blackwood community hub solar & battery project powers ahead with funding boost
A community facility in South Lanarkshire is set to benefit from lower energy costs and reduced carbon emissions after major renewable energy funding supported the installation of solar panels and battery storage technology. The investment at the…
Bila Solar PV Module Named Kiwa PVEL Top Performer in 2026 PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Indianapolis, United States, May 27th, 2026, FinanceWire Recognition provides independent validation of its AA-Series module reliability, durability and long-term performance Bila Solar, a U.S.-based solar panel manufacturer, today announced that…
New solar energy scheme could serve 26,000 homes if it gets the go ahead
A major new solar energy storage scheme covering more than 180 hectares of farmland north and south of Bodelwyddan has been submitted for planning consideration. Stantec UK Limited, acting on behalf of London-based Bodelwyddan Solar and Energy…
India's energy investment to hit $170 billion in 2026 on solar, grid and refining push: IEA
India's energy investment is set to reach a record $170 billion in 2026, driven by rapid expansion in solar power and oil refining as the country accelerates efforts to meet rising energy demand and strengthen infrastructure for its clean energy…
Corpus Christi uses 'Solar Shield' additive to reduce evaporation at pools and splash pads
Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation is using a liquid water additive called Solar Shield to keep city pools and splash pads open this summer while conserving water. Solar Shield reduces evaporation in pools and splash pads. It is available for…
Inside Gavin Newsom's Solar Scam
Governor Gavin Newsom has dismissed fossil fuels as “alternative energy,” and wants to power California with, among other things, the sun. Through extensive mandates and extra energy costs for non-solar consumers, the Newsom…
Renewable energy overtakes traditional power projects across Africa, industry leaders say
Africa's next generation of power projects is increasingly being built around solar and wind power and battery storage, as governments and investors shift away from coal and large hydropower dams in search of cheaper, faster and more reliable…
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