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Parker Solar Probe Makes 28th Close Pass of Sun - NASA Science
NASA's Parker Solar Probe completed its 28th close approach to the Sun on June 8, again matching its record distance of 3.8 million miles from the solar surface. The flyby allowed the spacecraft to continue its measurements of the solar wind and…
Scoop: Standard Electron raising up to $35M for industrial solar and batteries
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America's Solar Just Hit a Critical Milestone That Won't Make Trump Happy
In yet another blow to the Trump administration's energy agenda, solar overtook coal power generation in the U.S. electricity mix for the first month on record in May, according to an analysis published Wednesday by the energy think tank Ember. The…
Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time
Even as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy thinktank Ember, along with a report by the Solar Energy…
Self-regulating artificial photosynthesis: A step towards simpler solar fuels
Artificial photosynthesis has long been held up as one of the more ‘elegant solutions' to the energy transition. This is to capture sunlight, convert water and carbon dioxide into fuel, and store renewable energy in chemical form. In…
Every town can have a wind turbine or solar panels
Rebecca Tierney and Jennifer Wilson, BBC Scotland Fraser Stewart wants every town and village to have its own renewable power source - such as wind turbines or solar farms - and it is his job to turn this idea into a reality. Stewart is head of…
Solar energy production overtakes coal despite regulation changes
The sun now generates more electricity for U.S. consumers than coal, despite President Donald Trump's penchant for carbon-heavy power. Solar power rose to become the third largest electricity source in the U.S. last month, according to a Wednesday…
Every town can have a wind turbine or solar panels
Fraser Stewart wants every town and village to have its own renewable power source - such as wind turbines or solar farms - and it is his job to turn this idea into a reality. Stewart is head of local energy strategy for GB Energy, the company set…
In the United States, solar energy is outpacing coal for the first time ever
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 Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Solar energy just…
Solar Just Produced More Electricity Than Coal for the First Time in the History of the United States
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Last week, the Trump administration announced that it was pumping $700 million of federal funding into the US coal industry, a short-sighted investment in a highly polluting source…
Enphase Energy: AI Hype Meets Weak Solar Fundamentals (NASDAQ:ENPH)
Enphase Energy earns a Hold rating amid weak near-term fundamentals and high valuation, despite excitement over a future AI transformer pivot. ENPH faces persistent headwinds: declining solar demand, tariff impacts, and reduced homeowner…
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…
Detroit neighborhood solar projects seek shift to DTE
Detroit plans to transfer three neighborhood solar projects to DTE Energy after its original Boston-based contractor exited solar development following a private-equity acquisition. Why it matters: The switch from Lightstar Renewables will likely…
Vermont's net metering decision just made solar harder
This commentary is by Linda Gray, a Norwich energy committee member; Catherine Crawley, the former Stowe energy committee chair; Jeff Forward, a former Richmond climate action committee member; Jim Hand, a Dorset energy committee member; and…
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