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Unfounded health claims are powering a solar backlash
Kevin Heath had hoped there would be solar panels by now on his family farm in southeastern Michigan, roughly 50 miles outside Detroit. About six years ago, he agreed to lease part of his land for a solar project. It would help him pay off debt and…
Judicial review into huge Lincolnshire solar farm is on the cards
OIiver Castle,Local Democracy Reporting Service A judicial review could be sought into the government's decision to approve proposals for the UK's largest solar farm. The legal action is being considered by Lincolnshire County Council and North…
Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space
The race to secure electricity for AI models has reached new heights: Meta has signed an agreement with the startup Overview Energy that could see a thousand satellites beam infrared light to solar farms that power data centers at night. In 2024…
Oops They Did It Again - A Third State Allows Plug-And-Play Solar
Plugging in solar is easy if you are allowed to do it. You may have heard that solar energy is now the cheapest in history and thus energy industry types are lining up to say you should really consider investing in solar today. But, what if you…
What size solar panel system do you actually need?
Solar panels are often sold on a simple premise that the more power you install, the more you save. But contrary to popular belief, choosing the best solar panel system for your home doesn't necessarily mean you should buy the most powerful kit you…
China's solar giant Sungrow revives Hong Kong IPO plan amid clean energy boom
China's solar giant Sungrow Power Supply has filed a fresh application to list in Hong Kong, reviving plans initiated last year, as a wave of mainland companies seeks offshore funding to support overseas expansion. The Shenzhen-listed solar…
Meta's latest outrageous deal is getting solar power beamed even at night from satellites
Out of all the things Meta has ever been accused of, thinking small hasn't been one of them. The company that owns the most popular social media and messaging platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, is now looking at beaming…
Legislators greenlight low-cost residential plug-in solar for Mainers
A new state law puts solar power directly in the hands of Mainers with systems costing less than a Disney World weekend for two. The portable, low-cost devices, installed on the sunny side of a home or balcony, plug directly into a standard…
How Trump's 123% duty will hurt India's solar industry
What's the story The United States has moved to impose a hefty 123.04% preliminary anti-dumping duty on solar cell and module imports from India. The decision, announced by the US Department of Commerce last week, comes after an investigation into…
TAG Heuer's Formula 1 Solargraph 38mm Collection Harnesses Solar Tech in Fresh Pastel Hues
The new 38mm collection utilizes the Caliber TH50-00 Solargraph movement to draw power from both natural and artificial light Cases are constructed from either lightweight TH-Polylight or sandblasted steel depending on the chosen colorway The…
LONGi Opens Solar-Storage Center of Excellence in Madrid to Strengthen Localized Service Capabilities in Europe
LONGi on April 21 announced the official opening of its Center of Excellence (CoE) in Madrid, Spain, marking a significant step in strengthening its local service capabilities for solar-plus-storage solutions across Southern Europe and reinforcing…
Council grants permission for new solar power facility at ex landfill site
North Lanarkshire Council has granted planning permission for a new solar power facility at a former landfill site near Airdrie. Council officers have approved a planning application which proposed the installation and operation of photovoltaic…
Trina Solar claims world's highest efficiency for silicon solar cells with 28.0%-efficient device
Chinese solar module manufacturer Trina Solar has announced yesterday it achieved a 28.00% power conversion efficiency for its new TOPCon-compatible hybrid back-contact solar cell (THBC), with the result being certified by Germany's Institute for…
Meta wants to power AI data centers with solar energy from space
Nano Banana Pro prompted by THE DECODER Meta has signed a deal with startup Overview Energy for up to one gigawatt of space-based solar power to feed the massive energy demands of its AI data centers. Satellites would collect sunlight in orbit and…
Tamil Nadu needs policy push to boost rooftop solar adoption, say experts
Tamil Nadu remains a high-potential state for rooftop solar adoption, but greater awareness and stronger policy support are needed to drive broader adoption, according to industry executives and experts speaking at RenewX 2026, an annual renewable…
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