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US Home Storage is Booming Even as Solar Installations Stall
There's a corner of the clean tech market that's thriving in the US — home batteries. Today's newsletter brings you the latest data on record installations of battery storage, with California and Hawaii leading the way, and significant…
Autonomous construction bots are building solar infrastructure behind Meta's massive Hyperion data center
In a swampy stretch of northeastern Louisiana, large robots have taken over some of the grueling, repetitive work at a solar construction site spanning more than a mile. The 72-ton machines are retrofitted with software and hardware from Built…
First Solar Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR rose 1.36% to $235.96 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.79% to 7,499.36 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.26%…
T1 Energy: A Solar Turnaround With Limited Margin For Error (NYSE:TE)
T1 Energy has transformed into a US solar panel manufacturer, posting its first profitable quarter from continuing operations. Despite operational progress, TE's 700% run-up leaves limited upside, with a 12-month price target of $9 and a Hold…
Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackouts across North America
A restless Earth-facing sunspot unleashed a powerful X-class solar flare on June 30, triggering radio blackouts across parts of North America. The X1.1 solar flare erupted from sunspot region AR4479, peaking at 4:50 p.m. EDT (2050 GMT) according to…
In 1776, the solar system only had 6 planets. Now, it has 8. Does it end there?
Over the past 250 years, the number of 'planets' in our solar system has ranged from six to nine — and, briefly, even 11 — depending on what astronomers knew at the time and how they defined a planet. As the United States prepares to…
110 residents win fight to stop huge Staffordshire solar farm
More than 100 objectors have won a battle to stop a massive solar farm being built on farmland south of Eccleshall. The development, earmarked for two sections of land east of Horsley Hall at Wincote Lane, Wootton, was recommended for approval by…
North Carolina House committee advances bill ending tax break for new solar projects
A North Carolina House committee on Tuesday approved legislation that would eliminate a long-standing property tax break for new utility-scale solar projects, advancing a proposal supporters say will return millions of dollars to local governments.
Huge Momentum' For U.S. Solar, Wind Power As Key Subsidies Lapse
Most major wind and solar developers prepared well in advance of the July 4 deadline, with many locking in legacy Section 48E investment tax credits and Section 45Y production tax credits last year. Between 2026 and 2030, solar developers plan to…
Lockin Veno Solar smart lock review: This smart lock never needs recharging
One of the biggest drawbacks of smart locks is that, unlike traditional locks, they'll eventually run out of power, which means replacing or recharging their batteries at least once a year. The best smart locks try to lengthen this time as much as…
Scientists propose launching a giant 'airbag' into space to protect us from solar superstorms - and experts say it's 'quite feasible
Researchers have proposed creating a novel satellite constellation, dubbed StormWall, that could shield Earth from the worst effects of solar 'superstorms' that we are otherwise unable to mitigate. The innovative idea, which would essentially…
These Reliable Solar Generators Have Got Your Back(up) During Outages or Off-Grid Adventures
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Editor's Note—July 2026: In addition to checking up on our current list, we've added two newly reviewed solar generators, the…
Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME that could spark northern lights for July 4 weekend
A restless Earth-facing sunspot unleashed a powerful X-class solar flare on June 30, triggering radio blackouts across parts of North America. The X1.1 solar flare erupted from sunspot region AR4479, peaking at 4:50 p.m. EDT (2050 GMT) according to…
Resilience the driver for going solar
A solar system is building resilience on an expanding dairy farm in Southland. Network Electrical Servicing renewable energy consultant Tim Campbell, of Invercargill, spoke at a DairyNZ Field Day about the part he played installing a solar system…
A Model for a Clean Energy Future: Arevon's Eland Solar-Plus-Storage Project
Arevon's Eland solar-plus-storage project in California provides power for the Los Angeles region and is helping the state progress toward its goal of providing more renewable energy. It's a finalist for a POWER Top Plant Award for renewable…
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