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nasa.gov - Desiree Apodaca - Parker Solar Probe Makes 28th Close Pass of Sun - NASA Science
Parker Solar Probe Makes 28th Close Pass of Sun - NASA Science
NASA

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…

axios.com - Alan Neuhauser - Scoop: Standard Electron raising up to $35M for industrial solar and batteries
Scoop: Standard Electron raising up to $35M for industrial solar and batteries
Axios

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gizmodo.com - Ellyn Lapointe - America's Solar Just Hit a Critical Milestone That Won't Make Trump Happy
America's Solar Just Hit a Critical Milestone That Won't Make Trump Happy
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

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…

digitaljournal.com - Dr. Tim Sandle - Self-regulating artificial photosynthesis: A step towards simpler solar fuels
Self-regulating artificial photosynthesis: A step towards simpler solar fuels
Digital Journal

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…

globenewswire.com - TGS ASA - TGS Prediktor Delivers PowerView™ Plant SCADA for Scatec's Grootfontein Solar Power Project, South Africa
TGS Prediktor Delivers PowerView™ Plant SCADA for Scatec's Grootfontein Solar Power Project, South Africa
GlobeNewswire

OSLO, Norway (12 June 2026) – TGS, through its Prediktor division, will deliver its PowerView™ Plant SCADA solution for Scatec's Grootfontein solar power project in South Africa, supporting reliable operations and centralized…

washingtonexaminer.com - Max Grinstein - Solar energy production overtakes coal despite regulation changes
Solar energy production overtakes coal despite regulation changes
Washington Examiner

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…

abcnews.com - Julia Jacobo - Solar generates more energy than coal in US for 1st time: Report
Solar generates more energy than coal in US for 1st time: Report
ABC News

The amount of solar power generated in the U.S. is continuing to grow despite efforts from the Trump administration to slow down the renewable energy sector, according to two reports released this week. The U.S. has generated more power from solar…

tomsguide.com - Camilla Sharman - The solar-powered garden - embracing the sun to power up your yard
The solar-powered garden - embracing the sun to power up your yard
Tom's Guide

Transforming your garden into an eco-friendly oasis has never been easier, thanks to solar technology. By harnessing the sun's power, you bring a wealth of aesthetic features and practical functions to your yard without increasing your utility…

grist.org - Anila Yoganathan - Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar
Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar
Grist

This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska's first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories. Applause echoed through the halls of the Gage County…

motherjones.com - Tik Root - In the United States, solar energy is outpacing coal for the first time ever
In the United States, solar energy is outpacing coal for the first time ever
Mother Jones

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…

futurism.com - Victor Tangermann - Solar Just Produced More Electricity Than Coal for the First Time in the History of the United States
Solar Just Produced More Electricity Than Coal for the First Time in the History of the United States
Futurism | Science and Technology News

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…

bristolpost.co.uk - Charlotte Regen - Bristol homeowner accesses financial support for solar power upgrades
Bristol homeowner accesses financial support for solar power upgrades
Bristol Live

Paul, based in Eastville, wanted to manage his home's energy use more sustainably. To achieve this, he installed solar panels and a battery system. These can be costly, but through a home energy efficiency loan, Paul was able to spread the upfront…

seekingalpha.com - Passage Research - Enphase Energy: AI Hype Meets Weak Solar Fundamentals (NASDAQ:ENPH)
Enphase Energy: AI Hype Meets Weak Solar Fundamentals (NASDAQ:ENPH)
Seeking Alpha

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…

indianexpress.com - Pratyush Deep - Domestic cell mandate triggers supply crunch, may hit rooftop solar installation
Domestic cell mandate triggers supply crunch, may hit rooftop solar installation
The Indian Express

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…

newswire.ca - GCL SI Showcases Scenario-Based PV Solutions at SNEC 2026, Driving Application-Specific Solar Deployment and Low-Carbon Development
GCL SI Showcases Scenario-Based PV Solutions at SNEC 2026, Driving Application-Specific Solar Deployment and Low-Carbon Development
CNW

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…

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