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The Solar Industry Is Begging Congress for Help With Trump
A major solar energy trade group now says the Trump administration is refusing to do even routine work to permit solar projects on private lands — and that the situation has become so dire for the industry, lawmakers discussing permitting…
In India's mining belt, women spark hope with solar lamps
Her husband is bedridden with silicosis, a respiratory illness caused by inhaling fine silica dust which is common across some 33,000 mines in Rajasthan state, where the couple and their four children live. Santosh, 36, has joined seven other women…
Rare solar flare caused radiation in Earth's atmosphere to spike to highest levels in nearly 20 years, researchers say
Radiation levels in Earth's atmosphere rose to the highest level in nearly two decades in November after a rare solar super-flare pummeled the planet with high-speed particles from the sun. The solar flare, an extremely bright flash of light…
Henrico plans solar farm on 1970s landfill
Henrico OK'd plans this week to turn a decommissioned 1970s landfill into a solar farm. Why it matters: The project would transform part of a long-vacant 58-acre property in Varina into one of the county's more unusual clean energy sites. Driving…
MASK Architects' Solaris Motorcycle Unfolds Solar Wings to Charge Itself in the Wilderness
ARTICLE – Every adventure motorcyclist knows the math. You calculate fuel range, map gas stations, and accept that eventually the wilderness wins. Run out of fuel fifty miles from the nearest pump and your dual-sport becomes a very expensive…
Pettit Ice Center harnesses solar power to fuel Milwaukee skating tradition
MILWAUKEE — On the roof of the Pettit Center, crews are digging through snow to make way for a massive solar upgrade. It's a project they say will save energy, save money, and power the future of this Milwaukee staple. The Pettit Ice Center…
U.S. poised to add roughly 32 GW of new solar capacity over the coming year
America's renewable energy sector continues its remarkable expansion despite political headwinds, with solar power leading an unprecedented capacity surge. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that developers plan to bring 32…
MNRE Unveils Rs 7,000Cr Floating Solar + Battery Scheme on 300GW Reservoirs - C&I RE to Hit 60-80GW by 2030
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is preparing to launch a new scheme for floating solar power projects equipped with battery storage systems. According to Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the…
Cheaper Solar Ahead with Perovskite Plus Graphene : Could Slash Solar Costs by up to 80 Percent
What if the future of solar energy wasn't just about harnessing sunlight, but doing so with unprecedented efficiency, affordability, and durability? Imagine a world where solar panels not only outperform traditional silicon-based systems but also…
Carlsbad startup prepares to mass-produce solar-powered car that can run on sunshine alone
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Imagine a vehicle that can truly power itself with just sunshine alone. A Carlsbad-based startup says that the future is almost here. Aptera Motors is preparing to mass-produce what it calls the world's first solar-powered…
Solar Stocks To Consider - December 3rd
As Global Renewables Surpass Coal, This ETF Offers Smart Exposure First Solar, Canadian Solar, Sunrun, SolarEdge Technologies, and Enphase Energy are the five Solar stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Solar stocks…
Tunisia accelerates large-scale solar as new players enter market
After years of delays, Tunisia is accelerating deployment of its large-scale photovoltaic (PV) sector. The Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy said construction projects are making tangible progress under both the concession and authorization…
Germany records growth in solar self-consumption
Given high electricity costs in Germany, operators of PV systems see value in consuming generated solar power directly or storing it in battery systems. Fraunhofer ISE has developed a new method to estimate the level of photovoltaic…
The Future Of Housing Is Here, But Can It Scale?
UnbrickUSA is using cross laminated timber panels to deliver homes that are sustainable, healthy and affordable and can be installed in less than five hours. Housing is at a crossroads. More than 78% of homes in the U.S. are built by production…
ReNew Photovoltaics setting up 6 GW Solar Ingot-Wafer Manufacturing plant in AP with ₹3,990 crore
ReNew Photovoltaics, a subsidiary of ReNew Energy Global PLC, will be setting up a greenfield 6 GW Solar Ingot–Wafer Manufacturing plant in plant at Rambilli in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh with an investment of ₹3,990 crore. This…
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