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techcrunch.com - Tim Fernholz - Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space
Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space
TechCrunch

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…

forbes.com - Joshua Pearce - Oops They Did It Again - A Third State Allows Plug-And-Play Solar
Oops They Did It Again - A Third State Allows Plug-And-Play Solar
Forbes

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…

independent.co.uk - Jeff Meyer - What size solar panel system do you actually need?
What size solar panel system do you actually need?
The Independent

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…

scmp.com - Yulu Ao - China's solar giant Sungrow revives Hong Kong IPO plan amid clean energy boom
China's solar giant Sungrow revives Hong Kong IPO plan amid clean energy boom
South China Morning Post

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…

bangordailynews.com - Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli - Legislators greenlight low-cost residential plug-in solar for Mainers
Legislators greenlight low-cost residential plug-in solar for Mainers
Bangor Daily News

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…

hypebeast.com - Sophie Caraan - TAG Heuer's Formula 1 Solargraph 38mm Collection Harnesses Solar Tech in Fresh Pastel Hues
TAG Heuer's Formula 1 Solargraph 38mm Collection Harnesses Solar Tech in Fresh Pastel Hues
Hypebeast Hong Kong Limited

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…

pv-magazine.com - Sandra Enkhardt - Key takeaways from Austria's Solar Solutions
Key takeaways from Austria's Solar Solutions
pv magazine International

The inaugural Solar Solutions trade fair in Vienna opened with around 100 exhibitors showcasing products and innovations at the Austria Center Vienna from Wednesday onward. Expectations for the first Austrian edition were modest. While the…

un.org - Renewables rising, Part 2: Seeking stability amid volatile fossil fuel markets
Renewables rising, Part 2: Seeking stability amid volatile fossil fuel markets
United Nations

Unlike oil and gas, which expose countries to price spikes and geopolitical risk, renewables offer stable, domestically produced power that can strengthen energy security, cut emissions of harmful greenhouse gases and support long-term growth. In…

pv-magazine.com - Patrick Jowett - Australia's energy commission targets lower solar curtailment
Australia's energy commission targets lower solar curtailment
pv magazine International

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is proposing to modernize its distribution network planning, which it says will help to lower curtailment of rooftop solar. A draft rule released earlier this week proposes to replace the existing…

eenews.net - Marie J. French - New York energy authority seeks new solar, wind projects with restrictions
New York energy authority seeks new solar, wind projects with restrictions
E&E News by POLITICO

ALBANY, New York — New York's energy agency announced its latest regular request for new large-scale solar and wind projects Friday. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority released its regular solicitation for projects…

thedebrief.org - Ryan Whalen - Scientists Are Decoding These Towering Solar Structures That Can Disrupt Earth's Technology
Scientists Are Decoding These Towering Solar Structures That Can Disrupt Earth's Technology
The Debrief

The mysteries of solar prominences—massive plasma structures floating above the Sun 's surface like gravity-defying ships, which can cause dangerous solar eruptions —are finally revealed in new research from Germany's Max Planck…

pv-magazine.com - Uma Gupta - Record solar, wind surge drives 3.3% drop in India's fossil generation in 2025
Record solar, wind surge drives 3.3% drop in India's fossil generation in 2025
pv magazine International

India's renewable power generation from solar, wind, hydro and bioenergy rose by a record 98 TWh (+24%) in 2025, driven by strong growth in solar and wind, according to Ember. The increase was twice the country's electricity demand growth of 49…

pv-magazine.com - Vincent Shaw - Chinese solar exports surge 125% in March on policy change rush, not underlying demand acceleration
Chinese solar exports surge 125% in March on policy change rush, not underlying demand acceleration
pv magazine International

China's solar module exports surged sharply in March, with customs-based tracking pointing to one of the strongest monthly shipment increases in recent years. According to data cited by Reuters from Chinese customs, solar panel exports reached a…

pv-magazine.com - Ryan Kennedy - U.S. government sets preliminary anti-dumping duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos
U.S. government sets preliminary anti-dumping duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos
pv magazine International

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced preliminary affirmative determinations in its anti-dumping (AD) duty investigations into solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos. According to a fact sheet released by Commerce, the agency…

power-technology.com - Anwesha Pattanaik - Toyota Tsusho's AEOLUS begins operation of solar plants
Toyota Tsusho's AEOLUS begins operation of solar plants
Power Technology

AEOLUS, a Toyota Tsusho Group company, has commenced the commercial operation of two solar power plants in Tunisia with a total capacity of 100MW. Located in the Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur governorates, the plants supply electricity to the national…

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