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How fossil fuel disruptions lead to booms in solar and batteries
The war in the Middle East has roiled oil and gas markets. Under a severe scenario, with more strikes on energy infrastructure, Bloomberg Economics estimates that crude could reach $108 a barrel, adding a significant boost to inflation and even…
Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - Bluefield Solar Income Fund Ltd
PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) (a) Full name of discloser:Man Group PLC(b) Owner or controller…
New solar magnetic discovery could predict solar storms more precisely
The scientists analysed more than a decade of solar observations collected by the Solar Dynamics Observatory, a satellite operated by NASA. In particular, they used measurements from the satellite's Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager, an instrument…
The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity continued at low levels with isolated C-class flaring. Regions 4381 and 4384 remained the primary drivers of activity. The largest event of the period was a C2.9 flare from Region 4381 on March 3. Region 4384 continues to rotate…
A Solar Superstorm Blasted Mars-and Its Atmosphere Freaked Out
When the surface of the Sun exploded with activity in May 2024, Earth was hit by the biggest solar storm in more than two decades. The video shown below—made from images captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory—shows the powerful…
China's Five-Year Plan Downplays Solar After Rapid Deployment
China has refrained from setting ambitious goals for solar energy in its latest five-year plan, highlighting the sector's mounting challenges after years of explosive growth. The plan released Thursday at the annual National People's Congress…
Timex Expedition Freedive Solar Watch Made From Ocean Waste
Most watches that claim ocean credentials stop at a water resistance rating and a blue dial. The Timex Expedition Freedive Solar took a different route entirely. Its case and strap are built from recycled ocean-bound waste, it runs on sunlight, and…
Silfab Solar to address chemical leaks amid public outcry
FORT MILL, S.C. — Silfab Solar is scheduled to hold a news conference on Friday to address public concerns following two chemical leaks at the company's Fort Mill manufacturing plant this week. Greg Basden, Silfab's director of operations…
FTC Solar, Inc. (FTCI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
FTC Solar, Inc. (FTCI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 5, 2026 8:30 AM EST Bill Michalek - Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Yann Brandt - President, CEO & Director Cathy Behnen - CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Secretary…
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Longi tops 800 MW Hexi solar module tender
Longi said that its Longi Solar Technology subsidiary ranked first in a recent 800 MW PV module tender for the Hexi new energy base in the Tengger Desert, Gansu province, with a bid of CNY 0.754 ($0.104)/W. Aiko Solar placed second at…
Oukitel RG14-P brings a lot, including solar charging and live battery swap
Solar charging provides limited off-grid backup power support Dual batteries enable continuous operation during live replacements IP68 and IP69K certification testing remains officially ongoing The Oukitel RG14-P Industrial-Grade rugged laptop is…
US solar's push for domestic bliss
At the end of 2024, the United States had around 42.5 GW of manufacturing capacity for PV modules, according to numbers from market intelligence provider Wood Mackenzie. By September 2025, that had increased by 35% to just over 60 GW, and Wood…
South Africa's power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar - but lost in court
South Africa's national energy policy says: build more renewable power facilities and build them fast. But getting the players in the energy space to do that is proving to be difficult. Around 74% of the country's electricity is generated by…
Beyond 10X: Rethinking Leadership Standards in the Solar+ Sector
At a time when the energy transition is accelerating and energy security is more important than ever, the sector depends on innovation, collaboration, and the full activation of talent. Ensuring that leadership environments allow diverse expertise…
Tigo debuts 725 W optimizer for high-power solar modules
US-based DC power optimizer technology provider Tigo Energy has unveiled a new optimizer for high-power modules at the Key Energy trade show in Rimini, Italy. “The TS4-A (725 W) optimizer is as an evolution of the previous generation that…
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