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China hails latest breakthrough on space solar power technology
Chinese researchers have built a wireless power transmission system capable of beaming kilowatt-level energy to multiple moving targets simultaneously, potentially a major step towards building space-based solar power stations. The team completed a…
Solar farm on the ocean outperforms land-based solar in Taiwan
The ocean could be the next frontier for the world's rapidly expanding solar energy industry. That's the finding of a study showing a floating solar farm off the coast of Taiwan produces more electricity and more profit than a nearby solar farm on…
Solar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business
Solar will become the largest source of power in the next decade, surpassing coal, oil and natural gas, according to a new report from BloombergNEF. The tectonic shift will occur alongside a historic rise in the use of energy driven by AI and the…
EU-China spacecraft takes off on mission to probe solar winds
A joint European-Chinese spacecraft blasted off into orbit Tuesday to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the Sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Particularly…
Solar to dominate power sector over coal and gas by 2032, report suggests
Renewable energy alternatives will become the largest sources of electricity in the next 10 years, new research suggests, as nations seek to diversify their energy resources to avoid future supply shocks, as seen with the closure of the Strait of…
To Cash In on Solar Stocks, Look for Trade Barriers
While everyone obsesses over what happens to oil flows in the Strait of Hormuz, a solar-power revolution is under way in some emerging countries. Unfortunately, investors will struggle to make money from the trend because of China's suffocating…
Solar Panel Maker Carbon Drops France Project as EU Lags China
French startup Carbon SAS dropped a plan to build a €1.7 billion ($2 billion) solar panel factory in Southern France, dealing a blow to Europe's ambitions to reduce its reliance on countries like China. The decision highlights the European…
GameChange Solar Announces Partnership with First Solar to Support Next Phase of Utility-Scale Solar Growth in India
BENGALURU, India, May 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking technology, today announced a strategic partnership with First Solar, Inc. to support the deployment of domestically…
Korea to build at least 10 solar power complexes for renewable energy expansion
The government will create at least 10 massive solar power complexes in the central and eastern regions in a bid to expand Korea's renewable energy capacity to 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, the climate ministry said Tuesday. The scheme was announced…
York Space Systems to acquire solar cell maker
Find opportunities — and win them. York Space Systems has agreed to acquire a maker of solar cells and modules as part of an ongoing push to gain more visibility and control over key subsystems in supply chains. Solestial was first stood up…
Why the Moon Moving Away From Earth Threatens the Future of Total Solar Eclipses
The Moon has always appeared permanent in Earth's night sky, but scientists have known for decades that it is gradually moving farther away from the planet. According to measurements gathered through lunar laser experiments, the Moon drifts away…
This solar-powered smartwatch boasts a huge 400 days of battery life - but it has some serious compromises
The LightInk watch offers 400 days of battery life It does this by stripping back features and using an E Ink display It also adds solar charging to stay topped up on the go From the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to the Google Pixel Watch 4, customers…
WATCH: A Spacecraft Is Launching to Study How Earth Survives Solar Storms
A joint European-Chinese spacecraft is set to blast off Tuesday to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the Sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield. Particularly fierce solar storms can knock out…
Thailand opens investigation into faulty solar installations
Thailand 's Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) is opening an investigation into substandard solar system installations. The investigation follows reports of faulty equipment, including signs of melting and burning. An update published…
EU-China spacecraft takes off on mission to probe solar winds
KOUROU - A joint European-Chinese spacecraft blasted off into orbit on May 19 to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the Sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield. Particularly fierce solar storms…
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