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Zero: Solar, Batteries Are Thriving in Trump's America
The common narrative is that the US renewables industry is struggling. But that's not the case for the whole sector. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi talks with Kevin Smith, chief executive officer of Cypress Creek Energy, which recently secured…
Breakthrough study confirms solar storms can alter weather on Earth within hours
Solar storms can change the Earth's weather even on short timescales of hours to days, according to a new study. The Sun is known to hurl vast quantities of charged particles and electromagnetic radiation across space, sometimes strong enough to…
Scientists demonstrate solar-powered plastic recycling at real-world scale
Researchers have demonstrated how to use the power of the sun to turn plastic waste, such as drink bottles, into clean hydrogen fuel at a scale large enough to be genuinely useful in the real world, using a scalable approach. The researchers, from…
North Unit floating solar project faces uncertain future as grant nears expiration
A first-of-its-kind plan to install floating solar panels in an irrigation canal in Central Oregon faces an uncertain future as a federal grant nears expiration. The North Unit Irrigation District expects a $2.55 million federal grant awarded in…
Don't Wait for the Next Outage: This Is the Solar Generator Deal Every Homeowner Should Shop
Testing of backup power systems in the Good Housekeeping Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab has kept pace with the uptick in extreme weather nationwide, from hurricane country to tornado alley to the rash of wildfires out west. Our tests have included…
Solar panel fire' leaves mum and son with just the 'clothes on their backs
A fire which devastated a Glasgow home has left a mum and her teenage son with just the clothes on their backs. Emergency services were called to London Avenue, part of the the former Athletes' Village in Dalmarnock, at around 3.30pm on Wednesday…
How a basic solar grant brought cheaper electricity to one shack settlement in South Africa
In South Africa, 47% of the national population is energy poor, meaning that they spend more than 10%-15% of their income on power and still do not have nearly enough for their basic needs. The problem is getting worse as informal or shack…
LONGi Energy Storage Debuts LONGi ONE in Europe, Delivering Fully Integrated Solar-Plus-Storage with Localized Lifecycle Support
MUNICH, June 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- At Intersolar Europe 2026, LONGi Energy Storage officially introduced LONGi ONE to the European market, marking a key milestone in its global expansion. The company also presented OneNexus, extending the LONGi ONE…
Solar rooftops slash household power bills to zero in Kerala, Rajasthan
The Centre's flagship rooftop solar programme is beginning to deliver on its promise of sharply reducing household electricity costs, with Kerala and Rajasthan emerging as the leading States where a large share of consumers are now receiving zero…
LONGi Tops Wood Mackenzie's Global Solar PV Module Manufacturer Ranking, Earns 'Grade A' Highest Rating
XI'AN, China, June 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- On June 2, Wood Mackenzie, one of the world's most authoritative energy consultancies, officially released its 2026 Global Solar PV Module Manufacturer Ranking (based on 2025 operational data) and Supplier…
UPSC Weekly Concepts Snapshot | From solar-powered highways to coral reefs: What's behind this week's headlines?
Read the article, understand the concept, and then crack the quiz. Test Your Knowledge: RIPV, IPOs & Coral Reefs 5 questions across Science, Economy & Environment — June 2026 What does the photovoltaic effect do? Converts wind energy into…
Solar subscriptions gain appeal after tax credit changes
New solar subscription models allow homeowners to get rooftop solar with the option to cancel at no cost. The end of federal solar tax credits for homeowners has made subscription-based solar options more competitive. Terra Energy is expanding its…
Utah's largest solar + battery storage project is officially online
Utah's largest solar and battery storage project is now officially generating electricity. Developer rPlus Energies announced that the $1.1 billion Green River Energy Center in Emery County, Utah, is now commercially online. The commissioning…
Firm wants to transform dairy block into solar farm
A 500mw solar farm could be built on 653ha near Twizel — producing enough power for about 130,000 homes. Twizel Solar Farm Ltd has applied to the Waitaki District Council for resource consent to install the facility, which would be located…
Solar manufacturers seek probe into South Korea imports
Three solar manufacturers filed a petition seeking an investigation into solar cell imports from South Korea. The group alleges that Qcells shifted solar cell production from China to South Korea to avoid U.S. tariffs. The petition asks the…
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