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Trump's crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom
Top solar companies, banks and insurers have stopped doing business with at least a half dozen recently built U.S. panel factories because of uncertainty over whether their ties to China could disqualify them from clean-energy subsidies.
Visitor Approaches From the Edge of the Solar System
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech For thousands of years, astronomers have watched Halley's Comet come and go, becoming visible to the naked eye every 72 to 80 years. That makes it a short-period comet, whose highly…
Your Ultimate Travel Guide To The 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
Total solar eclipse of April 8th 2024 with the sun peaking from behind the moon creating. a diamond ring effect. Totality with bright corona visible against dark blue sky with a few clouds. When is the next total solar eclipse? If you missed April…
Total solar eclipse 2026 vs 2027 - Which one should you choose?
If you've ever dreamed of seeing a total solar eclipse, the next few years present a rare opportunity. Between 2026 and 2028, Earth will experience three total solar eclipses in two years, but it's the first two that are sparking debate among…
Planning Commission Approves Acreage Cap for Solar Panels
The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission decided to cap the number of acres available for solar panel use to 16,000 acres and streamline the building process for new installations. The commission approved the countywide cap in a 3-1 vote on…
Uttar Pradesh integrates solar energy system with rural water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission
Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday (May 9, 2026) said it is integrating rural water infrastructure with renewable energy deployment, for long-term water security, energy efficiency, and sustainable rural development, with 33,157 solar-based rural…
A Florida Salesperson Thought He Was Helping People Go Solar. Now He Complains To Dave Ramsey He's Really
A Florida man who took a job selling solar panels says he quickly realized he wasn't really selling clean energy systems. Instead, he told personal finance personality Dave Ramsey that the real focus seemed to be financing and loans. During an…
India's Grids Must Now Be Smart Enough For Clean Power
In this photograph taken on October 5, 2021, farmer and doctor Amit Singh speaks during an interview with AFP at his solar farm in Bhaloji village of India's Rajasthan state. FEATURE by Glenda KWEK (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN / AFP) / TO GO WITH…
Gaslighting Hassett Predicts GDP Growth Of Over Six Percent
More fairies and unicorns from Trump's economic advisor Kevin Hassett. Hassett made an appearance on Fox's Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, and after first gushing about how much AI is helping a lot of businesses with their bottom line…
China Green Tech Firms Target New Consumers Hit by Iran War Energy Shock
China's clean technology titans, hungry for export markets to boost flagging profits, aren't letting a crisis go to waste. Manufacturers of electric vehicles, batteries, and solar panels have been wooing nations looking to wean themselves off…
$200 million manufacturing facility may add 800 jobs in Houston
Houston's job market is getting a boost with a new $200 million manufacturing facility expected to create hundreds of jobs in the area. SEG Solar, a Houston-based photovoltaic manufacturing company, plans to establish a new four-gigawatt solar…
Hackaday Links: May 10, 2026
While Artemis II was primarily a demonstration flight of the architecture NASA plans to use for future lunar missions, it was also an excellent excuse for the crew to snap some photos of the Moon and Earth with the benefit of modern camera…
Liquidation of discoms' regulatory assets will spur industrial use of renewable energy
For Coimbatore-based Natrinai Ventures, the Supreme Court's August 2025 order directing electricity distribution companies (discoms) to liquidate their regulatory assets within four years came as a major boost. The IPO-bound company, which operates…
B&M shoppers go wild for £2 light spotted in stores that is perfect for summer
B&M shoppers are going wild over a new solar powered light that is perfect for lighting up your garden this summer. Eagle-eyed customers could not believe their luck when they spotted a heart-shaped hot air balloon light in the bargain store. Your…
Wartsila's fresh pitch to industry - grid stability
Finnish multinational Wartsila has long been known as a supplier of large diesel- and gas-fired generators — powering ships and serving as standby electricity sources for industry. But with diesel losing ground on both economic and emission…
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