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'Offensively cheap': Solar power is looking up
In the badlands of Chakwal, in north-central Pakistan, Bestway Cement is transforming plots of dry earth and olive and peach groves into a forest of solar panels. Its efforts will add 6.34 megawatts of generation capacity by the end of the year…
This far-out idea could enable solar panels to work at night
In a laboratory amid Northern Virgina's sprawling data centers, a group of scientists is looking very far outside the box for a solution to overwhelmed power grids. They want to harness the sun's rays and shoot a kilometer-wide laser — they…
Better Clean Energy ETF: Broad Exposure Through iShares' ICLN vs. Invesco's Solar-Focused TAN
While the Invesco Solar ETF (TAN -1.97%) offers concentrated exposure to the specific dynamics of the solar industry, the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN -2.01%) provides broader diversification and a lower expense ratio. Investors looking to…
There won't be any cities on the Moon any time soon, scientists say
Science fiction has long given us depictions of humans living on the Moon. In recent years, as technological advances have continued at pace, space entrepreneurs have started making plans for how they could actually do it. However, a new study…
'Moving at light speed': Plug-in solar and batteries are coming to Australia
Apartment residents could soon be able to buy plug-in batteries to store cheap or free power produced during the day to use in the evening even without solar panels. The plug-in home batteries for energy storage are part of reforms that would also…
A Problem in the 'Pits of Eternal Darkness'? Scientists Pour Cold Water on Future Moon Colony Plans
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics scientists studying water ice believed to be stored in the Moon's ‘pits of eternal darkness' have concluded that there likely isn't enough of this critical resource to support long-term future…
Why companies must pay attention to tax reform for energy transition
Previously, I identified the environment (decarbonization), security (stability) and economics (profitability) as the key factors determining energy transition. Despite recurring environmental damages, such as the recent tragedy in Nepal, past…
How to get more from your solar panels on sunny days
When the sun is shining, your solar panels could be generating much more electricity than your home needs at that moment. The question is what happens to the excess. If you have a battery, it can be stored for later. If you have an export tariff…
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
Rules aimed at limiting pollution from coal and gas power plants are being scrapped, the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced. The agency says that getting rid of the majority of the Biden-era rules, aimed at improving…
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
Madeline Halpert and Mark Pontying, Climate reporter Rules aimed at limiting pollution from coal and gas power plants are being scrapped, the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced. The agency says that getting rid of…
9 Birdfy smart feeders that turn your yard into a birdwatching hub - from $80
Whether you're a dedicated birdwatcher or just someone who likes to keep track of whatever flies into your garden, a smart bird feeder is a great idea. For this article I've selected nine of the best models from Birdfy, a company which specializes…
Balcony solar is this year's clean energy superstar in the US
At the start of 2026, only Utah had legalized plug-in solar. Eight other states have followed suit in an effort to help people lower their sky-high energy bills. This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up…
Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme
Google has selected four Indian climate-tech startups for its first Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet programme, backing AI- and satellite-driven solutions for agriculture, carbon removal and biodiversity. Google has selected four…
US solar installations hit 11.4 GW in Q2 as domestic module capacity reaches 66 GW
US solar installations surged to 11.4 gigawatts in the second quarter of 2026, a 45 percent increase from the same period a year earlier, even as domestic module manufacturing added only about 1 gigawatt of new capacity during the quarter…
The global war on AI data centres: Why cities are rebelling against big tech
They are spreading across London. They could be from a sci-fi thriller, unless they weren't so real, as gigantic metallic sheds move in to the ends of suburban streets, shielding the sky, blocking any view and emitting a constant, low-level hum.
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