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Solar Energy Is Booming -- Despite Trump's Best Efforts
Donald Trump has been doing everything he can to undermine the renewable energy industry and boost fossil fuels. He's been especially aggressive towards wind power — so much so that the administration recently decided to pay nearly $800…
PowerBank Gets U.S. Federal Government Contract for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
PowerBank landed its first project for the U.S. federal government, a $2.95 million contract for a covered-parking canopy solar-power system that will provide electric-vehicle charging for the Armed Forces Reserve Center Farmingdale in New York.
New high-tech jacket pulls drinking water from thin air, researchers say
Engineers have developed a jacket capable of converting water vapor from the air into drinking water. A team of University of Texas engineers developed the jacket as part of their broader invention, AirGel, a technology that uses hydrogel material…
Brookfield Is in Fight Over Solar Firm Where Cash 'Evaporated'
Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. are battling over the future of GoldenPeaks, an energy company staring at collapse after borrowing $1.5 billion for European solar-power projects. Some GoldenPeaks entities filed…
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister sets aside Fridays to discuss issues of MSMEs, industries
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu declared that on every Friday he would meet associations of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as representatives of industrial sectors to discuss their issues and suggestions. The…
The Global Hardware Entrepreneurs Scaling To Power The Digital Economy
The hardware businesses behind the modern infrastructure The AI revolution may be grabbing the headlines, but behind every breakthrough sits a growing network of physical infrastructure. From data centers and energy networks to recycling facilities…
The Grid Infrastructure And Storage Challenges Facing AI
Dr. Dick Bridy, CEO of DBI Group, also leads Bedrock Investments Group, Bedrock 1st Mortgage, DBI Asset Management, and DBI Expert Witness. Every time you use AI to write a poem or analyze a spreadsheet, you are not just engaging with a cloud of…
NP Solar: Delivering tailored solar solutions across Spain and Europe
By Penny • Published: 26 Jun 2026 • 9:00 • 2 minutes read NP Solar remains dedicated to helping customers across Spain and Europe build a cleaner, more efficient future. Credit: Openfinal / Shutterstock As Europe continues its…
China to generate 50% of electricity from nuclear and non-fossil sources by 2030
China is charting an ambitious five-year plan to harness nuclear and other non-fossil sources in a bid to generate half of the country's electricity needs by 2030. Recent oil shocks have strengthened Beijing's resolve as it juggles decarbonising…
What Solar Developers Can Teach Data Centers About Making Friends at the Local Level
This week's conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE. Wood's perspective felt crucial at a moment when the data center boom is leading to so much deal volume – even after the repeal of the Inflation…
Creative climate messaging and other eco wins of the week
Miscanthus grows up to 4 meters (13 feet) tall, tolerates heat and drought, and can be harvested for decades. In France and Germany, the Asian grass is now being grown for heating, building materials and water protection. But why is Europe growing…
Power cuts due to shortage of electricity supplied from other States, says Kerala Minister
Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph on Friday said Kerala was experiencing power cuts during night hours due to the shortage of electricity supplied from other States. Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, Mr. Joseph said electricity was…
First hydropower projects in Great Britain in 40 years given go-ahead
The energy regulator has given the provisional green light for the construction of the first new hydropower projects in more than 40 years, part of plans to reduce Great Britain's reliance on energy imports. Ofgem has published a list of 16…
Torfaen primary school wins Keep Wales Tidy climate award
Griffithstown Primary School in Torfaen was named a winner in Keep Wales Tidy's innovation challenge, part of the Climate Challenge Cymru programme, which encourages schools to take action on environmental issues. The challenge invites pupils to…
SWELECT's solar arm picks up 49% stake in Gridnex Solar for ₹4.31 crore
SWELECT Energy Systems Limited's wholly owned subsidiary, SWELECT SolarKraft Private Limited, has agreed to acquire a 49 per cent stake in Gridnex Solar Power Private Limited for ₹4,31,20,000 in a cash deal, the company announced today.
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