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axios.com - Dan Primack - Data centers could power solar market, according to new IPO filing
Data centers could power solar market, according to new IPO filing
Axios

Data centers could provide a power boost for green energy companies that are being ignored — or outright denigrated — by President Trump. Driving the news: That's a takeaway from the new IPO filing for SOLV Energy, a private…

republicworld.com - Initiative Desk - The Power 10 of 2026: Personalities Redefining Success Across Industries
The Power 10 of 2026: Personalities Redefining Success Across Industries
Republic World

In 2026, success is no longer defined solely by scale, revenue, or titles—it is measured by impact, credibility, innovation, and long-term value creation. The Power 10 of 2026 celebrates visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, healthcare pioneers…

reviewjournal.com - Alan Halaly - MGM to power its Strip resort-casinos with solar in the daytime
MGM to power its Strip resort-casinos with solar in the daytime
Las Vegas Review-Journal

The Nevada sun can now fully power MGM Resorts properties — even at most peak daytime hours. Solar energy is a focal point of the casino giant's steps toward powering all of its U.S. properties with renewable electricity by 2030. The…

bbc.co.uk - Esme Stallard - UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills
UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills
BBC

Esme Stallard,Climate and science reporterand Households will be eligible for thousands of pounds' worth of solar panels and other green tech to lower their energy bills, the government has announced. The long-awaited Warm Homes Plan promises to…

indianexpress.com - Powerful solar storm lights up skies with rare Northern Lights displays; videos emerge
Powerful solar storm lights up skies with rare Northern Lights displays; videos emerge
The Indian Express

Earth experienced its largest and most powerful solar storm in more than two decades on Tuesday night, triggering stunning auroral displays, also known as the Northern Lights, visible far beyond their usual polar regions. According to Space.com…

nasa.gov - Miles Hatfield - Strong Flare Erupts From Sun - NASA Science
Strong Flare Erupts From Sun - NASA Science
NASA

The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 1:09 p.m. EST on Jan. 18, 2026. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured video of the event. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this video of a solar…

bbc.co.uk - Simon King  - Northern lights dazzle for second night across UK - BBC News
Northern lights dazzle for second night across UK - BBC News
BBC

The northern lights were captured for the second night in a row across the United Kingdom. After a large solar eruption on the Sun earlier this week - known as a Coronal Mass Ejection - our atmosphere continues to be hit by increased solar energy.

telegraph.co.uk - Chris Price - Inflation jumps in wake of Reeves tax rises - latest updates
Inflation jumps in wake of Reeves tax rises - latest updates
The Telegraph

Thanks for joining me. Inflation jumped from 3.2pc to 3.4pc in December in a blow to the Chancellor. Here is what you need to know. 1) Solar panels on all new homes under Miliband shake-up | The Energy Secretary launched a £15bn green energy…

scmp.com - Victoria Bela - The West cheered China's coal-fired export ban. Then came the massive blackouts
The West cheered China's coal-fired export ban. Then came the massive blackouts
South China Morning Post

In 2021, when Beijing finally pledged to stop building and financing new coal power plants overseas, Western governments and climate advocates rejoiced. John Kerry, US climate envoy at the time, said he was “absolutely delighted to…

nytimes.com - Tracey Tully - On Day 1, Mikie Sherrill Focuses on Utility Costs and Children's Safety
On Day 1, Mikie Sherrill Focuses on Utility Costs and Children's Safety
The New York Times

|On Day 1, Mikie Sherrill Focuses on Utility Costs and Children's Safety https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/nyregion/mikie-sherrill-executive-orders-new-jersey.html Soon after being sworn in on Tuesday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey signed six…

forbes.com - Tomoko Yokoi - AI Data Centers In Space? Implications For Business Leaders
AI Data Centers In Space? Implications For Business Leaders
Forbes

The idea of placing AI data centers in space is slowly edging from science fiction towards reality. In late 2025, Elon Musk's SpaceX and Google announced plans to launch the servers that train and run LLMS into orbit. The science fiction-like…

hospitalitynet.org - MGM Resorts International - MGM Resorts Powers Up to 100% of Daytime Las Vegas Strip Electricity with Solar
MGM Resorts Powers Up to 100% of Daytime Las Vegas Strip Electricity with Solar
Hospitality Net

LAS VEGAS - MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ('MGM Resorts' or the 'Company') has reached a significant milestone in its renewable energy strategy, now powering up to 100% of its daytime electricity needs on the Las Vegas Strip with solar…

techradar.com - Leon Poultney - Hyundai's space-age camper concept is an off-grid dream - thanks to its giant 520W solar panel, integrated kitchen and built-in shower
Hyundai's space-age camper concept is an off-grid dream - thanks to its giant 520W solar panel, integrated kitchen and built-in shower
TechRadar

Hyundai just revealed a luxurious electric camper concept Its onboard solar panels power myriad accessories A refrigerator, shower and a double bed all feature The Hyundai Staria is a popular sight on the streets of South Korea, used by posh taxi…

whyy.org - Maria Murray - From firewood to solar: This Philly rowhouse has seen 250 years of energy transitions
From firewood to solar: This Philly rowhouse has seen 250 years of energy transitions
WHYY

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us…

techcrunch.com - Rebecca Bellan - Elon Musk says Tesla's restarted Dojo3 will be for 'space-based AI compute'
Elon Musk says Tesla's restarted Dojo3 will be for 'space-based AI compute'
TechCrunch

Elon Musk said over the long weekend that Tesla aims to restart work on Dojo3, the electric vehicle company's previously abandoned third-generation AI chip. Only this time, Dojo3 won't be aimed at training self-driving models on Earth. Instead…

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