Solar Power Industry News
A collection of Solar Power latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Harvesting the sun: How solar energy is powering the future of rural farming economies
India's rural economy—deeply rooted in agriculture—is undergoing a silent yet powerful transformation, driven by one of the most abundant resources available: sunlight. As farmers grapple with climate volatility, rising input costs…
Unfounded Health Concerns Are Powering a Solar Backlash
Health Fears: Some critics say large solar farms are a public health threat. While there is little reputable evidence for this, their claims have helped power a backlash. Stalling Solar: Restrictions on solar development are proliferating…
Hollywood pushes OnlyFans models as 'the best way to explain the climate crisis' - 'Climate emergency…raunchily explained' - Model 'slowly removes her clothes while explaining that solar energy could meet our global energy demands'
Are OnlyFans models the best way to explain the climate crisis? Actor Megan Prescott has joined with Adam McKay in the hope that showing bite-size web videos of women undressing will persuade us to save the world. Will it work? UK Guardian excerpt:…
Sun Releases 2 Strong Solar Flares - NASA Science
The Sun emitted two strong solar flares, the first peaking at 9:07 p.m. ET on April 23. The second strong solar flare peaked at 4:13 a.m. ET on April 24. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured images of the…
Giant new solar farm planned near Yate to power 10,000 homes
Developers have applied to South Gloucestershire Council for permission to build a giant solar farm just south of Yate. The 50-hectare solar farm would be split into two sections, but has sparked opposition from local residents and the parish…
How frustration at Cop stalemates has inspired first global talks to ditch fossil fuels
No. Under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, all global governments, bar a few failed states, have met for a “conference of the parties” (Cop) almost every year since 1992 to discuss the climate. But that process requires…
KSEB's summer plan draws regulatory panel ire
Amid heated debates in Kerala whether soaring electricity consumption would lead to power restrictions, the Kerala State Electricity Board's (KSEB) planning for the 2026 summer and subsequent actions came under the scanner on Friday. The Kerala…
Opinion | China's AI token drive is really about upgrading inland economies
The idea of a token economy is gaining traction. The concept is still nascent, loosely defined and easy to dismiss as just another piece of artificial intelligence jargon. It is no surprise Chinese policymakers are quick to jump on the bandwagon.
French Power Slumps to Lowest Since 2013 as Solar Output Booms
European power prices plunged to multiyear lows as solar generation surged, flooding the region's grids. Clear skies, combined with relatively cool temperatures — which improve panel efficiency — have driven up solar output this week.
World News in Brief: Airliner safety warning, drought in Somalia, solar boosts farming in Ethiopia
Addressing the 2026 World Overflight Risk Conference in Malta earlier this week, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar warned that emerging weaponry is creating an environment where civilian planes are increasingly at risk of being targeted or…
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Stock Forecasts
Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy provides generation, transmission, and distribution services. It has more than 40 GW of total generating capacity, with about one-third of electricity contributed by renewable wind and solar…
Indigenous solar projects to tackle diesel shortage concerns and halve power bills
Two Northern Territory solar farms and microgrids have become the first wholly-owned Indigenous projects of their kind to attract millions of dollars in federal government funding. The developers of the Borroloola project say it will reduce local…
Krystal Integrated Services arm bags ₹138 cr solar project
Krystal Integrated Services, a leading facilities management and manpower services company, has announced that its associate company, Krystal Solar Energy SPV has bagged ₹138 crore contract from the Directorate of Medical Education &…
'The damage is done': Why the IEA chief believes the global oil market will never return to normal
Birol said governments will rethink their energy strategies after the crisis. “Their perception of risk and reliability will change. Governments will review their energy strategies,” he told The Guardian. “There will be a…
The sun just fired off two massive solar flares
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The sun is an incomprehensibly gigantic, constantly roiling nuclear furnace —but some days are even busier than others. Based on data collected by NASA's Solar Dynamics…
Receive a Daily briefing on Solar Power Industry News
Get Started