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Solar Power Has Officially Overtaken Coal In The U.S. For The First Time
Analysts in the aforementioned organizations view this recent milestone as a sign of things to come. For instance, Ember's Senior Data Analyst, Nicolas Fulgum, stated that 'markets across the US are betting on solar to meet rising power needs.'…
Ireland trebles solar energy capacity in three-year period
Ireland has a national target of 8GW of installed solar capacity by 2030 under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme. Ireland's solar sector has almost trebled its total energy capacity to 2.7GW over the past three years, according to Solar…
Southern PowerNet offices receive a solar power boost
Electricity company PowerNet is fitting two of its Southern offices with over 280 solar panels. The systems being installed in Invercargill and Balclutha are expected to generate about 158MWh of electricity per year and avoid 11 tonnes of…
Statkraft and Alcoa sign new power agreements to secure energy supply for the aluminium plant in Southern Norway
(Oslo/Lista, Norway 18 June 2026) Statkraft and Alcoa have signed two new power agreements securing electricity supply to support continued operation of Alcoa's aluminium plant at Lista, Norway. The agreements provide a solid and predictable energy…
The Download: a new hunt for dark matter and Kenya's case for going solar
They're now casting a much wider net. New proposals include quantum sensors, liquid-helium detectors, and even searches in Jupiter's atmosphere. This story is from the next edition of our magazine, which is all about engineering. Subscribe now to…
Painting Kowloon City, old and new: a power station's glow-up
A giant mural depicting the bygone days of Kowloon City and Kai Tak has transformed a CLP substation on Shing Kai Road. Now, the station not only shoulders the responsibility of supplying power to the district, but has also joined hands with locals…
Protecting consumer grid and corporate responsibility aren't at odds
As tech innovation drives economic growth, the physical footprint of the AI boom is a clear threat to American infrastructure. AI data centers are immense physical drains on real-world resources. They require massive amounts of electricity to run…
SpaceX Stock Now in Rapid Decline
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX rallied after a multitrillion-dollar IPO last Friday, reaching a peak of over $222 Tuesday morning. But then, like debris from an exploding Starship…
How US is still channeling billions of dollars into climate projects despite Trump
For years, reaching the Port of Abidjan – the main export terminal in the commercial capital of Côte d'Ivoire, or Ivory Coast – would involve long waits along grid-locked, poorly-designed roads. The port and its surrounding…
The Space Weather Problem Most Cities Never Think About
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 14: Electricity grids are complex systems that are susceptible to the effects of space weather (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) How New Zealand is preparing its electricity infrastructure for a rare but consequential…
Pool owners call this cleaning tool a 'miracle worker' that cuts maintenance time in half
My husband and I have talked about getting a pool for a few years now, but there's one thing that always stops us: the maintenance. Experts say you can expect to spend t hree to four hours a week taking care of your pool — this includes…
New York City has a history of public bathroom failures. Will this new plan flush away more tax dollars?
New York City mayors have attempted to solve the city's public bathroom problem for decades. Now, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking his turn. On Wednesday, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced that Throne Labs Inc. won…
Solar Farms Are Having An Unexpected Effect On An Endangered Species
In addition to supplying clean energy, solar panels have a surprisingly positive impact on degraded land and local wildlife. The panels block the sun, allowing the soil to retain more moisture to the point where China's largest solar farm is…
Louisiana regulators approve Amite battery project
(The Center Square) - The Louisiana Public Service Commission has bypassed its own competitive bidding rules to greenlight a 100 Megawatt battery storage facility in Amite, according to a recent regulatory filing. The Commission voted 3-1 at its…
Homeowners race to buy £119 'no subscription' Alexa security cameras for £25
Shoppers could save close to £100 for added security and peace of mind for their home. However, there isn't much time left to take advantage of the deal before the 79% price slash disappears. Currently, Amazon is offering the Blink Outdoor 4…
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