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How does California use solar energy overnight?
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Natural gas still provides more electricity in California than any other source, but the balance is starting to shift. “Solar power has been growing a lot in the last, let's say 10 years, mostly, and it's been…
Why India curtailed solar energy during peak summer power demand
According to data from Grid India, at least 693.81 GWh of solar power was curtailed, compared to a total of 399.34 GWh curtailed between January and March. Earlier, a report by global energy think tank Ember also found that a total of 2,300 GWh of…
Regulators allowed Obama-backed solar power plant 'to kill birds
A Barack Obama-backed solar plant is reportedly killing thousands of birds a year with no oversight. The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, which was approved to be built when Obama was in office, reflects concentrated sunbeams off its shiny surface…
Australia's Floating Solar Array Is Doing A Lot More Than Generating Electricity
Australia's water supplies are evaporating. According to researchers at Deakin University, the country's water infrastructure loses nearly 370 billion gallons every year due to evaporation, about three times the water in Sydney Harbor. But the land…
Regulators allow Obama-era solar plant to kill thousands of birds annually, investigation finds
Regulators are allowing an Obama-era 'clean energy' solar plant to continue operating even as its reflected solar beams kill thousands of birds each year, with no fines or enforcement action taken since it opened, a Fox News Digital investigation…
Focus groups, fees and plug-in panels: Interest in home solar grows in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Utilities will take another run at enacting new fees for residents who connect their home solar panels to the power grid as the popularity of solar energy continues to grow. At a Utilities Board committee meeting scheduled for May…
Trump's latest deal likely to spike electricity prices for decades
By Christopher Niezrecki, Director of the Center for Energy Innovation, UMass Lowell ; Ben Link, Deputy Director of the Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute, Johns Hopkins University, and Zoe Getman-Pickering, Program Director of the…
Nuclear energy in the Middle East: A realistic choice or a risk?
“Nuclear energy is at the intersection of energy demands, technological innovation, and the evolving security landscape. This creates a huge opportunity,” says Shota Kamishima, Senior Coordination Officer at the International Atomic…
Science news this week: The latest on the cruise ship hantavirus infections, a shortcut to Mars, and a fast-charging quantum battery
This week's science news was dominated by coverage of a cluster of hantavirus infections aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius. The cases first received public attention at the end of last week, but the identification of the hantavirus…
Calpine Acquisition Strengthens Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) as a High-Growth Utility Stock
Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG) is one of the high-growth utility stocks to buy according to analysts. On April 24, Evercore ISI resumed coverage of Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) following the completion of a $26.6 billion…
This is Why UBS is Bullish on PG&E Corporation (PCG) as a High Growth Utility Stock
PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) is one of the high growth utility stocks to buy according to analysts. On April 28, analysts at UBS reiterated a Buy rating on PG&E Corp (NYSE:PCG) and set a $23 price target. The research firm remains confident in the…
Trump's $2B buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for taxpayers amid energy shortage
The U.S. is in a bizarre situation in 2026: It's facing a looming energy shortage, yet the Trump administration is making deals to pay offshore wind developers nearly US$2 billion in taxpayer money to walk away from energy projects. These…
29 Outdoor Decor Pieces That'll Make Your Neighbors Green With Envy
Your backyard does not need to be the biggest one on the block to become the one that everyone is looking at. From glow-y ambient lighting and privacy helpers to cool furniture and an outdoor game, these Amazon must-haves will help turn your patio…
Delhi's Urban Forests: Carbon Storage And Climate Change Mitigation
Delhi's urban forests are emerging as vital carbon sinks, offering a natural solution to combat climate change and generate carbon credits, according to recent research. Delhi's urban forests store significant carbon, potentially generating over Rs…
The Job You Were Born To Do, Based On Your Birth Month
April, powered by the dynamic energy of Mars, you bring high spirits and determination to any task you undertake. As a cardinal sign, you're all about initiating actions and taking charge. You're an ideal fit for leadership roles, where your…
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