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SATO invests in the future resilience of its home buildings
SATO Corporation, Press release, 10 September 2026 at 10:30 am Improving energy efficiency has become an increasingly important priority for residential property investors following the energy market turbulence of recent years. Where and how the…
US solar can now power 50M homes - and red states led the boom
The US achieved a pretty big solar milestone in Q2 2026: it now has enough installed capacity to generate clean electricity equivalent to that used by more than 50 million homes. That's more than one-third of all US households. But that doesn't…
Climate solutions most likely to reach 'positive tipping points' revealed by scientists
A rapid global shift to clean electricity could trigger a “cascade” of progress towards repairing the damage to the planet by the climate crisis, according to a report identifying the environmental solutions most likely to bring about…
PM-KUSUM 2.0 announcement likely soon; agrivoltaics to get dedicated component
The second phase of the Centre's flagship PM-KUSUM scheme is likely to be announced shortly, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on the sidelines of the curtain raiser for the seventh Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026.
India's First AI Acoustic System Boosts Forest, Wildlife Conservation
Discover how the Haldwani forest division is pioneering India's first AI-based forest acoustic surveillance system, revolutionising real-time detection of illegal activities and significantly boosting wildlife conservation efforts. India's first…
Small Swiss firms asked to help expand wind power
Private households are unlikely to buy a wind turbine, but for SMEs such an investment appears attractive. Every wind power project begins with a wind measurement mast. One such mast is situated in Rossrüti, a meadow in the hilly countryside…
Hull community club launches £37,000 fundraiser to power sustainable future
A community rugby club in Hull has launched a crowdfund campaign to help it power forward with solar panels amid rocketing energy bills. Brantingham Park is home to Hull Ionians Rugby Club and it is also a thriving community hub used by thousands…
Solar Stocks Stumble Over 'Stroke Of A Pen
Solar power is having another strong year in the US, solidifying its position as the country's leading source of new generating capacity amid rising demand for electricity. In early August, the supplier of solar tracking and fixed-tilt mounting…
Xi's India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties bound by suspicion
Chinese President Xi Jinping's much-anticipated visit to New Delhi this week, his first to India in seven years, should further the diplomatic thaw between the giant neighbours, but there are few signs as yet that their business ties will improve.
Sunrun Promises an Easier Path to Solar-Here's Our Take
Homeowners who installed rooftop solar systems used to get a 30% federal tax credit, saving them upwards of $10,000 on the project. Not surprisingly, the elimination of the tax credit at the end of 2025 has led to a sharp decline in solar…
'Birds Supporting Birds' connects the Philadelphia Eagles with migrating seabirds
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. As the 2026-2027 NFL season kicks off, the Philadelphia Eagles are giving new meaning to their signature “Fly, Eagles, Fly” fight song. The football team is partnering…
Private investment key to Africa's energy transition, energy leaders say
The sixth edition of the Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth (RE4SG) Conference and Exhibition opened in Kigali on Tuesday, September 8, bringing together energy leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators and other stakeholders to discuss…
Inside India newsletter: India's green push aims to boost energy security but exposes China dependency
India's ambition to create a self-reliant energy ecosystem by expanding its renewable energy footprint is facing a China problem. India's domestic battery manufacturing currently accounts for less than 1% of its 260 gigawatt-hour demand pipeline…
BPCL-led energy fund to back deep-tech start-ups; targets to cut industry's refining bill worth ₹1 lakh crore
A band of public sector oil and gas companies, led by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), is setting up a deep-tech incubation and investment ecosystem aimed at solving some of the energy sector's biggest technology challenges, including…
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