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Solar energy production overtakes coal despite regulation changes
The sun now generates more electricity for U.S. consumers than coal, despite President Donald Trump's penchant for carbon-heavy power. Solar power rose to become the third largest electricity source in the U.S. last month, according to a Wednesday…
The solar-powered garden - embracing the sun to power up your yard
Transforming your garden into an eco-friendly oasis has never been easier, thanks to solar technology. By harnessing the sun's power, you bring a wealth of aesthetic features and practical functions to your yard without increasing your utility…
TGS Prediktor Delivers PowerView™ Plant SCADA for Scatec's Grootfontein Solar Power Project, South Africa
OSLO, Norway (12 June 2026) – TGS, through its Prediktor division, will deliver its PowerView™ Plant SCADA solution for Scatec's Grootfontein solar power project in South Africa, supporting reliable operations and centralized…
In the United States, solar energy is outpacing coal for the first time ever
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Solar energy just…
Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time
Even as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy thinktank Ember, along with a report by the Solar Energy…
America's Solar Just Hit a Critical Milestone That Won't Make Trump Happy
In yet another blow to the Trump administration's energy agenda, solar overtook coal power generation in the U.S. electricity mix for the first month on record in May, according to an analysis published Wednesday by the energy think tank Ember. The…
Winners for $1 Million Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge announced
Bonn, Germany – June 11, 2026 – Seeding The Future Foundation and Welthungerhilfe (WHH) are proud to announce the Seed Grant, Growth Grant and Seeding the Future Grand Prize winners of the 5th annual Seeding The Future Global Food…
Inside SpaceX's Orbital Economy: AI Data Centers And Wireless Power
For some, SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) of shares on the Nasdaq stock index this week appears to be all about rockets. After all, the company has built its reputation launching satellites on its reusable Falcon 9 rockets, shuttling crew…
Solar Just Produced More Electricity Than Coal for the First Time in the History of the United States
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Last week, the Trump administration announced that it was pumping $700 million of federal funding into the US coal industry, a short-sighted investment in a highly polluting source…
Enphase Energy: AI Hype Meets Weak Solar Fundamentals (NASDAQ:ENPH)
Enphase Energy earns a Hold rating amid weak near-term fundamentals and high valuation, despite excitement over a future AI transformer pivot. ENPH faces persistent headwinds: declining solar demand, tariff impacts, and reduced homeowner…
As the world heats up, cities work to cool down
Cities are especially vulnerable to extreme heat — days when the sidewalks seem to cook like a stove and it's a struggle to sleep at night. Densely built urban areas, with their paved roads, impermeable surfaces and limited green spaces, are…
In a First, the U.S. Just Generated More Power From Solar Than Coal
Current conditions: Las Vegas is well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and could hit 110 degrees by tomorrow • Tropical Storm Cristina is deluging Central America as it barrels toward the coast of El Salvador • Temperatures are already…
PM Surya Ghar sees 40 lakh installations so far: Local cell mandate may hit solar scheme
The Centre's plan to install rooftop solar panels in 75 lakh households by year-end may hit a few bumps due to the limited availability and rising costs of these panels made from domestically-manufactured solar cells. About 40 lakh rooftop systems…
RWE expands partnership with Meta on Texas solar project
DE KALB, Texas - Northeast Texas is becoming a massive hub for renewable energy. One of the newest solar energy projects is under construction in Bowie County. Rabbit's Foot Solar is a 298-megawatt clean energy project currently being built on…
Corporate Tax Dodgers' Lobbying and Political Spending Records Reveal 'Self-Reinforcing Loop'
Today, Public Citizen released a new report analyzing the lobbying and political spending of 88 corporations that paid zero in corporate income taxes in 2025. The corporations in question were identified in a recent report by the Institute on…
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