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afr.com - Ryan Cropp - Large-scale wind and solar wasting record amounts of power
Large-scale wind and solar wasting record amounts of power
Australian Financial Review

Large-scale wind and solar farms were forced to waste a record amount of the power they created in 2025 as grid constraints, the persistence of coal and the flood of rooftop solar put limits on how much electricity they could sell into the grid.

bangordailynews.com - Opinion Contributor - Letter: Maine needs to be more aggressive with clean energy
Letter: Maine needs to be more aggressive with clean energy
Bangor Daily News

Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com The severe weather caused by climate change negatively affects people. I attend King Middle School. We've debated energy…

nytimes.com - Brad Plumer - U.S. Emissions Jumped in 2025 as Coal Power Rebounded
U.S. Emissions Jumped in 2025 as Coal Power Rebounded
The New York Times

America's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.4 percent in 2025 after two years of decline amid a resurgence of coal power, according to estimates published Tuesday by the Rhodium Group, a research firm. The researchers identified two main…

intelli.news - jeepeg - Momentum for Plug-In Solar Legislation Gains Ground in Vermont
Momentum for Plug-In Solar Legislation Gains Ground in Vermont
intelli.news

In a significant shift towards renewable energy adoption, Vermont is witnessing a surge in momentum for plug-in solar legislation that promises to reshape the state's energy landscape. As policymakers and advocates rally behind initiatives aimed at…

independent.co.uk - Howard Mustoe - Things to know before installing solar panel batteries at home
Things to know before installing solar panel batteries at home
The Independent

If you're considering installing solar panels at home, you've likely come across solar batteries, which are large lithium-ion packs that store excess power for when the sun isn't shining. Using the same technology found in electric vehicles, these…

bbc.co.uk - Matt McGrath - Cold and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions
Cold and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions
BBC

A very cold start to 2025 and the growing power demands of data centres and cryptocurrencies saw US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years, a new analysis shows. Last year homes burned more gas for heating while…

bbc.co.uk - Matt McGrath - Cold and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions
Cold and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions
BBC

Matt McGrathEnvironment correspondent A very cold start to 2025 and the growing power demands of data centres and cryptocurrencies saw US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years, a new analysis shows. Last year…

pv-magazine.com - Patrick Jowett - Vietnam proposes increase to surplus power sale from rooftop solar
Vietnam proposes increase to surplus power sale from rooftop solar
pv magazine International

Vietnam 's Ministry of Industry and Trade is considering allowing owners of rooftop solar systems to sell up to 50% of surplus energy to the national grid, up from a current 20% cap. The proposal forms part of draft amendments to Decree 57 and 58…

theregister.com - Dan Robinson - AI datacenter boom reshapes US clean energy bets
AI datacenter boom reshapes US clean energy bets
The Register

Despite the Trump administration's opposition to renewables, solar power will likely remain part of datacenter energy supply mix due to its low cost. This is according to financial analyst Jefferies, which says in a research note - shared with The…

abcnews.go.com -  SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer - US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers
US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers
ABC News

WASHINGTON -- In a reversal from previous years' pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before, researchers calculated in a study released Tuesday. The…

baltimoresun.com - Tom Zirpoli - Tom Zirpoli: How Trump hampers US energy | COMMENTARY
Tom Zirpoli: How Trump hampers US energy | COMMENTARY
Baltimore Sun

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Recent actions by President Donald Trump might lead one to wonder whether he is intentionally trying to harm the U.S. economy, increase unemployment and raise our electricity bills. Some might think that…

techxplore.com - National Taiwan University - Pushing organic solar cell efficiency past 18%
Pushing organic solar cell efficiency past 18%
Tech Xplore

A joint research team from National Taiwan University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, and National Tsing Hua University has discovered a precise molecular engineering strategy. By adjusting the side chains of organic materials, the team…

theguardian.com - Guardian staff reporter - US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years' reductions
US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years' reductions
The Guardian

In a reversal from previous years' pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before, researchers calculated in a study released on Tuesday. The increase in…

independent.co.uk - Howard Mustoe - This is how long solar panels really last on a typical home
This is how long solar panels really last on a typical home
The Independent

If you're researching the best solar panels for your home, one of the first questions you'll likely ask is how long they last. Knowing their lifespan helps you understand how many years of free electricity you can expect once the system has paid…

thehindubusinessline.com - KP Group signs ₹4,000 crore MoU with Gujarat for renewable energy projects
KP Group signs ₹4,000 crore MoU with Gujarat for renewable energy projects
BusinessLine

KP Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Gujarat for developing renewable energy projects worth approximately ₹4,000 crore in the State. The agreement was finalised at Marwadi University, Rajkot, during the…

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