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Solar power hits new milestones in the U.S. even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy think tank Ember, along with a report by the Solar…
Solar power hits new milestones despite Trump effort to boost coal over clean energy
Solar power has reached unprecedented milestones in the United States, emerging as the leading source of new electricity generation, even as Donald Trump 's administration actively promotes coal. New data reveals that solar energy is rapidly…
Advocate spreading word on solar power
Central Otago cherry grower Mike Casey has 21 electric vehicles on his solar-powered orchard but that is not enough. The orchard owner is on a campaign to convince every farmer to add another income stream to their operations by putting in solar…
Trump's Energy 'Emergency' Actions Still Include Stifling Solar Power
Read the headlines below to see how President Trump's administration is trying hard to tamp down solar power despite his declared “energy emergency.” (The artwork is a Google image search leading to a heap of relevant coverage.)…
Solar Tops Coal In US Power Mix For The First Month Ever
Solar power held a record-high 12.8% share of US electricity supply in May, overtaking coal-generated power for the first full month on record, energy think tank Ember said in a report on Wednesday. As OilPrice notes, while the share of…
New Colorado law expands access to plug-in solar panels: 'A power source that we can all use'
A new law in Colorado expands access to solar panels by legalizing small, portable plug-in units. These devices could produce up to nearly 2,000 watts of energy, but the products are not yet widely available. 'We got free sun out here, we might as…
Why two SpaceX alumni are betting on solar and batteries to power the AI craze
Two SpaceX alumni have a pitch to hyperscalers, and it has nothing to do with outer space: They're building power plants here on Earth that cost less — and get built faster — than a natural gas power plant Ambrosia Energy, which has…
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Rising Summer Bills? Solar Energy Can Help
Solar Energy Can Cut Costs on Rising Summer Electric Bills As temperatures rise during the summer months, so do electric bills. Homeowners often see a spike in energy costs as air conditioners work overtime to keep homes cool. Add in the cost of…
Winners for $1 Million Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge announced
Bonn, Germany – June 10, 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…
U.S. Solar Power Outpaces Coal Even As Trump Tries To Turn Back The Clock
Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy think tank Ember, along with a report by the Solar…
Utilities Up on Safe-Haven Demand - Utilities Roundup
Shares of power producers rose as traders rotated into defensive sectors due to fears about inflation and the Iran war. The U.S. added 7.8 gigawatts of solar electricity generation capacity in the first quarter, making solar the leading source of…
Trump: 'I love the inflation'
“No, I love it. The numbers were great,” Trump said when asked if he was concerned about the latest data, which showed the consumer price index rising to 4.2 percent over the past 12 months — with an increase of 0.5 percent in…
3 Magnificent Green ETFs to Buy in 2026
A green exchange-traded fund (ETF) invests specifically in assets tied to environmentally beneficial activities, such as clean-energy stocks or green bonds. The way it works is quite straightforward: The green ETF pools your money with other…
For first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal
Solar energy just provided more electricity in the United States than coal for the first time on record — marking a milestone for the rise of renewables in America. While gas and nuclear plants still lead the country's energy mix, solar…
GameChange Energy Named #1 Solar Tracker Company in India, Africa, and APAC, #2 Globally, by Wood Mackenzie
NORWALK, Conn., June 10, 2026 /CNW/ -- GameChange Energy, a global energy infrastructure company, announced that it has been ranked the world's second-largest solar tracker company by Wood Mackenzie, one of the most respected independent research…
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