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Space Solar Power Is Coming Home to the Energy Industry
Join energy leaders in the Space Solar Power Symposium at Experience POWER 2026 in Washington, D.C. A few weeks ago, while opening a panel on Space Solar Power (SSP) at SF Climate Week 2026 co-hosted by the Space Frontier Foundation and the Young…
Take advantage of the summer heatwave with Roberts' new solar-powered radio
The peak of summer has coincided with the World Cup this year, leaving many of us in a conundrum as to how to keep up with the games while escaping sweltering houses. Fortunately, Roberts has thought up a solution with its latest DAB +/FM radio…
Fancy living on the moon? NASA says it's working on making it a reality
Living on the moon has long been the stuff of science fiction, but NASA says it is working toward making it a reality. Through its Moon Base Program, the agency has outlined a phased plan to establish an enduring human presence near the lunar South…
Canada's solar industry enters a new phase of growth
For many years, solar power occupied a relatively modest position within Canada's energy mix, overshadowed by hydroelectricity and constrained by the perception that northern climates are unsuitable for large-scale solar deployment. Today, that…
Energy secretary considers plans for Northamptonshire solar farm
A recommendation report by the Planning Inspectorate for a proposal of what could become England's largest solar farm is now being considered by Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. The proposed Green Hill Solar Farm would cover…
Energy secretary considers plans for Northamptonshire solar farm
Laura Coffey Northamptonshire political reporter A recommendation report by the Planning Inspectorate for a proposal of what could become England's largest solar farm is now being considered by Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Opinion | US-China AI war boils down to a contest over electricity
The proliferation of artificial intelligence models and the increasing parity in their performance suggest they are becoming a commodity. Soon, AI services will be priced by cost rather than the uniqueness of their model. With electricity the main…
Golden Dome and the search for new space markets
Even as many details of Golden Dome remain unsettled, the missile-defense program has become a focal point for space and defense startups looking for new markets. The prospect of deploying hundreds or even thousands of satellites for missile…
When rains fail, solar keeps the milk flowing in Nakaseke
For decades, the dry season has posed one of the greatest challenges to dairy farmers across Uganda's cattle corridor. As pasture dries up and water sources shrink, milk production declines, reducing household incomes and threatening the…
Otovo Expands With a PE-Style Roll-up Strategy in a Market Buyout Shops Ignore
Power-services company Otovo is expanding with a private-equity-like consolidation strategy in a sector largely ignored by buyout firms: solar maintenance providers for homes and small businesses. The Oslo-listed company earlier this month bought…
BlackSoil acquires Credit Fair's solar financing business, enters renewable energy lending
Alternative credit platform BlackSoil on Thursday announced the acquisition of Credit Fair's solar financing business, marking its entry into India's renewable energy financing sector and expanding its presence in the partner-led B2B2C lending…
Apple Distributor In Thailand Cashes In On Consumer-Spending Recovery
This story is part of Forbes' coverage of Thailand's Richest 2026. See the full list here. Amid a gradual recovery in consumer spending, Com7, Thailand's leading retailer of smartphones with a nearly 25% market share, is thriving. The company…
Experimental bathtub: the remote lake island trying wave power to boost energy security
Beaver Island sits in the middle of the northernmost end of Lake Michigan, about 70 miles from the maritime border with Canada. The forested island, just a little bigger than San Francisco in size, is a popular summer destination for tourists and…
Canada's battery storage revolution: The science and innovation powering the clean-energy future
Battery energy storage is gradually becoming one of the most important technologies underpinning the global energy transition. Solar panels and wind turbines may generate the headlines, but batteries increasingly provide the flexibility needed to…
Premier Energies commissions 5.6 GW solar module plant in Telangana
Premier Energies on Thursday commissioned a 5.6 GW solar module facility in Telangana, set up as part of the company's Rs 12,500 crore capex plan to build capabilities and foray into new business segments. The company also performed a…
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