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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…
Bristol homeowner accesses financial support for solar power upgrades
Paul, based in Eastville, wanted to manage his home's energy use more sustainably. To achieve this, he installed solar panels and a battery system. These can be costly, but through a home energy efficiency loan, Paul was able to spread the upfront…
Solar generates more energy than coal in US for 1st time: Report
The amount of solar power generated in the U.S. is continuing to grow despite efforts from the Trump administration to slow down the renewable energy sector, according to two reports released this week. The U.S. has generated more power from solar…
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…
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…
There's Good Climate And Bad Climate News: An Astrophysicist Explains
O (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty Images) Human beings are an extraordinary successful species. We went from having less than million of us (all in Africa) a few hundred thousand years ago to now covering the globe at 8 billion strong. But all that…
SpaceX's Thesis Sounds Far-Fetched. Is There Any Way This Company Could Ever Make Money?
There's an old adage that if you're a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Well, maybe when you're a rocket company, everything looks like an opportunity to launch things into space. That seems to be true for SpaceX (SPCX +0.00%), which has…
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…
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…
Vermont's net metering decision just made solar harder
This commentary is by Linda Gray, a Norwich energy committee member; Catherine Crawley, the former Stowe energy committee chair; Jeff Forward, a former Richmond climate action committee member; Jim Hand, a Dorset energy committee member; and…
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