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volts.wtf - David Roberts - How to make rooftop solar power as cheap in the US as it is in Australia
How to make rooftop solar power as cheap in the US as it is in Australia
Volts

Rooftop solar costs nearly three times as much in the US as it does in Australia, largely due to the “paperwork tax” imposed by thousands of fragmented local jurisdictions. I talk with Nick Josefowitz of Permit Power and solar veteran…

forbes.com - John Werner - Elon Musk At WEF: To Mars And Beyond
Elon Musk At WEF: To Mars And Beyond
Forbes

Elon Musk presenting at World Economic Forum, Jan 22, 2026 One of the things that I like best about meeting at Davos each January is that, in reality, it's a big tent – business people talking to academics, academics talking to heads of…

dailymail.co.uk - Perkin Amalaraj - Ukraine drones destroy 15 of Putin's military planes 'worth $1billion
Ukraine drones destroy 15 of Putin's military planes 'worth $1billion
Mail Online

Ukrainian drones have wiped out 15 of Putin 's military aircraft on Russian airfield deep behind the front lines. Dramatic footage showed drones successfully striking the planes across five different military airfield. Ukraine's spy service, the…

edn.com - Stefano Lovati - Emerging trends in battery energy storage systems
Emerging trends in battery energy storage systems
EDN

Battery energy storage systems (BESSes) are increasingly being adopted to improve efficiency and stability in power distribution networks. By storing energy from both renewable sources, such as solar and wind, and the conventional power grid…

thestar.com.my - Pavel Polityuk - Ukrainians face tough weeks as Russia targets power sector during freeze
Ukrainians face tough weeks as Russia targets power sector during freeze
The Star Online

KYIV, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Life will ‌be particularly tough for Ukrainians over the next three weeks due to plunging temperatures and intense Russian attacks ‌on the energy system that have already deprived millions of light and heat, a…

zdnet.com - Taylor Clemons - The best home battery and backup systems of 2026: Expert tested for emergencies and more
The best home battery and backup systems of 2026: Expert tested for emergencies and more
ZDNET

As someone who experiences regular power outages due to storms and random occurrences, I've learned that having a backup plan for electric outages is essential for my home. While you can always use a gasoline- or propane-powered generator, a…

rappler.com - SM Prime is building a smarter, cleaner energy future
SM Prime is building a smarter, cleaner energy future
RAPPLER

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) continues to lead the way in sustainable property development, delivering low-carbon office spaces and climate-smart retail environments through energy efficiency initiatives, on-site renewable solutions, and…

axios.com - Chuck McCutcheon - Democrat tells industry to press White House on wind, solar permits
Democrat tells industry to press White House on wind, solar permits
Axios

Business groups and others eager to streamline the federal process for green-lighting projects need to lobby the Trump administration, not Congress, a key Democrat said Wednesday. Why it matters: Capitol Hill observers are clamoring for Congress to…

deccanchronicle.com - Sangeetha G - Silver Prices See High Intraday Volatility
Silver Prices See High Intraday Volatility
Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Silver prices on Wednesday remained highly volatile as speculative buying kept driving the market. Silver witnessed extreme intraday volatility in global markets. Prices surged from $104 to $117.73, then crashed below $102 and recovered to…

yahoo.com - NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Stock Forecasts
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Stock Forecasts
Yahoo!

Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy provides generation, transmission, and distribution services. NEE has just under 40,000 MW of total generating capacity, and about one-third of electricity is contributed by renewable wind and…

thestar.com.my - Plus Xnergy secures two KLIA Aeropolis renewable energy contracts worth RM71.76mil
Plus Xnergy secures two KLIA Aeropolis renewable energy contracts worth RM71.76mil
The Star Online

Corporate News KUALA LUMPUR: Plus Xnergy Services Sdn Bhd (Plus Xnergy) has signed two landmark contracts with Cenergi Aeropolis Renewable Energy Sdn Bhd (CARE) worth RM71.76 million for one of Malaysia's largest self-consumption solar photovoltaic…

forbes.com - Ken Silverstein - Are Wood Pellets Worth Billions In Subsidies? Drax Faces A Reckoning
Are Wood Pellets Worth Billions In Subsidies? Drax Faces A Reckoning
Forbes

SELBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: The winter sun sets behind the Drax Bio mass Power Station operated by Drax Group PLC on January 30, 2025 in Selby, England. Once one of the largest coal power plants in Europe, the Drax power station in North Yorkshire…

yankodesign.com - Srishti Mitra - 10 Best Camping Gadgets & Essentials to Buy Before Spring 2026 Sells Out
10 Best Camping Gadgets & Essentials to Buy Before Spring 2026 Sells Out
Yanko Design

Spring camping season is approaching faster than you think, and this year's gear is already creating buzz among outdoor enthusiasts. The designs hitting the market right now represent a significant leap from the bulky, single-purpose equipment…

pv-magazine.com - John Fitzgerald Weaver - New Jersey governor orders major solar, storage expansion on first day
New Jersey governor orders major solar, storage expansion on first day
pv magazine International

On her first day in office, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed Executive Order No. 1 and No. 2, which focus on maintaining electricity prices and providing solar and energy storage, respectively. Governor Sherrill enacted Executive Order No.

techcrunch.com - Sean O'Kane - Tesla profit tanked 46% in 2025
Tesla profit tanked 46% in 2025
TechCrunch

Tesla's profit fell 46% in 2025 compared to the prior year, as CEO Elon Musk assumed a role in the Trump administration and federal electric vehicle subsidies were killed off by Congress, causing sales to plummet. The electric vehicle company…

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