Solar Power Industry News
A collection of Solar Power latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
India on track to hit record solar power installations in 2026
India is on course to add a record 50 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity in the 2026 calendar year, largely aided by the ALMM mandate for solar PV cells and the phased removal of waivers for inter-state transmission charges. The country is set…
Naidu pushes pumped storage, solar power to cut electricity costs in Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to increase power generation capacity in line with the State's growing electricity demand and ensure power is available to consumers at lower cost. Reviewing the Energy Department affairs…
Putting tiny backpacks on butterflies-for science
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. How do you track the movements of the majestic monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)? By giving each bug a solar-powered radio backpack, of course. The orange, black, and white…
Data centers in space could be a new frontier for insurers - if they can price the risk
Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin are betting on orbital computing, bringing data centers to space. Insurers that aren't looking at space as the next frontier for insurance underwriting risk missing out on a big growth story, according…
How And Why Leaders Can Support Compostable Plastic Infrastructure
Vishal Vivek, CEO & Co-founder of Ukhi, turning waste into compostable bioplastics to build a circular economy and end plastic pollution. One question I frequently encounter from stakeholders, investors and skeptics alike is this: What is…
CODISSIA to organise eighth edition of Elektrotec from Aug. 21 to 24
The Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) will organise the eighth edition of Elektrotec 2026, an exhibition of electrical and electronic products, from August 21 to 24 focusing on automation, electric vehicles, and artificial…
Keighley logistics firm invests £250,000 in green technology
Keighley-based Joda Freight has introduced solar panels and electric forklift trucks as part of its wider strategy to cut emissions and improve environmental performance. The panels have been installed across half of the firm's warehouse roof, with…
Guest Column: Data centers will be a huge net plus for Louisiana
It's time to address the most hotly debated energy topic of the day: data centers. As the AI industrial revolution continues to gain momentum, so seemingly does a wave of anti-data center sentiment across the country. And yet, data centers are the…
AI+ • Beyond Boundaries: AWE2027 Officially Launches
SHANGHAI, Aug. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- On August 12, the 2027 Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE2027) officially launched. Under the theme 'AI+ • Beyond Boundaries,' it will take place March 17–20, 2027, at Shanghai New International…
The Tax Credit Is Gone, but Power Outages Aren't. Why a Home Battery Purchase Is Still Worth It
Home battery installations hit a record high in the first quarter of 2026, up 86% from last year. Most of that jump came from homeowners rushing to install before the Inflation Reduction Act credit, which gave people a 30% credit on solar panels…
An obscure clean-energy rule change could have big consequences for investors
You need to understand what this proposed clean-energy directive might mean for your portfolio – even if you don't care about sustainability A proposed revision to clean-energy accounting guidelines you likely didn't know existed –…
Disney fans are furious with new trash can change in unbelievable show of rage
Disney World's latest new feature is getting trashed. Walt Disney World is rolling out a new generation of high-tech, solar-powered garbage cans across its Florida resort, the seemingly innocuous upgrade has sparked a heated backlash from Disney…
Is the Goldman Sachs Gold ETF or the abrdn Silver ETF a Better Inflation Hedge?
The comparison between abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR -1.64%) and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU -1.55%) centers on underlying commodity exposure, with the gold fund offering lower costs and historically lower volatility. Investors…
Outdoor deals on patio furniture, fire pits and more: Save before summer ends
Summer may be winding down, but it doesn't mean you have to give up on your outdoor space. We're rounding up some of the best outdoor deals this week, from patio lights and fire pits to furniture and grills, all at major discounts. Whether you're…
Adani Group plans nuclear power projects, ₹80,000 crore coal-to-chemicals plant in Odisha
Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd CEO Karan Adani on Thursday met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy CM KV Singh Deo and discussed the Adani Group's ongoing and proposed projects in the state, including plans for setting up nuclear power…
Receive a Daily briefing on Solar Power Industry News
Get Started