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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…
Hanwha Qcells to build massive solar, energy storage complex in Arizona
Hanwha Qcells, energy subsidiary of Hanwha Solutions, said Friday it would oversee the engineering and construction of one of the largest renewable energy complexes in the US, as it accelerates its expansion in the market. The company said it would…
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…
Scientists Test New Spacecraft Thruster That Uses No Fuel, Just Earth's Magnetic Field, in Orbit
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Satellites perform a delicate dance to maintain their orbit, by locking themselves to a speed just fast enough to counteract the downward pull of gravity. To stop their orbit from…
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.
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…
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…
Opinion | Trump's climate jibes at China and EU just make him look out of date
US President Donald Trump's negative portrayal of China's achievements in renewable energy began at a White House meeting with oil executives on January 9 and was amplified at the World Economic Forum later that month. The story he told was shaped…
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…
Avantus Secures $525 Million to Support Major California Solar-Plus-Storage Project
Renewable energy developer Avantus said the company has secured more than $525 million in construction financing for the Aratina 2 Solar and Storage Project in California. The group on July 9 said BBVA, CIBC, and Santander will provide funding for…
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…
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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