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Mantis Space emerges from stealth with $10 million for solar-power constellation
SAN FRANCISCO – Mantis Space, a New Mexico startup planning a constellation to supply solar power to spacecraft, emerged from stealth March 12 with $10 million in seed funding. “We are building a constellation of satellites that…
Toshiba rolls out AI-powered solar plant portfolio management platform
Japanese industrial conglomerate Toshiba has launched EneTogo, a new management plaform for operation & maintenance (O&M) of multiple solar power plants in real time. EneTogo forms part of the company's Toshiba Spinex for Energy portfolio, a…
Cygnus XL Spacecraft Departing Station Soon Live on NASA+
Live coverage of the departure of Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station is underway on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency's YouTube channel. The spacecraft's release is scheduled for 7:05 a.m. EDT.
US solar installations fall as Trump policies hit sector
US solar capacity installations fell 14% in 2025 compared with the previous year, a new report found, as the Trump administration's rollback of solar tax credits began hitting the sector. A combination of tariffs, scrapped subsidies, and a White…
Tesla's 'Virtual Power Plant' is heading to the UK - EV giant is granted a licence to power homes, businesses and EVs
Energy regulator grants Tesla Energy Ventures license to provide electricity Reports state that Tesla looks to replicate its energy supply business in Texas ‘Virtual Power Plant' could allow solar owners to feed back into the grid The…
Ed Miliband urged to BLOCK Elon Musk from supplying energy to Britain
Ed Miliband was today told to block Elon Musk from supplying electricity to British households and businesses after his Tesla firm was granted an energy licence. The Energy Secretary was urged to 'step in' after the company's subsidiary, Tesla…
Elon Musk's Tesla set to start supplying UK homes with electricity
British households could soon be powering their homes with electricity supplied by Elon Musk 's Tesla, after the company secured a crucial licence on Thursday. The move introduces a significant new competitor into the UK energy market, arriving at…
Elon Musk's Tesla set to start supplying UK homes with electricity
Elon Musk 's Tesla could soon be powering homes in the UK after the company was given the green light to launch a household energy supplier in Britain. The decision to grant the company's subsidiary, Tesla Energy Ventures, a licence introduces a…
California startup's plan to sell sunlight at night sparks controversy
Imagine a night sky where satellites, saddled with huge mirrors reflecting sunlight, shine like artificial moons. A startup in Los Angeles County is awaiting regulatory clearance to make that dream a reality, with plans to sell the light to…
Experts skeptical this California startup can turn night into day
Imagine a night sky where satellites, saddled with huge mirrors reflecting sunlight, shine like artificial moons. A startup in Los Angeles County is awaiting regulatory clearance to make that dream a reality, with plans to sell the light to…
Elon Musk's Tesla wins approval to supply electricity to British households
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Elon Musk's Tesla has been given the green light to start…
Opinion | Why Asia's future depends on breaking the shackles of fossil fuels
The escalating crisis around Iran is doing more than just shaking global energy markets. It is constricting the arteries of Asian growth. A massive share of the oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) that powers Asian economies passes through the…
RWE to Invest $19.6 Billion in US With Focus on Gas Generation
RWE AG has announced plans to invest in gas-fired power plants in the US, where it has so far focused exclusively on renewables. The German energy company said it will spend €17 billion ($19.6 billion) in the US until 2031, around half of…
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How Is First Solar's Stock Performance Compared to Other Clean Energy Stocks?
With a market cap of $21.2 billion, First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is a leading renewable energy company specializing in the design and manufacture of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and utility-scale solar power solutions. Headquartered in Arizona, the…
Musk gets green light to power UK homes as Tesla takes on energy giants
BILLIONAIRE Elon Musk is set to shake up the British energy market after his tech giant Tesla was officially granted a licence to power our homes. The move by regulator Ofgem means the electric car king can now go head-to-head with the likes of…
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