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theguardian.com - Jillian Ambrose - Solar powers record share of Britain's electricity mix in July
Solar powers record share of Britain's electricity mix in July
The Guardian

Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain's grid in July than in any previous month as households turned to rooftop panels to cut their energy bills. Solar farms and rooftop panels provided 14.4% of the country's electricity after some…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - NIRL receives Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 900 MW solar power project
NIRL receives Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 900 MW solar power project
The Hindu

NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for setting up a 900 MW solar power project in the State. According to…

bgr.com - Sydney Louw Butler - 9 States With The Most Solar Panels (And How They Use Them)
9 States With The Most Solar Panels (And How They Use Them)
BGR

Artistgndphotography/Getty Images Solar energy is a key pillar not only within the world of renewable energy, but also in the total energy mix of the world. Interest in photovoltaic panel technology continues to grow as individual home solar…

globaltimes.cn - China's gross ocean product rises 5.1% in first six months of 2026, as marine development gains pace
China's gross ocean product rises 5.1% in first six months of 2026, as marine development gains pace
Global Times

The Fangchenggang offshore wind power demonstration project in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on May 28, 2025 Photo: VCG China's marine economy outpaced overall growth in the first half of 2026, with gross ocean product rising 5.1…

arkansasonline.com - Zahra Hirji Bloomberg (WPNS) - Amid resdiential solar market collapse, Florida an exception | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Amid resdiential solar market collapse, Florida an exception | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Arkansas Online

While the residential solar market is collapsing nationwide after President Donald Trump ended a popular tax credit in December, one state is proving to be a surprising exception: Florida. A big reason why is a sweeping permitting law that took…

livescience.com - Hannah Osborne - 'We're a bit late on the case, but we are on the case': Author Fred Pearce on the rise of renewables, a defused population bomb, and letting nature find its own way
'We're a bit late on the case, but we are on the case': Author Fred Pearce on the rise of renewables, a defused population bomb, and letting nature find its own way
Live Science

Climate change's impacts are being felt everywhere, from health and food security to extreme weather, sea level rise and collapsing ecosystems. World leaders have been slow to adapt to the warnings, despite an ever-growing body of evidence showing…

techradar.com - Efosa Udinmwen - New high-altitude balloon launches reusable drones
New high-altitude balloon launches reusable drones
TechRadar

Military balloons now launch reusable drones directly from the stratosphere Solar-powered Apollo-R remains airborne for weeks after balloon deployment at altitude Thunderhead balloon carries multiple drones during a single high-altitude deployment…

koreatimes.co.kr - Orbital datacenters are a crazy idea. Go for it
Orbital datacenters are a crazy idea. Go for it
The Korea Times

Why not just build them in space? As data centers face rising costs, strained resources and growing political opposition, a number of entrepreneurs — Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Eric Schmidt — have raised the possibility of processing and…

mongabay.com - malavikavyawahare - Climate shocks hit hydropower in Southern Africa, reviving interest in coal
Climate shocks hit hydropower in Southern Africa, reviving interest in coal
Conservation news

Prolonged droughts, especially those linked to the 2023–24 El Niño, exposed the vulnerability of Zambia and Zimbabwe's hydropower-dependent electricity systems, triggering severe power shortages and renewing interest in coal. While…

smh.com.au - Doug Bright - ClearVue coated glass breakthrough opens global façade market
ClearVue coated glass breakthrough opens global façade market
The Sydney Morning Herald

ClearVue Technologies says it has punched through a key global barrier for its building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) energy generating glass units after proving its Gen 3 Vision Glass can accept a high-performance low-emissivity (Low-E) metallic…

independent.co.uk - Dylan Ryan - UK supermarkets to sell plug-in solar panels for £500. But there's a catch
UK supermarkets to sell plug-in solar panels for £500. But there's a catch
The Independent

This article was originally published on April 28, 2026, and is being republished by The Independent after the Government announced the exact date plug-in solar panels can be sold. Plug-in solar panels are expected to officially go on sale in the…

thehindubusinessline.com - Move to extend ISTS waiver
Move to extend ISTS waiver
BusinessLine

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed to extend the 25-year waiver of inter-State transmission charges (ISTS) for energy storage systems that are a part of renewable energy plants. This aligns the wavier with the life of…

indianexpress.com - Ashok Gulati - A new compact between AI and agriculture: An Andhra Pradesh opportunity
A new compact between AI and agriculture: An Andhra Pradesh opportunity
The Indian Express

We propose that Google devote a modest portion of its investment to developing captive solar generation on farmers' fields. Farmers would continue cultivating their land while also holding equity in the solar enterprise, becoming co-owners of the…

techradar.com - Chris Price - Is your home safe this summer? Security tech expert Chris Price shows how to expand a single camera into a budget-friendly home defence setup for when you're away on vacation
Is your home safe this summer? Security tech expert Chris Price shows how to expand a single camera into a budget-friendly home defence setup for when you're away on vacation
TechRadar

Planning a summer getaway but worried about leaving your house for a few weeks? While statistically you are more likely to suffer a break-in during the winter months when it's much darker, summer also presents an ideal opportunity for burglars.

foxnews.com - Paul Tilsley - US companies win billions in African data center deals in direct competition with China
US companies win billions in African data center deals in direct competition with China
Fox News

JOHANNESBURG: The U.S. is beating China in a high-tech trade war over data centers in a fierce battle being waged across Africa. Major new deals have been engineered in a public-private partnership between the Trump administration and U.S.

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