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India's power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste
FILE - Workers walk through a swamp to install electric transmission towers for the Adani Renewable Energy Park near Khavda, Bhuj district, near the India-Pakistan border in the western state of Gujarat, India, Sept. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq…
India's power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste
When India's power demand surged at the height of summer, the country struggled to meet evening needs as air conditioners ran longer amid hotter nights. Despite this demand, some renewable energy providers were told to limit their output because…
Beyond coal: China's installed solar power capacity crosses historic threshold
Solar power has overtaken coal as China's largest source of installed power generation capacity for the first time, marking a landmark shift in the world's largest energy market, according to government data. By the end of July, China's installed…
Solar Power Purchase Contracts Dominate First Half Of 2026
While the year began with several notable nuclear agreements, solar power remained the clean energy source of choice in the US during the first half of 2026. Offtakers, including utilities and corporations, signed 46 solar-only deals totaling a…
India's power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste
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India's power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste
BENGALURU, India (AP) — When India's power demand surged at the height of summer, the country struggled to meet evening needs as air conditioners ran longer amid hotter nights. Despite this demand, some renewable energy providers were told…
New BLUETTI Solutions Aim to Make Solar Power More Intelligent, Flexible and Mobile
BLUETTI is showcasing a broader vision for clean and flexible energy at IFA 2026 in Berlin, where the company is highlighting its latest solutions for homes, workplaces and off-grid environments. Running from September 4–8, the event will…
Libya Labour Ministry Moves to Install Solar Energy Systems
Libya's Tripoli based Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation, Ali Al-Abed Al-Reda, directed the Ministry's Project Management Team yesterday to implement renewable energy systems utilizing solar panels to power the Ministry's buildings. It will be…
Argos's plug-in solar panels could save you hundreds on energy bills
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviews I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A new era of home solar power has begun, as plug-in solar…
Solar Overtakes Coal As China's Largest Power Source
Solar power has just become the single largest electricity capacity source in China, toppling coal in a landmark achievement of the Chinese renewable energy rollout. Solar power capacity in China stood at 1,286 gigawatts (GW) at the end of July…
Google is helping bring cutting-edge battery tech to an old West Virginia strip mine
For decades, a sprawling site in West Virginia was mined for coal, and part of the operation is still active. But on a 500-acre section abandoned 20 years ago, something new is taking shape: a clean-energy project pairing solar power with…
Estimates: More than 1,800 local electricity cooperatives have been established
The LEG model makes it possible to sell solar power generated at home directly to the neighborhood or to purchase it from the neighborhood. (File photo) According to the solar energy industry association, the model for local electricity…
Local energy cooperatives are expanding in Switzerland
The figures are based on a survey of the 30 largest Swiss distribution network operators and data from the platform for local electricity communities, as Swissolar announced on Wednesday. The survey covered 1,323 local electricity communities…
Powertracer takes the mystery out of household energy sources
A start-up using market data and smart meters to trace electricity back to its source and price it accordingly is helping households access solar energy, become more sustainable citizens and cut their energy bills. Enosi Australia and its energy…
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0531 GMT – Chinese solar producers are likely to remain under pressure from industry overcapacity…
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