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'Offensively cheap': Solar power is looking up
In the badlands of Chakwal, in north-central Pakistan, Bestway Cement is transforming plots of dry earth and olive and peach groves into a forest of solar panels. Its efforts will add 6.34 megawatts of generation capacity by the end of the year…
Better Clean Energy ETF: Broad Exposure Through iShares' ICLN vs. Invesco's Solar-Focused TAN
While the Invesco Solar ETF (TAN -1.97%) offers concentrated exposure to the specific dynamics of the solar industry, the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN -2.01%) provides broader diversification and a lower expense ratio. Investors looking to…
Keralam power crisis: Regulatory panel urges KSEB to fast-track battery energy storage projects
As Keralam scrambles to find additional electricity supplies to stave off an unprecedented monsoon-season power crisis, indications are that all the five large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) planned across the State are likely to be in…
China may have a green energy overcapacity problem. Experts think AI can help solve it
Ever since the U.S.-Iran war choked the Strait of Hormuz, Asian importers have scrambled for new sources of oil and LNG to keep the lights on. Yet China's energy companies are reckoning with an entirely different problem: They have too much power.
Green goal in doubt as Victoria pauses $1.5b cable
The Albanese government's slim chances of meeting its 2030 renewables target have been dealt another blow after Victorian Premier Ben Carroll announced a review of a major cable project essential for unlocking new wind and solar power in the state.
£1.5 million plan to combat extreme weather threat in city
Work to transform Nottingham into a 'forest city' will be expanded in a bid to combat the effects of extreme weather following a significant funding boost. Nottingham City Council will be investing £1.5 million in a 'grey to green' programme…
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
Rules aimed at limiting pollution from coal and gas power plants are being scrapped, the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced. The agency says that getting rid of the majority of the Biden-era rules, aimed at improving…
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
Madeline Halpert and Mark Pontying, Climate reporter Rules aimed at limiting pollution from coal and gas power plants are being scrapped, the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced. The agency says that getting rid of…
Hearings begin over future of Norfolk's £1bn East Pye solar farm
Public hearings over the future of a huge proposed solar farm are due to get under way. Developer Island Green Power (IGP) has said the East Pye scheme will be on land near Long Stratton, in Norfolk, and will generate enough power for 115,000…
King Coal Defies Doomers to Rule the Energy Industry with Record Sales
Coal continues to defy climate doomers who demand its replacement for power generation sooner rather than later. The latest sales figures affirm that dominance with global coal demand forecast to rise by 1.2 percent in 2026 to a record 8.94…
Branch Energy raises $33 million to scale its commercial batteries across PJM
Branch Energy, a startup installing batteries in commercial buildings, has raised a $33 million Series B, CEO Alex Ince-Cushman tells Axios Pro exclusively. Why it matters: There is a surge in grid battery installations to help manage the boom in…
9 Birdfy smart feeders that turn your yard into a birdwatching hub - from $80
Whether you're a dedicated birdwatcher or just someone who likes to keep track of whatever flies into your garden, a smart bird feeder is a great idea. For this article I've selected nine of the best models from Birdfy, a company which specializes…
The value of solar PV in Northern regions is widely underestimated
The conventional perception of the Arctic region has been that the long, dark winters render solar PV almost useless, making wind power the go-to solution for energy experts. However, research on seasonal complementarity in Finland shows that this…
Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme
Google has selected four Indian climate-tech startups for its first Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet programme, backing AI- and satellite-driven solutions for agriculture, carbon removal and biodiversity. Google has selected four…
US solar installations hit 11.4 GW in Q2 as domestic module capacity reaches 66 GW
US solar installations surged to 11.4 gigawatts in the second quarter of 2026, a 45 percent increase from the same period a year earlier, even as domestic module manufacturing added only about 1 gigawatt of new capacity during the quarter…
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