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Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space
The race to secure electricity for AI models has reached new heights: Meta has signed an agreement with the startup Overview Energy that could see a thousand satellites beam infrared light to solar farms that power data centers at night. In 2024…
Unfounded health claims are powering a solar backlash
Kevin Heath had hoped there would be solar panels by now on his family farm in southeastern Michigan, roughly 50 miles outside Detroit. About six years ago, he agreed to lease part of his land for a solar project. It would help him pay off debt and…
Renewables rising, Part 2: Seeking stability amid volatile fossil fuel markets
Unlike oil and gas, which expose countries to price spikes and geopolitical risk, renewables offer stable, domestically produced power that can strengthen energy security, cut emissions of harmful greenhouse gases and support long-term growth. In…
China's solar giant Sungrow revives Hong Kong IPO plan amid clean energy boom
China's solar giant Sungrow Power Supply has filed a fresh application to list in Hong Kong, reviving plans initiated last year, as a wave of mainland companies seeks offshore funding to support overseas expansion. The Shenzhen-listed solar…
Oops They Did It Again - A Third State Allows Plug-And-Play Solar
Plugging in solar is easy if you are allowed to do it. You may have heard that solar energy is now the cheapest in history and thus energy industry types are lining up to say you should really consider investing in solar today. But, what if you…
Australia's energy commission targets lower solar curtailment
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is proposing to modernize its distribution network planning, which it says will help to lower curtailment of rooftop solar. A draft rule released earlier this week proposes to replace the existing…
Legislators greenlight low-cost residential plug-in solar for Mainers
A new state law puts solar power directly in the hands of Mainers with systems costing less than a Disney World weekend for two. The portable, low-cost devices, installed on the sunny side of a home or balcony, plug directly into a standard…
New York energy authority seeks new solar, wind projects with restrictions
ALBANY, New York — New York's energy agency announced its latest regular request for new large-scale solar and wind projects Friday. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority released its regular solicitation for projects…
Vistra Corp. (VST) - Among the 10 Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy for Dividends
Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) is included among the 10 Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy for Dividends. Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is one of the largest competitive power generators in the United States. The company operates a power generation fleet of…
LONGi Opens Solar-Storage Center of Excellence in Madrid to Strengthen Localized Service Capabilities in Europe
LONGi on April 21 announced the official opening of its Center of Excellence (CoE) in Madrid, Spain, marking a significant step in strengthening its local service capabilities for solar-plus-storage solutions across Southern Europe and reinforcing…
Energy profits hit £23billion as households brace for higher bills
Energy firms posted over £23.1billion in profit in 2025 as UK households brace for higher bills this summer. This is up from £22.7billion in 2024, according to new analysis by End Fuel Poverty Coalition - but does not take into returns…
LONGi Achieves Grid Connection of BESS Project in Italy, Showcasing End-to-End Delivery Capability
LONGi, a global leader in renewable energy technology on April 22, 2026, announced the successful grid connection and commencement of operations for its 13.75MW/50.16MWh Montalto Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Montalto, Italy. The…
NRC Renews License for Duke Energy's Robinson Nuclear Plant
Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) is included among the 10 Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy for Dividends. Photo by Frédéric Paulussen on Unsplash Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) engages in the distribution of natural gas and…
What size solar panel system do you actually need?
Solar panels are often sold on a simple premise that the more power you install, the more you save. But contrary to popular belief, choosing the best solar panel system for your home doesn't necessarily mean you should buy the most powerful kit you…
Drones Are The Biggest Military Revolution In A Century
TOPSHOT - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky (L) speak next to the first batch of Ukrainian made drone missiles 'Peklo' (Hell) delivered to the Defence Forces of Ukraine…
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