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finance-commerce.com - The Washington Post - Trump allies warm to solar amid AI-driven power demands
Trump allies warm to solar amid AI-driven power demands
Finance & Commerce

Katie Miller and other Trump allies publicly back solar expansion. Rising AI data center demand drives urgency for new power generation. Solar and battery storage to account for 79% of new U.S. grid capacity. Elon Musk plans major U.S. solar…

independent.co.uk - Jeff Meyer - How much electricity do solar panels actually generate? I found out the truth
How much electricity do solar panels actually generate? I found out the truth
The Independent

If you're weighing up whether solar panels are worth it, it helps to start with the simplest practical question: how much electricity will they produce on your roof, day to day, across a typical UK year? While manufacturers quote a peak power…

tomsguide.com - Dan Bracaglia - I just saw TP-Link's security camera of the future - and it basically turns your home into Fort Knox
I just saw TP-Link's security camera of the future - and it basically turns your home into Fort Knox
Tom's Guide

Here at Tom's Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Contact me with news and offers from other…

fastcompany.com - Adele Peters - Google's new Minnesota data center comes with the world's largest battery-and won't raise electric bills
Google's new Minnesota data center comes with the world's largest battery-and won't raise electric bills
Fast Company

New data centers can lead to higher electric bills and lock in aging, outdated coal plants. But a Google project in Minnesota takes a different approach: The tech giant is paying to build enough clean power that existing customers won't foot the…

businessinsider.com - Noah Shachtman - From Iran to Venezuela to New York, Trump wants to control the world's oil
From Iran to Venezuela to New York, Trump wants to control the world's oil
Business Insider

In 1987, when Donald Trump was first flirting with running for president, he told an audience in New Hampshire that the United States should attack the 'horrible, horrible country' of Iran, 'and take over some of their oil.' In the years since…

mirror.co.uk - Charlotte Smith - Home Bargains £13 'mesmerising' garden set 'impresses neighbours
Home Bargains £13 'mesmerising' garden set 'impresses neighbours
The Mirror

Home Bargains is selling a set of garden ornaments that not only look 'mesmerising' but will also 'impress your neighbours'. The store is a popular choice across the country thanks to its wide variety of products that are available at affordable…

yahoo.com - Rick Kazmer - Tesla unveils 'holy grail' technology that could dramatically reshape the US energy market: 'Based on our long history of innovation
Tesla unveils 'holy grail' technology that could dramatically reshape the US energy market: 'Based on our long history of innovation
Yahoo!

Tesla is making headlines for developing American-built solar panels that give customers a product line offering from the rooftop to the road. PV Magazine likened it to a 'holy grail' integration that includes hardware, software, and energy…

powermag.com - Darrell Proctor - POWER DIGEST [March 2026]
POWER DIGEST [March 2026]
POWER Magazine

U.S.-Based Group Acquires South African Solar-Storage Microgrid. U.S.-based Energea in mid-January announced its acquisition of the YO Residence Solar Project, marking a significant milestone as the company's first microgrid investment and entry…

pv-magazine.com - Emiliano Bellini - Silver prices resume upward trend
Silver prices resume upward trend
pv magazine International

After reaching a record high of $121.62 per ounce on January 29 and stabilizing between $70 and $90 per ounce over the past two weeks, silver prices have begun climbing again, reaching $95.80 per ounce this morning. “Escalating tensions in…

yahoo.com - By Philip Blenkinsop - EU can sharply cut local battery prices with Made in Europe plan, T&E report says
EU can sharply cut local battery prices with Made in Europe plan, T&E report says
Yahoo!

BRUSSELS, March 2 (Reuters) - Scaling up production in Europe could cut the cost gap between EU-made batteries and those coming ‌from China to around 30% from a current 90%, transport and ‌environment campaign group T&E said in a…

rt.com - RT - India and Canada agree to strengthen once-strained ties
India and Canada agree to strengthen once-strained ties
RT International

India and Canada have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, strained after the G20 Summit in New Delhi in 2023, and have entered into pacts to boost cooperation in critical minerals, nuclear, and solar energy. New Delhi and Ottawa signed a series of…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Ray Bonsall - B&M's £18 garden ornament rivalling £18 Home Bargains sold-out version
B&M's £18 garden ornament rivalling £18 Home Bargains sold-out version
Liverpool Echo

Popular retailer B&M is selling a garden ornament which bears a striking resemblance to a popular sold-out ornament from Home Bargains. The Solar Powered XXL Hot Air Balloon is available on the B&M website for £18. With its colourful design…

channelnewsasia.com - Abigail Ng - Singapore to invest S$800 million in decarbonisation over next five years
Singapore to invest S$800 million in decarbonisation over next five years
CNA

SINGAPORE: Singapore will pump S$800 million (US$631 million) into decarbonisation over the next five years, as it steps up efforts to meet its 2035 abatement target and 2050 net-zero ambition. “Building on past efforts, we are significantly…

winnipegfreepress.com - Scott Blyth - Opinion: Making the wrong choice
Opinion: Making the wrong choice
Winnipeg Free Press

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pv-magazine.com - Ryan Kennedy - US energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025
US energy storage shatters records with 58 GWh installed in 2025
pv magazine International

The US energy storage industry has entered a “new phase of sustained, high-volume deployment,” according to the inaugural Energy Storage Market Outlook Q1 2026 released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark…

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