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How solar energy companies are helping pollinators
Habitat loss is one of the leading causes of the decline of pollinators like bees, and companies are trying to reverse that trend, as Kate Chappell explains.
Huge Momentum' For U.S. Solar, Wind Power As Key Subsidies Lapse
Most major wind and solar developers prepared well in advance of the July 4 deadline, with many locking in legacy Section 48E investment tax credits and Section 45Y production tax credits last year. Between 2026 and 2030, solar developers plan to…
US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs
US homeowners have embraced home batteries in record-breaking numbers in early 2026, spurred on by state incentives while seeking to offset rising residential electricity costs. The trend could even unlock a more flexible energy supply for power…
Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackouts across North America
A restless Earth-facing sunspot unleashed a powerful X-class solar flare on June 30, triggering radio blackouts across parts of North America. The X1.1 solar flare erupted from sunspot region AR4479, peaking at 4:50 p.m. EDT (2050 GMT) according to…
China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
Seen from the air, the arrays of more than 3 million solar panels shimmering in the desert sun at the Dalad Banner solar farm are arranged in the shape of a galloping horse – a symbol of Inner Mongolia's nomadic heritage. A short drive away…
A Model for a Clean Energy Future: Arevon's Eland Solar-Plus-Storage Project
Arevon's Eland solar-plus-storage project in California provides power for the Los Angeles region and is helping the state progress toward its goal of providing more renewable energy. It's a finalist for a POWER Top Plant Award for renewable…
Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME that could spark northern lights for July 4 weekend
A restless Earth-facing sunspot unleashed a powerful X-class solar flare on June 30, triggering radio blackouts across parts of North America. The X1.1 solar flare erupted from sunspot region AR4479, peaking at 4:50 p.m. EDT (2050 GMT) according to…
China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
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Enphase Energy vs. Plug Power: Which Renewable Energy Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
As the global transition toward cleaner power sources accelerates, investors are weighing established solar technology against emerging hydrogen growth. Choosing between Enphase Energy (ENPH +0.53%) and Plug Power (PLUG +1.85%) depends on your risk…
Energy Demand Outpaced The Transition In 2025
An aerial view shows the largest single-unit affordable 260MW FISHER-Solar hybrid project photovoltaic power station in Ma'anshan, Anhui Province, China, on July 23, 2025. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Energy Institute has…
Private Credit Is Powering a 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Boom in the US
This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to Going Private, I'm Sinead Cruise and this is Bloomberg's twice-weekly newsletter about private markets and the forces moving capital away from the public eye. Today, we look at tensions between…
Autonomous construction bots are building solar infrastructure behind Meta's massive Hyperion data center
In a swampy stretch of northeastern Louisiana, large robots have taken over some of the grueling, repetitive work at a solar construction site spanning more than a mile. The 72-ton machines are retrofitted with software and hardware from Built…
EXCLUSIVE: Fred's 90th Anniversary High Jewelry Masterpiece Is Not for Sale
Collectors beware: don't fall in love with Fred 's latest high jewelry masterpiece necklace. The titular star of the Monsieur Fred Golden Light collection being unveiled on Tuesday won't be heading to a new home any time soon. At least not while…
Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Possible In 19 States From Wednesday
The aurora borealis over Wolf Lake in Cloquet State Forest, Minnesota, NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has forecast minor geomagnetic storm conditions for Wednesday, July 1 through Friday, July 3, as Earth prepares for the anticipated…
Trump's affordability crisis hits his supporters hardest as he calls housing bill of 'minor importance'
Of the various dimensions of the affordability crisis weighing on US families, housing probably weighs heaviest. The typical home price has risen above five times the annual income of the typical family. The monthly cost of owning a home has hit…
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