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Data centers are cutting power to homes, driving homeowners to solar and batteries
May 13, 2026

Data centers are cutting power to homes, driving homeowners to solar and batteries

Data centers' increasing power demands are leading to electricity cuts for residential customers, pushing homeowners toward solar energy systems and b...

Electricity generation from solar could exceed coal in ERCOT for the first time in 2026
May 13, 2026

Electricity generation from solar could exceed coal in ERCOT for the first time in 2026

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, solar electricity generation in ERCOT could surpass coal for the first time in 2026. This sig...

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China's help
May 13, 2026

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China's help

Cuba is experiencing rapid solar energy transformation with China's technical and financial support, driven by US oil embargo constraints. The Caribbe...

Jackson County welcomes Oregon's first floating solar project
May 13, 2026

Jackson County welcomes Oregon's first floating solar project

Oregon's Jackson County welcomes the state's first floating solar project. Floating solar panels installed on water surfaces save land space and reduc...

Solar Power Is So Big in Europe That Electricity Is Being Wasted
May 13, 2026

Solar Power Is So Big in Europe That Electricity Is Being Wasted

Europe's solar energy capacity has grown so significantly that electricity production sometimes exceeds demand, resulting in wasted energy. The grid's...

Datacentres should be forced to invest in wind and solar energy, all states agree – except Queensland
May 12, 2026

Datacentres should be forced to invest in wind and solar energy, all states agree – except Queensland

All Australian states except Queensland support mandating datacentres to invest in renewable energy projects. The policy aims to regulate high energy ...

Germany allocates 2.3 GW in latest ground-mounted PV tender
May 12, 2026

Germany allocates 2.3 GW in latest ground-mounted PV tender

Germany's oversubscribed ground-mounted PV auction shows utility-scale solar remains highly competitive in Europe's largest power market.

Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty tapped to lead solar energy trade group
May 11, 2026

Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty tapped to lead solar energy trade group

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has been appointed to lead a solar energy trade group. This appointment reflects growing political engagement w...

Pushback grows over North Carolina decision to pause solar projects
May 11, 2026

Pushback grows over North Carolina decision to pause solar projects

North Carolina's decision to pause solar energy projects faces growing opposition from stakeholders. Local authorities and energy experts argue the ha...

World's largest solar-powered aircraft crashes after losing power
May 11, 2026

World's largest solar-powered aircraft crashes after losing power

The world's largest solar-powered experimental aircraft lost power during testing and crashed. Investigators are examining the causes. The project aim...

Japan's Lunar Solar Ring Project: 11,000-Kilometer Clean Energy Transmission System
May 11, 2026

Japan's Lunar Solar Ring Project: 11,000-Kilometer Clean Energy Transmission System

Japan plans an ambitious project to construct an 11,000-kilometer solar energy ring around the Moon and beam clean energy back to Earth. Engineers exp...

Solar On The Farm: The Benefits Of Agrivoltaics
May 11, 2026

Solar On The Farm: The Benefits Of Agrivoltaics

Forbes explores solar energy on farms through agrivoltaics. This technology allows farmers to produce energy and grow crops on the same land simultane...