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A French energy firm just switched on a massive solar plant to power a Rio Tinto mine in South Africa
A French energy company has commissioned a massive solar power plant to supply electricity to Rio Tinto's mining operations in South Africa. The proje...
California proposed decision on community solar 'virtually ensures no projects will be built'
California Public Utilities Commission's proposed decision could make community solar projects economically unviable. The regulatory framework threate...
China powers up major Southeast Asian solar project amid Iran war shock
China is activating a major solar energy project in Southeast Asia as the Iran war continues to shock energy markets. The project aims to enhance regi...
Vermonters reimagine solar farms with sheep and pollinators
Vermont's solar farms are evolving beyond electricity generation. Residents are integrating sheep grazing and pollinator-friendly plants beneath solar...
France Limits Chinese-Made Solar Energy Components
France has introduced new restrictions on Chinese-made solar energy components. The decision aims to enhance energy security and promote domestic manu...
Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UK's biggest solar farm gets approval
Britain has broken solar energy generation records twice in succession. According to The Guardian, the UK's largest solar farm project has been approv...
AFCENT awards Kraus Hamdani $270M for solar-powered, long-endurance drones
The U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) has awarded Kraus Hamdani Aerospace a $270 million contract to develop solar-powered, long-endurance unma...
Will the Iran war derail the energy transition?
Financial Times analysis examines how Iran-Gulf tensions impact global energy markets and green transition investments. Oil price volatility is pushin...
China's Wasting Too Much Renewable Power as Curtailments Rise
As China rapidly expands renewable energy capacity, grid infrastructure limitations are forcing significant curtailments of wind and solar power. Risi...
Solar-powered and storm-ready: Inside Cortez's resilient new community
A new residential community in Cortez, Florida combines solar power with storm-resistant infrastructure. The project offers sustainable living through...
New Breakthrough in Solar Cell Efficiency Hits 130% Quantum Yield
Scientists achieved a groundbreaking advancement in solar cells: 130% quantum efficiency. This technology enables one photon to generate multiple elec...
US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power
American citizens are installing home solar power systems to combat rising energy costs and produce their own electricity. During the Iran war-driven ...