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China's Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World
China's rapid renewable energy expansion is critical for global climate goals, but faces challenges including unplanned installations, grid integratio...
Clark County passes resolution to oppose 1,900-acre solar energy project
Clark County officials passed a resolution opposing a massive 1,900-acre solar energy project. Local community members and administrators voiced conce...
Rising silver prices reshape solar cell manufacturing in China
Chinese solar cell manufacturers are being forced to reshape their production strategies due to rising silver prices. Silver is a critical material fo...
The world is being 'carpeted' by solar panels — Map shows 2,200 GW installations globally
Global solar panel installations are rapidly expanding. A new map reveals 2,200 gigawatts of solar capacity distributed worldwide, demonstrating the a...
California bills would cut red tape for balcony solar and heat pumps
New California legislation aims to simplify permitting processes for balcony solar panels and heat pumps. The bills seek to provide homeowners easier ...
From 1,500V to 2kV: Why EBOS design will determine next phase of utility-scale solar
The voltage escalation trend in solar energy systems continues. Electrical Balance of Systems (EBOS) design is becoming the critical factor in transit...
Lava Blue, HaloCell partner to develop Australian perovskite solar supply chain
Australian companies Lava Blue and HaloCell have partnered to develop a perovskite solar panel manufacturing supply chain. Advanced perovskite solar c...
Home solar in rural America: how much battery do you need to run a well pump?
A critical question for rural homeowners: how much battery capacity is needed in solar systems to run well pumps? Electrek provides practical battery ...
New Australian carbon credit scheme for solar and EVs accused of potentially misleading customers
A new Australian carbon credit scheme for solar panels and electric vehicles faces criticism for potentially misleading customers. The Guardian report...
Eight million panels, 100 GW — China starts assembling its 'Great Wall of Energy' in the desert
China has begun constructing a massive 100 GW solar energy project in the desert using 8 million solar panels. Dubbed the 'Great Wall of Energy', the ...
AIT Researchers Turn Chess Moves into 30% More Solar Power
Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) researchers developed an innovative system that increases solar panel efficiency by 30% using chess game strate...
It's smaller than a grain of salt — First solar-powered nanobot developed by Pennsylvania and Michigan universities
Universities in Pennsylvania and Michigan have developed the first solar-powered nanobot, smaller than a grain of salt. This microscopic robot is desi...