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Goodbye to normal energy: Humanity's first space solar power plant begins operation, launched from the US
Humanity's first space-based solar power plant, launched from the US, has begun operations. Space solar power can provide continuous energy without at...

Flat solar panels are a waste of time — "Panda" wraps objects like Christmas gifts and makes them produce energy
New "Panda" technology wraps objects like Christmas gifts to generate energy, unlike traditional flat solar panels. This innovative approach aims to b...

Kyrgyz Republic Opens First Solar Power Plant
Kyrgyzstan has taken a significant step toward energy independence by inaugurating its first solar power plant. This milestone project comes at a time...

Solar power surplus in Spain triggers 'discount season' for plants
Spain's record solar energy production surge has led to electricity price drops. Rapid growth in solar panel capacity forces some plant operators to o...

China's Solar Power Additions Rise to Six-Month High in November
China's solar power installations reached a six-month high in November, accelerating renewable energy investments to meet climate goals. This surge re...

India's renewable energy boom faces a hidden waste problem
As India rapidly expands solar energy capacity, end-of-life panel recycling becomes a critical challenge. The country aims for 500 GW renewable energy...

Fact check: Are wind and solar power 'worthless' when there's no wind or sun?
Energy experts debunk claims about renewable energy reliability. Despite criticisms that wind and solar are intermittent, battery storage and grid int...

It's America's first artificial photovoltaic island — 164,000 floating solar panels producing record energy
America's first artificial photovoltaic island has been commissioned, featuring 164,000 floating solar panels producing record-breaking energy output....

Purelight Power lays off 84 Medford workers, citing Republican rollback of solar credits as it shuts down
Oregon-based solar company Purelight Power laid off 84 workers at its Medford facility, citing Republican rollback of federal solar tax credits. The c...

Japan to tighten regulations on mega-solar projects to protect nature, landscape
Japan's government is preparing to tighten regulations on large-scale solar energy projects to protect natural areas and landscapes. New measures aim ...

China's new solar battery converts sunlight into stored electricity with 4.2% efficiency
China's newly developed solar battery can directly convert sunlight into storable electricity. With 4.2% conversion efficiency, this breakthrough tech...

No more black and blue — "Rainbow" solar glass turns color into heat and noise insulation while boosting efficiency
Revolutionary rainbow-colored solar glass technology combines aesthetic appeal with energy efficiency. Unlike traditional black and blue panels, this ...