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Researchers make stunning discovery while testing solar panels as sidewalks
Researchers made a significant discovery while testing solar panels as sidewalks. The project aims to provide innovative solutions for urban infrastru...

Perovskite was one China's solar crown jewel — Now Texas eyes a next-gen material to produce 5 GW
Texas is making a significant move in perovskite solar cell technology. While China pioneered this next-generation material as an alternative to tradi...

Wind and solar energy can both help and hinder each other's efforts
New research examines the interaction between wind and solar energy systems. The study reveals how these two renewable energy sources affect each othe...

'This is the Costco of energy, man!': author Bill McKibben on the promise of renewables
Environmental author Bill McKibben argues renewable energy creates a 'Costco effect' through economies of scale. Solar and wind costs are plummeting, ...

China launches trade dispute against India over solar cells and IT goods
China has filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization against India's measures on solar cells and information technology products. The ...

Japan's mega-solar cell blows past nuclear power — New tech equals 20 reactors
Japan has developed a new generation solar cell technology capable of producing energy equivalent to 20 nuclear reactors. This breakthrough technology...

Home energy upgrades you'll regret not doing while installing rooftop solar
Critical energy upgrades recommended during rooftop solar panel installation. Electrical infrastructure modernization, insulation improvements, and sm...

Germany ignores solar panels — Huge tower covered by 2,153 mirrors at 700 ºC to produce 1.5 MW with heat flows
Germany opts for concentrated solar power technology over traditional solar panels. The system uses 2,153 mirrors to reflect sunlight onto a central t...

Solar overtakes gas as Türkiye's renewable energy capacity tops 75 GW
Turkey's renewable energy capacity has surpassed 75 GW, marking a significant milestone. Solar energy has overtaken natural gas for the first time, be...

Community solar projects continue to grow in CT. The aim is to bring down rising energy costs
Community solar projects are rapidly expanding across Connecticut, aiming to reduce rising energy costs. Homeowners without access to rooftop panels c...

Investors Want to Understand How Wild Weather Threatens Clean Energy
According to Bloomberg, investors are demanding new tools to assess climate change impacts on clean energy infrastructure. Extreme weather events dama...

Solar power and battery storage are booming despite Trump policy whiplash amid data center demand
Solar power and battery storage sectors in the US continue rapid growth despite Trump administration policy changes. Rising energy demand from data ce...