Jack's Solar Garden in Longmont, Colorado, has transformed into an agrivoltaic project, growing crops beneath solar panels. This innovative approach generates clean electricity, creates cooler microclimates for plants, reduces water loss, and provides farmers with a stable additional income, serving as a model for climate-resilient agriculture.
US experts see big-box stores and shopping malls as untapped solar power potential, capable of generating half their annual electricity needs. This shift could reduce fossil fuel reliance, cut emissions, save companies millions, and create local jobs, despite challenges like regulations and roof integrity.
Global innovators are developing diverse energy storage solutions beyond traditional lithium-ion batteries. Projects in the UAE, UK, US, Denmark, Finland, and Japan are exploring liquid air, molten salt, sand, and even human sweat to power homes, industry, and wearable tech, addressing critical mineral concerns and enhancing grid stability.
Odisha is integrating the PM Surya Ghar scheme with housing projects like PMAY, offering subsidized rooftop solar systems. This aims to reduce electricity costs for low-income households and improve housing affordability.
A cafe owner in Pilar, Bataan, Philippines, has installed a hybrid solar system to combat rising electricity costs and frequent blackouts. The move has improved business operations, allowing simultaneous use of equipment like roasters and ovens without power interruptions.
Preliminary data suggests solar power surpassed coal generation on the US grid in April 2026 for the first time, driven by solar's rapid growth and coal's decline. A significant portion of solar production comes from rooftop installations.
Private companies have pledged over £100bn in investment for the UK's green economy, primarily in offshore wind, solar, and electricity grids. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband hailed this as a boost for jobs and growth, countering claims that net zero policies harm the economy.
Cuba faces a severe energy crisis, leading to long blackouts. Wealthier Cubans and businesses invest in expensive solar power, while others resort to charcoal for cooking, creating a societal divide. Solar systems cost thousands, making them inaccessible for many.
A team at Xidian University in China is developing technology to transmit solar power from space to Earth. They are testing a system using mirrors, solar panels, and microwave transmitters to send electricity over 100 meters, with a long-term goal of 36,000 km.
The Trump administration has abandoned its effort to halt wind energy projects and dropped its challenge to a court ruling that tossed President Trump's order freezing federal permitting. States and environmental groups hailed the move as a victory for the energy transition.
Solar energy has surpassed coal as a source of US electricity generation for the first time, accounting for 12.8% in May versus coal's 12.2%, according to Ember. This occurs despite the Trump administration's efforts to boost the coal industry.
SpaceX's planned IPO, seeking $75B at a $1.75T valuation, is expected to boost the satellite industry's growth, driven by expansions into direct-to-cell services, space-based solar power, AI computing, and vertical integration with its Terafab AI space computing chip facility.
Mikro MSC Berhad and Hong Kong Cospower Technology Co Ltd (HKCT) have signed a two-year agreement making HKCT Malaysia's exclusive strategic partner for utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The deal aims to address solar power storage challenges and aligns with global trends in battery manufacturing expansion and supply chain diversification.
Turkey's EPDK has reduced distribution fees by 68% for first-generation unlicensed solar power plants whose 10-year purchase guarantee has expired. The move aims to support the sustainability of these plants by reducing cost pressures, especially during periods of low electricity prices.
Migros has expanded its solar power plant investments, adding new facilities in Kırşehir, Malatya, Erzurum, Erzincan, and Ağrı to its existing sites in İzmir, Adana, and Muğla. The total installed capacity now reaches 105.3 MWp across 1,000 decares, meeting 24% of its annual energy needs.
Chiba Prefecture held its first meeting of an expert panel to discuss establishing regulations for large-scale solar power generation facilities following a case of illegal forest clearing. The proposed regulations would require permits for large facilities and mandate ongoing responsibility for maintenance and decommissioning.
China has successfully tested a system capable of beaming microwave power to multiple moving targets simultaneously, including a drone. Developed at Xidian University, the system transmitted 1,180 watts over 100 meters with precise beam control and achieved a 20.8% efficiency.
South Korea plans to build at least 10 large solar power complexes and install 44.2 GW of solar capacity by 2030 to reach 100 GW of renewable energy. The government also aims to make renewables cheaper than LNG by 2035.
The US Justice Department has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, who was accused of bribing officials and lying to investors. The decision follows Adani's pledge of a $10bn investment in the US.
A new UK study reveals that coal-derived aerosols significantly reduce solar panel efficiency, costing hundreds of terawatt-hours annually. China's solar output is particularly affected, though improvements in its coal plants are showing benefits.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for careful use of petrol, diesel, and gas. He stated that reducing reliance on imported fuel will help India manage the ongoing war's effects. The Prime Minister also highlighted India's focus on energy security and investments in solar power. Several infrastructure projects worth around Rs 9,400 crore were inaugurated in Telangana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for careful use of petrol, diesel, and gas. He stated that reducing reliance on imported fuel will help India manage the ongoing war's effects. The Prime Minister also highlighted India's focus on energy security and investments in solar power. Several infrastructure projects worth around Rs 9,400 crore were inaugurated in Telangana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for careful use of petrol, diesel, and gas. He stated that reducing reliance on imported fuel will help India manage the ongoing war's effects. The Prime Minister also highlighted India's focus on energy security and investments in solar power. Several infrastructure projects worth around Rs 9,400 crore were inaugurated in Telangana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for careful use of petrol, diesel, and gas. He stated that reducing reliance on imported fuel will help India manage the ongoing war's effects. The Prime Minister also highlighted India's focus on energy security and investments in solar power. Several infrastructure projects worth around Rs 9,400 crore were inaugurated in Telangana.
