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.
There will still be a need to have gas in the wings to keep the lights on, so the financials stack up on Severn plant purchaseThe eye-catching non-Hormuz news in energy-land last month was that Great Britain is set for a record-breaking summer for wind and solar power generation. The national energy system operator even thought there could be periods – a sunny weekend or a bank holiday afternoon of low demand, for example – when more renewable power would be available than the electricity grid needed.So, on the face of it, it is an odd moment for Centrica, owner of British Gas, to fork out £370m to buy a 16-year-old combined-cycle gas turbine plant in south Wales. After all, the government’s clean power plan imagines that, come 2030, Great Britain’s entire fleet of gas plants will be used to generate only 5% of its electricity, down from 31.5% in 2025. Continue reading...
Babcock Ranch, a Florida town, is redefining modern living by integrating clean energy into its core design. Planned from scratch with extensive solar power and a focus on sustainability, the community generates more electricity than it consumes. This innovative approach, proven resilient during Hurricane Ian, offers a working model for future urban development.
Facebook parent company Meta secured up to 1 gigawatt of orbital solar power as AI drives demand for electricity.
Meta signs capacity reservation agreement with Overview Energy to receive up to 1 gigawatt of power from space-based solar satellites. The startup plans to beam infrared light from 1,000 spacecraft in geosynchronous orbit to terrestrial solar farms, enabling round-the-clock power generation for data centers. Meta's data centers used over 18,000 GWh of electricity in 2024.
Govee announced its first solar-powered lights today. They include a 6W panel with an integrated 4,800mAh battery that can be recharged with a single full day of sunlight (though if the weather's looking a little overcast, you can still charge it over USB-C). The Govee Outdoor Solar String Lights are available now through the company's […]
For years, Nasa funded a dream called SpiderFab – a spider-like robot that would crawl through orbit, weaving solar power stations and giant antennas from spools of carbon fibre – creating structures too large for any rocket to carry whole. Although SpiderFab never ended up in space, scientists from the Shenyang Institute of Automation in northern China say they have built the key technologies to reach a similar goal. The team first made the building blocks from a carbon-fibre composite, shaping...
China's government agencies met Friday to address severe overcapacity in the solar power industry, proposing capacity control, price enforcement, and M&A measures to end the domestic price war. The country produces over 80% of global solar panel components but faces intense domestic competition labeled 'involution' and shrinking export opportunities due to US tariffs and EU supply chain diversification.
GAIL India, the country's largest gas distributor, plans to invest Rs 3,294.86 crore in a 600 MW greenfield solar power project with a 550 MWh battery storage system in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant expansion of its renewable energy portfolio.
Experts suggest big-box stores and shopping malls offer vast untapped potential for solar power, which could significantly reduce US reliance on fossil fuels, cut emissions, and save companies money. Despite the benefits, widespread adoption faces regulatory, labor, and structural hurdles.
