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- 1China First Country to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar Power●China Becomes the First Country in the World to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar Power Capacity. https://www. renewable-energy-
China has become the first country in the world to surpass 1,000 gigawatts of installed solar power capacity, a milestone in the global energy transition. The achievement highlights the scale of China's investment in renewables, far outpacing other nations, and is drawing attention among energy and climate observers worldwide.
- 2Coal still supplies a third of world electricity in 2024●Where does the world's electricity come from? In 2024, coal still produced about a third of it (34%), while wind and sol
New data on global electricity generation shows coal remained the world's largest power source in 2024, producing around 34% of electricity. Wind and solar together supplied 15%, a sharp rise from just 4% a decade earlier. The figures were presented with charts drawn directly onto a world map, letting viewers zoom from a global overview down to country-level detail. Commenters are weighing the slow pace of the transition against the rapid growth of renewables.
- 3Polymer-tuned perovskite boosts underwater solar cell efficiency●Polymer-tuned perovskite creates high-efficiency underwater solar cells
Researchers report that a polymer-tuned perovskite material has enabled high-efficiency underwater solar cells, according to Physics World. By modifying the perovskite with a polymer, the cells can operate effectively in the light conditions found underwater, opening possible uses in subsea sensors, marine monitoring equipment and autonomous underwater vehicles powered directly by ambient light rather than batteries or cables.
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Bloomberg examines whether India's vast solar capacity can meet the enormous electricity demands of artificial intelligence data centers. The question of powering the AI boom is becoming a central energy policy issue worldwide, and India, with one of the world's largest renewable buildouts, is a key test case for whether clean power can sustain compute-hungry data infrastructure.
- 5Google Sends AI Chips to Space as Musk Backs Orbital Data Centers▼Google Takes AI Chips to Space as Musk Bets on Orbital Data Centers to Reshape Computing
Google is moving AI chips into space as part of a push toward orbital data centers, a direction also championed by Elon Musk as a way to reshape computing infrastructure. The idea is to run AI workloads on satellites powered by solar energy, reducing terrestrial energy and cooling demands. The overlap of two major tech players pursuing the same vision has put orbital data centers back at the center of industry debate.
- 6Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera Touted for Cost-Effective Home Safety▼Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera: Cost-Effective Home Safety
The Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera is being promoted as a cost-effective option for home safety, using solar power to keep the device charged without frequent battery changes or wiring. The pitch targets homeowners wanting wireless outdoor security with lower running costs. No independent reviews or user reactions beyond the product coverage are available, so real-world performance and value remain unverified.
- 7Heliene unveils fully American-made residential solar panel▼Heliene produces fully American solar panel for residential market
Solar manufacturer Heliene has produced a fully American-made solar panel for the residential market, according to industry outlet Solar Power World. The announcement highlights growing demand for domestically manufactured solar components amid federal incentives favoring US-made clean energy products. Industry watchers are noting the move as a boost for domestic solar supply chains.