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- 1China First Country to Surpass 1,000 GW of Solar Capacity●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 shift to renewable energy. The landmark reflects the scale of China's sustained investment in solar manufacturing and deployment, far outpacing any other nation and underlining its dominant role in the world's clean energy build-out.
- 2Coal still supplies a third of world electricity●Where does the world's electricity come from? In 2024, coal still produced about a third of it (34%), while wind and sol
New figures on the global electricity mix show coal remained the largest single source in 2024, producing about 34% of the world's power, while wind and solar combined grew to 15%, up from just 4% a decade earlier. The data, presented as charts drawn directly onto a world map, is drawing attention for how clearly it shows both coal's persistence and renewables' rapid rise.
- 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 enables high-efficiency solar cells that can operate underwater, according to a report by Physics World. By modifying perovskite properties with a polymer, the cells can harvest light in aquatic environments where conventional silicon panels perform poorly. The advance could open the door to powering underwater sensors, monitoring equipment and other devices without batteries or cabling.
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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.
- 6Heliene 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.
- 7Arlo 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.
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Solar Power World has published a new Solar Spotlight feature examining engineering practices that go beyond required specifications in the solar industry. The piece highlights how designers and installers exceed minimum standards to improve system durability and performance. It is part of the outlet's ongoing Solar Spotlight series profiling technical work in the sector.