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- 1Farmers combine crops and sheep with solar panels●Why some farmers are pairing crops and grazing sheep with solar panels
Farmers are adopting 'agrivoltaics', installing solar panels above fields while continuing to grow crops or graze sheep beneath them. The approach lets land produce both food and electricity at once, and sheep keep grass around panels trimmed. Interest in the practice is growing as pressure rises to expand renewable energy without taking farmland out of production.
- 2California tests solar panels over irrigation canals●What California is learning from solar panels built over irrigation canals
California is studying solar panels installed over irrigation canals, an approach that generates renewable energy while shading water to reduce evaporation. Early results from pilot projects are offering lessons on costs, maintenance and how much water and power such installations can realistically save as the state weighs wider rollout.
- 3Nepal flood exposes hydropower vulnerability●Nepal's hydropower boom has been touted as a cornerstone of economic growth and renewable energy, but the devastating fl
Nepal has promoted a rapid expansion of hydropower as a pillar of economic growth and renewable energy. But an August flood devastated infrastructure, exposing how vulnerable the country's dams and projects are to extreme weather. Commentators are questioning whether the hydropower-led development model can withstand worsening climate-related disasters in the Himalayas.
- 4Australia's main grid runs on 80% renewables for consecutive days●Australia's main grid hits 80% renewables on consecutive days, rooftop solar tops half of demand
Australia's main electricity grid has recorded 80% renewable energy across consecutive days, with rooftop solar at times supplying more than half of total demand. The milestone highlights the rapid growth of household solar and wind capacity in the country, with observers pointing to it as evidence that a heavily renewable grid can reliably meet everyday power needs.
- 5Solar and wind hit record 80% of Australia's power demand●"Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid" # Australia # Energy # Renewabl
Renewable sources supplied a record 80% of electricity demand on Australia's national grid, according to a report shared widely online. The milestone highlights the country's rapid shift from coal and gas toward solar and wind, reinforcing Australia's position as one of the world's faster energy transition stories and prompting discussion about grid reliability and the pace of decarbonisation.
- 6Chip-led growth in Korea hits weak demand, oil headwinds●Chip-driven growth faces headwinds from weak domestic demand, high oil prices
South Korea's export economy, powered largely by semiconductor sales, is confronting renewed pressure as domestic consumption stays sluggish and elevated oil prices weigh on costs. Analysts point to a reliance on chip demand alone to carry growth, warning that the recovery remains narrow and vulnerable to energy shocks and weak household spending.
- 7Costa Rica to invest $300 million in electrical grid modernization●Costa Rica “invertirá 300 millones de dólares de financiamiento de la Unión Europea (UE) y Francia para modernizar su si
Costa Rica will invest 300 million dollars in funding from the European Union and France to modernize its electrical system and advance its transition toward greater energy generation from renewable sources. The announcement highlights the country's continued push to strengthen its power infrastructure and deepen its reliance on clean energy, with European backing playing a central role in financing the upgrade.
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Nevada is outperforming expectations on solar energy growth, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The state, long associated with vast desert landscapes and abundant sunshine, is seeing notable advances in solar deployment and capacity. The development is drawing attention as the US pushes to expand renewable energy and states compete to lead the transition away from fossil fuels.
- 9An unlikely power player emerges in the fight over solar on farmland●An unlikely power player in the fight over solar on farmland
Politico reports that an unexpected figure has become influential in the growing battle over solar projects on agricultural land. Conflicts between renewable energy developers and farmers over land use continue to intensify across the United States, and new players are shaping how these disputes play out at the state and local levels.
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Researchers have successfully generated solar power from panels placed 10 metres below the sea surface, according to a Euronews report. The experiment suggests underwater photovoltaic systems could one day complement offshore wind and floating solar farms, though questions remain about efficiency losses, maintenance costs and marine impact. The findings have drawn interest as countries look for new ways to expand renewable energy capacity.
- 11Renewables Hit 61% of Turkey's Electricity Amid Hormuz Crisis●Amid Hormuz Energy Crisis, Renewables generate 61% of Turkish Electricity
Turkey generated 61% of its electricity from renewable sources at a time when the Strait of Hormuz crisis has raised fears over global oil and gas supply. Analysts point to the figure as evidence that investment in wind, solar and hydro can reduce exposure to Middle East energy shocks. The milestone has drawn attention to Turkey's energy strategy and to renewables more broadly as a hedge against supply disruption.
- 12Next-generation geothermal energy emerging as fossil fuel rival▼Next-generation geothermal energy systems are coming for your fossil fuels... https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/26/g eo
CleanTechnica reports that next-generation geothermal energy systems are advancing in the United States, positioning geothermal as a direct competitor to fossil fuels. The piece links the technology's growth to US energy policy and its potential as a sustainable renewable source. Commenters in clean energy circles are sharing the article, reflecting interest in geothermal's role in the energy transition.
- 13Fossil Fuel Industry Shifts Goalposts as Solar Beats Skeptics●The Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts How denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy succeeds... Th
Australian commentary is revisiting how fossil fuel interests have repeatedly moved the goalposts on renewable energy. A key example: during a 2013 Senate debate on renewable energy, Barnaby Joyce dismissed the idea that solar could reach even 5% of supply, calling it impossible. As renewables have since surpassed targets once dismissed as fantasy, critics argue denial tactics have evolved from outright rejection to new arguments about cost and reliability.
- 14Alex Honnold's Foundation Brings Solar Power To Remote Areas●Alex Honnold’s Foundation Brings Solar Power To Remote Areas
The Honnold Foundation, founded by rock climber Alex Honnold, is expanding access to solar energy in remote communities that lack reliable electricity. The foundation funds solar installations in off-grid regions, supporting local partners to deliver clean power. Forbes highlighted the effort, drawing attention to how the climber best known for free soloing El Capitan has channelled his fame into renewable energy philanthropy.
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Construction of a new solar farm is set to begin in November, according to a report carried by the BBC. The project is part of the wider push to expand renewable energy capacity, though the report gives no further details on its location, size or the companies involved.
- 16Data center developer sues city over renewable energy mandate●Data center developer sues city for requiring to supply renewable energy on-site
A data center developer is suing St. Louis over a city requirement that new data centers supply renewable energy on-site. The company argues the mandate is unlawful and burdensome, while the city says the rule ensures large energy-consuming facilities contribute to sustainability goals. The case highlights growing tension between rapid data center expansion and local environmental regulations in the United States.
- 17Noor Energy 1 Refinances Phase 4 of Dubai Solar Park●Noor Energy1 Announces Refinancing Of Phase-4 Of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park-GDMO
Noor Energy 1 has announced a refinancing of Phase 4 of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai, one of the world's largest concentrated solar power projects. The move is expected to lower financing costs and support the park's continued expansion under Dubai's clean energy strategy. Further details on the financing terms have not yet been disclosed.
- 18Turkish Parliament to run entirely on solar power from Konya●Parliament to meet all electricity needs with solar power from Konya
Turkey's Parliament plans to meet all of its electricity needs through solar power supplied from Konya, according to Hürriyet Daily News. The project would make the legislature fully reliant on renewable energy generated in the central Anatolian province, a notable step in the country's push to expand solar capacity.
- 19Ohio village installs 9,222 solar panels on reservoir●Ohio village puts 9,222 solar panels on reservoir, now has 13 times the state's solar per resident
An Ohio village has installed 9,222 floating solar panels on its reservoir, giving it 13 times more solar capacity per resident than the state average. The project uses water surface otherwise going unused, and coverage in outlets including The Cool Down highlights it as a model for small communities looking to cut energy costs and expand renewable power without sacrificing land.
- 20Ohio solar farm becomes home to 3 million honey bees●This Ohio solar farm is now home to 3 million honey bees across more than 50 hives, turning an energy sit
A solar farm in Ohio is now hosting around 3 million honey bees across more than 50 hives, turning the energy site into an active pollinator habitat. The project pairs renewable energy production with beekeeping, and reports highlight it as an example of solar sites being used to support declining bee populations while continuing to generate power.
- 21Column Slams Trump's Diesel Push as Solar Gains Ground●Whitcomb: Trump’s Diesel Desperation; Solar Looks a Little Brighter; Rudy Cheeks
A commentary by Whitcomb on GoLocalProv criticises the Trump administration's push for diesel, calling it an act of desperation, while arguing that solar energy is looking increasingly promising. The piece also touches on Rudy Giuliani under the heading 'Rudy Cheeks'. It frames US energy policy as tilting toward fossil fuels even as renewable momentum builds.
- 22CPS Energy relaunches community solar program in San Antonio●CPS Energy's community solar program is back. Here's how it works.
CPS Energy has brought back its community solar program, allowing San Antonio residents to subscribe to solar power without installing panels on their homes. The San Antonio Express-News outlined how the program works, covering enrollment details and how subscribers receive credits on their utility bills for the solar energy generated.