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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 studies solar panels over irrigation canals●What California is learning from solar panels built over irrigation canals
California is testing solar panels built over irrigation canals, a design that generates renewable energy while shading water and reducing evaporation. The shade may also cool the panels, improving their efficiency. Early findings from pilot projects in the state are offering lessons on costs, construction and water savings, and the approach is drawing attention as a model for dual-use infrastructure in other regions.
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A Deutsche Welle analysis examines Saudi Arabia's outsized role in the global economy, pointing to its position as the world's largest crude oil exporter and the influence that gives Riyadh over energy prices, inflation and growth prospects worldwide. The piece highlights how the kingdom's production decisions, its Vision 2030 investment agenda and its ties with major economies shape markets far beyond the Gulf region.
- 4Startup applies SpaceX playbook to nuclear power●The startup bringing the SpaceX playbook to nuclear power
Politico reports on a startup aiming to bring the approach popularized by SpaceX — rapid iteration, aggressive engineering timelines and heavy private funding — to the nuclear power industry. The piece examines how that playbook could shake up a sector long defined by slow, over-budget reactor projects, though no specific details about the company or its technology are available beyond the headline.
- 5Nepal flood exposes vulnerability of hydropower boom●Nepal's hydropower boom has been touted as a cornerstone of economic growth and renewable energy, but the devastating fl
Nepal has promoted hydropower as a cornerstone of economic growth and renewable energy, but an August flood exposed how vulnerable its dams and infrastructure are to extreme weather. Observers are questioning whether the country's rapid build-out of hydropower projects can withstand increasingly severe climate-driven disasters in the Himalayas.
- 6Australia'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.
- 7Solar 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.
- 8Ukraine Says It Downs 55% of Russia's Jet-Powered Shahed Drones●Ukraine Now Neutralizes 55% of Russia’s Jet-Powered Shahed Drones, Zelenskyy Says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is now neutralizing 55% of the jet-powered Shahed drones Russia launches against Ukrainian territory. The claim highlights progress in Kyiv's air defenses against an escalating campaign of drone strikes that has pounded cities and energy infrastructure. The figure offers a measure of how the fast-moving aerial battle between Russian attack drones and Ukrainian countermeasures is evolving.
- 9Costa 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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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.
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Renewable sources are now generating 61 percent of Turkey's electricity, according to a report by Informed Comment. The figure is being highlighted against the backdrop of an energy crisis tied to the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for global oil shipments. Turkey's growing reliance on wind, solar and hydro is being framed as insulation from disruptions in Persian Gulf energy supplies.
- 12Al Gore says the world will win the climate fight●Al Gore on the Global Climate Crisis: “We’re Going to Win This” https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.moth erjones.com/poli
Al Gore, speaking during UN Climate Week in New York, expressed confidence in tackling the global climate crisis, declaring "We're going to win this." The former US vice president pointed to the momentum of renewable energy and growing climate action as reasons for optimism, despite the scale of the crisis, in remarks echoing the message of his landmark film An Inconvenient Truth.
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Nevada is outperforming expectations in solar energy growth, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The state, long associated with gaming and desert landscapes, is expanding its solar capacity, adding to its existing reputation as a national leader in renewable energy production. The report highlights the state's rapid progress in a sector often dominated by California and Texas.
- 14Next-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.
- 15Chip-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.
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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.
- 17Fossil 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.
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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.
- 19Indonesia's Solar Lessons from ASEAN and Pakistan at Climate Week▼Highlighting Regional Insights: What Indonesia Can Learn from ASEAN and Pakistan's Solar Boom at New York Climate Week
During New York Climate Week, attention turned to Indonesia's solar potential in light of rapid solar growth across ASEAN countries and Pakistan's unexpected boom in rooftop and off-grid solar adoption. Observers argue Indonesia can draw on these regional experiences to accelerate its own clean energy transition, reduce reliance on coal, and meet its renewable energy targets faster.
- 20Data 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.
- 21Turkish Parliament to run entirely on solar power from Konya▼Parliament to meet all electricity needs with solar power from Konya
Turkey's Parliament is set to meet all of its electricity needs through solar power sourced from Konya, according to Hürriyet Daily News. The move would make the legislative body fully reliant on renewable energy from the central Anatolian province, a region known for high solar potential. It signals a symbolic step in the country's push toward clean energy in public institutions.
- 22Ohio 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.
- 23Ohio 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.
- 24An 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.
- 25Particle Accelerators Could Cut Nuclear Waste Danger to Centuries▼Radioactive Waste from Nuclear Energy Lasts for 100,000 Years but Particle Accelerators Could Slash That Timeline to a Few Centuries
Scientists are highlighting a proposal to use particle accelerators to transmute long-lived radioactive waste from nuclear energy, potentially reducing its hazardous lifespan from around 100,000 years to just a few centuries. The idea, known as accelerator-driven transmutation, is being discussed as a way to ease one of nuclear power's biggest drawbacks: the need to store spent fuel safely for many millennia.
- 26Russia expected to strike Ukrainian energy grid before February●Ukraine Brief — 2026-09-27 Russia very likely will launch at least one large-scale coordinated campaign against Ukrainia
A new intelligence assessment warns that Russia will very likely launch at least one large-scale coordinated campaign against Ukrainian energy infrastructure before February 2027. Analysts expect Ukraine to sustain disruptions affecting more than one million households for longer than 48 hours, raising concerns about heating and power supplies during the coming winter.
- 27Noor 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.
- 28Indian Oil Stocks Draw Retail Interest After Hormuz Disruption▼3 Indian Oil Stocks Retail Investors Are Watching After Strait Of Hormuz Disruption
Retail investors are closely watching three Indian oil stocks following a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global crude shipments. With tensions threatening supply routes that carry a large share of India's oil imports, traders are positioning in energy names seen as potential beneficiaries of higher crude prices and supply uncertainty.
- 29Argentina launches its first solar-powered battery train●"Argentina’s first solar train runs on batteries charged by the Andean sun" # Argentina # Trains # PublicTransport # Sol
Argentina has put its first solar train into service, running on batteries charged by solar power in the Andean region. The initiative is being shared as an example of renewable energy applied to public transport, with coverage from Euronews drawing attention to the use of Andean sunlight as the train's power source and the project's significance for sustainable transit in the country.
- 30Alex 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.
- 31Column 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.
- 32PKSF to provide Tk 7,245 crore for microenterprises, solar power●PKSF to provide Tk 7,245cr for microenterprises, solar power
Bangladesh's Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) will provide Tk 7,245 crore in funding for microenterprises and solar power initiatives, according to New Age Bangladesh. The allocation is aimed at supporting small businesses and expanding renewable energy access in rural areas. Further details on the programme's timeline and beneficiaries were not given in the report.
- 33CPS 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.