search
solar power
Trends
- 1Minnesota project pairs farming with solar power●Minnesota agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar power
A Minnesota agrivoltaics project is showing that crops and solar panels can share the same land. By mounting panels high enough for farm equipment and crops to fit beneath, the project aims to generate renewable energy while keeping farmland in production, offering a possible model for reducing land-use conflicts over the expanding solar industry.
- 2
A Washington Examiner piece argues that the growing energy and cooling demands of AI data centers could eventually push this infrastructure into orbit. The idea is that space-based data centers could draw on continuous solar power and easier heat dissipation. It adds to a live debate over whether terrestrial power grids can keep up with AI's expansion, and follows growing interest among tech firms in orbital computing concepts.
- 3Google unveils Project Suncatcher for space-based AI infrastructure▼Google’s Project Suncatcher to put ML infrastructure in space
Google has announced Project Suncatcher, a research initiative to deploy machine learning infrastructure in space, using solar-powered satellites to run AI compute. The company published early findings on its blog, outlining plans for prototype launches. The project signals Google's ambition to overcome terrestrial energy and cooling limits for AI data centers, drawing wide attention and debate about feasibility, cost and orbital scale.
- 4Large 500-million-euro battery storage plant planned for Waltrop●In # Waltrop entsteht für rund 500 Millionen Euro ein großer # Batteriespeicher . 800 Container mit Lithium-Akkus sollen
A large battery storage facility is being built in Waltrop, Germany, at a cost of around 500 million euros. The plant will use 800 containers of lithium batteries to store up to 1,800 megawatt hours of electricity and deliver up to 900 megawatts of power. It is intended to feed surplus wind and solar energy into the grid when needed, supporting Germany's transition to renewable power.
- 5An unlikely power player emerges in farmland solar fight●An unlikely power player in the fight over solar on farmland
A Politico report highlights an unexpected influential figure shaping the growing conflict over solar energy development on agricultural land in the United States. As renewable projects expand into rural areas, tensions between clean energy goals and farmland preservation have intensified, and this new player is seen as having outsized sway over how the dispute unfolds.
- 6Solar and wind meet 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 energy sources supplied a record 80% of electricity demand on Australia's national grid, driven by solar and wind generation. The milestone highlights the country's accelerating transition away from fossil fuels and is being discussed as evidence that large-scale renewables can carry the bulk of a developed economy's power needs, even if only for peak moments.
- 7Argentina launches its first solar-powered train●"Argentina’s first solar train runs on batteries charged by the Andean sun" # Argentina # Trains # PublicTransport # Sol
Argentina has put its first solar-powered train into operation, running on batteries charged by solar energy harnessed in the Andean region. The development is being shared as an example of renewable energy applied to public transport, with coverage highlighting the country's push into solar power and sustainable mobility.
- 8Wind and Solar Grow, But Fossil Fuels Rise Too●Environment: Wind and solar are increasing but so are fossil fuels
Global energy analysis shows wind and solar power capacity and generation continuing to expand rapidly, yet fossil fuel use is rising at the same time rather than being displaced. Commentators note that growing overall energy demand means renewables are adding to supply instead of replacing coal, oil and gas, keeping emissions concerns alive despite record clean-energy investment.
- 9Solar to Overtake Coal in Texas by 2026, EIA Says●Solar to Surpass Coal in Texas Power Generation in 2026, EIA Says
The US Energy Information Administration projects that solar power generation in Texas will surpass coal in 2026, marking a milestone in the state's energy transition. Texas, already the leading US state for both wind and utility-scale solar additions, is expected to see coal's share of its electricity mix fall further as new solar capacity comes online and coal plants continue retiring.
- 10Alex 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 its work delivering solar energy to communities without reliable electricity. The foundation funds and partners with local organizations to install solar infrastructure in remote regions, supporting education, health services and local economies. Its approach of pairing clean energy with community-led development is drawing attention as a model for off-grid electrification.
- 11California grid hits 56% renewable demand milestone●California grid reaches 56% renewable demand and nearly one-fifth of hours on clean energy
California's power grid has reached a point where renewables meet 56% of demand, with nearly one-fifth of hours running entirely on clean energy. The figures highlight the state's progress in shifting from fossil fuels toward solar, wind and other renewable sources, and are being cited as evidence that a large economy can operate increasingly on clean power.
- 12Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts on Renewables●The Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts How denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy succeeds... Th
A commentary argues that fossil fuel interests have repeatedly revised their predictions about renewable energy as those predictions fail. It cites a 2013 Australian Senate debate in which Barnaby Joyce dismissed a 5% solar target as impossible, a benchmark later surpassed as solar power expanded. The piece frames this as a shift from outright climate denial toward moving goalposts about what clean energy can achieve.
- 13Silicon solar cells could cut satellite power costs 90%, UK study finds●UK study says silicon solar cells could cut satellite power costs by up to 90%
A UK study concludes that silicon solar cells could reduce the cost of powering satellites by as much as 90% compared with current technologies. The finding suggests cheaper, more accessible photovoltaic materials could replace costly space-grade cells, potentially lowering the price of satellite missions and expanding access to orbit for smaller operators.
- 14NextPower Sees Solar and Storage Demand Outpacing Policy and Grid Hurdles●Nextpower Sees Solar, Storage Demand Powering Through Policy and Grid Challenges
NextPower says demand for solar power and battery storage remains strong despite policy uncertainty and grid connection bottlenecks, according to comments reported by Yahoo Finance. The company's outlook suggests the clean energy sector's growth is being driven by market fundamentals rather than regulatory support, even as developers contend with permitting delays and constrained transmission capacity.
- 15Rhode Island Audubon goes solar in fossil fuel phase-out●RI Audubon goes solar in bid to eliminate fossil fuels
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island has installed solar power as part of an effort to eliminate fossil fuels from its operations. The move positions the conservation organisation to run its facilities on renewable energy, aligning its practices with its environmental mission.
- 16Whitefish solar project powers homes and offsets peak demand●Whitefish solar project powers homes, offsets peak demand
A solar project in Whitefish is now generating electricity for local homes while helping offset demand during peak usage periods. The initiative reflects growing efforts in Montana communities to add renewable energy to the grid and reduce reliance on traditional peak-load power sources.
- 17Florida District Deploys Robot Rabbits to Hunt Burmese Pythons▼When a district in Florida used robot rabbits to eliminate growing population of Burmese pythons and prot
A Florida district has begun using solar-powered robotic rabbits to combat the growing population of Burmese pythons in the Everglades. The mechanical lures mimic the heat and movement of prey, drawing pythons to designated sites where removal teams can capture them. The invasive snakes have devastated native wildlife across South Florida, and officials hope the technology offers a cheaper, more effective control method than manual searches.