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Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Satellite mirror plans could disrupt sleep and ecosystems worldwide, scientists say

Deployment of reflective satellites could disrupt ecosystems and human health by altering natural night-time light environments.
#solar-geoengineering
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 days ago

$60 Million Startup Says It's Invented a New Particle to Dim the Sun

Stardust Solutions raised $60 million for solar geoengineering to combat global warming by dimming the Sun, but faces significant controversy and unknown consequences.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Bitcoin Miner Soluna Closes $53 Million Wind Farm Acquisition in West Texas

Soluna Holdings acquired the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm to power its AI data center, achieving full vertical integration and energy sovereignty.
#earth-day-2026
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth

Make Earth Day 2026 a pivotal response to environmental damage from recent U.S. policy reversals.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Is A Call To Activism

Earth Day 2026 emphasizes civic action and political engagement in response to environmental rollbacks, shifting focus from personal lifestyle changes.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Turning Point USA Throws Weight Against Clean Energy in Local Arizona Election

The Salt River Project in Arizona uses an outdated acreage-based voting system for utility governance, excluding many ratepayers from participation.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
San Francisco Giants
fromDefector
5 days ago

The Sacramento Athletics Are A Wind Farm | Defector

The West Sacramento Athletics are the last winless team in baseball, struggling significantly with contact and strikeouts.
#solar-energy
UK politics
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Is YOUR hometown a solar panel hotspot? Use our map to find out

Labour's push for solar panels faces criticism for being impractical and costly amid rising household bills.
Science
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Arinna raises $4M seed round to solve the space power problem | TechCrunch

Arinna is developing ultrathin solar panels using new materials for spacecraft, aiming for efficiency and durability in space applications.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

E.On claims war in Middle East has created huge increase in solar panel sales

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Who Gets to Block the Sun?

Stardust Solutions aims to develop solar geoengineering technology to cool the planet, despite skepticism and concerns over safety and trust.
#renewable-energy
fromEarth911
6 days ago
Environment

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

US Elections
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance

The renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to policy changes and political opposition during Trump's presidency.
Europe news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Octopus Energy sees 50% surge in solar demand as energy crisis deepens

Demand for renewable technologies has surged due to rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
Environment
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

The global energy system is shifting to distributed renewables and digital optimization, with a significant gap between corporate sustainability ambitions and delivery capabilities.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Bluetti's Sora 500 solar panel is incredibly powerful for its size

Bluetti's Sora 500 solar panel offers high efficiency and performance, making it ideal for off-grid living, but lacks bifacial design compared to competitors.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How my portable wind turbine compares to solar panels - 2 years of testing later

The Shine Turbine is a compact and durable wind generator, ideal for solo adventurers needing reliable power for small devices.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 week ago

'Continuity over novelty': why environmental science needs to rethink its focus

The closure of forest-service research offices threatens long-term ecological research and institutional memory in the US.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 week ago

One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power

Electric power generation primarily relies on the interaction between magnets and coils, with various methods to induce motion.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

SolarEdge Rockets 14%, Canadian Solar Climbs 7%: Here's What's Lighting Up the Solar Sector

SolarEdge stock is up 80% year-to-date and has tripled over the past year. Revenue came in at $335.36 million, up 96.4% year-over-year, reflecting recovering demand in its core inverter business.
Toronto startup
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: The best AI investment might be in energy tech | TechCrunch

Venture capitalists are increasingly investing in AI startups, but energy solutions for data centers may present a more strategic opportunity.
European startups
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Fast, modular, and solar-powered: a better way to build data centers

A modular data center powered by solar panels and repurposed EV batteries operates 99.2% of the time, showcasing a sustainable alternative to traditional data centers.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Convenience Comes at the Environment's Expense

Fast delivery convenience carries significant environmental costs through packaging waste, carbon emissions, and resource consumption, but individual yard management choices can meaningfully reduce environmental impact at a local scale.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

We tested 10 portable power stations in our lab - these two models were the most efficient

Whether you're going off-grid, need power during an outage, or are simply camping for the weekend, portable power stations are essential for keeping devices and appliances powered and ready to go.
Roam Research
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Should You Go Solar In 2026?

The most consequential shift for anyone considering rooftop solar in 2026 is the expiration of Section 25D, the Residential Clean Energy Credit. That 30% credit, which was worth up to $9,000 on a $30,000 system, is no longer available for home solar installations. The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed July 4, 2025, accelerated the phase-out that the Inflation Reduction Act had originally extended through 2034.
SF real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How Pakistan's people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis

People who could afford to do it at that time realised that it was much cheaper and cost-effective and better for them in the long run to do a one-time investment in rooftop solar as opposed to keep paying high electricity bills from a grid that is also unreliable, said Nabiya Imran, an associate at Renewables First, a Pakistani thinktank.
World news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Plug-in solar panels that connect to standard outlets are gaining traction in the U.S. as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rooftop solar, though utility opposition based on safety concerns is slowing legislative adoption.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

White hydrogen: The search for a new clean, abundant energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
#building-integrated-photovoltaics
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Solar Shares Shine: SolarEdge Stock Heads 10% Higher, Enphase Energy and SunRun Rally 6%

SolarEdge, Enphase Energy, and Sunrun stocks surge on sector-wide relief rally, with SolarEdge leading due to demonstrated turnaround with revenue growth, positive operating cash flow, and expanding margins.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

How fusion power works and the startups pursuing it | TechCrunch

Fusion power seeks to use the energy released from the fusing of atoms to generate electricity. Humans have known how to fuse atoms for decades, from the hydrogen bomb to various fusion devices built in labs.
Science
#solar-power
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Solar is winning the energy race

Solar power is rapidly scaling, becoming the world's cheapest energy source and surpassing coal, gas, and nuclear in capacity and usage.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Solar is winning the energy race

Solar power is rapidly scaling, becoming the world's cheapest energy source and surpassing coal, gas, and nuclear in capacity and usage.
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To Sustainability

The first step to sustainability is seeing that there is no boundary between you and nature. When we see this essential connection and reverse the artificial disconnections created over millennia, people can imagine a future where we all thrive with a regenerated ecosystem.
Environment
Alternative transportation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Groups hope Green @ Home tour sparks interest in clean energy

The 2026 Green @ Home Neighborhood Tour on March 14 showcases electrified homes in Silicon Valley, allowing residents to see electric appliances, solar systems, and sustainable upgrades while speaking directly with homeowners about costs, installation, and incentives.
Science
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Energy opens applications for $293 million in research funding

The Department of Energy is allocating $293 million to fund interdisciplinary teams using artificial intelligence to solve critical challenges in advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, nuclear energy, and quantum information science.
Miscellaneous
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Most solar power banks I've tested were gimmicks - this one is the real deal

ToughTested's ROC series solar power banks effectively integrate small solar panels that generate meaningful energy despite atmospheric losses, representing a genuine advancement beyond previous gimmicky implementations.
Science
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Experts skeptical this California startup can turn night into day

A Los Angeles startup plans to deploy thousands of satellites with large mirrors to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night for commercial illumination, but scientists warn of severe ecological and environmental consequences.
Alternative transportation
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Why Western states are pushing for plug-in solar - High Country News

Plug-in solar panels, common in Germany, are gaining legislative support across 27 U.S. states to enable affordable household solar energy generation without regulatory barriers.
#fossil-fuels-advocacy
Science
fromwww.nature.com
3 weeks ago

Maximizing carrier extraction in hybrid back-contact silicon solar cells

Hybrid back-contact silicon solar cells achieve 27.62% certified efficiency through multifunctional front layers, improved rear contacts, and optimized 160-μm absorber thickness.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Tax credits for solar panels are available, but the catch is you can't own them

With these arrangements sometimes called subscriptions or power purchase agreements (PPAs), a third party owns the panels and leases them back to the homeowner. But last summer, President Trump signed legislation that ended federal tax incentives that had cut at least 30% off the price of purchased panels. Similar incentives for leased panels remain.
US news
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Scientists to launch 50,000 MIRRORS into space for sunlight on demand

Reflect Orbital plans to launch 50,000 mirrors into space to beam sunlight to Earth for 24-hour solar power generation, disaster relief lighting, and street lighting, though scientists warn of significant environmental and biological impacts.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

How Architecture Is Learning to Generate Its Own Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy represents a modular technology that can be manufactured in large-scale facilities, generating economies of scale, while also being adaptable to small-scale applications. From residential rooftop systems to large-scale power generation installations, photovoltaic solar energy has established itself as a cost-effective option for electricity production in many countries around the world.
Environment
New York City
fromPrism
1 month ago

Sunset Park is building a community-led climate future

Sunset Park balances rich immigrant community life with severe environmental harms while pursuing community-led clean energy projects and equitable development.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Sam Altman would like remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too | TechCrunch

Modern AI systems do not require large amounts of water; total energy use is a valid concern that calls for rapid transition to clean power.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

US approves TerraPower's sodium-cooled reactor, testing whether next-gen nuclear can meet AI-era power demands - Silicon Canals

The Natrium reactor, developed jointly by Bill Gates-backed TerraPower and GE Hitachi, is being built as part of the Department of Energy's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. It represents something genuinely new: a reactor designed from the ground up to complement renewable energy rather than compete with it.
Science
fromAeon
1 month ago

In solarpunk cities of the future, tech follows nature's lead | Aeon Essays

In Indra's Net of pearls and jewels, every gem reflects every other, a shimmering image of interdependence. This ancient Vedic metaphor for connection across the cosmos also illuminates what the environmental philosopher Glenn Albrecht first proposed in 2014as 'theSymbiocene': the era after the Anthropocene, in which human technologies take their cues from living systems and work in partnership rather than through dominance.
Philosophy
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why California is keeping this unusual solar plant running when both Trump and Biden wanted it closed

California ordered the Ivanpah solar-thermal plant to remain open 13 years despite costs, obsolescence, and bird deaths, citing grid reliability amid rising data-center demand.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. streetlights take a year to fix. Council members say solar power is the answer

Los Angeles will spend $65 million to convert about 12% of streetlights to solar to reduce copper-theft vulnerability and cut long repair delays.
#clean-energy
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Environment

On the International Day for Clean Energy: How Local Initiatives Respond to the Spatial Impacts of Energy Production

fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Environment

On the International Day for Clean Energy: How Local Initiatives Respond to the Spatial Impacts of Energy Production

fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Self-Sufficient Facades: Where Solar Protection Meets Renewable Energy

Spaces of light and darkness are conceived to enhance circulation and spatial directionality, as well as to highlight the colors, textures, and forms of specific architectural elements. That said, the impact of natural light on building facades reveals the need to develop strategies that support energy savings, improve the thermal and visual comfort of interior spaces, and promote the reduction of carbon emissions.
Design
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

AI is running out of power. Space won't be an escape hatch for decades | Fortune

Orbital solar-powered data centers could alleviate soaring AI electricity demand but face substantial technical, economic, and infrastructure hurdles before becoming practical.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: AI is destroying our planet. We must act to check its growth and save ourselves.

AI's environmental impact is severe, with 2025 freshwater consumption exceeding global bottled water use and projected energy demands by 2034 matching India's entire consumption, requiring immediate action.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Solar grazing: triple-win' for sheep farmers, renewables and society or just a PR exercise for energy companies?

Free solar grazing on solar farms enables farmers to expand flocks, reduce land costs, and cut vegetation-management expenses significantly.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

This Jackery Portable Power Station Just Fell Even Further Overnight to a New All-Time Low - Kotaku

The Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station provides a convenient means to keep mobile devices and campsite accessories powered when they're not near an electrical outlet. It is a rectangular-shaped unit with a built-in handle and weighs approximately 7.1 pounds, making it easy to transport to other areas within the home or pack into the car. The chassis contains a rechargeable 293Wh Lithium-Ion battery that provides adequate power for a variety of small devices during short-duration power outages or camping adventures.
Gadgets
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Can Shading Become Energy? From Passive Facades to Productive Envelopes

Facades can generate significant renewable energy by integrating colored photovoltaic shutters that combine shading, daylight control, and electricity production without adding envelope complexity.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Earth911 Inspiration: a Dozen Highly Effective Policies

A dozen highly effective policies in the largest countries can initiate a decisive post-carbon transition if implemented now.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

A fluid can store solar energy and then release it as heat months later

Molecular solar thermal storage uses sunlight-driven isomerization to trap energy in chemical bonds for on-demand heat release, enabling long-duration solar heat storage.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Study questions claims AI will solve the climate crisis

New datacenters' energy demand is driving increased fossil-fuel electricity generation, undermining claims that AI will mitigate climate change.
Science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Startup Thinks It Can Make Rocket Fuel From Water. Stop Laughing

General Galactic aims to demonstrate water-based in-orbit propulsion to enable satellite refueling and advance deep-space mission logistics.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How clean energy could save us trillions DW 01/07/2026

In the rolling hills of southeast Queensland, Australia, farmer and businessman Brent Finlay stands beneath turbines so tall they rival skyscrapers. "There's a lift inside that takes about 12 minutes to go from the bottom to the top," he said, pointing skyward. Forty-five of the giant turbines that now dot his property are part of the massive MacIntyre Wind Farm which will soon generate enough electricity to power 700,000 homes.
Environment
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: For Affordable Clean Energy at Home, New York Needs Solar ASAP

We can keep tethering ourselves to volatile geopolitics, to fossil fuel prices we'll never control, and to an energy system built on instability and extraction-or we can choose the alternative that's right in front of us: harnessing the sun here at home on our own rooftops. By rapidly accelerating local solar in New York, we can build power right here in our communities, beyond the reach of coups, cartels, and commodity shocks.
Environment
Environment
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

AI is rewriting the sustainability playbook

AI-scale cloud workloads undermine greenops, creating a carbon accounting crisis as dense, continuous AI infrastructure dramatically increases energy use and obscures emissions tracking.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

8 Ways to Reduce Your Impact Today

Simple daily choices—using reusables, conserving water, swapping to LEDs, and avoiding single-use plastics—reduce environmental impact while saving money.
Environment
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

How Solar Can Protect You From Rising Costs

Installing residential solar with New York's 1:1 net metering locks your electricity credit rate for 20 years, shielding homeowners from rising Con Ed rates.
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