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Environment
fromArs Technica
13 hours ago

Soaring solar and a surge in hydro push more coal off the US grid

US electricity demand grew slowly in early 2026 while renewables, especially solar, expanded rapidly, pushing coal down and returning the grid to a normal pattern.
fromArchDaily
2 months 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
Environment
fromFuturism
3 months ago

The Amount of New Solar Power Production Capacity China Is Manufacturing Is Legitimately Mind-Blowing

China produces roughly a terawatt of solar panels annually, drives 64% of global utility-scale solar and wind construction, and has slashed global electricity costs to about $0.04/kWh.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany news: Solar power usage on the rise DW 01/05/2026

Solar power supplied 18% of Germany's electricity in 2025, surpassing lignite and gas, but growth remains insufficient to meet legally binding 2030 targets.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
4 months ago

Negative prices for electricity are getting more common in Europe and consumer costs have dipped-while Americans face rising energy bills | Fortune

European electricity supply is increasingly outpacing demand due to rapid renewable capacity growth, causing more frequent negative wholesale prices.
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