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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.
#nevada
Environment
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Data centers are destroying states' clean energy dreams | Fortune

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
Environment
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

States are falling short on their clean energy goals due to data center boom

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
Environment
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Data centers are destroying states' clean energy dreams | Fortune

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
Environment
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

States are falling short on their clean energy goals due to data center boom

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation

OpenAI is pausing its UK data centre project due to high energy costs and regulatory concerns.
#solar-energy
fromZDNET
1 day ago
Environment

I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

UK's largest power-generating solar farm approved amid energy crisis

The UK government has approved the Springwell Solar Farm, set to be the largest solar energy project in the UK, enhancing energy independence.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

SolarEdge Tumbles 7%, Enphase Energy Sinks 4% Amid Cash Burn Concerns, Fierce Competition

Solar investors face challenges as SolarEdge and Enphase stocks drop due to tariff concerns and competitive pressures in the solar inverter market.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Government approves UK's largest solar farm

The UK government approved the Springwell Solar Farm, which will power 180,000 homes despite local opposition and concerns about farmland loss.
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.
Environment
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement

Solar power generation is becoming more accessible with plug-in systems, while wind energy remains unpredictable and challenging to harness.
Science
fromTheregister
1 day ago

DARPA taps fusion firm for high-power radioactive battery

Avalanche Energy is developing high-power radioactive batteries for DARPA, aiming for over 10 watts per kilogram to power devices for months.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

First Solar Price Target Cut by Jefferies as Logistics Inflation Threatens Near-Term Margins

First Solar faces margin pressure due to logistics inflation linked to the Middle East conflict, prompting Jefferies to lower its price target.
#heat-pumps
Remodel
fromFast Company
2 days ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
Remodel
fromFast Company
2 days ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Where you live in Mass. can shape your electric bill - is yours getting out of control?

Electricity costs in Massachusetts vary significantly based on utility provider, with municipal utilities often charging half the rates of investor-owned companies.
#electric-vehicles
Cars
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.
#tesla
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago
Toronto startup

Tesla's Little Miracle

Tesla's Q1 sales fell short of expectations, but steady deliveries suggest potential market share gains despite challenges.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Tesla Reclaims World's Top EV Spot After BYD Sales Plummet 25%

Tesla regained its position as the world's largest electric car maker with a 6.5% increase in deliveries, while BYD's sales dropped significantly.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Halter's solar-powered cattle collars are on one million animals - the real asset is the dataset underneath - Silicon Canals

Halter's innovative collars replace physical fences with software-defined boundaries, enabling farmers to manage grazing with unprecedented precision, leading to productivity gains of up to 20%.
Agriculture
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 week ago

A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant

A pragmatic 'all-of-the-above' strategy is essential for energy, with gas as a critical bridge while investing in renewables.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

The tech industry is heavily investing in natural gas power plants to support the growing demand for AI-related energy needs.
OMG science
fromFuturism
6 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.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

There's Finally A U.S. Alternative To Chinese 'Megawatt' Chargers. But It Has One Big Issue: Worse Cars

Alpitronic's HYC1000 megawatt chargers enable ultra-fast EV charging, significantly reducing charging time and supporting various cable standards.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

The headline catalyst is a Front-End Engineering Design contract awarded to Plug Power to supply a 275 MW GenEco PEM electrolyzer system for Hy2gen Canada's 'Courant' project in Baie-Comeau, Quebec. This project will utilize low-carbon electricity from Hydro-Quebec to produce green hydrogen, which will then be converted into low-carbon ammonia and decarbonized ammonium nitrate for use in the mining and agriculture industries.
Business
Environment
fromKqed
9 hours ago

The Debate for Keeping Diablo Canyon Open Past 2030 Is On. What Could It Mean for Your Bills? | KQED

Californians may be overpaying PG&E for Diablo Canyon's operation, with potential savings if the agreement is restructured.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 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.
#data-centers
Tech industry
fromAxios
6 days ago

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

On-site power for data centers is increasing, with projections suggesting it could reach 50% of planned capacity.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The latest in data centers, AI, and energy

Massive data centers are essential for AI development but raise concerns about their environmental and community impact.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How tech giants with data centers to power AI can reduce consumers' electricity bills

Tech companies plan to build private power plants for data centers, but this won't significantly lower electricity prices since grid maintenance and natural disasters, not data centers, drive most rate increases.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
European startups
fromFortune
1 week ago

Emerald AI and Nvidia aim to offer the fast pass for data center grid connects, partnering with power producers and raising new funds | Fortune

Emerald AI aims to enhance grid flexibility for data centers, reducing peak power consumption while maintaining high reliability.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Panasonic's already sold future datacenter battery output

Panasonic plans to triple lithium-ion battery production to meet rising demand driven by AI, aiming for significant market share and sales growth by 2029.
Environment
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

AI broke the energy grid's assumptions - Silicon Canals

The future of the electrical grid in 2035 hinges on AI-driven demand, creating competition among energy sources like natural gas, nuclear, and renewables.
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.
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
fromEarth911
3 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
European startups
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 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.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Google and Tesla know electricity is expensive. They're teaming up to bring you an alternative. | Fortune

Google and Tesla partner with energy companies to form Utilize coalition, addressing grid underutilization by deploying battery storage and distributed energy resources to lower electricity costs.
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 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.
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.
Tech industry
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

"A bend in the trajectory": U.S. data center development has hit snags because the power grid is approaching its limits to support them | Fortune

Data center development slowed significantly in Q4 2025, with capacity additions dropping 50% quarter-over-quarter, signaling that unlimited AI-driven growth projections may not materialize due to power infrastructure constraints.
Science
fromSFGATE
4 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.
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
#renewable-energy
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Google's data center power playbook comes into focus | TechCrunch

Google is securing renewable energy capacity for data centers through utility partnerships, combining solar, storage, and clean resources with demand response mechanisms.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Google's data center power playbook comes into focus | TechCrunch

Google is securing renewable energy capacity for data centers through utility partnerships, combining solar, storage, and clean resources with demand response mechanisms.
Environment
fromFast Company
6 days ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla Powerwall distribution expands in Australia

We are proud to officially welcome Tesla Powerwall into the Supply Partners portfolio. Tesla sets a high bar, and we've worked hard to earn the opportunity to represent a brand that customers actively ask for. This partnership reflects the strength of our logistics, technical services and customer experience, and it's a win for installers who want premium options they can trust.
E-Commerce
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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why farmers in California are backing a giant solar farm

A 200-square-mile solar farm in California's San Joaquin Valley would generate 21,000 megawatts of power, with farmers supporting the project as an alternative use for land lacking sufficient water for crop production.
Toronto startup
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Tesla's Secret Weapon Is a Giant Metal Box

Tesla is pivoting from selling cars to manufacturing robots and robotaxis, with the Cybercab driverless vehicle and Optimus humanoid robot as centerpieces, though both face significant legal, technical, and safety challenges.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Data centers under scrutiny by California lawmakers as fears rise about health and energy impacts

Concerns about new data centers include health risks, environmental impact, and strain on power resources in communities like Imperial County.
#energy-storage
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

Tech industry
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Are consumers doomed to pay more for electricity due to data center buildouts?

Tech companies are building private power supplies for data centers using natural gas and alternative sources to avoid grid connection delays and political backlash.
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.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

There's a better way to use the electric grid-and cut power bills

Existing grid capacity can meet new electricity demand through smart technology and load flexibility instead of building expensive new power plants.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Anthropic says it will pay 100% of the grid upgrade costs tied to its AI data centers

Anthropic will fund 100% of grid upgrades and absorb electricity cost increases from its data centers to prevent U.S. ratepayers from bearing those expenses.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I tested 3 simple energy-monitoring tools to find my home's biggest power drains

The ATX 9801 power meter is a robust, reliable, affordable tool for measuring mains-powered device consumption but lacks logging connectivity.
#electricity-prices
Environment
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Your electricity bill keeps rising. Here's what's actually causing it-and how to fix it | Fortune

Rising retail electricity prices stem from structural issues including surging demand, increased infrastructure spending, and regulatory models that reward utility overspending, while proposed fixes like rate freezes and permit blocks would worsen the problem.
Environment
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Your electricity bill keeps rising. Here's what's actually causing it-and how to fix it | Fortune

Rising retail electricity prices stem from structural issues including surging demand, increased infrastructure spending, and regulatory models that reward utility overspending, while proposed fixes like rate freezes and permit blocks would worsen the problem.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I discovered a little-known way to power your home during an outage - here's how

While the abrupt end to your home chef experience is inconvenient, the bigger issue is that your gas furnace still needs electricity to run, and it's supposed to drop into the 20s overnight. Now imagine that while everyone else is rifling through their junk drawer for flashlights and batteries,
Gadgets
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

NRG Energy Controls Both Power Generation and Distribution as AI Data Centers Reshape the Grid

NRG is positioned to profit from surging AI data center electricity demand through integrated generation and retail operations serving seven million customers.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.
#ai-data-centers
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers

Winter Storm Fern's cold snap, combined with rising electricity demand from AI data centers, caused wholesale price spikes and stressed regional power grids.
Environment
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

Home batteries paired with solar reduce electricity bills, provide outage backup, and gain value where time-of-use pricing or reduced solar export credits exist.
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