#springwell-solar-farm

[ follow ]
#solar-energy
Environment
fromZDNET
11 hours 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.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels by installing solar panels and heat pumps.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours 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.
2 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
8 hours 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.
Environment
fromZDNET
11 hours 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.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels by installing solar panels and heat pumps.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 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.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
2 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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
5 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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

National Grid revamping key Staten Island natural gas site | amNewYork

National Grid New York is modernizing Staten Island's Grasmere Gate Station to enhance natural gas supply for 100,000 customers.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
6 days 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.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Biochar Was a Billion-Ton Dream, the Reality Is More Complicated

Biochar can store carbon and improve soil health, but recent analysis warns against overhyping its potential.
San Francisco Giants
fromDefector
1 week 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.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 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
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
London startup

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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago
UK politics

How Sizewell C nuclear project can help UK take back control of energy supply'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

How Sizewell C nuclear project can help UK take back control of energy supply'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
Brooklyn
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

New real estate investment under attack: battery storage

Battery storage projects face regulatory challenges and community skepticism despite extensive oversight and safety measures in New York City.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 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.
#renewable-energy
fromEarth911
1 week 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.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

The German village running on its own juice

Feldheim, a German village with locally-owned renewable energy infrastructure, provides residents with electricity costs less than half the national average, even during Europe's energy crisis.
Environment
fromArs Technica
6 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It was our little idyll until the solar farm landed': the battle raging in the heart of the British countryside

Sean Matthews and Natalie Oliver plan civil disobedience against solar farms in Lincolnshire, prioritizing local concerns over renewable energy initiatives.
#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.
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.
#clean-energy
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Europe's staggering' clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines

Europe must accelerate electrification to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and manage rising energy costs amid the global oil crisis.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

New homes in England will require solar panels and heat pumps by 2028, promoting clean energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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
Environment
fromNature
3 days ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
#building-integrated-photovoltaics
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
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.
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.
Environment
fromFast Company
5 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.
#white-hydrogen
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.
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.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Tesla given go-ahead to supply electricity in Great Britain

Tesla has received approval from Ofgem to supply electricity to households and businesses across Great Britain, expanding its energy business beyond electric vehicles.
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
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.
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.
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
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

The real economic impact of clean energy

At a meeting at the Paris headquarters of the intergovernmental body dedicated to global energy security, Wright referred to the "destructive illusion" of the IEA's commitment to massively reducing greenhouse gas emissions sourced from fossil fuels. The US, one of 45 member and associate countries of the IEA that represent 75% of the world's energy demand, is threatening to withdraw from the body if it does not quit its energy transition goals in the next year.
Miscellaneous
Environment
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

New South Bay power substation to be built at existing site - San Jose Spotlight

Environmental advocates succeeded in preventing a new energy substation in Coyote Valley, protecting wildlife corridors and promoting conservation.
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
fromFast Company
2 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

First of its kind high-density' hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon

The pioneering technology means one of the oldest forms of energy storage, hydropower, can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes rather than the steep dam walls and mountains that are usually required. The design means the principles of hydropower could be used as a form of long duration energy storage in many more locations across the UK, and the world, than traditional hydropower dams. The projects could be quicker and cheaper to build too.
Science
Toronto startup
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Largest energy storage facility statewide gets approved for construction in Everett

Jupiter Power secured state approval to build Massachusetts's largest battery energy storage system on a former ExxonMobil tank farm site in Everett, using lithium-ion technology to store excess grid energy.
#offshore-wind-energy
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.

Revolution Wind came online off Rhode Island despite Trump administration opposition, while Vineyard Wind completed installation, advancing East Coast offshore wind energy development.
Environment
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Massive wind farm offshore Massachusetts flouts Trump, finished construction | Fortune

Vineyard Wind, Massachusetts's first offshore wind farm, completed construction despite Trump administration opposition and national security challenges that halted five East Coast projects.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Ready-to-build wind farm 'loses out to speculative projects'

Scottish Power's fully-consented offshore wind farm lost subsidy contracts to earlier-stage projects lacking planning consent, risking the government's 2030 clean power target.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.

Revolution Wind came online off Rhode Island despite Trump administration opposition, while Vineyard Wind completed installation, advancing East Coast offshore wind energy development.
Environment
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Massive wind farm offshore Massachusetts flouts Trump, finished construction | Fortune

Vineyard Wind, Massachusetts's first offshore wind farm, completed construction despite Trump administration opposition and national security challenges that halted five East Coast projects.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Ready-to-build wind farm 'loses out to speculative projects'

Scottish Power's fully-consented offshore wind farm lost subsidy contracts to earlier-stage projects lacking planning consent, risking the government's 2030 clean power target.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Miliband backs solar and wind projects covering farmland nearly the size of Manchester

Ed Miliband approved a major expansion of UK renewable energy with hundreds of subsidised solar farms and dozens of onshore wind projects funded under the CfD scheme.
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.
Philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

A breezy ode to wind ponders its power, beauty and utility | Aeon Videos

Wind Keepers cinematically reveals how wind shapes daily life in Viana do Castelo through intimate images and collaborative student filmmaking.
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.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK secures 6.2GW of onshore wind and solar in latest clean power auction

UK secures 4.9GW solar and 1.3GW onshore wind in AR7 CfD, bringing CfD-supported wind and solar to 50.6GW and advancing decarbonisation.
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
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

Could community solar panels save homeowners up to 100 a year?

Community-scale solar projects reduce energy bills for British households and public facilities by pooling demand and enabling shared savings, despite cost and policy challenges.
fromArchDaily
4 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
#china-solar-manufacturing
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Environment

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

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Environment

China's Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World

fromFuturism
2 months ago
Environment

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

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Environment

China's Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World

Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Government overturns decision on solar park

A 114-hectare, 23MW Swallett Energy Park solar farm will be built between Dauntsey and Christian Malford after a planning inspector granted approval overturning council refusal.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to meet the surging energy demand without needing as much new electricity

When Specian dug into the data, he discovered that implementing energy-efficiency measures and shifting electricity usage to lower-demand times are two of the fastest and cheapest ways of meeting growing thirst for electricity. These moves could help meet much, if not all, of the nation's projected load growth. Moreover, they would cost only half-or less-what building out new infrastructure would, while avoiding the emissions those operations would bring.
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
fromsyracuse
1 month ago

Virtual power plants could save New Yorkers billions: What's holding them back?

Virtual power plants of networked home batteries can stabilize New York's grid, reduce fossil fuel use, and save billions while lowering household energy costs.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Ancient energy sources power the future - High Country News

Artificial intelligence and digital connectivity are widespread, offering benefits and harms while coinciding with an incomplete transition toward cleaner, quieter energy systems.
Environment
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Tesla's Fastest-Growing Business Isn't Cars AnymoreOr Even Robots

Tesla's energy business, led by record Megapack deployments and Powerwall growth, is becoming central to supplying power for AI data centers and stressed grids.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australia's largest coal power plant to operate an extra two years to support national grid

Eraring power station will remain operational until April 2029 to support grid reliability while more renewable generation, storage and transmission capacity comes online.
[ Load more ]