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Environment
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How I squeeze more power from my portable solar panels: 11 ways to get up to 30% more

Positioning and maintaining solar panels is essential for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
2 weeks 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.
Environment
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How I squeeze more power from my portable solar panels: 11 ways to get up to 30% more

Positioning and maintaining solar panels is essential for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
2 weeks 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.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
1 day ago

Autonomous closed-loop framework for reproducible perovskite solar cells

An autonomous closed-loop framework integrates machine learning and automated manufacturing to enhance perovskite solar cell efficiency and discovery.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Watch Out for the 'Off-Grid' Problem Hiding in Your Business Model

Growth advantages can turn into liabilities when customer retention declines, increasing the burden of fixed costs on remaining users.
Gadgets
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Understanding the impact of smart technology on household energy consumption - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Smart home technology requires user action and guidance to effectively reduce energy bills, rather than relying solely on devices for savings.
DevOps
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

Oracle taps Bloom for fuel cells to support datacenter binge

Bloom Energy expands its partnership with Oracle to provide 2.8 GW of fuel cell systems for US datacenter buildout plans.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
12 hours ago

Searching for a 'technofix' to climate change has many dangers. Could radical humility save the planet?

Technological solutions to climate change may pose unforeseen risks and dangers to the planet.
#tesla
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago
Toronto startup

Batteries Would Take Tesla To All-Time High

Tesla's stock has significantly declined due to struggles in its car business and competition in the EV market.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Toronto startup

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.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week 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.
#green-energy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Surrounded by windfarms but out of work: the reality of the green jobs boom on England's east coast

Jake Snell represents the potential of youth in the green energy sector amidst challenges faced by coastal communities in England.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Surrounded by windfarms but out of work: the reality of the green jobs boom on England's east coast

Jake Snell represents the potential of youth in the green energy sector amidst challenges faced by coastal communities in England.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

If we can't kick the habit, how do we manage AI's energy needs? | Computer Weekly

AI's energy consumption is rapidly increasing, impacting electricity prices and prompting community pushback against datacentre developments.
#electric-vehicles
#solar-power
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
Cars
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Considering a used EV? Here are 3 things to know

Used electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity due to affordability and better battery life compared to gas cars.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

A new German-Polish project shows how cities can be heated without fossil fuels

Local leadership and cross-border collaboration in Görlitz and Zgorzelec aim to deliver cleaner, affordable heat and enhance energy security.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar

Households are encouraged to increase energy consumption during surplus renewable energy periods to balance the grid and reduce energy bills.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 week 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar

Households are encouraged to increase energy consumption during surplus renewable energy periods to balance the grid and reduce energy bills.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 week 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.
Digital life
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
#solar-energy
fromZDNET
6 days ago
Environment

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

Science
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Scientists Set New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

A new method could exceed the Shockley-Queisser limit, achieving 130% energy conversion efficiency from solar energy using a combination of tetracene and molybdenum.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days 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
2 weeks 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
6 days 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.
#energy-efficiency
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Environment
fromAxios
1 day ago

AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

Big tech companies are leading the development of carbon capture technology to address rising electricity demand from AI and data centers.
OMG science
fromWIRED
2 weeks 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 startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks 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.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Is the 'Holy Grail of batteries' finally ready to bless us with its presence?

"I can't say they didn't do it, all I can say is they haven't demonstrated that they have."
Science
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I used this EcoFlow battery to run my 3,000-sq-ft home in a blackout - here's how it kept my AC on

EcoFlow's SHP 3 system significantly enhances home backup power management and capacity compared to previous models.
Brooklyn
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks 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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open | TechCrunch

Tech companies are seeking new energy sources due to AI's power demands, with fusion and fission startups gaining traction amid natural gas supply chain vulnerabilities.
#data-centers
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks 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.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks 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.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Pure/AVK self-powered Dublin datacentre dodges grid constraints | Computer Weekly

Europe's first microgrid-powered datacentre project faced significant challenges but is nearing completion after seven years of development.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 week 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.
European startups
fromFast Company
3 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.
#datacentres
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Go West! US datacentres head for available and cheap energy | Computer Weekly

Datacentre construction in the US is shifting towards central regions, particularly Texas, due to power availability and water use mitigation technologies.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

Datacentres are projected to consume 1,200TWh of energy by 2030, with AI-optimised servers significantly increasing power demands.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Go West! US datacentres head for available and cheap energy | Computer Weekly

Datacentre construction in the US is shifting towards central regions, particularly Texas, due to power availability and water use mitigation technologies.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

Datacentres are projected to consume 1,200TWh of energy by 2030, with AI-optimised servers significantly increasing power demands.
Science
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Exclusive: How nuclear batteries could speed the race to fusion power | TechCrunch

Fusion power is challenging to harness for electricity, but new materials called radiovoltaics may improve energy capture efficiency.
fromEarth911
4 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
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

The fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it

Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
#clean-energy
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
3 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.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
3 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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
1 month 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.
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
5 days 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
2 weeks 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.
#nevada
Environment
fromFortune
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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.
#building-integrated-photovoltaics
Environment
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Britain's electricity is its 'most British' in over 20 YEARS

Britain's electricity generation is the most domestically sourced in over 20 years, with 53% generated in the UK and 46% imported.
fromTechCrunch
1 month 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
Environment
fromKqed
5 days 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.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days 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.
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
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.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Climate change sucks, but at least it won't kill your EV battery

Technological battery improvements offset climate warming effects on EV battery lifespan, with newer batteries maintaining performance even under extreme 4°C warming scenarios.
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
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
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.
Science
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Vema predicts cheap hydrogen could change where data centers are built | TechCrunch

Vema Hydrogen produces geologic hydrogen by reacting water with iron-rich underground rock, offering potential sub-$1/kg clean hydrogen for industrial users and data centers.
fromArchDaily
1 month 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
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.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 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.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

AI Data Centers Pushing Electric Grid Into Meltdown

AI data centers on the U.S. East Coast are driving electricity demand, risking rolling blackouts for 67 million people as grid capacity lags.
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