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thehindubusinessline.comfinance37 days ago
Solar Led U.S. Power Capacity Additions for 28 Straight Months Through 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission data show solar accounted for 72.6 percent of new U.S. electricity capacity in 2025. Renewables made up 88 percent of total additions despite changes to prior incentive programs.
swissinfo.chworld47 days ago
German Electricity Prices to Range from Near Zero to Nearly 400 Euros per Megawatt-Hour on Thursday
Power prices in Germany are forecast to drop close to zero at noon on Thursday before rising sharply to nearly 400 euros per megawatt-hour by evening. The change follows the daily pattern of solar generation.
Al Jazeerabusiness47 days ago
China Expands Data Center Capacity Using Renewable Energy
China added more than 430 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity in 2025. The country now generates more than twice the electricity produced in the United States. Plans call for data center capacity to reach 60 gigawatts by 2030.
winnipegfreepress.comworld48 days ago
Nova Scotia Board Orders West Hants to Approve Bear Lake Wind Farm
The Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board ruled that West Hants Regional Municipality must enter a development agreement for the 11-turbine project. The decision overturned a one-vote council rejection from last fall.
Nbc Newsworld51 days ago
Cuba Expands Solar Capacity as Residents Use Charcoal During Power Shortages
Cuba’s government plans to reach 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. Most residents continue using charcoal for cooking because solar systems remain unaffordable for the average household.
japantimes.co.jptechnology56 days ago
BloombergNEF Report Projects Solar as Largest Power Source by 2035
A new BloombergNEF report forecasts solar power will surpass coal, oil and natural gas as the largest electricity source within the next decade. The projection coincides with rising energy demand from AI data centers and industrial electrification.
Nprpolitics56 days ago
Utah Communities Form Coalition to Add Renewable Energy to Grid
Nineteen Utah cities, towns and counties have formed a coalition to generate renewable power that offsets electricity use in nearly 300,000 homes and businesses. The group is working with Rocky Mountain Power to build solar and wind projects after state rules were updated.
TechCrunchtechnology78 days ago
Meta Signs Agreement with Overview Energy for Space-Based Solar Power
Meta has entered into an agreement with startup Overview Energy to potentially receive up to 1 gigawatt of power beamed from space to solar farms. The deal aims to provide nighttime electricity for data centers using infrared light from satellites. Overview plans to launch its fi…