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PV power generation to surpass coal in Texas

PV Magazine | 2026-05-16, 08:11

Utility-scale solar power is projected to surpass coal-fired generation in the ERCOT grid this year as massive capacity additions continue to reshape the state energy mix. From pv magazine USA Data from the latest Energy Information Administration Short-Term

Trump Administration Wants Power Plants To Be Able To Pour More Poison Into Drinking Water

Huffington Post | 2026-05-16, 06:54

The power demands of AI mean that coal-fired power plants need relaxed rules on dumping toxic heavy metals into groundwater, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argued. ...

Jones Township solar ordinance tabled, Secretary Laurie Storrar announced retirement

no EC The Kane Republican | 2026-05-16, 04:36

WILCOX, Pa. — Jones Township's May 12 regular meeting was held in the Community Center in Wilcox. ...

Stardust trapped in Antarctic ice reveals tens of thousands of years of solar system's past

Sott | 2026-05-16, 04:34

When you think of outer space, you're likely picturing stars, planets and moons. But much of space is filled with clouds of gas, plasma and

Five-minute solar eclipse in WA's north to attract thousands to 'middle of nowhere'

RNZ | 2026-05-16, 04:04

By Giulia Bertoglio, ABC Doon Doon, in Western Australia's East Kimberley region, is a small roadhouse with a dozen transient staff and known for its oversized burgers. But in just over two years' time, it will be put on the global map as the best place to

Turbine blade breaks, falls to ground at wind farm damaged by lightning strike in 2019

Renew Economy | 2026-05-16, 02:13

A wind turbine blade has broken and fallen to

45% EPS CAGR, 29% ROE: What\u2019s driving Solar Industries’ growth?

Indian Express | 2026-05-16, 02:08

A Rs 21,200 crore order book, the commercial rollout

TGI Solar Power Group and NetBrands Corp. Forge a Collaborative Partnership to Expand AI Compute ...

no EC Corsicana Daily Sun | 2026-05-15, 23:20

Agreement to Combine Modular AI Compute, Energy-Integrated Infrastructure, and Revenue-Sharing Model Expected to Be Valued at $25 Million ...

See How China Is Gaining Power in Contested Waters

Wall Street Journal | 2026-05-15, 23:04

Chinese fishing vessels pushed within 100 nautical miles of a U.S. naval base in Japan last month, the latest advance in a decadeslong campaign. ...

Solar power production undercut by coal pollution

Ars Technica | 2026-05-15, 22:18

Coal is by far the most polluting fuel that we use. It produces the most carbon emissions per unit of energy, and impurities in the coal produce a lot of sulfur dioxide aerosols, as well as nitrous

Renewable energy super PAC throws weight behind Sanchez in NM land commissioner race

no EC Sierra County Sentinel | 2026-05-15, 22:12

The out-of-state super PAC did not submit required filings to the New Mexico Secretary of State's Office, a spokesperson says. ...

NetBrands and TGI Solar Power Group Forge a Collaborative Partnership to Expand AI Compute Infrastructure Globally

no EC Weatherford Democrat | 2026-05-15, 22:03

Agreement to Combine Modular AI Compute, Energy-Integrated Infrastructure, and Revenue-Sharing Model Expected to be Valued at $25 Million ...

This fuel-free solar oven cooks on sunshine when you have it, electricity when you don’t

The Guardian | 2026-05-15, 21:41

The GoSun Sport-E elevates solar ovens to genuinely useful cooking appliances with a unique hybrid design

Spanberger signs half-dozen bills boosting solar, nuclear energy production

As Washington cools on solar, wind and nuclear power, Gov. Abigail Spanberger is betting it's just the thing to bring down skyrocketing energy bills in Virginia. ...

Solar activity determines how fast space junk falls to Earth

Astronomy | 2026-05-15, 20:45

When the Sun reaches higher levels of activity, junk

World’s largest offshore wind farm installs first monopile to power 3.3 million UK homes

Interesting Engineering | 2026-05-15, 20:44

A Danish company has finished the installation of the first fully commissioned XXL monopile foundation at what is set to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm, once it enters operation in 2027. Copenhagen-based offshore wind specialist Cadeler

US engineers 3D-print giant turbines to unlock 29 GW of hydropower energy

Interesting Engineering | 2026-05-15, 20:44

Researchers in the US have recently developed a 3D-printed turbine system that could make small hydropower plants cheaper, faster, and easier to deploy across existing dams. For the initiative, Cadens, a Wisconsin-based startup that specializes in low-cost,

Wheeling Board Approves Solar Project For South Milwaukee Avenue Storage Sites

Journal Online Chicago | 2026-05-15, 20:42

The Wheeling Village Board has cleared the way for a major community solar project on S. Milwaukee Avenue, approving setback variances for two self-storage facilities. The board granted the requests for 1042 and 1004 S. Milwaukee Ave., where CubeSmart plans to

Chinese wind turbine makers sweep global top five for first time

Recharge | 2026-05-15, 20:27

China-based OEMs even more dominant at top of rankings thanks to huge domestic onshore wind market and increasing ambitions abroad, says Global Wind Energy Council ...

Fires sparked around Manitoba by high winds, dry grass and downed power lines

CBC | 2026-05-15, 20:00

The extreme winds that caused damage and power outages around southern Manitoba on Thursday are also being blamed for igniting and fuelling fires. ...

CBI Arrests Alleged NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Kingpin PV Kulkarni in Pune; 7 Accused Held ...

International Business Times | 2026-05-15, 19:47

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested PV Kulkarni, the alleged kingpin in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. According to the CBI, Kulkarni was associated with conducting the examination on behalf of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and,

Only 2.5% of residential consumers with rooftop solar power will face grid support charges: MSEDCL

The Times of India | 2026-05-15, 19:43

Nashik: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has clarified that grid support charges (GSC), as approved by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), apply only to a small segment of consumers with high