Ecoppia robots clean desert solar panels every night without water and have saved about 2.6 billion gallons so far, according to the company.
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Massachusetts Mandates 100% Clean Energy for Large Data Centers Under New Executive Order
Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development.
Offshore Wind Farms Create New Marine Habitats, Supporting Diverse Fish Populations in Taiwan and New York
Fish gather around an offshore wind foundation in Taiwan, where hard surfaces have developed reef-associated marine communities.
California approves legislation to simplify and reduce costs for installing plug-in solar systems
The bill cleared the Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support on Wednesday night and now goes to Governor Gavin Newsom. If he signs it, compatible systems could…
How 50 Wind Turbines Brought Security and Opportunity to a Kansas Ranching Town Without Disrupting Wildlife or Tradition
Wind turbines powered the Ferrell ranch in 1923 — and still does. Today, turbines provide income, security and a future for this Kansas family’s prairie legacy.
Finnish Town Uses 2,000-Tonne Sand Battery to Cut District Heating Emissions by 70% and Reduce Oil and Woodchip Use
A small Finnish town has turned to the world’s largest commercial sand battery to tackle a major hurdle in the energy transition: intermittency.
Wisconsin Launches Three Renewable Energy Projects to Power 100,000 Homes and Strengthen the Grid
Key points at a glance New renewable energy projects are breaking ground this summer across Wisconsin. Projects will produce enough energy to power about 100,000 homes. Construction will support more than 450 jobs. MILWAUKEE — We Energies announced today that construction is underway on three Wisconsin energy projects that will provide customers with reliable energy … Continue reading “We Energies launches construction on solar, wind and battery storage projects”
Global Solar Panel Capacity Reaches 3 Terawatts for the First Time in History
China has driven the second and third terawatt milestones, while developing countries like Pakistan and Nigeria are now rapidly adopting solar power.
Germany Sets New Solar Record: 12 Billion kWh Generated in July 2026, Surpassing 40,000 MW Midday Output for the First Time
Germany set a record by feeding 12 billion kWh of solar power into the grid in July 2026, highlighting photovoltaics’ growing role and the IWR’s clarification of EEG support costs.
Texas Sets New Electricity Demand Records Twice in Two Days Amid Heat Wave, Grid Remains Stable Thanks to Record Solar and Battery Output
Solar and battery power generations have helped bolster ERCOT’s grid, but data center, population and economic growth is slated to surge demand.