Nevada

Nevada is reportedly outperforming expectations on solar energy growth, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The state, long known for its desert sunshine and large solar farms, is seeing stronger-than-anticipated gains in solar capacity and investment. The development draws attention as US states compete to expand renewable energy and meet clean power targets.

A startup based in Nevada City, California has developed a robot designed to cut down trees, which it says could revolutionize vegetation management. The technology aims to automate a task currently done by human crews, potentially making land clearing and utility corridor maintenance safer and more efficient.