POWER Magazine

Solar power has generated more electricity than nuclear power worldwide for the first time, according to pv magazine. The milestone reflects the rapid growth of solar installations in recent years as costs have fallen and capacity has expanded across major economies. Commenters on Hacker News, where the story is currently the top item, are debating what the crossover means for the future of nuclear energy and the pace of the energy transition.

Swedish historian Dick Harrison is drawing attention with a feature in the news magazine Fokus about the House of Habsburg, a dynasty he says had as many intrigues as "Game of Thrones". Harrison, a professor of history and a well-known public commentator in Sweden, often writes popular history that connects past power struggles to present-day debates.

Time Magazine reports on the emergence of 'electrostates' — countries whose economic and geopolitical power stems from abundant cheap electricity, particularly renewable energy. The piece argues that access to affordable clean power is becoming as decisive for national wealth as oil was in the twentieth century, potentially shifting economic influence toward nations rich in solar, wind or hydro resources and reshaping trade and industry.

The Pentagon has begun work on a sweeping initiative dubbed 'FORTRESS America', starting with resilient energy systems meant to sustain US forces in prolonged conflict. Reports say the plan focuses on hardening infrastructure and supply chains so the military can operate for at least 90 days under threat. Air & Space Forces Magazine details the energy-first approach, and the project is drawing wide attention in the US amid growing focus on homeland defense and great-power competition.

A legal magazine examines the question of who holds ultimate authority over the executive branch of government. The piece weighs constitutional powers, oversight mechanisms and debates over the limits of presidential authority, a dispute that has featured prominently in courts and political argument. Commentators are divided over how far executive control can extend before it clashes with legislative and judicial checks.

Norwegian renewable developer Scatec has secured $217 million in financing for a solar-plus-storage plant in Egypt built to supply power to an aluminium smelter. The deal, reported by pv magazine Global, is one of the more prominent examples of dedicated renewable capacity backing heavy industry in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Commonweal Magazine is running a piece connecting Vaclav Havel, Donald Trump, and the Catholic Church. The essay draws on Havel's legacy of moral resistance to examine how the church should respond to Trump-era politics, weighing its role as a moral voice against political power.

Botswana has opened a tender for a floating solar power project, according to pv magazine Global. Floating solar, installed on bodies of water, is attracting growing interest across Africa as countries seek to expand renewable capacity without competing for scarce land. Details on project size, location and timeline have not yet been published, but the move signals Botswana's intent to diversify its largely coal-based energy mix toward solar.

PV Magazine has published a retrospective tracing the development of the United States solar industry, from its early experimental stages to today's large-scale deployment. The piece reviews key milestones, policy shifts and technological advances that shaped American solar power, offering context as the sector remains central to debates over energy policy and the country's clean energy transition.

Apollo magazine explores the Bayeux Tapestry's diplomatic significance and places it within a broader history of art being used as a tool of international relations. The piece traces how artworks have served as gifts, symbols of alliance and instruments of soft power across centuries, arguing that the tapestry's loan to Britain fits a long tradition of cultural exchange serving political ends.

An opinion column in Yellow Scene Magazine asks whether Boulder's shift to directly electing its mayor has actually changed local politics. The piece invites residents to consider whether the reform has altered how decisions are made, who holds influence on the city council, and whether campaign promises on transparency or representation have been kept since the change took effect.

Visual Studio Magazine has published a four-part tutorial series walking developers through building an AI-powered travel planning application using Azure Cosmos DB, covering the full journey from an initial prototype to running the system in production operations. The series demonstrates how to combine vector search and database features with large language models to create a working, deployable travel assistant.

Bangladesh is planning a 70 MW solar power plant at the site of a coal-fired power station, according to PV Magazine. The project would put renewable generation directly alongside existing coal infrastructure, part of a broader push toward solar energy in the country. Energy observers are highlighting the plan as an example of how coal sites can host clean power as Bangladesh expands renewables.

The Itaipu dam authority is studying plans to add up to 1 GW of solar power to help support Paraguay's electricity grid, according to pv magazine Global. The project would diversify the country's energy mix, which currently relies heavily on hydroelectric generation from the Itaipu plant on the Paraná River shared with Brazil.

Researchers have developed an AI-powered wearable device that could one day transmit smells over the internet, according to Discover Magazine. The device is described as an early step toward sending scent data digitally, in the same way photos and sound are shared today. Details on the team behind it and its technical method were not provided, and no timeline for a working version has been announced.

New figures show ground-mounted solar installations in Italy occupied 2,798 hectares of land in 2025, according to a report by pv magazine. The figure highlights the growing footprint of photovoltaic development as Italy expands renewable capacity, reviving debate over land use between solar developers, agriculture and local communities.

Mexico has reported 6.86 gigawatts of solar PV projects currently in its development pipeline, according to pv magazine. The figure signals a substantial wave of planned solar capacity in the country and is being noted by renewable energy watchers as a sign of growing investor interest in Mexican solar power, despite ongoing questions about the country's grid and policy environment.

Time magazine reports on the prospect of so-called AI colonies: large-scale, purpose-built infrastructure projects dedicated to running artificial intelligence, including data centers, energy plants and supporting industry. The article argues that states and companies may soon compete to build and control these AI-focused zones, raising questions over resources, governance and geopolitics.

Bangladesh is reportedly moving to reduce tariffs for solar power projects that have long been delayed, according to pv magazine Global. The measure would aim to unblock stalled renewable energy developments and help the country accelerate its solar capacity build-out. Further details on the scope of the tariff cuts and the projects affected remain limited, and the government has not yet issued a full public breakdown of the plan.

A US Air Force F-22 pilot has flown while acting as an 'airborne quarterback', directing a Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone in flight, Air & Space Forces Magazine reports. The test shows how crewed fighters could command autonomous wingmen in future operations, a central concept of the Pentagon's next-generation air power plans.

Stellantis plans to install 21.56 MW of solar capacity at its automobile manufacturing complex in Mexico, according to PV Magazine. The project would supply renewable power to the site and forms part of the automaker's broader push to cut emissions and energy costs across its production network. The announcement is drawing attention within energy and automotive industry circles.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reported to have arranged a $40 billion financing deal with Apollo related to GPUs, the chips needed to power its computing ambitions. Coverage so far, including a CEOWORLD magazine explainer, focuses on explaining how the arrangement works and what it means for SpaceX's AI and data-centre infrastructure plans.

A Texas Observer magazine feature highlights a candidate running a campaign to reform the Railroad Commission of Texas, saying he wants the agency to work better for the people of the state. The piece contrasts that platform with an opponent's approach, which the article characterizes as alarmist rhetoric. The Railroad Commission regulates oil and gas in Texas despite its name, making its oversight a recurring flashpoint in state politics.

Solid-state cooling chips designed for data center components and AI devices have entered mass production, according to a report by EE Times sister publication EP Magazine. The technology offers cooling without moving parts or refrigerants, addressing heat management challenges as AI hardware grows denser and more power-hungry. Industry watchers are weighing its potential against existing liquid cooling approaches.

Bitcoin Magazine has published a piece titled 'The Architecture Of Money: Mapping Financial Power In The Age Of Bitcoin', examining how Bitcoin reshapes the structure of global financial power. The article frames cryptocurrency as a force that challenges traditional monetary hierarchies and the institutions that control them. No further details or reactions are available beyond the headline.