POWER Magazine

New figures show the world added around 690 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2025, according to reporting by pv magazine. The total underscores the continued rapid expansion of solar energy worldwide, as installations keep outpacing forecasts driven by falling costs and strong demand in major markets. Industry observers are weighing what the record-scale buildout means for grids, fossil fuel demand and global climate targets.

Political theorist Hélène Landemore and Taiwan's former digital minister Audrey Tang have published an article in Noema Magazine calling for the development of large language models to be placed under the supervision of a rotating global commission of 1,000 members, selected like a citizens' assembly. The proposal links democratic sortition with AI governance and is drawing attention in discussions about who should control powerful AI systems.

Time magazine examines how warming oceans and a changing climate may be altering the intensity and behavior of Nor'easters, the powerful storms that batter the US East Coast. Warmer sea surface temperatures can fuel heavier precipitation, while shifting jet stream patterns may influence storm tracks and frequency, raising questions about future coastal storm risks.

In an interview with Time Magazine, President Trump declined to rule out several extraordinary measures, including declaring a national emergency, invoking the Insurrection Act, or sending ICE agents to polling places. The remarks, highlighted by USA Today, have drawn attention for how far the president suggested he might go, touching on the use of military and immigration authorities in domestic political contexts.

The New York Times Magazine has published a piece arguing that Congress has effectively ceded power to the Supreme Court, allowing the judiciary to decide major policy questions lawmakers once settled themselves. The article is being shared in political and legal discussion circles, prompting debate over congressional passivity and the growth of judicial authority in American government.

Donald Trump told Time magazine he regrets all three of his Supreme Court appointments, a striking statement given that the justices he nominated — Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett — have shaped major rulings on abortion, presidential power and civil rights. The interview drew sharp reactions across social media, with critics calling it an admission that the court has not delivered the outcomes he wanted. The same reports cite a poll showing 92% of registered LGBTQ+ voters saying they will definitely vote, tying the news to election mobilisation.

Pv magazine is examining how commercial electricity users are turning to onsite solar paired with battery storage to secure reliable power and control energy costs. The coverage highlights that combining generation and storage on-site can reduce exposure to rising utility rates, demand charges and grid outages, offering businesses more predictable energy expenses and greater independence from an increasingly volatile power grid.

Solar industry publication pv magazine USA has published its weekly roundup of solar news, gathering the key solar energy stories from the past week that readers may have missed. The roundup comes as solar power continues to attract strong attention from industry watchers, policymakers and consumers following rapid growth in installations and ongoing policy debates in the United States.

Renewable Energy Group has acquired a 715-megawatt portfolio of solar power projects, according to a report by POWER Magazine. The deal expands the company's renewable energy holdings and adds substantial solar generation capacity. Details on the seller, price, and location of the projects were not included in the available report.

Solar and battery storage supported 982,000 jobs across the European Union in 2025, according to figures reported by pv magazine, with photovoltaics alone accounting for 874,000 positions. The numbers underline the scale of employment tied to the EU's clean energy transition, with solar power now a major source of jobs across the bloc.

An Italian startup has presented a prototype of a double-layer photovoltaic system aimed at installations where roof or ground space is limited. The design stacks two PV layers to generate more power from a constrained area. The announcement was reported by pv magazine Global, and details on the technology, efficiency gains and commercialization timeline have not yet been made public.

Rooftop solar adoption in New England has grown so large that a major gas-fired power plant is being considered obsolete, according to pv magazine USA. The region has now recorded its 500th 'duck curve' day, when midday solar generation suppresses grid demand, reshaping how the power system is run and undermining the economics of large conventional plants.

The online magazine Just Security is featuring a set of prominent articles, including a call to repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force twenty-five years after 9/11 and end what the authors describe as the 'forever war'. Other pieces defend international law and examine warning signs from the first ATRC. Readers are weighing the legal and political implications of the argument.

A magazine preview highlights how power industry experts are finding ways to convert excess gas into savings and revenue. The piece suggests flared or wasted gas can instead be captured and monetized, cutting costs for operators while creating new income streams. Interest centers on how energy companies can improve efficiency and profitability from resources they currently discard.

Healthcare Design Magazine reports on how hospitals can retrofit existing healthcare facilities to accommodate next-generation MRI technology. Newer MRI systems bring stricter shielding, power and space requirements, and many hospitals must adapt older buildings rather than build new ones. The article outlines the design and infrastructure considerations involved in upgrading imaging suites for advanced equipment.

Overview Energy says it will develop a homing beacon to support space-based solar power transmission, according to pv magazine USA. The beacon would help precisely direct energy beamed from orbit to receiving stations on Earth. The announcement has drawn attention as space-based solar power moves closer to commercial development, with companies racing to solve the challenge of safely and accurately delivering power collected in space to the ground.

Scalawag Magazine published a piece arguing that improving voting maps alone will not resolve the challenges facing Black politics in the United States. The article contends that gerrymandering and redistricting reforms, while important, are insufficient to address deeper issues of political power, representation and material conditions for Black communities.