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- 1California studies solar panels over irrigation canalsβWhat California is learning from solar panels built over irrigation canals
California is testing solar panels built over irrigation canals, a design that generates renewable energy while shading water and reducing evaporation. Early lessons from the pilot projects are emerging, and observers are weighing whether the approach could scale across the state's extensive canal network as part of its clean energy and water conservation efforts.
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Environment America reports that California is using and storing more solar energy, reflecting the state's continued expansion of clean power capacity. The finding points to growth in both solar generation and battery storage, helping the state rely less on fossil fuels. Solar advocates are highlighting California's role as a national leader in the energy transition.
- 3Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar FarmsβShort on Land, Japan Is Building Solar Farms on Old Golf Courses
Japan is converting disused golf courses into large-scale solar farms as the country struggles to find open land for renewable energy. With mountainous terrain, limited flat space and growing pressure to cut emissions, developers see retired golf facilities, many closed after declining demand, as ready-made sites with existing grid access for solar panels.
- 4Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting Goalposts on RenewablesβThe Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts How denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy succeeds... Th
Commentators are revisiting how fossil fuel advocates have repeatedly moved the goalposts on renewable energy as clean power keeps outperforming their predictions. A cited example: during an Australian Senate debate on renewable energy in February 2013, Barnaby Joyce dismissed solar reaching 5% as something that would 'never happen' β a target since passed. The argument is that climate denial tactics have evolved from rejecting renewable energy's feasibility to downplaying its rapid success.
- 5Space Laser Energy Transmission Faces Its First Real-World TestβSpace Lasers Are About to Get Their First Real Test Generating Energy https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wire d.com/stor
A space-based power experiment is set to test whether lasers can beam energy collected in orbit back to Earth for the first time, Wired reports. The idea, long a staple of science fiction and speculative engineering, would allow solar power gathered in space, where sunlight is constant, to be transmitted to the ground. Supporters see it as a potential clean-energy breakthrough; skeptics point to huge technical and cost hurdles.
- 6Cleveland launches two solar projects for local clean energyβCity of Cleveland Launches Two Solar Projects to Provide Locally Generated Clean Energy and Savings
The City of Cleveland has announced the launch of two solar energy projects aimed at generating clean power locally and delivering savings for residents. The initiative is part of the city's push toward renewable energy and reduced energy costs, and is drawing attention for its municipal approach to clean power generation.
- 7Massachusetts startup unveils versatile new solar-powered boatβΌMassachusetts startup floats a versatile new solar boat
A Massachusetts startup has unveiled a new solar-powered boat designed to be versatile in its uses. The company is floating the vessel as a clean-energy alternative on the water, adding to growing interest in electrified and solar marine transport. Details about the boat's specifications, performance and intended markets remain limited in early coverage.
- 8China's lead over the US in energy transition technology hard to closeβTechnology and the transition: Chinaβs lead over the US is difficult to close
China's advantage over the United States in clean energy transition technologies is proving difficult to close, according to reporting on the technology gap between the two powers. The item highlights how China's dominance in areas tied to the energy transition continues to outpace American efforts, raising questions about whether the US can narrow the gap in a strategically important sector.
- 9Altus Power Partners with The Arc of Rensselaer County on Community SolarβAltus Power and The Arc of Rensselaer County Launch Community Solar Partnership to Help Lower Energy Costs and Support Employees
Altus Power and The Arc of Rensselaer County have announced a community solar partnership in New York's Capital Region aimed at lowering energy costs for participants while also supporting the organization's employees. Community solar allows subscribers to benefit from solar energy without installing panels, and the arrangement is intended to reduce electricity bills and provide workplace support for staff of the disability services organization.
- 10City Solar Grant Covers Full Installation Costs for Income-Qualified HomeownersβPRESS RELEASE: City Solar Grant Program Covers Full Installation Cost for Income-Qualified Homeowners
A city solar grant program announced that income-qualified homeowners can now have rooftop solar installations covered in full, removing the upfront cost barrier to clean energy. The program aims to expand access to renewable energy for lower-income residents and reduce household utility bills. Further details on eligibility criteria and application procedures have not been provided in the announcement.
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A judge has ruled to restore funds that allow a solar program in Gary, Indiana to reopen. The decision returns money that had been cut, letting the community solar initiative move forward again. Details about the parties involved and the reasoning behind the initial funding cut remain limited, but the ruling is being reported as a win for solar access in the city.
- 12Pittsburgh green advocates launch solar panel group buyβGreen advocates organize group buy of solar panels for Pittsburghers to save on energy bills
Green advocates in Pittsburgh have organized a group purchasing program for solar panels, allowing residents to buy systems together at a discounted rate to cut their energy bills. The initiative aims to make renewable energy more affordable for households across the city by pooling demand to negotiate lower installation prices.