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    EP Shanghai 2026 power equipment expo set for December●[#TRADESHOW] # EP # Shanghai 2026 – The 33rd # China Shanghai # International # Exhibition on # Electric # Power # EquipMmastodonBusiness47 h ago

    The 33rd EP Shanghai, the China Shanghai International Exhibition on Electric Power Equipment and Technology, will run from December 3 to 5, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The event will also host the Energy Storage Technology Application and Hydrogen Energy Expo, bringing together suppliers and buyers from China's power and clean energy sectors.

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    Congressman Gabe Amo Tours Solid State Power on Blue Economy Swingβ–ΌAmo Visits Solid State Power to Highlight Ocean State Manufacturing on Blue Economy Tourβœ‰newsBusinessEconomy2 h ago

    US Congressman Gabe Amo visited Rhode Island manufacturer Solid State Power as part of his Blue Economy tour, highlighting the state's ocean-related manufacturing sector. The visit underscores his push to connect local industry with the growing maritime and clean-energy economy, drawing attention to the role of Rhode Island firms in ocean-focused technology and jobs.

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    China Clean Expo 2027 set for Shanghai next springβ–Ό# China # Clean # Expo 2027 will bring # commercial # cleaning # equipment , autonomous # robots , # drone systems and fMmastodonBusiness25 h ago

    China Clean Expo 2027, the 28th edition of the commercial cleaning trade event, will run in Shanghai from March 30 to April 2, 2027. Organisers say the show will feature commercial cleaning equipment, autonomous robots, drone systems and facility-management technology, positioning itself as a showcase for automation in the cleaning and building services industry.

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    Chicago program works to diversify the solar workforceβ–ΌHow one Chicago program is diversifying the solar workforceβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy19 h ago

    A Chicago-based training program is working to bring more women and people of color into the solar energy industry, which remains heavily white and male. Reported by Canary Media, the initiative offers job training and pathways into clean energy careers, part of a broader push to make the growing renewable sector more inclusive as solar jobs expand across the US.

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    Standard Solar acquires two Washington solar projects from OneEnergyβ–ΌStandard Solar acquires two Washington projects from OneEnergyβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy10 h ago

    Standard Solar has acquired two solar projects in Washington state from developer OneEnergy. The deal adds to Standard Solar's growing portfolio of distributed generation and community solar assets, while allowing OneEnergy to recycle capital into new development. The move reflects continued consolidation in the US solar sector, where established owners are buying shovel-ready projects from independent developers amid strong demand for clean energy capacity.

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    Aligned secures financing for 126-MW solar portfolio in Illinois and Marylandβ–ΌAligned lands financing for 126-MW solar portfolio in Illinois, Marylandβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy44 min ago

    Aligned has obtained financing for a 126-megawatt solar portfolio spanning projects in Illinois and Maryland. The deal supports the development of utility-scale renewable energy capacity in both states, adding to a growing pipeline of solar projects backed by institutional capital across the United States as demand for clean energy continues to rise.

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    Solar Power World has opened nominations for its Rising Stars awards, which recognise up-and-coming professionals and companies in the US solar industry. The trade publication is asking readers to put forward candidates making an early impact in clean energy. Industry members are expected to share the call for nominations as the recognition carries visibility within the sector.

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    Donald Trump announced new trade measures aimed at strengthening US competition with China in the solar equipment and semiconductor sectors. The actions signal a continued hard line on China in strategic technology supply chains, with implications for manufacturers, importers and clean energy industries on both sides of the Pacific. Further details of the measures have not yet been widely reported.

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    Mexico Revises Renewable Pipeline: 42 Solar, 13 Wind Projectsβ–ΌMexico Revises Renewable Pipeline: 42 Solar, 13 Wind Projects - News and Statisticsβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy3 h ago

    Mexico has updated its national renewable energy project pipeline, which now includes 42 solar and 13 wind projects, according to industry data tracking. The revision offers a snapshot of planned clean-power capacity across the country and comes as interest grows in how quickly Mexico is expanding renewable generation. Observers are watching the figures for signals about investment direction in the sector.

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    El Salvador unveils 400 MW solar and battery storage planβ–ΌEl Salvador announces 400 MW solar, 1 GWh battery storage pushβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy6 h ago

    El Salvador has announced plans to build 400 MW of solar power capacity paired with 1 GWh of battery storage. The renewable energy push, reported by pv magazine Global, would represent a major expansion of the Central American country's solar infrastructure and its ability to store clean electricity for use when the sun is not shining.

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    New York commits $200 million to distributed solar programβ–ΌNew York to allocate USD 200m under NY-Sun distributed solar schemeβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy19 h ago

    New York State will allocate USD 200 million under its NY-Sun programme, which supports distributed solar energy projects across the state. The funding is expected to back new rooftop and community solar installations, furthering New York's clean energy targets. Energy sector watchers are taking note of the scale of the commitment and what it means for the state's solar buildout.

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    Jamaica's NIC to launch Caribbean's largest agricultural renewable energy system●NIC to Launch Caribbean’s largest agriculture renewable energy system IRIE FM https:// iriefm.net/nic-to-launch-carib beMmastodonWorld111 h ago

    Jamaica's National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is preparing to launch what is described as the Caribbean's largest agricultural renewable energy system. The announcement, reported by Jamaican broadcaster IRIE FM, points to a major step in powering the island's agriculture sector with clean energy, drawing attention region-wide.

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    Germany and China Navigate Cleantech Competition and Cooperation●Germany and China in the cleantech sector: Between opportunities, competition and location policyβœ‰newsTechnology3 h ago

    Germany and China's relationship in the clean technology sector is under scrutiny, framed as a balance between economic opportunity, rising competition, and industrial location policy. Analysts are weighing how German industry can benefit from Chinese cleantech supply chains while protecting domestic manufacturing and managing political pressure to reduce dependence on China.

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    Morgan Stanley flags rate pressure on clean tech stocksβ–ΌNextEra, First Solar, Enphase Among Clean Tech Firms Facing Q3 Valuation Impact on Higher Rates, Morgan Stanley Saysβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy19 h ago

    Morgan Stanley says rising interest rates are weighing on valuations of clean energy companies heading into the third quarter, naming NextEra Energy, First Solar and Enphase among those exposed. Higher rates raise financing costs for renewable projects and discount future earnings, pressuring the sector's growth-heavy valuations.

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    Uruguay unveils $5.7bn data center and solar megaprojectβ–ΌUruguay announces US$5.7bn data center, solar PV megaprojectβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy17 h ago

    Uruguay has announced a US$5.7 billion megaproject combining a large data center with solar photovoltaic power generation. The plan pairs digital infrastructure with renewable energy capacity, in line with the country's push to leverage its clean electricity grid to attract investment. Details on investors, location and timelines were not immediately available, and the announcement is drawing attention across Latin America's energy and tech sectors.

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    energyRe closes $815 million financing for 360MW solar portfolioβ–ΌDeveloper energyRe closes US$815 million financing for 360MW solar PV portfolioβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy1 d ago

    Renewable energy developer energyRe has closed US$815 million in financing for a 360MW portfolio of solar photovoltaic projects. The deal underscores continued strong investor appetite for large-scale US solar development, with lenders backing the build-out of utility-scale clean energy capacity at a time of rapid growth in the sector.

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    Clean Energy, Food and Digital Infrastructure: Ethiopia's New Diplomatic Assetsβ–ΌClean Energy, Food and Digital Infrastructure: The New Assets of Ethiopian Diplomacyβœ‰newsWorldDiplomacy23 h ago

    Ethiopian state media report that Addis Ababa is reframing its foreign policy around economic assets: clean energy exports, food production and digital infrastructure. The piece argues these sectors are becoming the country's main bargaining tools with partners and investors, shifting diplomacy away from purely political issues toward trade, development and regional integration.

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    Zelestra Secures $350 Million for Solar Projectβ–ΌProject Finance Brief: Zelestra Secures $350 Million for Solar Projectβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy1 d ago

    Renewable energy developer Zelestra has secured $350 million in project financing for a solar project, according to a project finance brief from Mercom Capital Group. The funding will support the development of solar power capacity, adding to a string of large-scale clean energy financing deals being tracked across the global renewable sector.

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    TotalEnergies and KKR add 700 MW of US solar assetsβ–ΌTotalEnergies and KKR add 700 MW of solar assets to their JV in the USβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy1 d ago

    TotalEnergies and KKR have expanded their US solar joint venture by 700 megawatts of assets, deepening the partnership between the French energy major and the US investment firm in American renewable power. The deal reinforces both companies' push into large-scale solar as demand for clean energy capacity keeps growing across the United States.

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    GRIPS Energy raises growth equity for 100MW African solar pushβ–ΌGRIPS Energy lands growth equity to build 100MW solar fleet across Africaβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy1 d ago

    GRIPS Energy has secured growth equity funding to develop a 100MW portfolio of solar projects across Africa. The investment will support the company's plans to expand renewable energy capacity on the continent, where demand for reliable, clean power continues to outpace supply. The announcement has drawn attention from energy sector observers tracking Africa's growing solar investment pipeline.

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    KKR Adds $1.2 Billion Solar Portfolio to US Renewables Ventureβ–ΌKKR (KKR) Adds $1.2 Billion Solar Portfolio to Its U.S. Renewables Ventureβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy1 d ago

    KKR has added a $1.2 billion solar portfolio to its United States renewables venture, expanding the investment firm's clean-energy holdings. The deal signals continued large-scale investor interest in solar assets despite shifting policy and market conditions in the US energy sector.

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    Analyst Upgrades First Solar Stock, Citing Strong Outlookβ–ΌThis Analyst Just Upgraded First Solar Stock. Here's Why.βœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy1 d ago

    An analyst has upgraded First Solar stock, with the move reported by financial outlets including Barchart. The upgrade suggests improving confidence in the solar panel maker's prospects, though the specific rationale behind the call was not detailed in the available coverage. Investors tracking the clean energy sector are likely watching the stock's reaction to the revised rating.

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    energyRe Lands $815 Million for South Carolina Solar Projectsβ–ΌenergyRe Secures $815 Million for South Carolina Solar Projectsβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy2 d ago

    Clean energy developer energyRe has secured $815 million in financing for its solar projects in South Carolina. The funding supports the company's push to expand large-scale renewable energy capacity in the southeastern United States, where demand for solar power continues to grow. The deal highlights sustained investor appetite for utility-scale clean energy infrastructure despite broader market volatility in the energy sector.

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    TotalEnergies and private equity firm KKR have added 700 megawatts of capacity to their joint solar venture in the United States, according to industry outlet Rigzone. The move expands the companies' existing partnership in American solar power and signals continued large-scale investment in renewables despite shifting energy market conditions. The two firms had previously pooled solar assets in the venture, and the latest addition is drawing attention from energy-sector observers tracking how major oil companies and investors balance fossil fuel operations with clean energy growth.

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    KKR Expands Solar Capacity Through Joint Venture Growth●KKR (KKR) Adds Solar Capacity Following JV Expansion While Fair Value Stays In Focusβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy1 d ago

    KKR has added solar power capacity following an expansion of its joint venture in the renewable energy sector, even as analysts continue to weigh the firm's fair value valuation. The move underlines the private equity giant's growing interest in clean energy assets. Investors are watching how the expanded solar exposure affects the company's long-term returns.

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    The Arms Control Association reports that public-private partnerships are broadening U.S. nuclear fusion research, with government labs increasingly working alongside private companies to advance fusion energy development. The growth of these collaborations is drawing attention to how federal support and private investment are reshaping the American fusion sector and raising questions about oversight, funding priorities, and the pace toward commercial fusion power.

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    TotalEnergies and KKR expand US solar joint venture with $1.2 billion portfolioβ–ΌTotalEnergies And KKR Expand U.S. Renewables Joint Venture With $1.2 Billion Solar Portfolioβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy2 d ago

    TotalEnergies and KKR have expanded their U.S. renewables joint venture with a $1.2 billion solar portfolio, deepening the partnership between the French energy major and the American private equity firm in clean power. The deal adds significant solar capacity to their existing venture, reflecting continued large-scale investment in U.S. renewable energy assets despite shifting market conditions in the sector.

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    First Solar stock rises 3.5% in morning trading●Why is First Solar stock gaining 3.5% today?βœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy1 d ago

    First Solar shares gained 3.5% in trading on Friday, drawing attention from investors tracking the solar and renewable energy sector. The exact catalyst for the move has not been confirmed, with market watchers pointing to general momentum in clean energy stocks as a possible driver.

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    Alta Resource Technologies refines rare earths using proteinsβ–Ό10 Start-Ups to Watch 2026: Alta Resource Technologies refines rare earths using proteinsβœ‰newsTechnology2 d ago

    Alta Resource Technologies has been named among the 10 Start-Ups to Watch in 2026, recognised for a process that refines rare earth elements using proteins rather than conventional chemical methods. The approach could offer a cleaner, more sustainable way to extract critical minerals needed for electronics, batteries and clean energy technologies, drawing attention from the chemistry and mining sectors.

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    Tongwei Launches TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 Residential Solar Module●Tongwei's TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48: A New Residential Solar Module Designed to Get More from Every Rooftopβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy2 d ago

    Chinese solar manufacturer Tongwei has introduced the TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48, a new photovoltaic module aimed at the residential rooftop market. The company says the design is intended to maximise energy output from limited roof space, getting more from every rooftop. Details beyond the announcement remain limited, and the news is drawing attention from observers tracking solar product releases and household renewable energy technology.

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    Waldevar expands solar and storage push in Italy●Waldevar pursues broad solar, storage opportunities in Italian marketβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy2 d ago

    Renewable energy firm Waldevar is pursuing a broad range of solar and energy storage opportunities in the Italian market. The company's strategy targets utility-scale photovoltaic projects alongside battery storage, positioning it within Italy's growing clean energy sector. Details on specific projects or investment figures have not yet been disclosed.

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    Apex closes financing for 150 MW Spring Creek Solar project●Apex closes financing for 150 MW Spring Creek Solar in USβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy2 d ago

    Apex Clean Energy has secured financing for its 150 MW Spring Creek Solar project in the United States. The closing marks a step forward for the large-scale solar development, adding to a pipeline of utility-scale renewable projects being built across the country as demand for clean power continues to grow.

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    NextEra Energy Shares Draw Investor Attention●NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Stock Price, News, Quote & Historyβœ‰newsBusinessFinance2 d ago

    NextEra Energy, the Florida-based clean energy utility, is seeing heightened interest in its stock (ticker NEE) as investors track its price, quotes and latest news on financial platforms. Traders appear to be checking recent movements in the share price, though no specific announcement or earnings report is cited. The company remains one of the largest renewable energy producers in the United States, and its stock is widely held by retail and institutional investors.

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    First Solar Seen as Strong Buy Ahead of US Midtermsβ–ΌFirst Solar: A Good Entry Point With Potential Midterms Catalysts (NASDAQ:FSLR)βœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy2 d ago

    Analysts are flagging First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) as an attractive entry point for investors, with the upcoming US midterm elections viewed as a potential catalyst for the stock. Policy shifts on clean energy incentives could boost solar manufacturers. The stock is drawing attention as investors weigh political outcomes against solar sector fundamentals.

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    Ex-SpaceX Engineers Building Driverless Electric Freight Trainsβ–ΌEx-SpaceX Engineers Are Building Driverless Electric Freight Trainsβœ‰newsTechnologyGadgets2 d ago

    A team of former SpaceX engineers is developing driverless, electric freight trains, aiming to bring autonomous technology to cargo rail. The venture suggests a push to modernize freight transport with automation and cleaner energy, applying aerospace engineering experience to the rail industry.

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    Truist sees 50% upside for First Solar on strong pricing outlookβ–ΌTruist sees 50% upside for First Solar as pricing supported into 2030sβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy2 d ago

    Analysts at Truist have raised their outlook on First Solar, saying the solar panel maker's shares could climb roughly 50% from current levels. The bullish call rests on expectations that solar module pricing will stay supported well into the 2030s, helping sustain margins and earnings for the leading US-based manufacturer.

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    TotalEnergies and KKR to Add 700 MW of US Solar●TotalEnergies and KKR Plan to Add 700 MW of US Solar Capacity to Joint Ventureβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy2 d ago

    TotalEnergies and private equity firm KKR plan to add 700 megawatts of solar power capacity in the United States through their joint venture, expanding the partnership's renewable energy portfolio. The move underscores continued investment in large-scale US solar projects by major energy companies and financial investors, despite shifting market conditions in the clean energy sector.