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- 1Interactive map tracks 526,000 asteroids in real time●Show HN: Real-time Solar System with 526k asteroids and all tracked satellites
A developer has launched a real-time solar system visualization that plots 526,000 asteroids alongside every tracked satellite in orbit. The free web tool lets users explore the positions of near-Earth objects, the asteroid belt and human-made spacecraft as they are right now. It quickly drew hundreds of upvotes, with commenters praising the scope and asking about the data sources and rendering methods behind it.
- 2Nanyang Technological University sends lightweight solar cells into space▼Nanyang Technological University has sent a new generation of lightweight solar cells, developed locally, into space to
Nanyang Technological University has sent a new generation of lightweight solar cells, developed locally in Singapore, into space to test whether they can generate power stably in the harsh orbital environment. The mission is also testing technology for processing images directly on the satellite, a step toward smarter, more efficient spacecraft.
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A proposed solar farm in Moss Bluff, Louisiana is under scrutiny after developers failed to provide evidence supporting claims that the project would justify a reduction in property taxes. Critics and local officials are questioning whether the promised economic benefits are real, and the dispute could influence whether the project moves forward and how similar renewable energy proposals are taxed in the area.
- 4Gassi and Lamadji hit first drawdown on €37.9m solar and storage deal▼Gassi and Lamadji reach first drawdown on a €37.9m solar and storage package
Gassi and Lamadji have reached the first drawdown on a €37.9 million financing package for a combined solar and battery storage project. The milestone means the project can now access its initial tranche of funds and move into construction. The deal is being followed as a signal of investor confidence in large-scale renewable energy and storage development.
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The US Energy Information Administration's educational timeline tracing the history of photovoltaic solar technology is circulating among readers. The page, part of the agency's history of energy resources for students, charts key milestones in the development of solar power from early discoveries to modern panels. It is being shared as a concise reference on how solar energy technology evolved over decades.
- 6Vernon County forms committee to review county farm solar proposal▼Vernon County Board of Supervisors creates special committee to evaluate county farm solar project proposal
The Vernon County Board of Supervisors has created a special committee to evaluate a proposal for a solar project on county farm land. The panel will assess the plan before any decision moves forward. The project is drawing local attention as communities weigh solar development on publicly owned property.
- 7Smart Solar Dryer Cuts Banana Drying Time by 20 Percent▼Smart Solar Dryer Knows When Bananas Are Done, Cutting Drying Time by 20 Percent
Researchers have developed a smart solar-powered dryer that automatically detects when bananas are fully dried, reportedly reducing drying time by about 20 percent. The system aims to make solar food drying more efficient and reliable for small-scale producers, cutting energy waste and labor. Details on where the technology was developed and when it will reach farmers remain limited.
- 8Australian solar projects deploy five autonomous installation robots▼Australian solar projects deploy five autonomous robots to increase module installation efficiency
Solar projects in Australia are now using five autonomous robots to install photovoltaic modules, in a move aimed at boosting installation efficiency. The deployment reflects growing interest in automation for large-scale renewable energy construction, where labour costs and speed of assembly are key challenges for developers scaling up solar capacity.
- 9McKinsey, Satellites & Plug-In Solar Lead Energy News▼McKinsey, Satellites & Plug-In Solar: The Week's Top Stories
Energy Digital has published its weekly roundup of top stories, bringing together coverage of McKinsey, satellite developments and the growth of plug-in solar technology. The digest highlights how satellite data and simple plug-in solar kits are becoming talking points in the energy sector, alongside consulting work shaping corporate sustainability strategies.
- 10Massachusetts town approves new solar and battery siting rules▼Massachusetts town approves new solar, battery distance rules to protect private wells
A Massachusetts town has approved new rules requiring minimum distances between large solar installations or battery storage facilities and private wells. Officials say the setback requirements are meant to protect residential drinking water supplies as clean energy projects expand across the state. The move reflects a growing tension between renewable energy development and local environmental concerns.
- 11Seven Arizona communities restrict solar and wind projects amid pushback▼7 Arizona communities restrict solar, wind projects amid growing pushback
Seven communities in Arizona have moved to restrict new solar and wind energy projects, reflecting growing local resistance to renewable development in the state. The restrictions come as clean energy proposals face increasing opposition from residents concerned about land use, aesthetics and other local impacts, a trend being watched closely in a region with major solar potential.
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DTE Energy has finished building the Cold Creek solar park in Michigan, a facility with a capacity of 100 megawatts. The completion adds to the utility's growing renewable generation portfolio and supports its shift away from fossil fuels. The project's finish is being reported by energy trade outlets covering utility-scale solar development in the region.
- 13Cheap Chinese solar threatens Pakistan's China-funded coal plants●Adorable: China-made # solar risks sending China-funded coal projects bankrupt in # Pakistan . https://www. energyconnec
Chinese-made solar panels are undercutting coal power in Pakistan, putting China-financed coal projects there at risk of bankruptcy under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The report says the rapid fall in solar costs is colliding with coal investments, leaving lenders and officials weighing stranded-asset losses as Pakistan shifts its power mix toward cheap imported panels.
- 14Jimmy Carter's farm solar project remembered after his death●In 2017, Jimmy Carter leased 10 acres of his Georgia farm for a 1.3-megawatt solar project; it went on to
In 2017, former US President Jimmy Carter leased 10 acres of his Plains, Georgia farm for a 1.3-megawatt solar installation. The project, developed with SolAmerica, was designed to power around half of the town and reflected Carter's long-standing advocacy for renewable energy, which began during his presidency in the late 1970s. His death has prompted renewed attention to the initiative as an example of his commitment to clean energy.
- 15Solar Opponents Urge Trump to Intervene in Michigan▼The Solar Opponents Begging Trump to Intervene in Michigan
Opponents of solar energy developments in Michigan are calling on President Trump to step into the state's solar disputes. The appeal highlights growing friction over solar projects in Michigan, with critics seeking federal intervention to halt or reshape expansion they oppose. Details about which groups are involved and what specific action they want remain limited.
- 16Steel, solar and Cold War legacy lift Mississippi County●With steel, solar and Cold War center, Mississippi County’s stature grows
Mississippi County, Arkansas, is gaining regional prominence through a combination of large-scale steel production, growing solar energy development, and its Cold War-era heritage. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports the county's economic and strategic stature is expanding as these industries and historical assets converge to reshape its profile.
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Ford is supporting the development of a large new solar farm to supply power for its Michigan manufacturing operations. The move forms part of the automaker's broader push toward renewable energy for its US plants. Details on the project's size, partners and timeline have not yet been made widely available.