Tag: solar power
Google Secures Entire Output from Future 1.6 GW Solar Plant with 2 GW Storage in Arkansas
Google will purchase the full electricity output of a planned 1.6 GW solar plant with 2 GW storage in Arkansas, powering 315,000 homes.
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China Launches World’s Largest Hybrid Solar Power Plant Operational After Sunset
China’s state-owned China Three Gorges has started commercial operation of the largest hybrid solar plant, combining panels with a unique heliostat design.
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China Faces Massive Renewable Energy Losses Amid Coal Reliance
China loses renewable energy equivalent to France’s consumption due to grid issues, relying heavily on coal despite solar and wind output growth.
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Finnish Researchers Develop Heat Storage System Using Sand and Stirling Engine to Generate Electricity
Aalto University researchers created a thermal battery that stores heat in sand and converts it back to electricity using a Stirling engine.
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Solar and Wind Power Surpass Gas for the First Time in Global Electricity Production
In April 2026, solar and wind energy collectively generated more electricity worldwide than gas-fired plants, marking a major milestone.
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Tesla Launches Massive Texas Plant to Manufacture Solar Panels for Earth and Orbital Use
Tesla begins building a large-scale solar panel factory in Texas to support both terrestrial and space-based energy needs amid growing AI demand.
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German Researchers Set New Efficiency Record for Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion
Fraunhofer Institute scientists achieved a 31.3% efficiency in converting solar energy into hydrogen, setting a new world record.
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South Africa to Launch Continent’s First Industrial-Scale Gravity Battery
Eskom teams up with Energy Vault to build Africa’s inaugural industrial gravity energy storage system using solar power and heavy lifting blocks.
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Sceye Successfully Tests Stratospheric Airship as Cellular Base Station Over 72 Hours
Sceye’s SE2 airship operated as a cellular base station for three days from over 15,000 meters, marking a milestone for stratospheric connectivity.
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Japanese Researchers Develop Solar Panel with Quantum Efficiency Surpassing 130%
Japanese scientists have created a solar panel achieving quantum efficiency beyond 130%, challenging traditional photovoltaic efficiency limits.
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South African Duo Develop Solar-Powered Quadcopter with Record-Breaking Flight Duration
A South African father-son team built a solar-powered quadcopter that stayed airborne for five hours, marking a significant step in drone endurance.
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Citizen Celebrates 50 Years of Solar-Powered Analog Wristwatches with New Eco-Drive Photon Series
Citizen marks 50 years since launching the first analog solar wristwatch with a new limited edition Eco-Drive Photon series.
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