Battery storage unit approved in Wicken despite fire and landscape concerns
Controversy met approval this week as councillors granted permission for a large battery storage facility on farmland near Wicken, Cambridgeshire. The decision followed a heated planning meeting where safety and…
Filipino EV taxi fleets join GrabTaxi Electric to ease fuel pain
As fuel prices climb, seven Filipino electric taxi operators have added hundreds of hybrid and electric cars to Grab’s beta GrabTaxi Electric service, bringing more affordable and cleaner rides to…
Study maps agrivoltaic tradeoffs for Midwest farms
Can solar panels and row crops share the same field? New modeling work suggests the answer depends on local climate, crop type and economics. Overview of the study Researchers at…
NYPA Backs 5-MW Hannacroix Solar Project in Greene County
New York state moves to fast-track a small but strategic solar project that will feed community benefits and help meet federal tax credit timelines. Project overview The Hannacroix Solar project…
SM Supermalls EV Charging Network: 160+ Chargers Across 73 Sites (April 2026)
Quick take: SM Supermalls has expanded its electric vehicle charging footprint across the Philippines with more than 160 chargers at 73 malls as of April 2026. Overview SM Supermalls has…
Global Renewable Energy Surges Nearly 50% in 2025, Led by Solar Boom
Philippines Fast-Tracks 1,471 MW of Renewable Energy to Strengthen Power Security
-
Solar Power Surges Globally in 2025 and Continues Strong Growth
Solar power marked a historic milestone in 2025 by becoming the world’s largest renewable energy source, overtaking wind power and significantly contributing to a global shift towards clean energy. Solar Power’s Record-Breaking Growth According to a 2025 review of global electricity generation by Ember, renewable energy generation exceeded coal for the first time, with solar,…
-
Thornova Solar Adopts Nextpower Steel Frames to Enhance U.S. Solar Panels
The solar industry is witnessing a significant collaboration as Thornova Solar announces the integration of Nextpower’s steel frames into some of its solar panel bills of materials (BOMs). This strategic move focuses on addressing mechanical challenges and boosting the quality and resilience of solar modules across the United States. Nextpower’s Universal Steel Module Frames Nextpower…
-
Amazon Ring Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Privacy Concerns
Amazon’s Ring home security subsidiary has recently been sued in a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting and storing facial recognition data from visitors, delivery workers, and passersby without their consent. This lawsuit marks a significant escalation in ongoing debates about privacy and biometric surveillance in residential settings. Overview of the Lawsuit The lawsuit,…