Solar for the Win: Sun-Powered Energy Sets Records Worldwide
Solar energy is breaking records and reshaping electricity markets — from massive national rollouts to neighborhood savings. Here’s what’s driving the surge and what it means for consumers and grids….
Renewable Energy Industry Update: Orders, Innovation and Grid Trends (Apr 2026)
Quick take: New turbine contracts, aesthetic solar solutions and stable—but costlier—congestion management illustrate how growth and grid limits are shaping the renewable transition in 2026. Latest headlines and market moves…
New EV Sales Plunge 28% in Q1 2026 as Used EV Market Surges
New and used electric vehicle markets are diverging fast: fresh EV purchases have tumbled, while the used EV market is heating up with prices close to gas cars. Q1 2026…
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…
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ABB Florence Facility Now Meets 80% of Electricity Needs with On-Site Solar
Intro: A decades-old ABB plant in Florence, South Carolina, has sharply reduced its grid reliance by combining on-site solar with digital controls and waste-to-energy practices. Solar installation and energy mix ABB installed an 840-kW photovoltaic system on three acres adjacent to its 47-year-old electrification service manufacturing facility in Florence. The new array now supplies roughly…
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ABB Florence Plant to Source 80% of Power from On-site Solar
ABB’s long-running electrification plant in Florence, South Carolina, has dramatically reduced its grid reliance by pairing a new solar installation with focused energy upgrades. Project overview The Florence facility, which has been operating for 47 years, now meets about 80% of its electricity needs using power produced by an 840-kW solar array installed on three…
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iOS Becomes a Prime Target as Biometric Injection Attacks Surge, iProov Warns
Biometric spoofing just moved further into mainstream devices — iPhones and other iOS products are now being targeted at scale. Overview iProov’s Threat Intelligence Report 2026, built on data from its Security Operations Center and threat teams, documents a major rise in biometric injection attacks. The firm reports a 741% year-over-year increase overall, with attacks…