POWER Magazine

New figures show the world added around 690 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2025, according to reporting by pv magazine. The total underscores the continued rapid expansion of solar energy worldwide, as installations keep outpacing forecasts driven by falling costs and strong demand in major markets. Industry observers are weighing what the record-scale buildout means for grids, fossil fuel demand and global climate targets.

Political theorist Hélène Landemore and Taiwan's former digital minister Audrey Tang have published an article in Noema Magazine calling for the development of large language models to be placed under the supervision of a rotating global commission of 1,000 members, selected like a citizens' assembly. The proposal links democratic sortition with AI governance and is drawing attention in discussions about who should control powerful AI systems.

Time magazine examines how warming oceans and a changing climate may be altering the intensity and behavior of Nor'easters, the powerful storms that batter the US East Coast. Warmer sea surface temperatures can fuel heavier precipitation, while shifting jet stream patterns may influence storm tracks and frequency, raising questions about future coastal storm risks.

Attention is turning to the upcoming United States midterm elections, with Republicans reportedly worried about prospects of a large Democratic turnout. Time Magazine reports that panic is setting in among Republicans over the possibility of a massive blue wave, as polls and campaign signals point to a difficult night for the party.

Donald Trump told Time magazine he regrets all three of his Supreme Court appointments, a striking statement given that the justices he nominated — Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett — have shaped major rulings on abortion, presidential power and civil rights. The interview drew sharp reactions across social media, with critics calling it an admission that the court has not delivered the outcomes he wanted. The same reports cite a poll showing 92% of registered LGBTQ+ voters saying they will definitely vote, tying the news to election mobilisation.

Renewable Energy Group has acquired a 715-megawatt portfolio of solar power projects, according to a report by POWER Magazine. The deal expands the company's renewable energy holdings and adds substantial solar generation capacity. Details on the seller, price, and location of the projects were not included in the available report.

An Italian startup has presented a prototype of a double-layer photovoltaic system aimed at installations where roof or ground space is limited. The design stacks two PV layers to generate more power from a constrained area. The announcement was reported by pv magazine Global, and details on the technology, efficiency gains and commercialization timeline have not yet been made public.

Rooftop solar adoption in New England has grown so large that a major gas-fired power plant is being considered obsolete, according to pv magazine USA. The region has now recorded its 500th 'duck curve' day, when midday solar generation suppresses grid demand, reshaping how the power system is run and undermining the economics of large conventional plants.

The online magazine Just Security is featuring a set of prominent articles, including a call to repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force twenty-five years after 9/11 and end what the authors describe as the 'forever war'. Other pieces defend international law and examine warning signs from the first ATRC. Readers are weighing the legal and political implications of the argument.

Healthcare Design Magazine reports on how hospitals can retrofit existing healthcare facilities to accommodate next-generation MRI technology. Newer MRI systems bring stricter shielding, power and space requirements, and many hospitals must adapt older buildings rather than build new ones. The article outlines the design and infrastructure considerations involved in upgrading imaging suites for advanced equipment.

Overview Energy says it will develop a homing beacon to support space-based solar power transmission, according to pv magazine USA. The beacon would help precisely direct energy beamed from orbit to receiving stations on Earth. The announcement has drawn attention as space-based solar power moves closer to commercial development, with companies racing to solve the challenge of safely and accurately delivering power collected in space to the ground.

Scalawag Magazine published a piece arguing that improving voting maps alone will not resolve the challenges facing Black politics in the United States. The article contends that gerrymandering and redistricting reforms, while important, are insufficient to address deeper issues of political power, representation and material conditions for Black communities.