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American cyclist Brandon McNulty has won the UCI Road World Championships road race with a solo breakaway, a victory described as "miraculous." The result is being framed as redemption for McNulty, who suffered a heartbreaking near-miss in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic road race, where he was caught late in the race after a long breakaway.

California is testing and studying solar panels installed over irrigation canals, an approach that generates renewable energy while shading water and reducing evaporation. Projects in the state are offering lessons on how much power the canopies can produce and how the shading affects water conservation, as officials weigh wider deployment of canal-top solar across California's extensive water delivery network.

An analysis by SolarPower Europe has found that solar and wind generation made Europe's electricity 25% cheaper and saved the continent more than €100 million per day by reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The report frames the shift as 'decoupling from fossil fuel shocks', arguing renewables are now delivering measurable savings for consumers and energy systems across Europe.

Renewable sources — solar and wind — met a record 80% of electricity demand on Australia's national grid, a new milestone for the country's energy transition. The figure highlights how quickly renewables are displacing coal and gas in Australia's power mix, and it is being shared widely among energy and climate observers as evidence the transition is accelerating.

Reports highlight India's rapid rise in solar manufacturing, crediting domestic production policies for building a homegrown industry capable of supplying solar panels at scale. India has become one of the world's fastest-growing solar manufacturing hubs, reducing reliance on imported Chinese modules while creating jobs and supporting its clean energy targets. Commentators point to it as a model for how emerging economies can industrialise around renewables.

Researchers have developed a process that uses solar panels to convert plastic waste into hydrogen fuel, according to new reporting. The method could offer a dual benefit: tackling mounting plastic pollution while producing a cleaner energy source. Details of how the technology works remain limited, but the news is drawing attention for its potential implications for both waste management and the hydrogen economy.

A Texas solar farm is running sheep grazing alongside its panels while generating millions of dollars in local tax revenue. The dual-use model, often called solar grazing, lets farmers keep livestock on solar sites while the land also produces electricity and tax income for the county. Supporters say it shows renewable energy projects can coexist with agriculture and deliver direct financial benefits to rural communities.

Georgia Power has received regulatory approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through the CARES program. The decision adds a significant amount of solar capacity to the utility's energy mix and supports renewable expansion in Georgia. The move is being noted as a step forward for clean energy procurement in the state.

Intersolar Mexico has closed its latest edition with a notable increase in visitor numbers, according to PV Tech. The trade fair for solar energy, held in Mexico, saw attendance grow markedly compared with previous editions. The result points to strengthening interest in Mexico's solar sector, with industry players and observers highlighting the event's momentum amid the region's ongoing energy transition.

Combining agriculture with solar energy production is drawing interest as a way to use land for both crops, livestock and power generation. In Arkansas, observers see promise in these dual-use projects, though details on specific farms, timelines or scale remain limited in early coverage of the idea.

Archaeological work carried out ahead of a solar energy development in Ireland has uncovered the remains of a medieval settlement and an iron-working site buried beneath farmland. The finds show how renewable energy construction is doubling as a source of significant historical discovery, revealing everyday medieval life and early metal production on land long considered ordinary agricultural ground.

Suntech presented its photovoltaic modules and energy storage solutions at Solar & Storage Live UK, one of Britain's main renewable energy trade events. The company's focus on combined solar-plus-storage offerings reflects growing demand in the UK market, where installers and developers are increasingly pairing panels with batteries as grid connection costs rise and households seek energy independence.

Chinese inverter and energy storage manufacturer KSTAR presented its products at Solar & Storage Live UK, an event it describes as a step in expanding its presence in the British market. The company is positioning itself among suppliers targeting the UK's growing solar and battery storage sector as demand for grid-scale and commercial installations rises.

Orillia, Ontario, nicknamed the 'Sunshine City', is developing plans to expand its use of solar energy. The city is mapping out a strategy for its solar future, a move that aligns with broader municipal efforts to cut emissions and grow renewable power. Local coverage highlights the initiative, though details of the plan and its timeline remain limited.