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- 1Solar and wind made Europe's electricity 25% cheaper●»‘Decoupling from fossil fuel shocks’: Europe’s electricity made 25% cheaper thanks to # solar and # wind […] An analysi
An analysis by SolarPower Europe found that solar and wind power have cut Europe's electricity costs by 25%, saving the continent more than €100 million per day. The report describes Europe as 'decoupling from fossil fuel shocks', meaning renewables are insulating consumers and industry from volatile gas prices. The findings are being shared widely as Europe continues weighing energy security against fossil fuel dependence.
- 2Byron Donalds calls solar power a 'fad' as Florida utilities expand it●Byron Donalds says solar power is a ‘fad’ but Florida utilities are expanding its use
Florida congressman Byron Donalds has dismissed solar power as a 'fad', even as utilities across his home state continue to expand its use. Florida Phoenix reports the contradiction between his comments and the industry's growing investment in solar energy, drawing attention to the divide between Republican energy rhetoric and market trends in the Sunshine State.
- 3Wilson, Arkansas: steel mills and solar fields signal greener industry▼In Wilson, Ark., steel mills and solar fields show sustainable path
In Wilson, a small town in northeastern Arkansas, steel mills operating alongside solar fields are being highlighted as a model for more sustainable industry. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the community combines heavy manufacturing with renewable energy, suggesting economic growth and environmental goals can go hand in hand in the rural South.
- 4Jacksonville solar firm A1A Solar finds opportunity in industry shakeout●How Jacksonville's A1A Solar found opportunity in an industry shakeout
A1A Solar, a Jacksonville-based solar installer, has found growth opportunities amid a shakeout that is pushing weaker competitors out of the solar industry. Rising costs and shifting policy have strained many installers nationwide, and the company is positioning itself to capture customers and market share as rivals retrench, according to The Business Journals.
- 5Heliene launches rooftop solar module, signs Sunrun supply deal●Heliene launches new solar rooftop module, secures supply agreement with Sunrun
Solar manufacturer Heliene has introduced a new rooftop solar module and secured a supply agreement with Sunrun, one of the largest residential solar providers in the United States. The deal gives Heliene a committed buyer for the new product and strengthens Sunrun's panel supply chain at a time of growing demand for American-made solar equipment.
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US clean energy growth could stall as Trump-era policy and subsidy expirations threaten the investment pipeline that drove record wind and solar expansion. Analysts warn tax credits and federal support central to the renewables surge may be rolled back or lapse, putting projects and jobs at risk and raising questions about whether the boom can survive the policy shift.
- 7US homeowners' mistrust of solar companies eases slightly▼U.S. homeowners are now slightly less mistrustful of solar companies
Trust in solar companies among US homeowners has improved slightly, according to reporting by pv magazine Global. The finding suggests the residential solar industry may be gradually recovering from earlier reputational problems tied to aggressive sales tactics and installation disputes. The shift matters for installers and manufacturers betting on continued growth in home solar adoption.
- 8Storms Are Turning Solar Farms into Sudden Waste Streams●When Storms Turn Solar Farms into Sudden Waste Streams
Hail, hurricanes and other extreme weather are damaging solar farms at scale, shattering panels and converting renewable infrastructure into sudden streams of broken glass, silicon and metal waste. Industry and waste-management observers are highlighting the disposal challenge, as damaged panels are often landfilled and recycling options remain limited, raising questions about the durability and end-of-life planning of solar installations.
- 9Virtus Solis signs 20-year space solar power deal with Brae Systems●Virtus Solis Signs Landmark 20-Year Space Solar PPA with Brae Systems to Deliver 250 MW of Orbital Baseload Clean Power
Space-based solar company Virtus Solis has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Brae Systems to deliver 250 MW of baseload clean power harvested from orbit. The deal, announced via press release, is being billed as a landmark for space solar, a technology that collects sunlight in orbit and beams it to Earth, and would represent one of the first long-term commercial commitments to orbital energy at scale.
- 10ibV Energy and Exus Renewables Close 715 MWp Solar Deal▼ibV Energy Partners and Exus Renewables North America Announce 715 MWp Solar Portfolio Transaction
ibV Energy Partners and Exus Renewables North America have announced a transaction covering a 715 MWp solar portfolio, one of the larger clean-energy asset deals announced recently in North America. The agreement signals continued consolidation and investment appetite in utility-scale solar, as developers and renewable operators seek to expand generation capacity amid growing demand for clean power across the region.
- 11Arizona GOP lawmakers seek more housing, less solar on state land▼AZ GOP lawmakers want more housing, less solar on state lands
Republican lawmakers in Arizona are pushing to shift how the state manages its trust lands, favoring residential development over large-scale solar projects. The proposal would make it easier to open state-owned parcels to homebuilding while limiting renewable energy leases. Supporters frame it as addressing the state's housing shortage; critics argue it works against Arizona's growing solar industry.
- 12Google Sends AI Chips to Space as Musk Backs Orbital Data Centers▼Google Takes AI Chips to Space as Musk Bets on Orbital Data Centers to Reshape Computing
Google is moving AI chips into space as part of a push toward orbital data centers, a direction also championed by Elon Musk as a way to reshape computing infrastructure. The idea is to run AI workloads on satellites powered by solar energy, reducing terrestrial energy and cooling demands. The overlap of two major tech players pursuing the same vision has put orbital data centers back at the center of industry debate.
- 13Kansas Attorney General Sues Solar Company Over Deceptive Sales●Kansas Attorney General Sues Solar Company Over Alleged Deceptive Sales Practices
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has filed a lawsuit against a solar company accused of misleading consumers in its sales practices. The suit alleges deceptive tactics used to sell solar installations to Kansas residents. The case highlights growing scrutiny of door-to-door solar sales as renewable energy adoption expands, and officials are urging consumers to be cautious when approached with solar offers.