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- 1Solar System's Life Expectancy Revised Dramatically ShorterβThe Solar System Has a New Life Expectancy, and Itβs a Billion Times Shorter
Research highlighted by AAS Nova suggests the Solar System's expected lifetime is roughly a billion times shorter than previously assumed. The claim has drawn attention for upending common assumptions about how long planetary systems remain stable, prompting discussion among astronomers and space enthusiasts about what the revised estimate means for Earth's long-term future.
- 2Exus buys 715MWp solar portfolio from ibV Energy Partners in USβΌExus acquires 715MWp solar portfolio from ibV Energy Partners in the US
Renewable energy firm Exus has acquired a 715MWp solar portfolio in the United States from developer ibV Energy Partners. The deal adds a substantial utility-scale solar pipeline to Exus's American operations and marks another consolidation move in the fast-growing US solar market. Details on project locations, timelines and financial terms were not disclosed.
- 3Linxon, Hitachi and FTC Announce Utility-Scale PartnershipβΌLinxon, Hitachi, and FTC partner for utility-scale acceleration
Linxon, Hitachi, and FTC have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating utility-scale energy projects. The collaboration, reported by Solar Builder, is expected to combine the companies' strengths in grid infrastructure and engineering to speed up delivery of large-scale power installations. Details on project scope, timelines, and financial terms have not yet been disclosed.
- 4Developer builds computation engine for Chinese Four Pillars astrologyβWhat happens when a birth time lands in the hour a solar term changes? A 30-minute error can swap an entire pillar. I sp
A developer has spent the past year building a computation engine for BaZi, the Chinese Four Pillars birth-chart system, reverse-engineering its rules as a technical rather than mystical exercise. The tricky part: when a birth time falls within the hour a solar term changes, even a 30-minute error can swap an entire chart pillar, changing the whole reading.
- 5Virtus Solis signs 20-year space solar power deal with Brae SystemsβΌVirtus 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.
- 6Arizona GOP lawmakers question state land leases for solar projectsβΌRepublican lawmakers question Arizona state land leases to solar developments
Republican lawmakers in Arizona are raising concerns over state land leases granted for solar energy developments. The legislators are questioning the terms and oversight of agreements that allow solar projects on state trust land, a growing source of renewable energy expansion in the state. The debate highlights tensions over land use and clean energy development in Arizona.
- 7Rooftop solar: three lesser-known benefits for homeownersβΌ3 things I've gained from rooftop solar that nobody seems to talk about
A How-To Geek article argues that rooftop solar delivers three benefits homeowners rarely hear about, going beyond the usual savings pitch. The piece reflects growing interest in residential solar as energy prices stay high and more households weigh installation costs against long-term gains. Similar first-hand accounts of unexpected advantages from home solar setups are circulating widely.
- 8Blacksburg solar deal to save over $2 million in energy costsβSolar power agreement estimated to save Blacksburg over $2 million in avoided energy costs
The town of Blacksburg, Virginia, has entered a solar power agreement estimated to save it more than $2 million in avoided energy costs. The deal, reported by local outlet WSLS, is being noted as an example of how municipalities are using renewable energy contracts to cut long-term expenses and reduce reliance on traditional power sources.