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New data centers in Ireland must have their own on-site power plants or contracts for new renewable energy, ending reliance on the national grid. The policy follows a three-year ban due to grid strain, as data centers consume a fifth of the country's electricity.
Adam Tooze argues that the global surplus of Chinese solar panels should be seen as an opportunity rather than a problem. He contends that wasting this surplus is irrational, especially given the urgent need to accelerate renewable energy adoption worldwide.
This commentary argues that plug-in solar panels, often called balcony solar, are a legitimate and increasingly legal way for homeowners to reduce energy bills. It contends that despite sounding like a gimmick, these DIY systems are gaining acceptance in more US states as a safe and practical solution.
This commentary argues that India's power subsidies are hindering adoption of household solar schemes like PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, as free or cheap electricity reduces incentives for upfront solar investment. It suggests that additional targeted subsidies could overcome this barrier and accelerate decentralized solar adoption.
Seven northeastern states sued the Trump administration over a deal paying TotalEnergies $928 million to abandon offshore wind projects. Similar deals paid developers over $2 billion total to withdraw and invest in oil and gas. The California Energy Commission also subpoenaed Golden State Wind for documents.
US-based Convalt Energy agreed to invest $6.2 billion in a 1,200-megawatt hydro-power project and an AI data center in Lesotho. The investment, the largest foreign investment in the country's history, aims to reduce reliance on energy imports and create jobs.
This commentary argues that chronic overcapacity in China's solar panel industry is forcing producers to explore unconventional markets, including batteries and space-based solar, as traditional markets become saturated. It suggests that this pivot reflects the severity of the industry's oversupply crisis.