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Solar Power 27 June 2025 - 22 October 2025

Bahrain’s First Solar Power Plant: 150MW Tender to Power 6,300 Homes & Slash 100,000t CO₂

Bahrain’s First Solar Power Plant: 150MW Tender to Power 6,300 Homes & Slash 100,000t CO₂

Bahrain’s Electricity & Water Authority opened bidding for its first large-scale solar plant, a 150 MW PV project in Bilaj Al Jazayer, on October 16, 2025. The plant will cover 1.2 km², supply power for about 6,300 homes, and cut 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ yearly. Bids are due by December 28, with commercial operation targeted for Q3 2027. The project will more than double Bahrain’s current solar capacity.
22 October 2025
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Michigan’s Green Energy Boom: Utilities Hit 50% Renewables Target as Solar Grants Surge

Michigan’s Green Energy Boom: Utilities Hit 50% Renewables Target as Solar Grants Surge

Michigan’s major utilities report they will double renewable energy capacity by 2030, aiming for 50% renewable electricity. DTE and Consumers Energy are investing billions in new solar and wind projects to meet state mandates. State regulators awarded $5 million in grants to 14 local renewable projects this week. Large solar farms are generating millions in tax revenue for rural counties and have created about 20,000 green jobs since 2009.
17 October 2025
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Trump Axes 6.2GW “Vegas-Sized” Solar Farm in Nevada – Renewable Energy Industry Reels

Trump Axes 6.2GW “Vegas-Sized” Solar Farm in Nevada – Renewable Energy Industry Reels

The Bureau of Land Management on Oct. 10 listed the Esmeralda 7 solar project in Nevada as cancelled. The project would have spanned 185 square miles and generated up to 6,200 MW. The Interior Department under Secretary Doug Burgum now requires developers to submit individual proposals instead of a single review. Conservationists welcomed the move; clean-energy groups called it a setback for renewables.
12 October 2025
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Dominion Energy Bets Big on Solar & Storage in 2025 – Even as Critics Cry “Scam”

Dominion Energy Bets Big on Solar & Storage in 2025 – Even as Critics Cry “Scam”

Dominion Energy has issued a request for proposals for new solar, wind, and battery projects in Virginia and North Carolina, seeking power purchase agreements with third-party developers. Bids are due by Feb. 9, 2026. The move follows state mandates for clean energy expansion and comes as renewables are set to make up about 90% of new U.S. power capacity in 2025.
9 October 2025
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Solar vs. Coal vs. Nuclear: Lazard’s 2025 Report Reveals the Cheapest Power Source

Solar vs. Coal vs. Nuclear: Lazard’s 2025 Report Reveals the Cheapest Power Source

Onshore wind and utility-scale solar are now the cheapest sources of new power in the U.S., with costs as low as $37–$86 and $38–$78 per MWh, according to Lazard. Coal and natural gas remain higher, at $71–$173 and $48–$109 per MWh. Solar costs have dropped 83% since 2009. Renewables’ low prices persist even without subsidies, but reliability challenges require backup from sources like natural gas.
16 September 2025
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Swann EVO Wireless Solar Camera – Can This Solar Security Cam Outsmart Arlo & Ring?

Swann EVO Wireless Solar Camera – Can This Solar Security Cam Outsmart Arlo & Ring?

Swann’s EVO 2K Solar Camera records in 2K resolution with a 120° field of view and infrared night vision up to 8 meters. The camera operates wire-free on a rechargeable battery, topped up by a mini solar panel needing about 45 minutes of sunlight daily. Footage is stored locally on a microSD card with no subscription required. Launched at $129.99, it is weatherproof and works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
31 August 2025
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This New Solar Panel Tech Works Even at Night

This New Solar Panel Tech Works Even at Night

In 2022, UNSW Sydney generated nanowatt-scale power from a thermoradiative diode using HgCdTe, while Stanford retrofitted solar panels to achieve 50 mW/m² at night. By 2024, new materials pushed lab outputs toward tens of W/m², though real-world field data remain far lower and highly climate-dependent. A U.S. Air Force–funded UNSW project plans to test night-solar diodes in orbit by 2025–26.
29 July 2025
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Renewable Revolution 2025: Game-Changing Innovations in Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Bioenergy & Hydropower

Renewable Revolution 2025: Game-Changing Innovations in Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Bioenergy & Hydropower

Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells reached about 29% efficiency on commercial-size panels, surpassing traditional silicon. Floating solar farms can boost output by 15%, and covering 10% of reservoirs could yield around 20 TW—20 times current global solar capacity. Offshore wind turbines now reach 15–18 MW, with floating projects advancing in Europe and Japan. Fervo Energy’s Nevada geothermal project delivered 3.5 MW in 2023.
10 July 2025
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1MW vs 100kW Solar Power Plants – Cost, ROI & Global Insights (India in Focus)

1MW vs 100kW Solar Power Plants – Cost, ROI & Global Insights (India in Focus)

A 1 MW solar farm uses about 2,500 panels, covers 4–5 acres, and generates 1.6–1.8 million kWh annually, enough for 150–200 homes. In India, a 1 MW system costs ₹4–5 crore, while a 100 kW system costs ₹50–80 lakh and serves 15–30 homes. U.S. costs for 1 MW are $1.0–$1.3 million; Europe sees €0.8–€1.0 million. Payback in India ranges from 4–7 years depending on size and use.
6 July 2025
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Beaming the Watts Down: NASA × Ascent Solar’s Thin-Film Array Sets the Stage for Space-to-Earth Power Transmission

Beaming the Watts Down: NASA × Ascent Solar’s Thin-Film Array Sets the Stage for Space-to-Earth Power Transmission

Ascent Solar signed a 12-month agreement with NASA in June 2025 to develop thin-film PV arrays for power beaming. Caltech’s SSPD-1 tested orbital power beaming in mid-2023, but end-to-end efficiency remains extremely low. Ascent’s CIGS modules, used on NASA’s Psyche probe, target over 17% efficiency and weigh about 10 grams per panel. Large ground farms and strict beam-control are required for safety and regulation.
27 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Asia Markets Fall as Iran Conflict Drives Global Risk-Off; Energy Prices Surge
    March 19, 2026, 9:39 PM EDT. Asian markets edged lower following Wall Street losses amid escalating tensions in the Middle East sparked by Iran's attacks on key energy infrastructure. Tehran's strike on Qatar's largest gas plant slashed LNG export capacity by 17% for years, pushing energy prices higher. U.S. natural gas and Brent crude rose over 1%, with gasoline nearing a four-year peak, underscoring supply concerns. Metals saw volatile moves, gold and silver dropping before recovering. Despite market jitters, U.S. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu signaled restraint, dampening fears of prolonged conflict. A coalition of U.S.-aligned nations pledged to protect key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. Asian markets showed mixed reactions, with South Korea's Kospi rising, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 and Hong Kong futures declined. Wall Street indexes closed down modestly after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.
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