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Mauritania Ramps Up Green Hydrogen and Solar: 12.5M‑Ton Target, 160 MW Solar Plant and Megaton Moon P2X Deal by 2035

Mauritania Ramps Up Green Hydrogen and Solar: 12.5M‑Ton Target, 160 MW Solar Plant and Megaton Moon P2X Deal by 2035

Mauritania announced plans to produce 12.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2035, unveiling new solar, wind, and Power-to-X megaprojects. The government introduced Africa’s first Green Hydrogen Code and secured over €39 million from France for solar plants with storage. European firms GreenGo Energy and Select Energy are advancing the “Megaton Moon” hydrogen and ammonia complex. Mauritania aims to become a major exporter to Europe.
5 December 2025
Waaree Energies & Waaree Renewable Technologies in Focus: RSI Divergence, 288 MW US Order and ‘Hold’ Downgrade Shape the Story on 5 December 2025

Waaree Energies & Waaree Renewable Technologies in Focus: RSI Divergence, 288 MW US Order and ‘Hold’ Downgrade Shape the Story on 5 December 2025

Waaree Energies announced a 288 MW solar module order in the US on December 5, 2025. Waaree Renewable Technologies’ stock drew attention after analysts flagged a bullish RSI divergence and Simply Wall St argued the market is too pessimistic on its fundamentals. MarketsMojo downgraded Waaree Energies to “Hold” citing mixed signals. Google Trends showed a spike in searches for both companies.
Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

Shell’s Surprise Hedge Deal Turbocharges Bulgaria’s Battery Boom — Sunotec Locks 5‑Year Price Shield on 600+ MWh; Sungrow Secures 2.4 GWh Supply

Sunotec signed a five-year cross-border spread hedge with Shell Energy Europe for a 600+ MWh battery storage project in Bulgaria, aiming for commercial operation in Q2 2026. Sunotec also agreed to a 2.4 GWh BESS supply deal with Sungrow for Southeast Europe. Bulgaria’s RESTORE program recently awarded subsidies to 82 storage projects totaling about 9.7 GWh. Shell shares traded near $73.74, down 0.9% late morning UTC.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Stock Market Today

  • TER vs. CSCO: Comparing AI Infrastructure Stocks Teradyne and Cisco
    May 19, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT. Teradyne (TER) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) are key players in AI infrastructure, each capitalizing on rising demand. Teradyne's semiconductor test segment surpassed $1 billion in Q1 2026, driven by AI-related demand making up 70% of revenues. Teradyne projects Q2 2026 revenues of $1.15-$1.25 billion. Meanwhile, Cisco reported $1.9 billion in AI infrastructure orders in Q3 fiscal 2026 from hyperscalers, up from $600 million year-over-year, with a fiscal 2026 outlook of $9 billion-4.5 times the previous year. Cisco also sees strong growth in AI networking products and enterprise data center orders. Both companies show robust AI-driven growth; Teradyne focuses on chip testing, Cisco on AI networking and data centers.

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Marvell Stock Is Jumping Again — The AI Chip Trade Has One Week To Prove It

Marvell Stock Is Jumping Again — The AI Chip Trade Has One Week To Prove It

19 May 2026
Marvell shares climbed 6.6% to $180.04 Tuesday, outperforming a falling Nasdaq as investors positioned ahead of its May 27 earnings call. Trading volume reached 15.3 million shares, with the company’s market value near $155.5 billion. The stock’s rally followed analyst price target hikes and speculation over AI data-center demand. Marvell last reported record annual revenue and forecast further growth led by its data-center business.
Enbridge Stock Hits a 52-Week High Even as Line 5 Fight Throws Up a Fresh Risk

Enbridge Stock Hits a 52-Week High Even as Line 5 Fight Throws Up a Fresh Risk

19 May 2026
Enbridge Inc. shares hit a 52-week high of C$78.25 on Tuesday, rising 2.76% even as the S&P/TSX Composite slipped 0.1% amid inflation concerns. The move came after the company reaffirmed 2026 financial guidance and despite a partial construction pause on its Line 5 project in Wisconsin. Pembina Pipeline shares also rose, though less sharply.
Amazon shares fall as $200 billion AI question lingers

Amazon shares fall as $200 billion AI question lingers

19 May 2026
Amazon shares fell 2.3% to $258.73 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as investors trimmed tech holdings ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. AWS revenue jumped 28% to $37.6 billion last quarter, but Amazon’s free cash flow dropped to $1.2 billion over the past year from $25.9 billion, reflecting heavy AI spending.
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