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UNSW says bushfire smoke can cut solar farm output by up to 70%
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UNSW Sydney researchers say smoke from major bushfires can sharply reduce solar power generation, including at sites more than 150 kilometres from fire hotspots.
Spain’s data center boom hinges on power, land and renewables
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Spain’s data center pipeline could expand almost sixfold by 2030, but the pace now depends on grid access, connected land and round-the-clock renewable power.
Space Frontier Foundation to showcase space solar power at U.S. energy event
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The Space Frontier Foundation will host a Space Solar Power Symposium on Sept. 30 in Washington, D.C., bringing utilities, grid planners, policymakers and investors into the conversation.
North Valley Solar Power expands Danville residential solar consultations
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North Valley Solar Power has expanded no-cost residential solar consultation and design support in Danville, Calif., to speed up planning for homeowners across Danville, Alamo, Diablo, Blackhawk and northern San Ramon.
North Valley Solar Power adds weekend and evening consultations in Concord
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North Valley Solar Power has expanded consultation hours at its Concord office to include evenings and Saturdays, giving Contra Costa County homeowners more flexibility to plan residential solar projects.
North Valley Solar Power expands Antioch solar services
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North Valley Solar Power is spotlighting residential solar services for homeowners in Antioch and nearby Contra Costa County communities.
North Valley Solar Power expands residential solar coverage in Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley
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North Valley Solar Power has broadened its residential solar services from its Pleasanton office to homeowners across the Tri-Valley and East Bay. The move is aimed at helping customers size systems more accurately under PG&E’s NEM 3.0 billing…
North Valley Solar Power expands residential solar service across Butte County
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North Valley Solar Power has expanded residential solar coverage from its downtown Chico office to Chico, Oroville, Paradise and more than 20 surrounding neighborhoods.
North Valley Solar Power adds same-day solar consultations in Grass Valley
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North Valley Solar Power has expanded residential solar service in Grass Valley and Nevada City with same-day consultations and custom system design.
North Valley Solar Power widens Yuba City-area solar coverage
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North Valley Solar Power has expanded its residential solar design and project management coverage across more neighborhoods in Sutter and Yuba Counties, with local consultations now available from its Yuba City office.
North Valley Solar Power opens new Davis office
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North Valley Solar Power has expanded in Davis with a new office at 720 Olive Dr, Suite D1B, giving homeowners a local team for solar design, permitting and long-term support.
North Valley Solar Power expands homeowner guide in Lodi
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North Valley Solar Power has expanded its homeowner education effort in Lodi to help residents compare local solar companies through free in-home consultations and plain-language system guidance.
North Valley Solar Power expands Auburn service area across Placer County
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North Valley Solar Power has widened its Auburn coverage to more ZIP codes and neighborhoods in Placer County, giving more homeowners and businesses access to local solar design, permitting and utility coordination.
Apparent to Show Data Center, Balcony Solar and Water Heating Tech at RE+ 2026
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Apparent will demo three energy systems at RE+ 2026 in Las Vegas from Nov. 17-19, including a data center power management model, plug-in solar for balconies and a solar hybrid water heater.
Natural gas power market seen topping $68 billion by 2030
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The global market for natural gas fired electricity generation is forecast to exceed $68 billion by 2030, with North America remaining the largest region and combined-cycle plants driving most of the growth.
Top 10 CNC machined precision metal parts makers for green-energy programs in 2026
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A 2026 review ranked ten manufacturers tied to CNC machined precision metal mechanical parts used in motors, wind power, electrification and other green-energy equipment.
Radmantis reports 99% fish mix accuracy in hydropower test
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Radmantis says a U.S. DOE-backed validation study showed its underwater AI platform could reconstruct trout species mix with 99% accuracy and detect fish with 95.5% reliability in dense lab conditions.
More than 10,800 U.S. schools now run on solar power
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A new Generation180 report says K-12 solar has more than tripled since 2016, with more than 7 million students now attending schools powered by solar energy.
Rare earth market seen reaching $31.55 billion by 2035 as EVs and wind power drive demand
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The global rare earth elements market is projected to nearly triple by 2035, driven by electric vehicles, offshore wind, and defense demand for permanent magnets.
GaAs solar cell market seen topping $21 billion by 2030
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The gallium arsenide germanium solar cell market is projected to exceed $21 billion by 2030 as satellite launches, defense spending and space-grade photovoltaic demand accelerate.
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