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First hybrid solar cargo ship in the world sets sail in Germany

First hybrid solar cargo ship in the world sets sail in Germany

First Hybrid Solar Cargo Ship Launched in Germany A significant milestone in sustainable shipping has been reached with the launch of the world’s first hybrid solar cargo ship, known as the Blue Merlin, in Germany. This vessel utilizes advanced solar technology to enhance its onboard systems and promote eco-friendly propulsion, setting a new standard for […]

Interior Department introduces new review process for wind and solar projects

Interior Department introduces new review process for wind and solar projects

New Measures on Wind and Solar Projects Announced by DOI The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced on Thursday that it will implement “enhanced surveillance” over decisions related to new wind and solar projects. This is aimed at addressing what they called “favors” to these “unreliable” and “subsidy-dependent” energy systems set forth by the […]

Revised Senate bill cuts wind and solar benefits and introduces a new tax

Revised Senate bill cuts wind and solar benefits and introduces a new tax

A revised draft of the Senate Megaville legislation is set to decrease tax incentives for wind and solar energy while introducing new taxes on upcoming wind and solar projects. The initial draft, which Senate Republicans presented earlier this month, proposed cuts to credits for projects that didn’t commence construction by a specific date. However, the […]

S&P 500 Today: Solar Stocks and Airline Shares Decline; Jabil Rises

S&P 500 Today: Solar Stocks and Airline Shares Decline; Jabil Rises

Key takeout The S&P 500 dipped by 0.8% on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, amid rising worries over heightened tensions in the Middle East as President Trump took a more aggressive stance toward Iran. Shares of solar and renewable energy companies fell as Senate budget discussions indicated a phase-out of clean energy tax credits. Jabil’s stock […]

China conceals technology in solar equipment that might impact U.S. trade, according to an expert.

China conceals technology in solar equipment that might impact U.S. trade, according to an expert.

A former analyst from the National Security Agency has expressed concerns about China strategically placing equipment that could potentially disrupt U.S. commerce, following the discovery of unauthorized communication devices in Chinese solar inverters. U.S. experts stumbled upon an undocumented device during inspections aimed at identifying security issues in these inverters. The findings were shared with […]

Solar panel systems could support grasslands in times of drought: Research

Solar panel systems could support grasslands in times of drought: Research

A recent study suggests that placing solar panels in Colorado’s grasslands could alleviate water stress and enhance plant growth by around 20% during drought years. In these regions, where grasslands often lack sufficient water, the partial shade offered by solar installations helps plants endure the intense summer heat. Researchers highlighted that the water that collects […]

Solar technology from China with concealed features prompts new national security laws

The recent identification of “fraudulent communication devices” linked to Chinese solar inverters has sparked renewed examination of Chinese imports as well as the security of domestic electrical systems. In New Jersey, a state recognized for its support of green energy initiatives, Republican officials from various states are voicing the urgency of addressing this issue. “The […]