Technology

Study reveals 1000× gap in solar regulator night consumption
A solar charge regulator's job doesn't end when the sun goes down — but the power it consumes overnight can silently drain batteries, damage equipment or even cripple an off-grid system. A new peer-re...

Massachusetts startup Worden Marine launches solar-powered boat line
Massachusetts-based startup Worden Marine has unveiled its first solar-powered boat prototypes, the TruSolar 20 and the larger TruSolar 40, designed from the ground up as zero-emission vessels for fer...

Perovskite solar cells proven at 10 metres underwater in South China Sea trial
Researchers at Yunnan University and the Southwest United Graduate School have demonstrated that perovskite solar cells can operate underwater at depths of up to 10 metres. The field trial, conducted ...

Solar Panel Market Trends Shaping the Global PV Industry
The global solar panel market continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advances, shifting policy frameworks and changing supply chain dynamics. For industry professionals tracking photovol...

Google Plans Orbital AI Data Centers With Project Suncatcher
Google is preparing to launch the first satellite of Project Suncatcher, an ambitious initiative to place AI data centers in orbit. The minimum viable product (MVP) satellite is scheduled to lift off ...

Google plans orbital AI data centers powered by solar energy
Google is pushing the boundaries of both artificial intelligence and solar energy with a new project that would place AI data centers in orbit, powered entirely by the sun. The initiative, called Sunc...

Chinese scientists test underwater solar power generation at 10 metres depth
Chinese scientists have successfully tested underwater solar power generation at a depth of 10 metres, according to a report by Renewables Now. The experiment marks a step toward exploring whether pho...

Extreme heat poses substantial risk to global electronics industry
A significant proportion of global electronics manufacturers have already been negatively impacted by extreme heat this year, according to a new survey from the Global Electronics Association. The fin...

UToledo Physicists Lend Expertise to Solar Energy Research Push
Physicists at the University of Toledo (UToledo) are contributing their expertise to a new research initiative aimed at advancing solar energy technology, the university announced.

China Drives Solar Innovation and Market Dominance Worldwide
As of September 2026, China continues to solidify its position as the central pillar of the global solar energy landscape. Recent developments highlight a two-pronged influence: the nation's role as t...