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Study reveals 1000× gap in solar regulator night consumption

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...

September 29, 2026• 1 min
Massachusetts startup Worden Marine launches solar-powered boat line

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...

September 28, 2026• 1 min
Perovskite solar cells proven at 10 metres underwater in South China Sea trial

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 ...

September 27, 2026• 1 min
Solar Panel Market Trends Shaping the Global PV Industry

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...

September 26, 2026• 1 min
Google Plans Orbital AI Data Centers With Project Suncatcher

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 ...

September 25, 2026• 1 min
Google plans orbital AI data centers powered by solar energy

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...

September 25, 2026• 1 min
Chinese scientists test underwater solar power generation at 10 metres depth

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...

September 24, 2026• 1 min
Extreme heat poses substantial risk to global electronics industry

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...

September 23, 2026• 1 min
UToledo Physicists Lend Expertise to Solar Energy Research Push

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.

September 23, 2026• 1 min
China Drives Solar Innovation and Market Dominance Worldwide

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...

September 23, 2026• 1 min