Technology
Minnesota educators get hands-on solar training through ISELF workshop
Educators in Minnesota are getting hands-on experience with solar energy through a new workshop program hosted by St. Cloud State University. The initiative, called the Integrated Solar Energy Learnin...
August tied as hottest month on record, Copernicus confirms
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service has confirmed August 2026 as the joint-hottest August on record. Global average surface air temperature last month reached 1.65°C above pre-indus...
Rocket Lab unveils germanium-free solar cell for space
Rocket Lab has introduced a new solar cell for space applications that eliminates the use of germanium, a material commonly used in traditional space-grade photovoltaics. The announcement marks a pote...
Australian Farmer Puts Solar Panels on Wheels to Solve Key Problem
An Australian farmer has found a practical solution to one of the biggest challenges facing agricultural solar adoption: the conflict between ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays and productive farmland...
Casio PRO TREK PRW-61D-2 Brings Solar Charging to Outdoor Wearables
Casio has introduced the PRO TREK PRW-61D-2, a rugged outdoor watch that combines solar charging with the brand's Triple Sensor technology. The new model, reported by The Gadgeteer, targets hikers and...
China Pushes Solar Innovation Beyond Record Capacity Expansion
As of September 2026, China continues to solidify its position as the global leader in renewable energy deployment. The nation is currently installing solar and wind power capacity at a pace that exce...
Uber and Wayve launch UK's first all-electric self-driving taxi service
Ride-hailing giant Uber and London-based autonomous driving technology company Wayve have launched what they describe as the UK's 'first-ever' all-electric self-driving taxi service in London.
China sets new solar and wind records with cutting-edge innovations
China is installing new solar and wind power capacity faster than the rest of the world combined, yet the country is not resting on its buildout pace. This year alone, Chinese companies and researcher...
Maersk to install world's first Rotor Sail on container vessel
Shipping giant Maersk plans to install what it calls the "world's first" Rotor Sail on a container vessel. The installation is scheduled for mid-2027 and forms part of the company's ongoing efforts to...
Bio-materials face steep adoption hurdles in solar industry
Developing a new material is only the first step — convincing an entire industry built around traditional textiles and components to adopt it is a very different challenge. This insight, drawn from a ...