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US solar manufacturers lag skyrocketing market demand

TechXplore

consumer demand for renewable energy continues to grow, with more solar panel capacity installed in 2024 than in 2023, which saw more than in 2022. trade policy is in flux, and high tariffs have been imposed on imported solar panels, which may cause shortages.

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Negative demand: The new grid reality in a state where half of all homes have rooftop solar

Renew Economy

Negative demand never used to be a thing. The post Negative demand: The new grid reality in a state where half of all homes have rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy. But South Australia is seeing an increasing number of events when rooftop solar is generating more power than the state needs.

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On-demand Lewis base formation strategy boosts efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells

TechXplore

Solar cells based on perovskites, materials with a characteristic crystal structure first unveiled in the mineral calcium titanate (CaTiO3), have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional silicon-based photovoltaics.

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B.C.’s new wind projects will help meet growing demand for clean and affordable electricity

Clean Energy Canada

is seeing rapidly growing demand for clean electricity. The projects announced today can help ensure we can meet this demand while keeping energy bills low in the years ahead. new wind projects will help meet growing demand for clean and affordable electricity appeared first on Clean Energy Canada. energy future The post B.C.s

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Data center power demand will double over the next five years

TechCrunch: Climate

Data centers are expected to continue growing at a breakneck pace, doubling their power demand by 2029, according to a new report from JLL. The industrys expansion, fueled by the rapid growth of AI alongside the continued expansion of cloud-based services, is testing the limits of the energy sector.

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China smashes rooftop solar installation record, as emissions fall despite demand growth

Renew Economy

The post China smashes rooftop solar installation record, as emissions fall despite demand growth appeared first on RenewEconomy. China installed an astonishing 36GW of rooftop PV in first quarter, and is expected to install even more this quarter, as a new study points to a fall in overall emissions.

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Hydrogen’s Balancing Act: Cutting Costs, Building Demand, and Creating a Clean Energy Future

Hydrogen Fuel News

This staggering price difference has led to a slow market takeoff, highlighting the pressing need for greater demand-side incentives and policy intervention. Still, much of the existing $100 billion in global hydrogen funding focuses disproportionately on supply-side issues, leaving demand creation as an afterthought.

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