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Founding partner Stellar Solar. Board member GENI. Passionate about #renewables. Committed to the reality of the "global energy grid" and using HVDC transmission to support clean energy deployment. www.terrawatts.com
Solar panel manufacturer Qcells announced it would furlough one-third of its workers at its two plants in Georgia due to increased detentions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of solar cells and other upstream panel components. 🔌💡
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Qcells furloughs 1,000 workers at Georgia solar panel assembly facilities
Solar panel manufacturer Qcells revealed on Friday that it would furlough one-third of its workers at its two plants in Georgia. The 1,000 employees will
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November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Solar panel manufacturer Qcells announced it would furlough one-third of its workers at its two plants in Georgia due to increased detentions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of solar cells and other upstream panel components. 🔌💡
www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/qcel...
www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/qcel...
SPP’s board of directors approved $8.6 billion in projects, including some of the highest-voltage power lines in the United States. 🔌💡
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Southwest Power Pool to develop 765-kV regional transmission ‘backbone’
SPP's board of directors approved $8.6 billion in projects, including some of the highest-voltage power lines in the United States. “Simply adding new generation will not resolve the challenges” facin...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
SPP’s board of directors approved $8.6 billion in projects, including some of the highest-voltage power lines in the United States. 🔌💡
www.utilitydive.com/news/spp-to-...
www.utilitydive.com/news/spp-to-...
Home solar tax credits expire this year, but through 2027 installers can pass on the savings from a separate incentive to customers who are willing to lease panels. 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
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One North Carolina company’s plan for keeping rooftop solar going
Home solar tax credits expire this year, but through 2027 installers can pass on the savings from a separate incentive to customers who are willing to…
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November 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Home solar tax credits expire this year, but through 2027 installers can pass on the savings from a separate incentive to customers who are willing to lease panels. 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
The data-center capital of the world elected a Democratic governor and strengthened its House Democratic majority. Will they save its landmark clean energy law? 🔌💡
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Virginia scored the election’s biggest climate win
The data-center capital of the world elected a Democratic governor and strengthened its House Democratic majority. Will they save its landmark clean…
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November 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The data-center capital of the world elected a Democratic governor and strengthened its House Democratic majority. Will they save its landmark clean energy law? 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
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Morocco’s EV story is one of bold visions turning into reality—affordable locals, renewable power, and global partnerships. As adoption accelerates, the road to a zero-emission future feels closer than ever.
#EnergySky #EV
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#EnergySky #EV
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Electrifying Horizons: Morocco’s Leap into EV Innovation
As November 2025 unfolds, Morocco's electric vehicle (EV) landscape is charging ahead with unprecedented momentum.
evmorocco.ma
November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Morocco’s EV story is one of bold visions turning into reality—affordable locals, renewable power, and global partnerships. As adoption accelerates, the road to a zero-emission future feels closer than ever.
#EnergySky #EV
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#EnergySky #EV
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The mayor-elect did not talk a lot about climate change on the campaign trail. But the city has major electrification plans that he can help accelerate. 🔌💡
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NYC’s next mayor Zohran Mamdani has a big climate policy to-do list
The mayor-elect did not talk a lot about climate change on the campaign trail. But the city has major electrification plans that he can help accelerate.
www.canarymedia.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The mayor-elect did not talk a lot about climate change on the campaign trail. But the city has major electrification plans that he can help accelerate. 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
Over 1,000 facilities for making cleaner fuels, chemicals, and building materials are in the works in 70 countries. But China is pulling way ahead on investment. 🔌💡
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Chart: China leads the race to build green industrial projects
Over 1,000 facilities for making cleaner fuels, chemicals, and building materials are in the works in 70 countries. But China is pulling way ahead on…
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November 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Over 1,000 facilities for making cleaner fuels, chemicals, and building materials are in the works in 70 countries. But China is pulling way ahead on investment. 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
New Jersey has already set a 50% clean energy goal for electricity by 2030, and 100% by 2035. 🔌💡
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NJ Governor Elect Mikie Sherrill Zeroes In On Solar Power
New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill will zero in on solar power as the fastest, most economical way to add more electricity to the grid.
cleantechnica.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:06 AM
New Jersey has already set a 50% clean energy goal for electricity by 2030, and 100% by 2035. 🔌💡
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"Europe’s clean energy dream will fail without the wires to connect it. Offshore wind and solar are ready to deliver, but unless we tackle transmission bottlenecks head-on, with the introduction of more interconnectors, that power will remain stranded in remote regions." 🔌💡
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"Without strong grids, power stays stranded" – warning to conference exploring energy resilience | Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer | Global law firm
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November 7, 2025 at 3:45 AM
"Europe’s clean energy dream will fail without the wires to connect it. Offshore wind and solar are ready to deliver, but unless we tackle transmission bottlenecks head-on, with the introduction of more interconnectors, that power will remain stranded in remote regions." 🔌💡
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"The Trump administration's continued attack against renewable energy puts 510 solar and storage projects across the country at risk," according to new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association shared with Kelsey Tamborrino: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025... 🔌💡
POLITICO Pro: Solar group tallies 500-plus projects at potential risk from Trump attacks
The projects represent a total 116 gigawatts of capacity.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
"The Trump administration's continued attack against renewable energy puts 510 solar and storage projects across the country at risk," according to new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association shared with Kelsey Tamborrino: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025... 🔌💡
SunCable says the project could eventually power the island nation of Singapore and parts of south-east Asia, via a subsea cable. 🔌💡
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Huge outback solar provider SunCable looks to expand
An ambitious outback solar project backed by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes could soon grow even bigger.
www.abc.net.au
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 PM
SunCable says the project could eventually power the island nation of Singapore and parts of south-east Asia, via a subsea cable. 🔌💡
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“China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels.” 🔌💡
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China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
economist.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
“China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels.” 🔌💡
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EU also pointed to military activity in Cyprus’ airspace and waters and Ankara’s attempts to connect its electricity grid to the occupied north while blocking the EU-backed Great Sea Interconnector project. 🔌💡
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EU tells Turkey: Respect Cyprus or forget progress
The European Commission has again urged Turkey to meet its long-ignored obligations toward Cyprus, warning that Ankara’s push for a “two-state solution” only undermines UN efforts for reunification.
knews.kathimerini.com.cy
November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
EU also pointed to military activity in Cyprus’ airspace and waters and Ankara’s attempts to connect its electricity grid to the occupied north while blocking the EU-backed Great Sea Interconnector project. 🔌💡
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Batteries Save Illinois Consumers $12 billion!
The Illinois Legislature passes a big energy bill that will deploy 3 GW of battery storage by 2030 and more solar.
Battery storage will save consumers $12 billion by cutting capacity costs!
pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/11/05/i... #energysky
The Illinois Legislature passes a big energy bill that will deploy 3 GW of battery storage by 2030 and more solar.
Battery storage will save consumers $12 billion by cutting capacity costs!
pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/11/05/i... #energysky
Illinois to add 3 GW of batteries, saving consumers $12 billion over 20 years
Illinois is set to issue procurements for 3 GW of battery storage, under a bill expected to be signed by Governor JB Pritzker. Transmission improvements to speed renewable deployment are also in the w...
pv-magazine-usa.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Batteries Save Illinois Consumers $12 billion!
The Illinois Legislature passes a big energy bill that will deploy 3 GW of battery storage by 2030 and more solar.
Battery storage will save consumers $12 billion by cutting capacity costs!
pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/11/05/i... #energysky
The Illinois Legislature passes a big energy bill that will deploy 3 GW of battery storage by 2030 and more solar.
Battery storage will save consumers $12 billion by cutting capacity costs!
pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/11/05/i... #energysky
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I loved working at FERC but I cannot imagine how my sleepy little grid management agency is handling this surging buffoonery
Trump on AI: "They're building their own electric utility plant. They become a utility if you think about it. They're building the utility & electric right alongside - this is where they have their transformers - they're building the most expensive electric plants you've ever seen. Some by nuclear."
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I loved working at FERC but I cannot imagine how my sleepy little grid management agency is handling this surging buffoonery
Beijing is building the world's first nationwide UHV grid,
capable of carrying power across thousands of kilometers
with minimal loss. 🔌💡
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capable of carrying power across thousands of kilometers
with minimal loss. 🔌💡
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November 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Beijing is building the world's first nationwide UHV grid,
capable of carrying power across thousands of kilometers
with minimal loss. 🔌💡
www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the...
capable of carrying power across thousands of kilometers
with minimal loss. 🔌💡
www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the...
India’s signature #OSOWOG initiative envisions a global solar electricity grid spanning continents. By enabling clean energy trade and enhancing resilience, OSOWOG could dramatically reshape the global energy map. 🔌💡
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India Launches Global Solar Initiatives at ISA 2025
India has ignited a bold new phase in global solar leadership at the Eighth International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, held on October 28, 2025, in New Delhi. Launching a set of global initiatives, ...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:31 AM
India’s signature #OSOWOG initiative envisions a global solar electricity grid spanning continents. By enabling clean energy trade and enhancing resilience, OSOWOG could dramatically reshape the global energy map. 🔌💡
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The strategic advantage of renewables lies in decentralization. A well-distributed network of solar, wind, storage, and smart grid infrastructure means that local disruptions have limited systemic effect.
#EnergySky
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#EnergySky
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Why Nations That Bet on Renewables Will Win the Next Energy Era | OilPrice.com
The more distributed your renewable base, the less you depend on foreign suppliers to feed your grid
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October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The strategic advantage of renewables lies in decentralization. A well-distributed network of solar, wind, storage, and smart grid infrastructure means that local disruptions have limited systemic effect.
#EnergySky
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#EnergySky
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How State Regulators Can Utilize the Latest Legislative Trend to Make Electricity More Affordable and Reliable #energysky -- via RMI
How State Regulators Can Utilize the Latest Legislative Trend to Make Electricity More Affordable and Reliable - RMI
With state legislators passing new advanced transmission technologies laws, the ball is now in the hands of regulators.
rmi.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:53 AM
How State Regulators Can Utilize the Latest Legislative Trend to Make Electricity More Affordable and Reliable #energysky -- via RMI
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Big batteries dominate booming grid connection pipeline, as solar-storage hybrids also make their mark #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
October 27, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Big batteries dominate booming grid connection pipeline, as solar-storage hybrids also make their mark #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...
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A second life for solar panels! ☀️ Floridians can now drop off their decommissioned or damaged solar panels at sites in Tampa and Palmetto so that the panels can be recycled for future use 🔌💡
Two companies are partnering to recycle solar panels in Tampa
A facility in Tampa is recycling damaged solar panels from residential and commercial customers for future use.
ow.ly
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A second life for solar panels! ☀️ Floridians can now drop off their decommissioned or damaged solar panels at sites in Tampa and Palmetto so that the panels can be recycled for future use 🔌💡
“Maxeon remains committed to building a resilient U.S. manufacturing base, with the Albuquerque facility as a key component of that strategy,” Maxeon spokesperson Forrest Monroy wrote in an email to the Journal in early October. 🔌💡
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Maxeon says it is committed to building massive Albuquerque facility despite financial losses, policy uncertainty
Despite financial struggles and developments under current administration, Maxeon Solar Technologies remains steadfast in its commitment to build in New Mexico.
www.abqjournal.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
“Maxeon remains committed to building a resilient U.S. manufacturing base, with the Albuquerque facility as a key component of that strategy,” Maxeon spokesperson Forrest Monroy wrote in an email to the Journal in early October. 🔌💡
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Between 2025 and 2030, the world is expected to build nearly 4,600 gigawatts of renewables — almost double the amount built over the previous five-year period. 💡🔌
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Chart: Solar is driving renewable energy to new heights around the…
Between 2025 and 2030, the world is expected to build nearly 4,600 gigawatts of renewables — almost double the amount built over the previous five-year…
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October 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Between 2025 and 2030, the world is expected to build nearly 4,600 gigawatts of renewables — almost double the amount built over the previous five-year period. 💡🔌
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
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Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program reaches 2GWh of storage capacity #energysky -- via Energy Storage News:
Australia's Cheaper Home Batteries Program reaches 2GWh of storage capacity
Australia's Cheaper Home Batteries Program has surpassed 100,000 installations, totalling 2GWh of distributed energy storage capacity.
www.energy-storage.news
October 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program reaches 2GWh of storage capacity #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: