
Solar's Sunny Forecast: US Electricity Demand Surges, Renewables Take the Lead!
US electricity demand jumped by 3.1% in 2025, with solar power heroically meeting 61% of that growth and becoming a critical backbone for grid stability.
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US electricity demand jumped by 3.1% in 2025, with solar power heroically meeting 61% of that growth and becoming a critical backbone for grid stability.

Ireland's new policy requires data centers to provide their own on-site clean energy or batteries, and to feed power back to the grid, addressing soaring electricity demand.

Federal judges have blocked the Trump administration's orders to halt construction on key US offshore wind projects, clearing the way for clean energy.

A new wave of perovskite solar cell innovation, led by companies like Tandem PV, is pushing solar efficiency to new heights, making oil executives "skittish."

China has commissioned the world's largest offshore solar PV project, a 1 GW facility in the Yellow Sea, showcasing significant advancements in renewable energy deployment.

CATL expands its global footprint with a new 50 GWh battery factory in Spain (with Stellantis) and restarts a crucial lithium mine in Yichun, China.

Dijon, France, abandons hydrogen fuel cell buses due to high costs and emissions, shifting to battery-electric and biodiesel hybrids.

Rush Township in Pennsylvania has approved a permit for the Black Moshannon Solar project, which will transform nearly 2,000 acres of toxic former mineland into a 265-megawatt solar farm.

A caravan of Chevy Silverado EVs is embarking on a nearly 3,000-mile holiday road trip across the US, from San Diego to Detroit! They'll be lighting Christmas trees, dazzling folks with light shows, and powering festivities, all to showcase the electric pickup's impressive range, fast charging, and mobile power capabilities.

Vancouver shelves $10K annual EV charging fee for gas stations and parking lots, citing business challenges.

Tesla and Samsung SDI are reportedly in advanced discussions for a new US battery storage deal, potentially impacting EV and energy sectors.
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