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IEA lowers 2025-30 forecast for solar growth
The International Energy Agency (IEA) cut its 2025–30 renewables forecast by 5%, citing lower solar additions, though PV still represents nearly 80% of 4.6 TW expected growth. From pv magazine Global Around 3.6 TW of solar is expected to be installed globally between 2025 and 2030, according to the IEA‘s latest analysis. The agency’s medium-term forecast […]
Newsom vetoes another bill to curb California’s rising energy demand
Gov. Newsom said the virtual power plant bill would not have improved electric grid reliability planning because it did “not align with the California Public Utility Commission’s Resource Adequacy framework.” Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 740, a bipartisan bill that would have required California to adopt a virtual power plant (VPP) deployment plan. Newsom said […]
Voltage Energy introduces wiring systems for PV EBOS in the U.S.
The company is focused on reducing costs for clients by transitioning away from use of copper in its wiring systems and harnesses for PV projects, according to Bob Slack, CTO with Voltage Energy. At RE+ 2025, Voltage Energy introduced new products for the electronic balance of system (EBOS) components of large solar PV projects, including […]
Researchers discover photovoltaic properties in zinc-based film
Research from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has found zinc-phosphate-hydrate (ZPH) films are capable of producing electricity from light. The coating’s photovoltage was amplified when anthocyanin, a natural dye found in blackberries, was added. From pv magazine Global A research team at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has discovered that zinc-phosphate-hydrate (ZPH) films coated onto metals […]
Spam and Scams Proliferate in Facebook’s Political Ads
A new analysis of political advertisers found that the platform profits from ads that include deepfakes and other content prohibited by its own policies. Kaynak: NY Times
When a Driverless Car Makes an Illegal U-Turn, Who Gets the Ticket?
California approved a law last year allowing the police to cite autonomous vehicles, but it did not specify any penalties, and the law doesn’t take effect until 2026. Kaynak: NY Times
Heaviest Users of Snapchat Will Face a Small Charge for Storage
The social media company will charge after users reach five gigabytes of free storage, which is in line with other tech giants’ policies. Kaynak: NY Times
OpenAI’s Sora Video App Is Jaw-Dropping (for Better and Worse)
Sora, OpenAI’s new video-generating app, is really a social network in disguise that can bring creative A.I. to the masses — and its problems, too. Kaynak: NY Times
OpenAI Completes Deal That Values It at $500 Billion
With the agreement, OpenAI becomes the world’s most valuable privately held company, surpassing the rocket maker SpaceX. Kaynak: NY Times
We Finally Have Free Anti-Robocall Tools That Work
A new feature for iPhones screens calls, similar to a technology available for Android users. Here’s how to activate it. Kaynak: NY Times
