Solar panels are creating an unexpected effect by forming rainfall clouds

https://www.ecoportal.net/en/solar-panels-are-creating-rain-clouds/19854/

#HackerNews #solarenergy #climatechange #innovation #sustainability #rainfall

'Like a flea on an elephant's back': The unexpected rise of solar power
By Daniel Mercer and Kit Mochan

Solar power is forecast to overtake coal as the world's biggest source of electricity next year, and its growth shows no signs of slowing down. Behind its success is a little-known Australian inventor.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/martin-green-role-in-solar-power-unstoppable-rise/106499018

#SolarEnergy #Inventions #RenewableEnergy #Manufacturing #GlobalisationSociety #DanielMercer #KitMochan

Why don't we have a solar panel emoji?

#emoji #solar #SolarEnergy

"“We’re seeing a massive shift as people take matters into their own hands – switching to solar, heat pumps and EVs, locking in low running costs and shielding themselves from future price shocks.”

Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar | Energy industry | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/11/homes-great-britain-green-energy-fuel-prices

#renewables #solarenergy #evs #heatpumps

The Northeast Hoped to Lead on Climate. Now It’s Rethinking.

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/climate/northeast-climate-goals-trump.html