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This data-driven banana farm in Australia is embracing climate-friendly agriculture
From solar-powered sensors to AI modeling, Bartle Frere Bananas pairs age-old practices with cutting-edge tools.
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Hydropower
Hydropower out of whack thanks to record heat and precipitation
In California, hydropower output is expected to double this year. But in the hydro-dependent Northwest, abnormal heat could cause it to shrink by 19%.
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Geothermal
Geothermal project hits roadblock in Nevada, but sector poised to surge nationwide
Judge pauses project over tribal and environmental concerns. Still, technical advances and the huge need for 24/7 renewable power mean geothermal has bright prospects.By Maria Gallucci .
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Solar
How to turn trash into treasure: Put solar panels over landfills
Building solar on closed landfills can add costs and complications, but it could bring gigawatts of clean energy to underserved communities, a new report says.By Jeff St. John .
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Guest essay
Earth to Glasgow: Biodiversity is fundamental to a healthy climate
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Batteries
Newsletter: A play-by-play from the frontlines of Hawaii's race to replace coal
Plus, a new twist on our newsletter.By Julian Spector .
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EV charging
New York City needs a lot of EV chargers. How can its power grid support them all?
Startup Revel's Brooklyn superhub is the first of many charging centers NYC will need to meet its EV goals. Can it be replicated at scale?By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
Can solar developers and farmers find common ground?
Clashes over siting of solar projects are happening across the U.S., but collaboration is also taking root in many areas.By Andy Kowalczyk .
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Grid edge
Why vertical farms could be the next big microgrid market
Building on-site power supplies is one way plant factories can manage their hefty electricity bills. Playing them into grid markets is another.By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
Solar High Rollers: A new column on the big wins and growing pains of utility-scale solar
Want to get up to speed on utility-scale solar? Our kickoff column is a digest of breaking big-solar news and market themes.By Eric Wesoff .
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Solar
Erthos eliminates trackers in utility-scale solar, mounts PV panels on the ground
If solar panels were free, how would you build the ideal utility-scale solar plant? This startup's answer: "You'd put them on the ground."By Eric Wesoff .
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