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Optivolt Raises $32M to Build the Brain for Solar Panels of the Future
Optivolt raised $32M in Series A funding to commercialize power electronics technology embedded directly into solar panels, enabling real-time energy optimization and improved performance in non-ideal conditions.
Trump’s War on Iran Has Broken the Oil Market
Nearly eight months into Trump’s military conflict with Iran, global oil demand has declined by 2-3 million barrels daily in 2026, marking the first such drop outside of economic crises, suggesting oil demand may be shifting toward price elasticity.
Europe’s Power Demand Returns to Growth
European electricity demand is growing for the first time in years, driven by rising electrification rates and data center expansion amid the continent’s energy transition and AI boom.
Mexico Poised to Approve $12.5 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects
Mexico’s state power utility is set to approve up to 60 renewable energy projects worth $12.5 billion, adding 8.2 GW of generation capacity toward the country’s 2030 energy expansion goals.
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Ridley Scott Says He’s Planning a Third ‘Alien’ Prequel Centering on Michael Fassbender’s Character
Director Ridley Scott plans a third ‘Alien’ prequel centered on Michael Fassbender’s android character David, with filming expected after his upcoming ‘Treasure Island’ project with Hugh Jackman.
Jaye P. Morgan, Singer, Actress and Game Show Panelist, Dies at 94
Jaye P. Morgan, a singer, actress and game show panelist prominent in the 1970s, died Monday at age 94 in Washington state.
James Franco’s Career Rehab Flops as He Sleepwalks Through the Werewolf Microdrama ‘Love, Lies & Frank’
James Franco stars in the Shortical microdrama “Love, Lies & Frank,” playing a debt-ridden ad agency CEO pursued by werewolves, delivering a notably disengaged performance.
After ‘Insidious 6’ Was Pulled, Star Lin Shaye Said ‘F— This’ and Wrote a Letter Pleading With Sony to Save It (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor Lin Shaye wrote a letter to Sony Pictures leadership after the sixth “Insidious” film was canceled, successfully convincing executives to greenlight the project as “Insidious: Out of the Further.”
Carina Walker Named Head of YA at Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios has appointed Carina Walker as head of young adult programming, completing the leadership team structure under TV chief Peter Friedlander.
‘Love Island USA’ Renewed for Season 9 With Ariana Madix Returning as Host, Peacock Drops Season 8 Reunion Sneak Peak
Peacock has renewed “Love Island USA” for Season 9 with Ariana Madix returning as host after Season 8 achieved record viewership and a 3.7 million-view premiere debut.
Snoop Dogg Biopic Finds Its Suge Knight in Tre Hale (Exclusive)
Tre Hale has been cast as Suge Knight in Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic, which stars Jonathan Daviss as the rap icon and is set to release in 2027.
Oscars: Chile Picks Manuela Martelli’s ‘The Meltdown’ for the International Feature Race
Chile’s Film Academy selected “The Meltdown,” a post-Pinochet mystery drama by Manuela Martelli, as the country’s entry for Best International Feature at the 2027 Academy Awards.
Why Lionsgate Vet’s Saudi Arabia-Backed Game Studio Picked ‘1,001 Arabian Nights’ Adaptation as Its Debut Title
Saudi Arabia-backed MBC Game Studio unveiled its debut title, “1001 Threads of Mazin,” an action-adventure game drawing from “Arabian Nights” folklore, at Gamescom.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 meters of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill discounts as the government pursues major grid upgrades to support renewable energy transition.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all train services in Great Britain following a power cut at its Birmingham control centre, with most routes affected until further notice.
Lexington-Fayette County Solar Zoning Amendment Critical to Achieving Climate Goals and Lowering Costs
Lexington-Fayette’s urban council will consider a zoning amendment Thursday that would allow large-scale agrivoltaic solar on up to one percent of county land, supporting the city’s climate goals while preserving agricultural production.