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Copper has a new bull case—and it's coming from billionaire macro investors, not mining CEOs. Stanley Druckenmiller had once called copper "in the tightest position I have ever studied." Chamath Palihapitiya says electrification makes shortages inevitable and copper should go “parabolic....

Silver wasn't supposed to be the story of 2026 — but markets are now calling it exactly that. What began as a quiet rebound has become a full-blown rally. The iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:SLV) — the go-to instrument for silver exposure — has posted eye-popping year-to-date gains of roughly 16%–17% in...

The Biden administration’s doubling of the U.S. tariff on Chinese solar panels is key to protecting the domestic market from China’s predatory behavior, says Mark Widmar, CEO of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR). First Solar is expected to report second-quarter earnings after Tuesday...

U.S. solar manufacturers are prodding the Biden administration to toughen the rules on a law that gives a 10% tax credit solar project developers who use materials made in the U.S.A. The administration sought to encourage investment in clean energy and deter reliance on Chinese goods through the...

One of the largest office buildings in the world is going solar, a move that could help provide a boost in interest in solar stocks. What Happened: While clean energy continues to be a topic among politicians, investors and analysts, the sector saw declines over the past year with solar stocks...

Key Takeaways: JinkoSolar’s shipments doubled in the third quarter, but its revenue grew at a slower 63% as prices for its solar modules fell The company said it is “confident” of beating its recently upgraded annual shipment forecast thanks to booming global demand By Doug...

New York’s nearly $1 billion investment in Elon Musk‘s plan for a massive solar-panel factory, once touted as the largest in the Western Hemisphere, has largely failed to deliver on its promises, The Wall Street Journal reports. Unfulfilled PromisesThe state-owned facility, leased to...

Key Takeaways: A rally for JinkoSolar shares after its announcement of a new battery for sale in Europe may reflect easing concerns about the company’s geopolitical woes Investors briefly pulled out of the solar module maker’s stock after a raid on its Florida and California offices...

As U.S. authorities crack down on human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang region, which produces about half of the world's supply of a vital component in solar panels, the U.S. solar industry is facing new challenges, writes Wall Street Journal. What happened: According to...

A Nevada-based independent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner has been mining blocks from his home using Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) solar panels and its Powerwall. What Happened: In an explanatory thread on Twitter, Miner 4 Heat detailed how he optimizes energy costs while mining Bitcoin from his residence...

A leading furniture and home furnishings retailer is stepping up its commitment to renewable energy with a new solar panel launch. What Happened: IKEA has partnered with SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) to make home solar panels more accessible to U.S. customers. “At IKEA, we’re...

A group of Australian scientists is testing printed solar panels that will be used to power a Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) car on a 15,100-km (9,400-mile) journey beginning in September, according to a Reuters report. The team's printed plastic solar panels, each 18 m (59 feet...

Electric vehicle company Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has gotten praise for its business segments outside of vehicles: solar power, energy storage and others. The company’s solar business could get a lift with expansion highlighted in a recent Electrek article. What Happened: Tesla has expanded...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is facing the prospects of legal action from customers after the company sharply increased the price of solar roofs even for customers who have signed installation contracts over a year ago, Electrek reported Sunday. What Happened: Customers were informed by Tesla of price...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been sued by a customer over allegations it misreported a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) as a loan the latter had undertaken, Bloomberg reported Thursday. What Happened: Olivier Chaine, in 2017, had Tesla subsidiary SolarCity install rooftop solar panels at...