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Earth's 'impenetrable' space radiation barrier breached by solar storm
Satellites around Earth could face a previously underestimated radiation risk after scientists discovered that high-energy electrons had breached a boundary once thought to be 'impenetrable.” A powerful solar storm broke through a space…
Tesla is ditching its solar roof tiles for a good reason
Tesla had to cut losses after significant mistakes and overspending Roschetzky Photography/Shutterstock Tesla's Solar Roof panels were designed to look like regular shingles while delivering 98 percent of a normal solar panel's efficiency. It did…
Rest injects $250m into solar, battery play that dodges grid logjam
Industry superannuation giant Rest Super will pump $250 million into a mid-scale solar and battery storage group as it looks to invest in transition projects that can sidestep the logjam in transmission holding up several larger renewables…
Nigeria's Solar Partners Sign Rooftop Frameworks for More Than 600 MW
BusinessDay reported Nov. 1 that Nigerian partners have signed rooftop-solar frameworks exceeding 600 megawatts, while industry leaders cited financing, project development and technical capacity as obstacles to turning agreements into operating…
Government calls for private investment in solar, energy storage
Government has called for increased private sector investment in solar power and energy storage systems as Uganda seeks to meet rising electricity demand and achieve universal access to electricity by 2030. Dr Brian Isabirye, the commissioner for…
Should You Repair Or Replace Outdated Solar Kits?
If you've had some solar panels for a while, you've probably already taken time to calculate how much solar saves on your electric bill. However, as your solar power system ages, it begins to lose some efficiency in generating power. The good news…
Proposed solar project an economic opportunity for Jay | Letter
As the business development manager for Reed & Reed, a Maine-based construction company, I spend a lot of my time working on projects that create jobs, support local businesses and contribute to Maine's economy. From that perspective, I believe the…
Why Sri Lanka's recent blackout has lessons for India's rooftop solar push
So, how can rooftop solar affect grid stability? What role did it play in Sri Lanka's latest blackout? And what lessons does the incident hold for India? We explain. What exactly happened in Sri Lanka's blackout? Sri Lanka's installed power…
Scientists trace mysterious solar wind structures back to their origins
The solar wind pours off the Sun in every direction, dragging the Sun's magnetic field out with it. Now and then that field bends back on itself in a sharp, S-shaped kink called a switchback. When a spacecraft flew straight through a big one, the…
First Solar, Inc. $FSLR Stock Position Increased by SFE Investment Counsel
SFE Investment Counsel lifted its holdings in shares of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR - Free Report) by 10.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm…
The US-China trade war seems to have subsided - but the sense of calm is misleading
Donald Trump 's trade wars have largely fallen off the headlines. Fears of new tariffs flare up from time to time when the US president goes off the rails – for instance, threatening to end US trade with countries with which it has a deficit…
NASA telescope could drop debris on Earth after failed rescue mission
An aging NASA space telescope that spent more than two decades studying some of the universe's most powerful explosions is expected to plunge back through Earth's atmosphere within days, raising questions about whether any debris could survive the…
Jinko Holdings: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
On its third quarter of 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 30, 2026, Jinko Holdings (JKS +4.86%) announced a sequential gross margin recovery to 12.3%. The shift toward premium solar technology and profitable energy storage systems marks a turning…
Don't wait for Black Friday: Amazon is already taking up to 60% off these 17 smart home gadgets
When major shopping events like Black Friday roll around, you can bet that Amazon will be offering discounts on its most popular smart home devices. The good news? You don't have to wait until November 27 to snag great deals on these gadgets.
Aging NASA telescope heading back to Earth - to crash
An aging NASA telescope is expected to crash back down to Earth this week. The U.S. Space Force predicts the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory will crash down soon — likely on or around Friday — following a failed rescue effort of the…
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