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A 'Hidden' Solar Outburst Just Exposed a Blind Spot in Space-Weather Forecasting
NASA's Europa Clipper, a spacecraft on its way to conduct the first detailed study of Jupiter's moon Europa, detected something strange on December 19, 2024. It had been about two months since the orbiter launched from Kennedy Space Center, and the…
Is solar battery storage worth it? What homeowners need to know
Solar panels generate electricity whenever the sun is shining, but that doesn't necessarily coincide with when your household uses the most power. A solar battery can bridge that gap by storing surplus electricity produced during the day so you can…
Interstellar Travel IV: Solar, Magnetic, & Directed-Energy Sails
Welcome back to our series on Interstellar Travel! In our first installment, we examined attempts to realize nuclear propulsion and how the technology could be used to reach the nearest star. In our second, we examined how fusion power has also…
A Solar Farm In Oregon Is Building A Massive Wildlife Corridor For Migrating Deer And Elk
Inch by inch, humans are taking over wildlife habitats, and this trend is only going to continue. Many critics of renewable energy focus primarily on its downsides, such as the space needed for solar fields and the impact on wildlife habitats.
These States Generated More Electricity From Solar Than Coal Or Natural Gas For The First Time
Three U.S. states reached an exciting milestone by generating more electricity from solar panels than any other source for the very first time in their history. According to global clean energy think tank Ember, the states of Maine, Massachusetts…
China unveils rollable solar wings for satellites, ready for orbit testing
China's homegrown perovskite rollable solar wing prototype has completed and is about to enter in-orbit testing phase. Photo: Screenshot from the Science and Technology Daily China's homegrown perovskite rollable solar wing prototype has completed…
Public to have a say on proposed council-owned solar farm project
South Ayrshire Council has taken a step forward in its plans to develop a new solar farm at the Auchincruive Bing site in Prestwick. The local authority has announced that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been completed on the site. The…
Solar farm approved near Messingham but another refused near Scawby
A solar farm has been approved approximately two miles south-east of Messingham in North Lincolnshire. PS Renewables Ltd have gained planning permission to build Sand Lane Solar Farm across a 32.5 hectare site. The site covers North Lincolnshire…
Reolink teases new solar-powered security camera ahead of September launch
Reolink is preparing to unveil a new solar-powered OMVI security camera at IFA 2026, combining battery power with solar charging for more flexible installation. The brand will also reveal updates to its subscription-free ReoNeura AI platform, with…
As US tries to starve Cuba, solar electric garbage trikes offer a lifeline
Cuba is struggling with a US-imposed blockade on fuel shipments, which has led to many crises, including a breakdown in garbage collection in Havana. But a tiny startup is stepping up to collect garbage in one neighborhood, using electric…
Farmer defends controversial plan to fill fields with solar panels
There are fears a village near Gloucester could be overwhelmed by solar farms as planners approve photovoltaic panels covering 64 acres of farmland. Plans to install ground mounted solar panels and a battery energy storage system at Lassington in…
Article: The Sun and Us - NASA Science
Levels Advanced (9-12+) Material Type Article/Informative Text Heliophysics Big Ideas Big Idea 1.3 – The Sun's energy drives Earth's climate… Big Idea 2.2 – The Sun defines the space… Big Idea 3.3 - Our Sun, like all…
Plans submitted for 30-panel solar farm in Forest of Bowland
Avalon Town Planning submitted the proposal on behalf of the applicant, Claire Loach, to introduce 30 ground-mounted solar panels on land in Newchurch-in- Pendle. The site is located within open countryside, but is not within a conservation area…
Maharashtra farmers have an edge in installing solar pumps, says GK Energy CMD
Maharashtra farmers enjoy an advantage in installing solar pumps as the State subsidises a major portion of the cost, according to Gopal Kabra, Chairman & Managing Director, GK Energy. “This is due to the policy drive by the State…
BlackRock Inc. Acquires Shares of 14,029,065 First Solar, Inc. $FSLR
BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired…
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