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Spacewalk Begins for Solar Array Modifications
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon began a spacewalk at 8:33 a.m. EDT outside the International Space Station to prepare the 3B power channel for the future installation of new roll-out solar arrays. Once installed, the arrays will provide…
Spacewalkers Prepare to Exit Station for Solar Array Mod Work
NASA is streaming live coverage as two NASA astronauts prepare for a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:35 a.m. EDT and last about six and a half hours. Watch online at:…
Reported US tariff on polysilicon imports a protectionist move raising costs for US firms, solar industry: experts
Workers assemble solar photovoltaic modules at a smart manufacturing workshop of Ronma Solar Energy Group in Jindong district of Jinhua city, East China's Zhejiang Province, on July 28, 2026. Photo: VCG A reported US plan to levy a 15 percent…
County Durham solar farm near Blackhall Rocks approved
A solar farm with more than 83,000 panels has been approved for farmland, despite objections from residents. Durham County Council's planning committee backed proposals by Grupotec Solar UK for the Benridge Solar Farm near Blackhall Rocks, which…
County Durham solar farm near Blackhall Rocks approved
Bill Edgar Local Democracy Reporting Service A solar farm with more than 83,000 panels has been approved for farmland, despite objections from residents. Durham County Council's planning committee backed proposals by Grupotec Solar UK for the…
Whitestone solar farm plan causing 'heartache', residents say
Residents campaigning against plans to create one of Europe's largest solar farms in South Yorkshire have said the proposal is 'causing a great deal of heartache across the region'. The application for the Whitestone solar farm between Doncaster…
Chinese Solar Firm's US Tax-Credit Bid Tested by Hong Kong Ties
A move by a Chinese solar manufacturer seen by American industry insiders as a bid to qualify for US tax credits faces scrutiny because its new partner still retains ties to China, including operations in Hong Kong. Shanghai-based Jinko Solar Co.
The Scientific American guide to 2026's total solar eclipse
Ready to look up and gaze (safely) at the sun? A total solar eclipse is less than one week away, and Scientific American is going to be on the ground in Spain and Iceland to bring you live updates and incredible images of this celestial phenomenon…
Where will the total solar eclipse 2026 be visible from?
The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026 will sweep across parts of the Northern Hemisphere, offering millions of people a chance to witness one of nature's most spectacular sights. The path of totality — in which the moon completely covers…
In a first, Utah got more power from solar than any other source
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Salt Lake Tribune, a nonprofit newsroom in Utah. Utah's solar generation eclipsed all other electricity sources for the first time ever in May, the…
First Solar: Structural Growth, Financial Strength, And An Attractive Valuation
First Solar leverages proprietary CdTe thin-film technology and a vertically integrated U.S. manufacturing base for long-term value creation. FSLR's 45.1 GW contracted backlog, expanding capacity toward 25 GW, and ~$1.7B net cash position underpin…
SolarEdge Says US Home Solar Market Weak Due to Financing Issues
SolarEdge Technologies CEO Shuki Nir says uncertainty over new tax credit rules for home solar equipment has made it more challenging for providers to raise financing for the systems and has led to softer customer demand for panels.
Plan your perfect 2026 total solar eclipse experience with these smartphone apps
The Aug. 12 total solar eclipse is less than a week away! We know that eclipse planning can be daunting, so we've put together a list of great eclipse apps to help make things that little bit easier. Over 15 million people across Spain, Greenland…
Largest Solar Telescope Delivers Spectacular Images
The largest solar telescope and the most sophisticated computer simulations have produced the sharpest images of the Sun's surface to date. The largest solar telescope and the most sophisticated computer simulations are producing the sharpest…
When is the solar eclipse 2026? The best places and times to see it in the UK
So far, summer 2026 has been marked by some pretty momentous occasions, like the absolute chaos of Love Island's Casa Amor and, of course, the World Cup. But there's another upcoming event you need to circle on your calendar before autumn rolls…
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