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Japan to end subsidies for solar panels
The Environment Ministry plans to abolish subsidies for solar panels under its financial aid program for facilitating the introduction of photovoltaic power generation systems, sources have said. Behind the move are falling prices of solar panels.
California Becomes Latest State to Approve Plug-in Solar
California is the latest US state and the largest market to pass a law allowing residents to install small plug-in solar systems on apartment balconies and in backyards to offset soaring electricity costs. The bipartisan bill approved by the state…
As plug-in solar panels go on sale, here's how they compare to installed arrays
Plug-in solar panels are about to offer households a much simpler way to generate their own electricity. From 27 August, new regulations will allow compliant systems to connect to a standard household socket, opening up solar to people who may not…
By 2027, you might have to pay for the solar power you feed into the grid
Starting in 2027, the feed-in tariff for solar power will be more closely linked to the European spot market. Those who feed electricity into the grid primarily at noon tend to receive less in return; negative prices are even possible. In that…
Garmin fēnix 9 series introduces titanium cases, solar charging, and smarter stamina tracking
The Garmin fēnix 9 has 50% more RAM and offers several new features. The fēnix 9 Pro features a new titanium case, offers 3,000 nits of brightness, and comes with a new green light mode. The base model starts at $999.99, while the Pro…
How to make a solar-heavy grid stable and affordable
Electricity generation from intermittent RE sources does not always align with demand. The grid must continuously balance supply and demand, and this mismatch creates operational strain. In the first six months of this year, India experienced solar…
Today in History: September 12, Voyager 1 leaves the solar system
Today is Saturday, Sept. 12, the 255th day of 2026. There are 110 days left in the year. On Sept. 12, 2013, Voyager 1, launched 36 years earlier, became the first man-made spacecraft ever to leave the solar system. In 1857, the S.S. Central America…
Sun fires powerful M6.9 solar flare and CME toward Earth - could it boost northern lights chances this week?
Today (Aug. 25), the sun unleashed a powerful M6.9 solar flare from a restless Earth-facing sunspot, hurling a coronal mass ejection (CME) into space — and Earth could potentially be in the firing line. The M6.98 solar flare erupted from the…
US solar contracts jump 15% but Q1 installations fall 27% as cell manufacturing lags far behind modules
The United States added 7.8 gigawatts of new solar capacity in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing 6 million cumulative installations, yet that headline figure masks a deepening tension at the heart of the industry. The solar industry installed…
Garmin fēnix 7X Pro Solar is tough as nails and delivers a 37-day battery life at a bargain price
Garmin may have announced its all-new Fenix 9 lineup, but as you'd expect, the tech giant's latest and greatest flagship smartwatches are a far cry from budget-friendly. Not to mention that you'll have to cough up at least $1,100 if you want to get…
Will you be buying a plug-in solar kit? The tech becomes legal in the UK on August 27 - have you say in our poll
Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK from August 27 These lower-cost solar panels are ideal for renters and flat owners We want to hear from you in our poll below — will you be buying one? Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK from…
Iran opens largest solar power plant
Published August 26th, 2026 - 06:50 GMT ALBAWABA - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian opened the country's largest solar power plant in an official ceremony on Tuesday. The newly inaugurated facility will supply a portion of the electricity demand…
Over 2.23 Lakh Rooftop Solar Units Installed Under ULA Model of PM Surya Ghar Scheme
New Delhi: The Centre has stepped up efforts to expand rooftop solar adoption among low-income and vulnerable households through the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, with over 2.23 lakh installations…
Missed the solar eclipse? The year's best lunar eclipse occurs on August 27-28 - here's how to watch and photograph the extraordinary celestial event
August's celestial wonders aren't done yet. Following the stunning total solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower a couple of weeks ago, we're set for another extraordinary show this week — a lunar eclipse. On August 27-28…
Garmin Fenix 9: Eight Key Facts About Garmin's Latest Watch
Garmin has announced the Garmin Fenix 9, the latest version of its most well-regarded adventure and running watch series. The Garmin Fenix 9 series starts at $999.99, and comes in both standard and Pro variants, while in the past the Pro line has…
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