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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…
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…
Tesla, Samsung oppose new US tariffs on Vietnam as probe deadline nears
HANOI, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Businesses are divided over whether Washington should propose new tariffs on Vietnamese goods this month, with Tesla and Samsung not in favour, while others have called for penalties, submissions to the US government…
Tesla, Samsung Oppose New US Tariffs on Vietnam as Probe Deadline Nears
FILE PHOTO: A Samsung Electronics logo and a computer motherboard appear in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Businesses are divided over whether Washington should propose new tariffs on Vietnamese…
Patrick Stewart, Our Captain Of Multimedia CD-ROM Edutainment
In 1997, Patrick Stewart took me on a voyage through the stars from the comfort of the family computer room. An interactive expansion of a 1993 video cassette, Nine Worlds allowed you to travel the solar system, pick up gift shop postcards…
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.
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