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Best Outdoor Solar Lights 2026 - Forbes Vetted
Lighting can make or break the look of your home—and that goes for outdoor spaces, too. Whether installed for added security or to upgrade the look of your patio or pool, the best outdoor solar lights should be practical, energy-efficient…
Strange interstellar comet speculated to be alien craft is older than Solar System
A strange interstellar comet discovered last year and speculated by a prominent astronomer to be an alien spacecraft could be older than our Solar System, according to a new study. The comet, first spotted in July 2025 and named 3I/ ATLAS, was only…
North Unit floating solar project faces uncertain future as grant nears expiration
A first-of-its-kind plan to install floating solar panels in an irrigation canal in Central Oregon faces an uncertain future as a federal grant nears expiration. The North Unit Irrigation District expects a $2.55 million federal grant awarded in…
Exclusive: New top US solar lobbyist sees a 'golden age' under Trump
Despite its efforts to the contrary, the Trump administration is overseeing “a golden age of solar,” according to Tim Pawlenty, the Republican former governor of Minnesota and presidential primary contender who is now the top US solar…
UPSC Weekly Concepts Snapshot | From solar-powered highways to coral reefs: What's behind this week's headlines?
Read the article, understand the concept, and then crack the quiz. Test Your Knowledge: RIPV, IPOs & Coral Reefs 5 questions across Science, Economy & Environment — June 2026 What does the photovoltaic effect do? Converts wind energy into…
With Plasma, Solar, Magnets, EU Aims to Help Decarbonize Industrial Heat Generation
Most industrial processes need heat, and most heat comes from burning fossil fuels, but armed with €400 million in grants, the European Commission is hoping to change that. The commission has just seen the successful launch of its…
Solar subscriptions gain appeal after tax credit changes
New solar subscription models allow homeowners to get rooftop solar with the option to cancel at no cost. The end of federal solar tax credits for homeowners has made subscription-based solar options more competitive. Terra Energy is expanding its…
Firm wants to transform dairy block into solar farm
A 500mw solar farm could be built on 653ha near Twizel — producing enough power for about 130,000 homes. Twizel Solar Farm Ltd has applied to the Waitaki District Council for resource consent to install the facility, which would be located…
Solar manufacturers seek probe into South Korea imports
Three solar manufacturers filed a petition seeking an investigation into solar cell imports from South Korea. The group alleges that Qcells shifted solar cell production from China to South Korea to avoid U.S. tariffs. The petition asks the…
ALMM relief: MNRE allows provisional commissioning of solar projects awaiting approval
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has provided temporary relief to solar projects caught in regulatory uncertainty over the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II requirements, allowing eligible projects to be…
UP regulator says GST cut on solar equipment qualifies as 'Change in Law' event
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has ruled that the reduction in GST on renewable energy equipment from 12% to 5% will be treated as a “Change in Law” event under power purchase agreements signed under the…
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Is 12 Billion Years Old, Almost Three Times Older Than the Solar System
One year ago, on July 1 2025, astronomers discovered a fascinating new object moving through the Solar System. Detected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS), the object was quickly recognised as something special. Tearing…
LONGi Awarded '2026 Climate Lighthouse' Outstanding Case of 2026 Shanghai Climate Week: Zero-Carbon Technology Leads Green Transition
SHANGHAI, June 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- The '2026 Climate Lighthouse' Conference, themed 'Chain the Future, Co-create a New Climate Lighthouse Paradigm', was held during the Shanghai Climate Week. LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was recognized as…
Renewables To Squeeze Oil And Gas Imports In New Electric Age For Asia
Motorists wait to refuel their vehicles in Sri Lanka in March 2026. The Iran war has settled for an uneasy truce. But the price of oil will take months to fall to pre-war levels. Same for elevated prices of gasoline and diesel – not just in…
Coalition's renewables push 'chaos' for NSW energy plan, Minns says
The NSW Coalition wants to redirect the state's renewable rollout towards Sydney, while reducing the role of regional energy zones. It has proposed scaling back one of the five regional energy zones it established while in government. Labor has…
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