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Springwell Solar Farm approval prompts mayor to consider judicial review
Stuart Harratt East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire The mayor of Greater Lincolnshire says she is considering launching a judicial review after the government approved plans to build the UK's largest solar farm in the county. Dame Andrea Jenkyns said…
First Solar Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR shed 1.76% to $197.25 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.62% to 6,824.66 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising…
These cheap solar cells work better because they're flawed
It raises an obvious question: how can a relatively simple, low-cost material compete with highly refined silicon technology developed over decades? Over the past 15 years, lead-halide perovskites have emerged as promising candidates for…
Medieval poets wrote about auroras. Their work is providing clues to the solar cycle
Medieval poets, including a Japanese noble, provided key descriptions to track down solar events Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the Scientific American and Springer Nature Limited…
Worthington residents lobby on Beacon Hill for temporary solar moratorium in their town
BOSTON — A group of Worthington residents took their advocacy to the State House Wednesday morning to encourage legislators to adopt a new bill that would place a temporary moratorium on large-scale solar arrays and battery energy storage…
Ontario electricity system to add 14 new solar, wind projects
Ontario's electricity system operator is giving long-term energy generation contracts to 12 new solar and two wind projects. The Independent Electricity System Operator says it marks the first large-scale renewable development in the province in…
Greatest gift' - a 12-year-old GoPro captured the epic solar eclipse images from the Artemis II mission
Solar eclipse image from Artemis II shot with 12-year-old action cam The 'greatest gift' moment recorded with a GoPro Hero4 Black The mission's gear choices continue to surprise camera fans The Artemis II crew continue to send stunning images back…
California community solar proposal 'virtually ensures' no new projects
CPUC has issued a new proposed decision in the ongoing community solar proceeding, a move that the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) says “virtually ensures” that no new community solar projects will be developed in the…
Powering the Future: Solar, Wind & Geothermal in the Renewable Energy Transition to Net-Zero Emissions
Solar, wind, and geothermal energies form the backbone of the renewable energy transition, steering global power systems toward net-zero emissions. Energy storage and grid modernization address key challenges, enabling reliable integration of these…
3 reasons I'll never use wired outdoor security cameras again after switching to solar
As someone who's constantly testing the latest smart home gadgets, I've always been sceptical when it comes to the best outdoor security cameras. In my mind, they've always felt like a more permanent fixture, so when you're trying to test multiple…
India hits 150 GW solar milestone
A new report by JMK Research reveales that India added around 44.6 GW of solar and 6 GW of wind capacity in fiscal year 2026. Solar and wind installations increased 87.2% and 45.6%, respectively, year-on-year. Fiscal year 2026 refers to the period…
U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran tests solar supply
The Middle East remains a major destination for China's module exports and an increasingly important market for new photovoltaic manufacturing investment. Recent clashes have so far had limited impact on Chinese downstream module and cell trading…
Motril Port accelerates major solar-powered development
By Adam Woodward • Published: 10 Apr 2026 • 17:23 • 1 minute read Site of new solar park in Motril. Credit: Puerto de Motril Progress is full steam ahead with the ambitious Green Motril plan as contractors begin work to…
Kosol Energie airlifts solar cells to avoid delays
Kosol Energie has airlifted around 100 metric tons of solar cells to India, using a chartered cargo aircraft to support module manufacturing and project delivery timelines. The shipment arrived at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in…
Solar PV Capex could fall to $192/kW by 2050
The Capex of photovoltaics is expected to range between €166 ($192)/kW and €720/kW in 2050, according to a new study from Finland's LUT University. The researchers noted that €166 value follows the standard convention used in…
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