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OCI launches 260-MW solar project in Texas
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- South Korea's OCI Holdings said Thursday that its U.S. subsidiary, OCI Energy, has teamed up with Israeli renewable energy developer Arava Power to build a 260-megawatt solar power project in Texas. OCI Energy began…
Decision on 2,400-acre Oxfordshire solar farm plans delayed again
Controversial plans to build one of the UK's largest solar farms have been delayed further by the government, which says it needs additional time to 'consider further information'. Developer Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) wants to build the…
China reaches major solar energy milestone
China's solar power capacity has overtaken coal for the first time, marking a major milestone in the country's rapid expansion of renewable energy. China had about 1,288 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar capacity at the end of July, compared with…
WeWork India to develop 10 MWp solar power plant in Karnataka
WeWork India Management Limited, a flexible workspace developer promoted by real estate developer Embassy Group, plans to develop a 10 MWp (DC) ground-mounted solar power plant in Karnataka with an investment of ₹35 crore. The location is…
Another US state joins the plug-in solar revolution - California just approved its balcony solar bill, and it could save you up to $450 a year
California lawmakers have approved a plug-in solar bill All that's required now is the Governor's signature These kits could save you up to $450 a year on electricity Adding plug-in solar power to your home's energy mix is about to become legal in…
Alberta government touts Oct. 1 launch of $14 solar panel recycling fee, landfill ban
Albertans purchasing new solar panels next month will face a hefty fee for recycling them. Environment Minister Grant Hunter announced Thursday a ban on landfill disposal for the panels, as well as a $14 recycling fee per panel beginning Oct. 1.
A 'raincoat' protects lead-free solar cells from the elements
One drawback of most solar cells made with efficiency-boosting perovskite is the presence of hazardous lead in the materials that turn sunlight into electricity. Next-generation solar cells made with the most promising lead-free…
These Bay Area Residents Have Had Plug-In Solar for a Year. Here's How It's Going | KQED
California is transitioning to clean energy. KQED is reporting on what that means for you. What works? What doesn't? How much does it cost? Help us find these answers and more by donating today. Each winter, retired teacher Agnes Chan would prepare…
IIT Delhi launches first academic programme at Sonipat campus with international solar fellowship
2 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google IIT Delhi has launched its first academic programme at its Sonipat campus — a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Solar Systems and Management — in collaboration with the…
Axis Energy bags contract for 552 MWp solar project in AP
Axis Energy has secured the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for a 552 MWp utility-scale solar power project being developed by Evren, a joint venture between Brookfield and Axis Energy, in Anantapur district, Andhra…
Avionics and Software
For Artemis II, the software supported both automated and manual operations as needed. The automated system can operate through loss of communication and scenarios where the system is affected by radiation. The crew can take over manual operation…
SSERVI CAN-5: Final Text Released - NASA Science
The NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD) have released the final text of the fifth Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN-5) as NNH26ZDA016C.
Utilities are racing to link up with fusion startups, with Realta Fusion the latest to benefit
Fusion startup Realta Fusion this week announced a deal with Madison Gas and Electric that will place one of the first grid-connected fusion power plants in the country in Wisconsin. The partnership comes as utilities around the world have been…
DeepMind's New AI Weather Model Goes Hourly for Power Markets
The newest AI weather model from Google DeepMind not only forecasts how hard the wind blows at turbine height and how much sunlight reaches a solar farm, but refreshes those projections every hour from satellite images. The WeatherNext 3 model…
Emmitt Smith's Solar Venture Projected $13.8 Million in First-Year Income. An Investor Says Its $2.5 Million Was Diverted
Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith and several business partners are facing a civil fraud lawsuit over a $2.5 million loan that was supposed to help a joint venture acquire an interest in a planned Texas solar development. Kituwah Energy…
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