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Residents 'horrified' by huge solar farm proposal near Beverley
Residents campaigning against a planned solar farm near Beverley say they are 'horrified' by the proposal. The Clean Air Solar Farm would cover a total of 2,853 acres across two sites near Lockington and Walkington and the developers, PS Renewables…
Residents 'horrified' by huge solar farm proposal near Beverley
Amelia Riley East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Residents campaigning against a planned solar farm near Beverley say they are 'horrified' by the proposal. The Clean Air Solar Farm would cover a total of 2,853 acres across two sites near Lockington and…
How to watch August's total solar eclipse live with Scientific American
Even if you aren't going to be within the path of totality, you can still watch the solar eclipse as it happens with Scientific American Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the…
Ohio Empowering Local Communities to Fight Off Solar and Wind Development
In my mind's eye, I've always thought of Ohio as being sort of a reddish, purple place. You know, lots of salt-of-the-earth Midwest but not quite Cornbelt folks in the communities around what have always seemed to be pretty liberal cities. Part of…
Anita, electric-solar boat prototype, returns to Charles River
Sailing enthusiasts will get a preview this weekend of a solar-electric boat that's due to launch later this year. Why it matters: James Worden, a solar industry leader and MIT alum, is pioneering solar design and manufacturing for the sea. State…
The Download: a new hunt for dark matter and Kenya's case for going solar
They're now casting a much wider net. New proposals include quantum sensors, liquid-helium detectors, and even searches in Jupiter's atmosphere. This story is from the next edition of our magazine, which is all about engineering. Subscribe now to…
All the land marked for development in county's 'capital of solar farms
After hours of gruelling debate recently ended in a deferral, frustrated residents in one part of Leicestershire say they are living in the 'capital of solar farms'. New documents reveal that even more sites are being eyed for development…
Ireland trebles solar energy capacity in three-year period
Ireland has a national target of 8GW of installed solar capacity by 2030 under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme. Ireland's solar sector has almost trebled its total energy capacity to 2.7GW over the past three years, according to Solar…
Solar and wind viable options for region
Recent visits around the South have got me thinking a lot more about energy generation. The first was to Fairbank Dairy Farm near Drummond. Their solar-and-battery powered farm came to my attention during last October's ferocious wind storm which…
Colorado Springs Utilities proposal for solar customers includes choice of two ways to increase rates
Colorado Springs Utilities would give solar net metering customers two options to choose from as the utility looks to increase electric rates for residents who have a home solar panel. The net metering program, which more than 11,000 homes in the…
Pioneer Yachts' First Solar-Electric Catamaran Nears Completion
The German-built 60-footer is set to debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival with a solar-electric propulsion system designed for long-range, independent cruising. German startup Pioneer Yachts says its first PY60 solar-electric catamaran, Pioneer…
We toured the Aptera factory to see if the solar EV company is gonna make it
Alongside finally getting a chance to drive the Aptera 3-wheeled solar EV, we got a short tour around the company's facility. It was illuminating – showing off the progress Aptera has made and the challenges still to come for the company. If…
Nearly half of pub landlords fear for their future amid soaring costs
Nearly half of landlords aren't confident about their pub 's future over the next year, exclusive research has revealed. While the World Cup has delivered a much needed boost to takings, many publicans are battling to survive in the face of a wave…
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Stock Rating Upgraded by Sanford C. Bernstein
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR - Get Free Report) was upgraded by investment analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein to a 'strong sell' rating in a research report issued on Tuesday, Zacks.com reports. Megatrends Still Matter: 3 Growth Stocks for the Next 10…
Illinois put community solar on a 150-year-old coal mine
An old coal mine in Illinois is now generating community solar power for hundreds of households and businesses. Nexamp and TurningPoint Energy have completed two community solar projects on a reclaimed coal mine site in Woodford County, Illinois.
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