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Last Year's Monster Solar Storm Gave a Transatlantic Flight a 43% Radiation Boost
On November 11, 2025, an X5-class solar flare triggered the largest ground-level enhancement (GLE) event—when solar radiation is so powerful it generates measurable changes on Earth—in almost 20 years. Scientists didn't miss the…
A train was delayed by a solar storm. But something didn't add up.
The incident dates back to the 1840s, when electric telegraph networks were beginning to transform long-distance communication. As these early systems expanded, operators occasionally encountered strange electrical disturbances that could disrupt…
Solar households could earn more than they spend on electricity - here's how
More than a third of households with solar panels could have earned more selling electricity to the grid than they spent buying it over the summer, according to new research. An analysis of 1,281 solar households by MakeMyHouseGreen found that 35.4…
Liquid, Microsoft launch solar-powered digital lab in Gqeberha
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Microsoft and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies have launched a solar-powered mobile digital lab at the Fontein Full-Service School in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, to equip young people with…
Vogue First! Merit's New Wave Is a Different Kind of Solar Fragrance
Merit has carved out a reputation for thoughtful simplicity. “Pared-back” is a through-line that can be traced across its entire collection—think streamlined formulas, easy-to-use cosmetics, and a look that feels modern and…
New Jersey's Recent Solar Power Changes Will Have A Big Impact On Local Energy Bills
In September 2026, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act to lift restrictions on consumer plug-in solar panels. The new law is set to go into effect in March 2027, and it will allow New Jersey residents to use…
Entergy sues Iberville Parish over its council's rejection of a controversial solar farm
Two months ago, the Iberville Parish Council rejected the 1,600-acre Cypress Harvest Solar complex southwest of Plaquemine amid public concerns about heavy metal contamination, fires, property values and aesthetics. Now the backer of that project…
Smart Solar fires over 80 after wildcat strike in Türkiye
Workers at the Smart Solar (Güneş) Technologies factory are completing the second week of their fight against the firing of over 80 of their coworkers. Smart Solar is one of Türkiye's leading solar panel manufacturers, and the…
Geothermal Energy Undercuts Solar-Plus-Storage On Price In NV Energy's 2026 Resource Plan
Geothermal power has reached a pricing milestone, with average costs of $105.56 per megawatt-hour in NV Energy's 2026 resource plan, undercutting competing solar-plus-storage proposals by roughly 7%. The result marks a significant turning point for…
Zambia surpasses 1 GW solar milestone
Zambia's cumulative solar capacity has surpassed 1 GW, according to figures published by the country's Ministry of Energy. Details on the ministry's website confirm total solar capacity has risen from 178 MW in 2024 to 1,027 MW as of early October.
U.S. distributed solar generation quadrupled over the last decade
Generation from U.S. small-scale solar photovoltaic systems smaller than 1 MW reached 92,979 GWh, up from 18,812 GWh a decade ago, according to the latest Annual Electric Power Industry Report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Encavis signs first solar-wind PPA with Spanish supplier
German renewable energy producer Encavis has signed its first hybrid power purchase agreement (PPA) combining solar and wind generation, agreeing to supply Spanish energy company Visalia with 60 GWh of renewable electricity annually over three and…
Baseus unveils dual-lens solar security camera that tracks people around your property
Baseus' PrimeSentinel U2 Pro is a solar-powered outdoor security camera with dual 3K cameras and a motorised spotlight that follows detected people around a property. Priced at $269.99 in the US and €269.99 in Europe, UK availability and…
First Solar (FSLR) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR - Get Free Report) is expected to be posting its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, October 29th. Analysts expect First Solar to post earnings of $4.67 per share and revenue of $1.29 billion for the…
Construction innovations could cut gigawatt-scale solar costs by 22%
The construction of gigawatt-sized solar farms could be transformed by adopting four technical innovations, according to research by Lightsource bp. The UK-headquartered independent power producer (IPP) has shared findings from the investigation…
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