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Britain's solar power sets new record for electricity generation in sunny July
Solar power supplied a record 14.4 per cent of all electricity generated in Britain last month, surpassing its previous monthly high of 12.4 per cent set in May and significantly increasing from 9.6 per cent in July of the previous year. This surge…
Solar powers highest share of UK electricity ever after record July sunshine
Solar power reached an unprecedented share of the UK's electricity supply in July, buoyed by exceptionally sunny conditions across the nation, new figures reveal. The renewable technology supplied 14.4 per cent of all electricity generated in…
Why 2026 could be the right time to buy solar panels
Solar panels are a long-term investment, so deciding when to buy is less about finding a perfect moment and more about whether the numbers work for your home. Installation costs remain substantial, and the savings depend on your roof, electricity…
The Best Solar-Powered Watches of 2026
On the first day, God said let there be light so that humans can one day power their watches with it. Or... something like that. But when it comes to solar-powered watches, you don't necessarily need to rely on the big yellow thing in the sky any…
How much electricity do solar panels actually produce? I found out
Solar panels are usually advertised by their peak power rating, but that figure doesn't tell you how much electricity they will generate on your roof over a full year. Real-world output varies according to the size of the system, your solar panel's…
The UK is firmly in its second solar boom': solar energy sets new UK record as affordable plug-in kits prepare to go on sale within weeks
Solar energy just had its best-ever month in the UK Rooftop panels and farms provided 14.4% of the country's electricity The record comes ahead of the legalisation of plug-in solar kits soon Our gardens may be wilting in this exceptionally dry…
First Solar tops S&P 500 leaderboard in apparent delayed reaction to Q2 earnings beat (FSLR:NASDAQ)
First Solar's stock surged 10.3% after Q2 earnings beat analyst estimates, making it the top gainer on the S&P 500. The Section 232 decision causes policy uncertainty, leading management to under-utilize southeast Asia facilities and delay booking…
Why is Solar Energy a Popular Choice for Kolkata Businesses?
When you are running a business in Kolkata, it is very obvious that some costs tend to rise even though you try to keep things under control. For many businesses in Kolkata, monthly power bills are a huge expense. They are also affecting profit…
Solar eclipse as UK skies to darken for display next week - here's when to watch
People across Britain will witness a breathtaking display of nature's might when a solar eclipse casts its shadow in August. Portions of Europe - including Iceland and Northern Spain - will experience a total eclipse that will transform day into…
What's All This Nonsense About Putting Solar on Farmland?
Quite rightly, there's a growing outcry about the increasing use of farmland for solar farms. Can it be that the wording is the problem? Because we have chosen to call them ‘ solar farms,' America thinks they belong on farmland. Or, because…
HOAs are often barriers to sustainable landscaping and solar energy - here's how they could be bridges instead
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) If you build a house in the United States today, there's a good chance you'll be living under the dictates of a…
Exclusive: From 'light-fearing' to 'light-harnessing': Chinese team sets new world record with 28.04 percent efficient solar cells
Perovskite-organic tandem solar cell device Photo: Courtesy of Institute of Chemistry under the Chinese Academy of Sciences Light is the source of energy for solar cells, but it can also become a factor accelerating performance degradation. For…
One Scottish beauty spot named best place in UK to watch August solar eclipse
A spectacular solar event is set to take place this month which Scots won't want to miss. On Wednesday, August 12, a solar eclipse will take over the skies and one beauty spot in Scotland is expected to provide the best views in the UK. The eclipse…
HOAs are often barriers to sustainable landscaping and solar energy - here's how they could be bridges instead
If you build a house in the United States today, there's a good chance you'll be living under the dictates of a neighborhood homeowners association – roughly two out of every three new homes are in an HOA, as are a third of existing homes.
The South East is shining in the UK's solar energy race
New analysis by Solar4Good puts the region among the top performers in solar capacity and renewable electricity generation, contributing significantly to the country's ambitions for cleaner, greener energy. The figures show that the South East…
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