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Iran Will Be the Next Solar Boom Market
You might not be surprised to discover that Asian countries jeopardized by the war in Iran are rushing to install solar power as fast as they can. Iran itself seems a less likely candidate. That may be set to change, however. Fueled by subsidized…
Lincolnshire solar projects spark 'energy invasion' protests
Campaigners opposed to electricity infrastructure planned for Lincolnshire claim the county is facing an 'energy invasion'. There are currently five Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPS) being proposed for the region including…
Lincolnshire solar projects spark 'energy invasion' protests
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire climate and environment correspondent Campaigners opposed to electricity infrastructure planned for Lincolnshire claim the county is facing an 'energy invasion'. There are currently five Nationally Significant…
Interstellar comet may be oldest object seen in our solar system, scientists say
An interstellar comet that blazed past the sun last year could be nearly three times older than our solar system and is unlike anything ever before seen in our cosmic back yard, astronomers said on Monday. The comet 3I/Atlas is just the third…
Novva Expands Into Colombia With Acquisition of 37.8 MW Solar Portfolio
NOVVA Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a portfolio of three solar projects in Colombia from German renewable energy developer ABO Energy, further expanding the company's presence in high-growth emerging markets. The portfolio…
Nasa discovers asteroid 'wobbling' through the solar system
Scientists have discovered that the asteroid Donaldjohanson has a 'wobbling peanut' shape, rotating on two axes as it travels through space. The discovery was made by researchers at the Southwest Research Institute using NASA's Lucy spacecraft…
Mizuho Raises its Price Target on First Solar (FSLR)
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is one of the On June 15, 2026, Mizuho raised the firm's price target on First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) to $300 from $243 and maintained an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm cited higher U.S. import prices…
Interstellar comet that zoomed past Earth could be oldest and coldest object ever seen in solar system, astronomers say
An interstellar comet that blazed past the sun and swung by Earth last year could be nearly three times older than our solar system and is unlike anything ever before seen in our cosmic backyard, astronomers said Monday. The comet 3I/ATLAS is just…
Botswana secures $100M for solar plant
Botswana secured $100 million to build its first large-scale solar plant that will sell power to a regional market, as investors bet that rising electricity demand will offer lucrative returns on surplus power. The 100-megawatt Tati Solar Project…
Is First Solar Dirt Cheap Amid the AI Boom?
First Solar (FSLR +1.14%) has been on an absolute roller coaster. It has more than tripled over the past five years, but that includes multiple 20% and 40% drops along the way. Elon Musk has his eyes set on solar-powered AI data centers for SpaceX.
Could a home battery save you money even if you don't have solar panels?
Not every home is made for solar panels. Some roofs are shaded for much of the day. Some are the wrong shape, face the wrong way or belong to a listed building. Flats, rented homes and leasehold properties can all come with extra hurdles. And for…
Our sun is destined to 'kick and spit' its way across the solar system when it dies
Scientists have discovered that dying stars don't go down without a fight. New research suggests that when stars like the sun enter their red giant phase, they spit out blobs of plasma and receive a corresponding 'kick' in the opposite direction.
Top Ayrshire tennis club switches to solar to cut costs and generate profit
The present club - which has four indoor courts and fourteen outdoor courts over two locations, as well as badminton, pickleball, and an Aspire gym - evolved back in the 1980s from a tiny tennis club in Symington. When South Ayrshire Council was…
Solar panels and heat pump use increases after Ukraine war effects
The figure north of the border has almost doubled since 2019 when it was 23 per 1,000 Scottish households. The research found that in Aberdeenshire and Stirling, one in 10 homes now have solar panels. Analysis also found there has been strong…
12 billion years old, this interstellar comet is older than our Solar System
One year ago, on July 1 2025, astronomers discovered a fascinating new object moving through the Solar System. Detected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS), the object was quickly recognised as something special. Tearing…
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