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After Latest Swing Past Sun, NASA's Parker Solar Probe Checks in
NASA's Parker Solar Probe completed its 29th close approach to the Sun on Sept. 4, again matching its record speed and distance from the solar surface. This time, the spacecraft trained its camera on structures and activity near the Sun's north…
More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump
States that voted for Trump are leading the country in solar adoption. In recent years, Republican opposition to solar has mounted, with the Trump administration making it more difficult to build solar on federal land and Congress scaling back…
How do solar panels work and generate electricity?
Solar panels can cut your electricity bills by generating renewable energy at home using sunlight – and, contrary to popular belief, they don't need gloriously sunny days to work. Even on cloudy days, solar panels can still turn daylight…
This is how long solar panels really last on a typical UK home
Today's solar panels are built to last a long time, with most modern systems expected to keep producing electricity for up to three decades – and even after that, they don't suddenly stop working when the warranty expires. Instead, they…
Floating solar panels could save cities millions. Is your town next?
What if your town could build a solar farm without giving up acres of valuable land? Lima, Ohio, is trying something different. The city has completed a 2-megawatt solar array that floats on the Twin Lakes Reservoir, its primary drinking water…
The Download: a 'God-driven' cryptocurrency and a solar engineering roadmap
The Regalados created INDXcoin, which they promoted through family, friends, and contacts in evangelical Christian circles. In all, more than 500 people handed over more than $3 million. But within a year, the project collapsed. Investors lost it…
Comstock's Solar-Recycling Pivot: Big Nameplate Capacity, Missing Feedstock (NYSE:LODE)
Comstock (LODE) is rated SELL, as current valuation assumes high utilization and profitable unit economics not yet demonstrated by management. LODE's solar recycling line lacks evidence of sustained throughput, realized tipping fees, or positive…
States Backing Trump Make Up 71% of New US Solar, Report Says
US states won by President Donald Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 71% of the country's solar capacity installed in the first half of the year, according to a report from an industry trade group Thursday. That occurred even as his…
This road map could help us decide whether to deploy solar geoengineering
Reflective, a research organization that funds studies on solar geoengineering, has today attempted to fill that gap with the release of its SAI Research Roadmap. “Our mission is to equip the world with the data and tools required for…
Medieval Cheshire church lodges solar panels plan to secure long-term future
An ancient medieval church wants to install solar panels on part of its roof to help ensure its long-term sustainability. St Luke's in Widnes has submitted an application to Halton Borough Council to install the 17 panels on the roof of what is a…
Hubble and Webb Teamed Up on Distant Solar System Bodies and Found Fewer Tiny Ones Than Some Models Predicted
Two of NASA's flagship observatories examined the same patch of sky at the same time, and part of what came back was a surprise. Researchers using the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes together on distant solar system bodies found fewer small…
India's new industrial revolution: Jefferies flags space, semiconductors, solar among 6 high-growth sectors
Global investment bank Jefferies has highlighted India's new industrial revolution in six high growth sectors including space and semiconductors. “Large domestic opportunity is driving participation in emergent industries in India across…
Raana Semiconductors to launch 12-inch CZ ingot machine for solar module makers
Raana Semiconductors, a Chennai-based deep tech startup that builds equipment for the conversion of pure silicon into ingots, is gearing up to launch its first commercial-grade 12-inch CZ single-crystal machine in the next 10 to 12 months. The CZ…
Telangana mulls floating solar projects to augment renewable energy
As peak power demand in Telangana surged from 15,000 MW in December 2023 to 18,543 MW now, the State government plans to promote floating solar power and other non-conventional energy sources. Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti…
NOAA Upgrades Its Geomagnetic Storm Watch to G2 as Merged Solar Blasts Approach Earth
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center upgraded its geomagnetic storm watch for Wednesday, replacing a minor storm watch with a G2 Moderate watch issued at 1702 UTC on Tuesday. The new product predicted G1 Minor conditions for Tuesday, G2 Moderate…
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