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NASA's Parker Solar Probe Spies Solar Wind 'U-Turn' - NASA Science
Images captured by NASA's Parker Solar Probe as the spacecraft made its record-breaking closest approach to the Sun in December 2024 have now revealed new details about how solar magnetic fields responsible for space weather escape from the Sun…
Tariffs Drive New U.S. Solar Panel Production-Will Texas Miss Out?
Solar power plant in Central Texas Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has asked for a legislative inquiry into two companies that are constructing large scale solar panel manufacturing plants in Texas in reaction to a FOX News report that the companies…
First Solar Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR rose 4.04% to $272.83 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.21% to 6,901.00 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising…
Bloomberg Businessweek Daily: Solar-Powered Cars
Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec bring together the latest news from the world of business and finance and the interesting stories of global technology, politics, economics and more by harnessing the power of Bloomberg Businessweek reporters and…
US Solar Installations Soar As Developers Rush To Secure Tax Credits
The U.S. solar market saw a significant jump in capacity installations in the third quarter as developers ramp up activity and construction to qualify for the last investment tax credits that are being phased out by the Trump Administration. As…
Soly solar panels: best for long guarantee and reliable installation
Soly has long been one of The Independent's highest-rated solar installers, known for its competitive pricing, strong warranties and broad UK coverage. For homeowners considering whether solar panels are worth it and looking to compare the best…
EDF Energy solar panels: what they offer and is it worth it?
EDF Energy, one of the UK's largest energy suppliers, now offers homeowners the option to install rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems. The service is delivered through Contact Solar, a Which? Trusted Trader, and comes with the added…
Landlords to be paid for installing rooftop solar on rentals in Qld
The state government has announced a $26 million rebate program for rooftop solar installed by landlords on their rental properties. The government estimates the scheme will save 6,500 households around $700 on electricity bills. Applications for…
The Download: solar geoengineering's future, and OpenAI is being sued
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review's weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. If you're interested in reading more about solar geoengineering, check out: + Why the for-profit race into…
SAPVIA anticipates surge in solar PV installations
SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) expects the country'sfuture solar PV capacity to reach 3GW annually, as installations gradually rebound. This is according to SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile…
Earth and solar system may have been shaped by nearby exploding star
Earth may owe some of its properties to a nearby star that blew up just as the solar system was forming. This pattern, which saw a supernova bubble envelop the sun and shower it with cosmic rays, may be ubiquitous across the galaxy –…
Small islands, big impact: the role of solar PV for the tropics
More than 740 million people live on islands that are well suited for renewable energy deployment. Yet many island nations remain highly vulnerable to climate change and dependent on costly fossil fuels, creating persistent macroeconomic pressures…
Maine's Solar Technicians Work Through Winter to Meet Growing Demand
The November wind off Casco Bay cuts across the rooftop where Yehuda Gittelson crouches, drill in hand, securing aluminum rails to the southern slope of a colonial revival home. Forty feet below, his company van idles in the driveway, its back…
AX Solar Robot showcases cleaning system for C&I solar
France's AX Solar Robot this week unveiled a new cleaning solution for commercial and industrial (C&I) PV systems at the Energaia trade show in Montpellier, southern France. “Our new cleaning system is designed for steep roofs in heavily…
Astronergy launches 750 W anti-dust TOPCon solar module
Astronergy, the solar module unit of China's Chint Group, has launched Astro N7, a new anti-dust module series targeting the fast-growing residential and commercial rooftop markets. The design aims to maximize generation efficiency while reducing…
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