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U.S. weighs polysilicon price floor, tariffs to counter China in solar and chips
The Trump administration is preparing to set a price floor and impose tariffs on polysilicon and related products, according to four people familiar with the plan, putting a material critical to solar panels and semiconductors at the center of U.S.
NASA's PUNCH Sharpens Solar Storm Forecasting in First Test
Using continuous imagery from NASA's PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, scientists predicted the near-Earth arrival of a solar eruption to within 30 minutes in an initial proof of concept test. The results, presented…
High bills, cheap panels drive a Philippine solar surge
Edwin Salas watched as the first of 20 solar panels was installed on the roof of his home, joining a Philippine solar energy boom sent into overdrive by the Middle East war. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The country's eye-watering electric bills…
Australia to Cut Price of Rooftop Solar for Factories, AFR Says
Australia will cut the price of installing solar panels on warehouse and factory rooftops, the Australian Financial Review reported, in the latest move by the government to accelerate the rollout of green energy. Energy Minister Chris Bowen will…
NASA's PUNCH mission can now accurately predict when solar storms will hit Earth
In March 2025, NASA launched the Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission in an effort to better understand solar weather. It consists of a constellation of four microsatellites, monitoring the sun 24/7. Those satellites…
New model could accelerate development of next-generation solar cells and LEDs
The race to develop more efficient solar cells, brighter displays, and lower-energy optoelectronic devices has increasingly focused on a class of materials known as two-dimensional (2D) perovskites. Scientists have long been attracted to these…
A bad omen: How solar eclipses were interpreted by our ancient ancestors
On August 12, Europe – in particular the Iberian peninsula – will look to the sky to witness a historic solar eclipse. We already know when it will begin, how long it will last, and what part of the sun will be hidden behind the moon.
How many solar panels you need according to your house type
How many solar panels your home needs depends partly on its size. A one- or two-bedroom property will generally require fewer panels than a large detached house, while the typical three-bedroom UK home may need around eight to 12, depending on the…
FTC Solar: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — FTC Solar Inc. (FTCI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $27.1 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of $1.69. Losses, adjusted…
Solar panel fire breaks out at Yuen Long village house, expert warns of maintenance needs
A fire broke out on the rooftop of a three-storey village house in Sheung Chuk Yuen Tsuen, Yuen Long on Monday morning, with fire officials suspecting a solar panel system was the cause. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The blaze, which sent thick…
A month after Congress killed the solar tax credit, the industry is anything but dead
America's 250th birthday on July 4th marked the last day to “safe harbor” a new solar project and still get the 30% solar tax credit – a milestone that many feared would mean the death of home solar. 28 days (ish) later…
Exact time to see best solar eclipse since 1999 from Nottingham
A thrilling solar eclipse, which will be the most dramatic in the UK since 1999, will be seen from Nottinghamshire. The solar phenomenon on Wednesday, August 12 will kick off with ‘first contact' at 6.14pm in Nottingham, with scientists…
1 week to go until a dramatic total solar eclipse darkens the skies over Spain, Iceland and Greenland
Get ready stargazers! We're just one week away from the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, when millions of stargazers will be treated to a spectacular display as the lunar disk passes in front of the sun, blocking its light. Roughly 15.2 million…
High bills, cheap panels drive a Philippine solar surge
The country's eye-watering electric bills -- the highest in the region -- were the primary driver of his decision, he said. Regular brownouts were a factor, too. 'Even if we don't achieve a zero bill, we'll be able to save a lot and have power even…
Solar eclipse 2026: Where, when and how to see in UK the Sun being obscured by Moon
On Wednesday 12 August 2026, people in the UK and Ireland will see a partial solar eclipse (file picture) People across Europe will soon have the opportunity to witness a rare solar eclipse, the first of its kind visible from the region in nearly…
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