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Yearsley Swimming Pool solar panels could cut bills by 40%
A swimming pool in York could see its energy bill fall by 40% following the installation of solar panels in March, bosses have said. Yearsley Swimming Pool's manager James Howard said across the year that would save up to £30,000 and reduce…
China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
Seen from the air, the arrays of more than 3 million solar panels shimmering in the desert sun at the Dalad Banner solar farm are arranged in the shape of a galloping horse – a symbol of Inner Mongolia's nomadic heritage. A short drive away…
US Home Storage is Booming Even as Solar Installations Stall
There's a corner of the clean tech market that's thriving in the US — home batteries. Today's newsletter brings you the latest data on record installations of battery storage, with California and Hawaii leading the way, and significant…
Autonomous construction bots are building solar infrastructure behind Meta's massive Hyperion data center
In a swampy stretch of northeastern Louisiana, large robots have taken over some of the grueling, repetitive work at a solar construction site spanning more than a mile. The 72-ton machines are retrofitted with software and hardware from Built…
China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
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How solar energy companies are helping pollinators
Habitat loss is one of the leading causes of the decline of pollinators like bees, and companies are trying to reverse that trend, as Kate Chappell explains.
Fresh plans for giant solar farm bigger than 50 football pitches
A giant solar farm bigger than 50 football pitches which could power up to 5,200 homes a year could be built in Cheshire if revised plans get the go-ahead. Cheshire West and Chester Council 's planning committee meets next week where it is…
Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackouts across North America
A restless Earth-facing sunspot unleashed a powerful X-class solar flare on June 30, triggering radio blackouts across parts of North America. The X1.1 solar flare erupted from sunspot region AR4479, peaking at 4:50 p.m. EDT (2050 GMT) according to…
In 1776, the solar system only had 6 planets. Now, it has 8. Does it end there?
Over the past 250 years, the number of 'planets' in our solar system has ranged from six to nine — and, briefly, even 11 — depending on what astronomers knew at the time and how they defined a planet. As the United States prepares to…
110 residents win fight to stop huge Staffordshire solar farm
More than 100 objectors have won a battle to stop a massive solar farm being built on farmland south of Eccleshall. The development, earmarked for two sections of land east of Horsley Hall at Wincote Lane, Wootton, was recommended for approval by…
Lockin Veno Solar smart lock review: This smart lock never needs recharging
One of the biggest drawbacks of smart locks is that, unlike traditional locks, they'll eventually run out of power, which means replacing or recharging their batteries at least once a year. The best smart locks try to lengthen this time as much as…
Illinois solar companies are using unique strategies to help pollinators thrive
Planted alongside 7,000 solar modules over several acres in Kane County, are pesticide-free, native flowering plants providing vegetation for bees, butterflies and other pollinators to thrive. 'We often see birds nesting around the panels. We find…
Scientists propose launching a giant 'airbag' into space to protect us from solar superstorms - and experts say it's 'quite feasible
Researchers have proposed creating a novel satellite constellation, dubbed StormWall, that could shield Earth from the worst effects of solar 'superstorms' that we are otherwise unable to mitigate. The innovative idea, which would essentially…
These Reliable Solar Generators Have Got Your Back(up) During Outages or Off-Grid Adventures
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Editor's Note—July 2026: In addition to checking up on our current list, we've added two newly reviewed solar generators, the…
Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME that could spark northern lights for July 4 weekend
A restless Earth-facing sunspot unleashed a powerful X-class solar flare on June 30, triggering radio blackouts across parts of North America. The X1.1 solar flare erupted from sunspot region AR4479, peaking at 4:50 p.m. EDT (2050 GMT) according to…
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