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Residents 'horrified' by huge solar farm proposal near Beverley
Residents campaigning against a planned solar farm near Beverley say they are 'horrified' by the proposal. The Clean Air Solar Farm would cover a total of 2,853 acres across two sites near Lockington and Walkington and the developers, PS Renewables…
Residents 'horrified' by huge solar farm proposal near Beverley
Amelia Riley East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Residents campaigning against a planned solar farm near Beverley say they are 'horrified' by the proposal. The Clean Air Solar Farm would cover a total of 2,853 acres across two sites near Lockington and…
Anita, electric-solar boat prototype, returns to Charles River
Sailing enthusiasts will get a preview this weekend of a solar-electric boat that's due to launch later this year. Why it matters: James Worden, a solar industry leader and MIT alum, is pioneering solar design and manufacturing for the sea. State…
The Download: a new hunt for dark matter and Kenya's case for going solar
They're now casting a much wider net. New proposals include quantum sensors, liquid-helium detectors, and even searches in Jupiter's atmosphere. This story is from the next edition of our magazine, which is all about engineering. Subscribe now to…
Solar Power Has Officially Overtaken Coal In The U.S. For The First Time
Analysts in the aforementioned organizations view this recent milestone as a sign of things to come. For instance, Ember's Senior Data Analyst, Nicolas Fulgum, stated that 'markets across the US are betting on solar to meet rising power needs.'…
Solar Farms Are Having An Unexpected Effect On An Endangered Species
In addition to supplying clean energy, solar panels have a surprisingly positive impact on degraded land and local wildlife. The panels block the sun, allowing the soil to retain more moisture to the point where China's largest solar farm is…
All the land marked for development in county's 'capital of solar farms
After hours of gruelling debate recently ended in a deferral, frustrated residents in one part of Leicestershire say they are living in the 'capital of solar farms'. New documents reveal that even more sites are being eyed for development…
Ireland trebles solar energy capacity in three-year period
Ireland has a national target of 8GW of installed solar capacity by 2030 under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme. Ireland's solar sector has almost trebled its total energy capacity to 2.7GW over the past three years, according to Solar…
Colorado Springs Utilities proposal for solar customers includes choice of two ways to increase rates
Colorado Springs Utilities would give solar net metering customers two options to choose from as the utility looks to increase electric rates for residents who have a home solar panel. The net metering program, which more than 11,000 homes in the…
Southern PowerNet offices receive a solar power boost
Electricity company PowerNet is fitting two of its Southern offices with over 280 solar panels. The systems being installed in Invercargill and Balclutha are expected to generate about 158MWh of electricity per year and avoid 11 tonnes of…
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Stock Rating Upgraded by Sanford C. Bernstein
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR - Get Free Report) was upgraded by investment analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein to a 'strong sell' rating in a research report issued on Tuesday, Zacks.com reports. Megatrends Still Matter: 3 Growth Stocks for the Next 10…
Illinois put community solar on a 150-year-old coal mine
An old coal mine in Illinois is now generating community solar power for hundreds of households and businesses. Nexamp and TurningPoint Energy have completed two community solar projects on a reclaimed coal mine site in Woodford County, Illinois.
Russia Keen to Induct BrahMos Missiles, Talks Underway to Boost Production: BrahMos Aerospace Chief
Nagpur: Russia is keen to induct the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, and discussions are under way on increasing production to meet future requirements, BrahMos Aerospace Chief Jaiteerth Joshi said on Thursday. Speaking to ANI in Nagpur after…
Russia Keen To Induct BrahMos Missile, India To Supply Systems: BrahMos Aerospace Chief
Nagpur (Maharashtra): Russia is keen to induct the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, and discussions are under way on increasing production to meet future requirements, BrahMos Aerospace Chief Jaiteerth Joshi said on Thursday. Speaking to ANI in…
Castle Hook Partners LP Lowers Holdings in First Solar, Inc. $FSLR
Castle Hook Partners LP decreased its stake in First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR - Free Report) by 34.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 443,731 shares of the…
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