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South Korea's Qcells tests tandem solar modules for 2029 launch
June 29 (Asia Today) -- Hanwha Qcells said Monday it will lead a government-backed research project to test commercial-size perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules as the South Korean company targets commercial production in 2029. The project marks…
First Solar Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR rose 1.36% to $235.96 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.79% to 7,499.36 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.26%…
NASA's New Horizons Reveals a Hidden Interstellar Slowdown at the Solar System's Edge
For obvious reasons, the Sun's influence weakens as you get closer to the edge of the solar system. But things might be a lot more complicated than we previously thought, according to a new study. Specifically, interstellar atoms bleeding into our…
North Carolina House committee advances bill ending tax break for new solar projects
A North Carolina House committee on Tuesday approved legislation that would eliminate a long-standing property tax break for new utility-scale solar projects, advancing a proposal supporters say will return millions of dollars to local governments.
Venture Capitalists Disgusted by Solar Power Because It's Generating Too Much Clean Electricity to Be Grossly Profitable
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech As the Trump administration continues to debilitate the United States' path to green power, other parts of the world are all-in on renewable energy. In fact, some countries have…
When is the solar eclipse 2026 and where is best to view it from?
On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the surface of the earth. At sunrise it will be visible in the far north of Siberia in Russia. The “path of totality” sweeps across the Arctic Ocean, brushing within a few…
How a team of engineers a built the most spectacular museum exhibit in the solar system
The California Science Center (CSC) has just unveiled the most impressive museum exhibit I've ever seen by a margin of 3 parsecs: the space shuttle Endeavour, standing fully vertical, mated to real solid rocket boosters and the last remaining…
LETTERS: An uplifting story; solar panels
Thank you for that beautiful article outlining twins Bob and Dick Gibbs. As we embark on a week of celebration of our 250th birthday/anniversary, it was very uplifting of two men who served our country with great pride and dignity. I am also an…
A Floating Solar Farm In The Netherlands Is Having A Big Effect On Underwater Habitats
Solar energy is expanding as a source of clean electricity, and with that expansion comes innovation. Scientists have found that building solar farms on degraded land can benefit wildlife and biodiversity in ways no one really predicted. Developing…
Philippines Becomes World's Top Solar Panel Buyer
People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world's biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started. Top Philippines…
Solar stocks gain as U.S. reportedly preparing ban targeting Chinese energy inverters (ENPH:NASDAQ)
Solar technology stocks are rising in pre-market trading Tuesday following a Reuters report that the Trump administration is drafting a ban on imports of foreign inverters over concerns China could use them to disrupt power supplies. Among…
Garmin's Solar Trickle-Charge Is A Secret To Better Battery Life That Apple Can't Beat
If you're comparing smartwatches, there are many features and specifications you can use to classify and differentiate them. Arguably, the most important is battery life. It determines how long you can wear and use your device before you need to…
Farmers call for increase in solar buyback rates
Mid Canterbury deer farmer Duncan Humm is about to put in 37,630 solar panels on his farm to provide enough power for about 4340 households. The project with new joint venture partner, Lodestone Energy, has been five years in the making with…
Solar dimming: How air pollution is casting a shadow over solar energy potential of cities
Solar energy is gaining traction and emerging as an effective alternative to expensive, regular power sources. But this alternative source faces a challenge — the growing problem of air pollution, which casts a shadow on the quality of solar…
The grid reliability trap behind solar's latest milestone | Matthew Kandrach
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