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The Solar System's First Planets Were Made of Fire, Not Ice
The early stages of the solar system remain shrouded in mystery. Not much remains from that time, but scientists have developed plenty of theories about what was going on back then. One of those theories attempts to answer a simple question - did…
Farmers need a share of the solar boom
Rooftop solar has picked up some momentum under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to bring rooftop solar to 1 crore households. A household installing a 3-kW system gets Rs 78,000 in central subsidy. States such as Uttar Pradesh add…
Not Satellites, Not Telescopes: The Next Big Solar Storm Could Be Predicted By Trees
Solar storms happen when the sun unleashes a torrent of energy and charged particles far above its normal output. Occasionally, these solar outbursts are directed towards Earth. And while they are not dangerous to life down on the surface, they can…
Scientists Just Used Solar Panels To Convert Plastic Into Hydrogen Fuel - Here's How
Hydrogen is currently in high demand. It's used to refine oil and produce steel, methanol, and ammonia. Yet, only about 1% of global production is low-emissions hydrogen. Most is fossil fuel-based, including in the U.S., which generates nearly all…
A Tesla Powerwall Doesn't Actually Save You Money With Home Solar Power - Here's Why
Roschetzkyistockphoto/Getty Images When installing a solar power system for your home, including a roof array, it's always a good idea to acquire a backup battery solution. Tesla Powerwall is a solid, if somewhat pricey, example. During the day…
Why India's solar manufacturing is a big success story
Solar manufacturing has veritably turned out to be a major success story in India. First, investment in solar manufacturing has risen from $85 million in 2018 to $12 billion in calendar 2025 and a further $4 billion in the first half (H1) of 2026.
To protect pomegranate yield, farmers use CCTV shield - solar powered, with night vision
Last year, when the pomegranates from orchards in Pune, Solpaur, Anshik and Ahilyanagar had turned red and heavy with the promise of a lucrative harvest, thieves seemed to know it too. They entered farms under the cover of darkness, picked the…
Gurgaon to see fresh rooftop solar push; why the 2027 deadline is significant?
More than a decade after Haryana made rooftop solar panels mandatory for several commercial and residential buildings, the state government is now planning a fresh push to ensure they are actually installed. The drive will focus on Gurgaon and…
Swelect launches hybrid solar inverter range for C&I applications
India-based Swelect Energy Systems has launched its Swess EN+ hybrid solar inverter range for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. The range covers systems from 5 kW to 50 kW and can be scaled beyond 50 kW. Swees EN+ manages solar…
Solar grant scheme to be extended to newer builds
A SOLAR GRANT scheme available to houses built before 2021 is set to be extended to newer builds. Energy Minister Darragh O'Brien is to bring a package of measures designed to move Irish homes closer towards cleaner energy to Cabinet next week. One…
Clock Is Running Out on California's 46-Year Solar Property Tax Break
Earlier this month, Southern California Edison's outage map again showed Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) warnings across the Santa Barbara South Coast, from the Gaviota Coast to downtown Santa Barbara. High heat, dry vegetation, and elevated…
India's clean energy transition promises growth, greener future
These achievements are outcomes of policy reforms, transparent auctions, investor-friendly regulations, and a stable governance framework that has inspired confidence among domestic and international investors. At the same time, thermal and nuclear…
Ford Motor vs. Tesla: What Revenue Trends Reveal About These Automotive Titans
Ford Motor Company (F +0.87%) primarily generates revenue by designing, manufacturing, financing, and servicing a broad spectrum of combustion and electric vehicles (EVs), including trucks, commercial vans, and sport utility vehicles for global…
Stop calling November a 'midterm' - Michigan is fighting for its entire future
Michigan has an open U.S. Senate seat in a contest that could well determine which party controls the upper house of Congress. Republican Mike Rogers hopes to defeat far-left Democrat Abdul el Sayed and become the first Michigan senator from his…
Trump Energy Department goes global
Simultaneously, Wright is charged with facilitating the flow of petroleum products out of the Middle East and striking a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. That would be challenging enough during normal times, are exponentially…
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