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DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US
Europe's off-the-shelf solution to fight high energy costs is finally coming to the US. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a…
Cape Town steps up Eskom exit plan as cheaper solar power deals take shape
Cape Town steps up Eskom exit plan as cheaper solar power deals take shape. Cape Town is ramping up efforts to reduce its reliance on Eskom, with the City turning to independent power producers, its own solar generation, battery storage and other…
97-Acre Solar Farm Near Highway 47 Could Power Thousands of Franklin County Homes
A 97-acre solar farm capable of powering several thousand homes could soon rise between Union and Washington, just northwest of Highway 47 and Clearview Road, after developers pitched the project and a package of local tax breaks to Franklin County…
Blasting into space at hundreds of miles per second, the origins of the fast solar wind remain one of astrophysics' most elusive secrets
Solar physicists can work out how much energy it takes to push the Sun's quickest wind out into space. For decades they haven't been able to find that much energy within the Sun's own atmosphere. A camera on a spacecraft 55 million miles (88…
Work on Loughborough car park charging points to get under way
Work to install a solar power canopy and electric vehicle charging points at a car park in Loughborough is set to begin on Monday. Charnwood Borough Council said 12 charging points would be installed at Southfield Road Extension car park. The…
These industries will lead hiring in the next decade, with just one sector accounting for more than a third of all new jobs
The U.S. labor market is bracing for a decade of slower overall growth, but a handful of industries and occupations are set to expand at a breakneck pace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From 2025 to 2035, total employment will edge up…
These states are leading the electricity generation boom
Texas saw the greatest increase in the first half of 2026, while California's production plummeted. As data centers and other large users drove demand higher, U.S. power plants increased their output by 2.1 percent in the first half of the year…
Ed Miliband risks leaving UK with no food - now Angela Rayner is about to starve us out
Ed Miliband's solar parks and Angela Rayner's housing push threaten food supplies The UK already imports roughly 40% of the food we eat, leaving us vulnerable to global markets, wars and climate shocks. This summer showed just how vulnerable we…
Egypt accelerates energy transition with Chinese companies becoming key force
The 1,500 MW Giza North Combined Cycle Power Plant in the Giza Governorate, Egypt Photo: Courtesy of POWERCHINA On Wednesday, China and Egypt issued a joint statement on further deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership. The statement…
I Went Shopping for My Ultimate Smart Home of the Future at IFA 2026
The IFA 2026 tech conference in Berlin is packed to the gills with gadgets of all kinds, from new foldable phones, innovative alarm clocks and even flying car concepts. But it's home tech that really dominates the show with brands from all over the…
Jared Isaacman's support for Musk's space data centers did not occur in a vacuum
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's support for Elon Musk's idea to put AI data centers in space and power them with solar panels did not occur in a vacuum. It comes not just against a background of rising, bipartisan opposition to ground-based…
Sid Meier's Civilization VII Announces First Expansion: Earthrise
Posted in: 2K Games, Conventions, Events, Games, PAX West, Video Games | Tagged: Civilization VII, Sid Meier's Civilization VII Sid Meier's Civilization VII revealed several new additions at PAX West 2026, including the game's first major expansion…
Rancher Tells Trump a Story Showing Why Radical AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs Must Lose in Midterms
It appears something important for the midterms went under the radar yesterday. Friday's signing ceremony in the Oval Office featured members of the media gaggle pitching President Trump a bevy of good and bad questions, with him giving his…
Elon Musk Says His New Foundry Can Get Gas Turbines Online 18 Months Faster. Here's What This 'Profound Game Changer' Would Mean for SpaceX and Tesla.
Elon Musk says Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX -1.20%) can bring natural gas turbines online up to 18 months faster by manufacturing one of its most difficult components in-house. If he's right, SpaceX could remove one of the biggest…
India sees clean energy wasted despite demand | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
BENGALURU, India -- When India's power demand surged at the height of summer, the country struggled to meet evening needs as air conditioners ran longer amid hotter nights. Despite this demand, some renewable energy providers were told to limit…
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