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Can solar sails really send humans out into interstellar space?
If humankind ever travels to distant stars, we might sail there — and it might be sooner than you think. Some of humanity's oldest ships used sails to harness the power of the wind, so it seems inevitable that we would do something similar…
Bifacial Vs. Monofacial Solar Panels - What's The Difference?
Solar panels might all look the same to the untrained eye, but they actually come in different types and technologies. Understanding these differences is one of the first things you should know before getting solar panels installed in your home.
Our power grid is in better shape this summer, thanks to solar and batteries
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It's set to be…
Supporters fight to save Sunspot Solar Observatory as NSF moves ahead with demolition plans
Supporters push to save Sunspot Solar Observatory as NSF moves ahead with demolition plans After 186 pounds of mercury leaked from the Dunn Solar Telescope, supporters say the Sunspot Solar Observatory can still be preserved. The National Science…
Do solar panels actually help you save money? I crunched the numbers on my own panels during the hottest week of the year so far
Solar panels are easily the best home upgrade I've ever paid for, and over the past six years, I've saved thousands of dollars on my energy bill because of them. Naturally, the amount of benefit I get from my 12-panel system depends on a bunch of…
Solar fencing project hits roadblock over delay in tree felling
The solar hanging fencing project being implemented at Poovaranthode in Koodaranhi grama panchayat, aimed at mitigating the growing menace of wild animal incursions in the region, has run into uncertainty due to delays in felling and removing…
Charging an EV using Solar
I recently got an EV and wanted to setup a way to charge it using the excess solar power that my house generates. It should charge faster when there is excess power and it should suspend charging when the house is importing from the grid. I should…
Four-bed HMO and solar car parking canopy among approved planning bids
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MNRE's June 2026 ALMM mandate pushes up India's solar cell production
The upcoming mandate for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar PV cells from June 1, 2026 has helped push up manufacturing with 5 gigawatts (GW) capacity being added during January-March 2026. The solar cell capacity…
Late CIA 'psychic spy' warned of pending solar apocalypse 'Killshot' before death
A former CIA officer who coined a reputation as a 'psychic spy' warned of an impending apocalyptic solar catastrophe on Earth before his death. Ed Dames, a controversial figure who claimed he could conduct 'remote viewing' sessions, died in March…
First Solar, Inc. $FSLR Holdings Boosted by National Pension Service
National Pension Service boosted its position in shares of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR - Free Report) by 408.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 210,661…
Geode Capital Management LLC Increases Stock Position in First Solar, Inc. $FSLR
Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR - Free Report) by 0.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,919,991 shares of the…
CT keeps home solar incentive alive through 2035, batteries are the big winners
A new bill extending home and community solar incentive programs has passed both houses of the Connecticut Senate, and just needs Governor Ned Lamont's signature to make it into law. It's taken us a while to parse through it, but one thing is…
A space race the Land of the Rising Sun is winning
The world is still marveling at the stunning photos taken by America's Artemis II astronauts during their 10-day mission around the moon. But the space race is not about who takes photos from the far side of the moon or plants a flag on what planet…
The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world
The timing was rich with symbolism. As intense heatwaves pummelled Europe and Asia, and oil markets around the world leapt and sputtered, the two big chimneys of one of Australia's largest power stations were being demolished. Meanwhile, the…
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