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India's solar push idles factories unable to shake reliance on China
Indian makers of solar panels are being forced to shut factories as they face waits stretching up to eight months for domestic components to replace Chinese imports as the government pushes to beef up domestic manufacturing, industry sources say.
Councillors approve 220-acre Brentwood solar farm by one vote
Plans for a solar farm and battery storage park the size of more than 100 football pitches have been approved by councillors. Opponents had concerns about loss of agricultural land and the impact on the countryside, but the scheme was approved by…
China's Solar Plunge Is 'Return to Rationalization,' Lobby Says
China's solar lobby said the industry is on a more sustainable track, after a policy shift drove a 66% decline in installations in the first half of 2026. The China Photovoltaic Industry Association broke with tradition by declining to update its…
Stare at the Solar Eclipse - Safely - With These Expert-Approved Solar Eclipse Glasses
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A total solar eclipse is coming next month, on August 12, 2026. Though it won't be viewable across all of the United States, several…
Upstage unveils Solar Open 2, open-weight AI model built for autonomous tasks
Upstage, a Korean artificial intelligence (AI) company, said Thursday it has released Solar Open 2, an open-weight large language model designed to complete multistep tasks rather than simply answer questions. The company published the model's…
Astronomers may have discovered the 1st moon outside of our solar system - or is it something weirder?
Since the discovery of the first world beyond the solar system in the 1990s, astronomers have become adept at spotting extrasolar planets, or exoplanets. But while NASA's exoplanet catalog has burgeoned to over 6,000 confirmed entries, moons around…
FACT CHECK: No gov't order to seize homes without solar panel permits
Claim: Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced that the government will be taking over houses that use solar panels without the proper permits. Why we fact-checked this: Several videos containing the claim have been circulating on Facebook…
Solar farm proposals unveiled just 2.5km from Ayrshire town
A new solar farm could be built 2.5km east of the centre of Girvan, under new proposals. Ayrshire Live can reveal that a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) has been submitted to South Ayrshire Council for consideration. The site earmarked for…
Free solar panel program can help you save on energy bills
baltimore shines solar program solar panel on house Updated: 3:21 PM EDT Jul 22, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Free solar panel program can help Baltimore homeowners save on energy bills Updated: 3:21 PM EDT Jul 22, 2026 Editorial Standards…
Dunblane solar panel project shortlisted for community prize after big donation
A project that has seen solar panels installed on the roof of a cherished Dunblane community asset has been shortlisted for a top prize. The Dunblane Centre, which has been at the centre of the community since construction was complete in 2004, had…
5 solar security cameras you need for constant battery life, from Eufy, Arlo, Tapo and more
It's been extremely hot in the UK over the past few months, so now is as good a time as any to upgrade to a solar security camera – and these five options are sure to be the perfect fit. Instead of using electrical wiring, solar security…
Xcel Energy completes Sherco Solar Phase 3
Brian Johnson //July 22, 2026// Xcel Energy has completed the third phase of its Sherco Solar project, the largest solar facility in Minnesota and one of the biggest in the Upper Midwest, the utility company said in a press release. The solar…
After Hiccup In 2026, LNG Market Will Rebound But Unsure Through 2050
The LNG Tanker FSRU Toscana arrives at the French port of Marseille. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The LNG revolution should continue, despite the setback due to the Strait of Hormuz blockades. The setback in 2026 should be temporary…
Scientists discover bizarre planetary system unlike anything in our solar system
Scientists are documenting a planetary system in the Milky Way galaxy that is so starkly dissimilar to our own solar system that they are struggling to find the proper terminology to describe it. The system includes a red dwarf star…
The Missing Infrastructure: Why Clean Tech Cannot Scale Without Skills
WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: Workers complete final preparations on a home designed by a team from the University of Minnesota on the National Mall at The Energy Department's 2009 Solar Decathlon October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Solar Decathlon…
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