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Deer mating season can be deadly for drivers. Solar powered roadsigns may help.
Fall is here, and with it comes very determined deer. Mating season for the hoofed ruminants typically begins once temperatures dive and the days grow shorter, but the annual event also poses problems for humans. The deer have one thing on their…
Over 60% of people want heat pumps and solar to power their next home
Nearly two-thirds of home movers in the UK want their next property to generate most or all of its own energy using solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps. That is according to the 2026 Greener Homes Report by property website Rightmove. The…
'Our electricity bill fell from £120 to £40 a month after upgrading our solar panels'
When Joanne Marshall first installed solar panels on her home 15 years ago, reducing her carbon footprint was more important than saving money. But since replacing her ageing system and adding battery storage last year, she's discovered just how…
Swisssolar expects solar power to account for 17 percent of total electricity generation by 2026
According to Swisssolar, solar power is expected to account for about 17 percent of electricity consumption by 2026. (File photo) Solar power is expected to account for about 17 percent of Switzerland's electricity consumption this year. This is…
YouTuber makes a fully working solar cell using household items - and there are instructions for making your own
A new YouTube video shows the process of making a solar cell Low-cost, household items and tools are used throughout The solar cell works and get reach up to 5% efficiency for conversion We've heard of DIY solar before, but this is next-level:…
The Commerce Department Cracks Down on Imported Solar Stockpilers
Current conditions: An ill-timed and dense fog blanketed Toledo yesterday amid an industrial chemical leak, with the low-lying cloud acting to trap the toxic glycidyl methacrylate in the air, forcing an evacuation • Super Typhoon Champi has…
New Jersey's Recent Solar Power Changes Will Have A Big Impact On Local Energy Bills
In September 2026, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act to lift restrictions on consumer plug-in solar panels. The new law is set to go into effect in March 2027, and it will allow New Jersey residents to use…
Coros launches futuristic Dura 2 Solar computer with monster battery life and built-in voice control
Coros has launched the new Dura 2 Solar bike computer today, in what is a major update to the brand's original Dura model, which launched in 2024. The original Dura made waves when it launched thanks to its solar charging technology, which provided…
Powerful solar storm exposed a hidden radiation risk for aircraft
On November 11, 2025, a rare X5-class solar flare sent a burst of high-energy particles hurtling toward Earth. By 10:15 UTC, those particles were penetrating the atmosphere and reaching ground level. This event was the 77th Ground Level Enhancement…
Iraq removes import tariffs on solar systems
The government of Iraq has decided to eliminate customs duties on solar energy systems imported into the country. According to reports from the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the country's Council of Ministers decided on the measure “to support…
Entergy sues Iberville Parish over its council's rejection of a controversial solar farm
Two months ago, the Iberville Parish Council rejected the 1,600-acre Cypress Harvest Solar complex southwest of Plaquemine amid public concerns about heavy metal contamination, fires, property values and aesthetics. Now the backer of that project…
Smart Solar fires over 80 after wildcat strike in Türkiye
Workers at the Smart Solar (Güneş) Technologies factory are completing the second week of their fight against the firing of over 80 of their coworkers. Smart Solar is one of Türkiye's leading solar panel manufacturers, and the…
Geothermal Energy Undercuts Solar-Plus-Storage On Price In NV Energy's 2026 Resource Plan
Geothermal power has reached a pricing milestone, with average costs of $105.56 per megawatt-hour in NV Energy's 2026 resource plan, undercutting competing solar-plus-storage proposals by roughly 7%. The result marks a significant turning point for…
Morocco opens pre-qualification for 350 MW of solar
The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) has launched pre-qualification for its Noor PV Multisites program, which calls for a total of at least 350 MW of solar capacity. The program will be delivered under a turnkey engineering…
PVH expands Houston footprint to scale pre-assembled solar trackers
Solar tracker and foundation solution provider PV Hardware USA (PVH USA) has announced a major expansion of its original Houston, Texas, manufacturing facility. The expansion adds approximately 3,180 m2 of manufacturing space, increasing the…
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