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Village is 'island' amidst solar panels as rk
People living in a Welsh rural village fear becoming an 'island' after ministers approved doubling solar farm capacity across the nation. Latest UK government data indicate a green light for 65 new solar parks in Wales, including two being built…
HKU MTR exit draws crowds as new 'check-in spot' for rare solar alignment
Large crowds gathered outside Exit B1 of the Hong Kong University MTR station in the evening to photograph a rare alignment that occurs only twice a year, highlighting once again how social media trends are transforming ordinary city streets into…
Scientists discover 27 potential new planets that orbit two stars in solar systems far, far away
Astronomers have discovered 27 new potential planets that orbit two stars, like the fictional desert planet Tatooine from the Star Wars universe. To date, only about 18 circumbinary planets – which orbit around two stars – had been…
It takes everybody': A solar-powered robot is revealing what's buried in Lake Tahoe's sand
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — On the beaches of Lake Tahoe, the surface often appears clean, with smooth sand, clear water and a landscape that draws millions of visitors each year. But environmental groups and cleanup operators say what's…
IFC, Norfund back 315 solar hybrid minigrids in Nigeria
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Norwegian investment fund Norfund are providing a combined financing package of up to $83.2 million to scale off-grid and distributed energy solutions in Nigeria. The funding initiative will support…
Madagascar plans 46 solar projects totaling 932 MW
Madagascan state-owned electric utility and water company Jirama and the country's rural electrification development agency – ADER – have signed a total 46 memoranda of understanding for new solar projects in Madagascar. The…
Promising Solar Stocks Worth Watching - May 4th
Megatrends Still Matter: 3 Growth Stocks for the Next 10 Years First Solar, Skycorp Solar Group Limited Ordinary Shares, Enphase Energy, Nextpower, and SolarEdge Technologies are the five Solar stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock…
From Coal to Solar: China's sunken mines power a Green Revolution: Lessons for Sri Lanka
In a striking symbol of the global energy transition, vast stretches of once-abandoned coal mines in China have been reborn, not as relics of an industrial past, but as shimmering hubs of renewable energy. What were once scarred landscapes…
Commission blocks EU funding for Huawei solar tech
Inverters are a piece of technology that turns solar panels' electricity into current that flows into the grid. Huawei is a market leader in the technology. The EU has long been concerned about the threat posed by Chinese tech giant Huawei and its…
Stacey Solomon's solar garden lanterns 'feel like magic' - cheaper than Amazon
The glorious weather this weekend had many of us contemplating our outdoor spaces, and Stacey Solomon unveiled a clever garden enhancement she stumbled upon – an economical lighting solution to sprinkle some enchantment across her garden…
Free market, curtailment, and storage reshaping Brazilian solar sector
The opening session of the Intersolar Summit Northeast Congress in Fortaleza (CE) highlighted a solar sector undergoing rapid transformation, shaped by structural challenges and new market opportunities. Rodrigo Sauaia, executive president of…
Supporting startups that are shaping the future of energy
Global annual electricity demand is expected to be 50% higher over the next five years compared to the past decade, driven by a new era of manufacturing, electrification and digital infrastructure. This presents a massive opportunity for smarter…
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ) Trading Down 5.7% - Time to Sell?
Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ - Get Free Report) shares fell 5.7% during mid-day trading on Monday. The company traded as low as $15.67 and last traded at $15.7760. 482,113 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 83% from the…
French IPP building mini solar farms via low-voltage extension
French independent power producer Solvéo Energies has announced the expansion of its Bélesta-en-Lauragais solar power plant in France's Aude region. Backed by French asset manager Mirova, Solvéo Energies commissioned a new 300…
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Given New $219.00 Price Target at Evercore
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR - Get Free Report) had its target price upped by equities research analysts at Evercore from $212.00 to $219.00 in a note issued to investors on Monday, MarketScreener reports. Evercore's price target would suggest a…
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