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Yearsley Swimming Pool solar panels could cut bills by 40%
A swimming pool in York could see its energy bill fall by 40% following the installation of solar panels in March, bosses have said. Yearsley Swimming Pool's manager James Howard said across the year that would save up to £30,000 and reduce…
China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
Seen from the air, the arrays of more than 3 million solar panels shimmering in the desert sun at the Dalad Banner solar farm are arranged in the shape of a galloping horse – a symbol of Inner Mongolia's nomadic heritage. A short drive away…
China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
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Scientists float bizarre solution to protect us from solar storms - shooting a giant 'airbag' into space
Researchers have proposed an unorthodox way to shield our planet from the constant barrage of solar storms — launching a giant satellite “airbag” into space to mitigate their worst effects. This interstellar sunscreen proposal…
How solar energy companies are helping pollinators
Habitat loss is one of the leading causes of the decline of pollinators like bees, and companies are trying to reverse that trend, as Kate Chappell explains.
Fresh plans for giant solar farm bigger than 50 football pitches
A giant solar farm bigger than 50 football pitches which could power up to 5,200 homes a year could be built in Cheshire if revised plans get the go-ahead. Cheshire West and Chester Council 's planning committee meets next week where it is…
Sun fires off 10 solar flares in 24 hours as multiple Earth-bound CMEs raise northern lights hopes for July 4 weekend
Heads up aurora chasers! The sun has been very busy. After unleashing an X1.1 solar flare on June 30, the sun continued its outburst by firing off 10 M-class solar flares in 24 hours! Several of these eruptions were accompanied by coronal mass…
Plans lodged with Cork County Council for solar farm near Cloyne
Plans have been lodged for a 13.6-hectare solar farm on farmland near Cloyne that, if approved, would operate for up to four decades. BNRG Ballyduff Ltd has applied to Cork County Council for permission to develop the solar farm on lands at…
Illinois solar companies are using unique strategies to help pollinators thrive
Planted alongside 7,000 solar modules over several acres in Kane County, are pesticide-free, native flowering plants providing vegetation for bees, butterflies and other pollinators to thrive. 'We often see birds nesting around the panels. We find…
Plans for major Cambridgeshire solar farm withdrawn
Plans for a highly objected solar farm have been withdrawn - but the developers are still “determined” to put plans forward. Kingsway Solar Limited previously submitted plans to build a solar farm between Burwell and Balsham. The…
These Reliable Solar Generators Have Got Your Back(up) During Outages or Off-Grid Adventures
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Editor's Note—July 2026: In addition to checking up on our current list, we've added two newly reviewed solar generators, the…
KSERC curbs collecting excess security charges from solar prosumers
In a major relief for rooftop solar prosumers across Kerala, the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has directed the KSEB to discontinue the collection of inflated Additional Security Deposits (ACD) calculated on the basis of…
11 stylish solar lanterns to transform your outdoor space
SHOP: Running out of room? A professional organiser shares 10 underused spaces in your home that could instantly create extra storage READ MORE: Home hacks to beat the heat: From pillowcases to plants, all the ways you can turn your house from a…
Strong Northern Lights Forecast: These 9 States Could See The Aurora Thursday
The northern lights have a higher than usual chance to be visible from states along the U.S.-Canadian border on Thursday night and early Friday morning, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as a coronal…
Northern Lights Tonight: 19 States May See Aurora Thursday Night
A G2-rated geomagnetic storm is not a major aurora outbreak forecast, but KP6 conditions — which are predicted — can bring visible northern lights to the far northern tier of the U.S., especially near the Canadian border. (Photo by…
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