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DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US
Europe's off-the-shelf solution to fight high energy costs is finally coming to the US. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a…
Fibre optics unlocking solar affordability
The Stockland project, delivering rooftop solar across several lifestyle villages for over-55s in Victoria, involved overcoming some major financial and technical challenges. Working with Stockland and manufacturing partners Sungrow, the solution…
First Solar: Noise Down, Stock Up (NASDAQ:FSLR)
Despite reiterated guidance and positive policy moves, First Solar (FSLR) has underperformed, lagging the S&P 500 since February. Ex-45X valuation is reasonable, with EV/EBITDA in the range of 20x-25x, while both revenue and margins are set for…
Cape Town steps up Eskom exit plan as cheaper solar power deals take shape
Cape Town steps up Eskom exit plan as cheaper solar power deals take shape. Cape Town is ramping up efforts to reduce its reliance on Eskom, with the City turning to independent power producers, its own solar generation, battery storage and other…
Cyprus solar power: where the money really goes
The debate over Cyprus' high electricity prices has increasingly focused on renewable energy producers and, in particular, whether commercial solar parks are earning excessive returns. This is a legitimate question and should be examined. But the…
Floating wind farms, bendable solar cells: How Koike wants to rewrite Tokyo's energy blueprint
TOKYO – In pursuit of greater energy resilience, Tokyo is preparing to tap the fierce winds whipping across its remote Pacific islands, Governor Yuriko Koike told The Straits Times in an exclusive interview. While many think of Tokyo as a…
97-Acre Solar Farm Near Highway 47 Could Power Thousands of Franklin County Homes
A 97-acre solar farm capable of powering several thousand homes could soon rise between Union and Washington, just northwest of Highway 47 and Clearview Road, after developers pitched the project and a package of local tax breaks to Franklin County…
The Top Tech Trends at IFA Berlin 2026
IFA Berlin has often been a place to see cutting-edge tech, cool concepts, and interesting prototypes (or should we say weird ?). While there certainly have been some of those this year, like iRobot's Roomba Duo, various humanoid demos, and a…
How China's green tech is undercutting US energy strategy in Africa
Cost appears to be a deciding factor for most African countries when it comes to energy as they observe the factors that influence US and Chinese policy decisions. In a sign of the contrasting energy strategies pursued by Washington and Beijing, US…
Blasting into space at hundreds of miles per second, the origins of the fast solar wind remain one of astrophysics' most elusive secrets
Solar physicists can work out how much energy it takes to push the Sun's quickest wind out into space. For decades they haven't been able to find that much energy within the Sun's own atmosphere. A camera on a spacecraft 55 million miles (88…
From CCTV in India to handlers across border: Punjab's latest bust part of growing spy trail
4 min read Chandigarh Make us preferred source on Google From solar-powered cameras to those with SIM cards, the Punjab Police has busted its fifth case in six months of internet-based CCTV cameras outside shops and commercial establishments along…
Carolyn was laid to rest in a coffin grown from mushrooms. She is part of a growing trend
About 200,000 funerals take place in Australia every year, but a service in the Blue Mountains on Friday marked a first for Australia – the woman farewelled was in a coffin grown from mushrooms. Carolyn, a woman in her 70s whose family…
Solar is now bigger than coal in China - and yet still way behind
China has more solar capacity online than coal capacity. It's a remarkable milestone, but the fossil fuel still generates far more electricity than solar does. This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to…
Work on Loughborough car park charging points to get under way
Work to install a solar power canopy and electric vehicle charging points at a car park in Loughborough is set to begin on Monday. Charnwood Borough Council said 12 charging points would be installed at Southfield Road Extension car park. The…
Punching above its acreage: how Hong Kong innovation can solve international crises
A recent breakthrough in advanced battery technology developed by Hong Kong researchers underscores a vital structural reality: despite its compact territorial footprint, the city is consistently engineering scalable solutions to planetary…
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