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China's Solar Boom Hits A Wall As Industry Losses Mount
Three of China's top solar market players reported deepening losses over the first half of the year, reflecting weakening demand for solar in the world's top manufacturer and generator. Jinko Solar, JA Solar Technology, and Tongwei all reported…
Silver's Solar Demand Boom Starts to Fade as High Prices Bite
Solar panel makers are pressing forward with efforts to cut the amount of silver in their products, threatening a major source of demand that helped propel the precious metal to record highs. Global silver demand from the solar industry is set to…
OCI expands non-China solar supply chain for U.S. market
Aug. 27 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's OCI Holdings is accelerating its expansion as U.S. efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese solar supply chains create new opportunities for non-Chinese suppliers. The company has established a solar materials…
Chinese Company Reveals Solar Car Roofs Ready For Mass Production
Given the price of gas these days, electric vehicles sound like an affordable alternative. However, what you save on gasoline you will likely spend on higher electricity bills and registration fees. You might try to mitigate these costs by charging…
The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity reached moderate levels this week. Region 4513 was responsible for an M2.2/1B flare that reached its peak on August 26. This event was accompanied by a 10.7-centimeter radio burst that reached 140 solar flux units (SFU) and a type II…
Scientists Say Solar Panels in China is Killing Bird Diversity. They Still Want More Solar Panels.
Here's what you'll learn when you read this story: Solar panels are one of humanity's greatest tools for combating climate change, but they also come with downsides for wildlife. A new study analyzed China's solar boom, and found declines in bird…
China Solar Wrap: Producers Post Steeper Losses on Weak Demand
Three major solar manufacturers reported steeper losses during the first half of this year, underscoring the prolonged downturn plaguing the renewable energy sector. Top polysilicon producer Tongwei Co. reported a net loss of 5.12 billion yuan…
Africa set for solar installations record in 2026
Africa is set for a record year of solar installations, according to new analysis. The continent is on track to install 17 gigawatts of solar in 2026, up 45% year-on-year, according to the global energy think tank Ember and the African Tech Futures…
London unveils biggest ever solar project on major veg market
One of the UK's largest fruit, vegetable and flower markets, New Spitalfields stocks London restaurants with green goodness every day. Now it's got a green power source of its own: London's largest rooftop solar installation. Spread over five…
Game-changer': solar ambulance completes test run in Kenya
The futuristic yellow, black and white car -- named 'Stella Juva' -- is equipped with roof-mounted solar panels that power the engine. It also carries testing kits for tuberculosis, cooled storage for vaccines, X-ray machines, and an ultrasound…
I took this portable solar generator on a weekend camping trip and it was a complete game changer
I'm a total newbie when it comes to the benefits of solar panels, but I just got my first taste of free power after a weekend camping trip with the Jackery Explorer Solar Generator 2000 ($999 @ Amazon), and I'm hooked. Roughly the size of one of…
Argos shoppers race to buy plug-in solar panels in 'first ever' release
Thousands of shoppers have been intrigued by a new Argos product that could make a big difference in saving energy. With prices starting from £599, you can now purchase plug-in solar panels to help create your own renewable energy. Shoppers…
Want to try plug-in solar now it's legal? These are the models you can order today
I hate to say it, but you've probably been living under a rock if you haven't heard that plug-in solar is now officially legal in Great Britain. We've already covered the 10 things you need to know before buying and the savings you can expect, so…
Astronauts may have a new defense against powerful solar storms
Astronauts get a few hours of warning before a solar storm reaches them, sometimes less. For those hours, the plan is to crowd into the most heavily shielded corner of the spacecraft and stay there. A vest flown around the Moon on the uncrewed…
1 in 7 US students now goes to a solar-powered school
Solar power now powers more than 10,800 US K-12 schools – that means 1 in 7 students goes to a school powered by the sun – but battery storage hasn't quite caught on yet. That's more than 7 million students, according to the sixth…
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