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Do solar panels add value to my house?
One of the most common questions homeowners ask is whether installing solar panels will increase their property's value. It's an understandable consideration. After all, potential buyers are drawn to homes that promise lower energy bills and…
Things to know before installing solar panel batteries at home
If you're considering installing solar panels at home, you've likely come across solar batteries, which are large lithium-ion packs that store excess power for when the sun isn't shining. Using the same technology found in electric vehicles, these…
This is how long solar panels really last on a typical home
If you're researching the best solar panels for your home, one of the first questions you'll likely ask is how long they last. Knowing their lifespan helps you understand how many years of free electricity you can expect once the system has paid…
Vertical Solar Panels-Wind-Resistant Trackers for High Latitudes
When the 47th solar panel exploded, Henrik Eskilsson began to fear he'd signed on with a madman. In his SUV, he and Anders Olsson were accelerating across Sweden's Lunda Airfield, towing a trailer fitted with a steel mast that suspended the panel.
California to Keep Bird Broiling Solar Plant in Operation
I was in Las Vegas with my family the week before Christmas. On the drive back to California we passed a solar generation site called Ivanpah. If you haven't seen this before it's pretty striking in person. Instead of using photo-voltaic cells, the…
Do solar panels work in winter? The truth homeowners should know about UK weather
When the clocks go back and the days close in, it's natural to wonder whether solar panels can still pull their weight. The UK's short daylight hours and famously grey skies fuel a common misconception that solar panels ‘switch off' in…
Large-scale wind and solar wasting record amounts of power
Large-scale wind and solar farms were forced to waste a record amount of the power they created in 2025 as grid constraints, the persistence of coal and the flood of rooftop solar put limits on how much electricity they could sell into the grid.
Momentum for Plug-In Solar Legislation Gains Ground in Vermont
In a significant shift towards renewable energy adoption, Vermont is witnessing a surge in momentum for plug-in solar legislation that promises to reshape the state's energy landscape. As policymakers and advocates rally behind initiatives aimed at…
CELESTIAL SIGNS in 2026: Another 'Blood Moon,' a 'Ring of Fire' and Total Solar Eclipse
Another round of remarkable celestial signs is about to unfold in 2026 on the heels of several ' blood moons ' in 2025, which may hold prophetic significance relating to Israel and the Middle East. Once again, Iran is at the center of a chaotic…
Pushing organic solar cell efficiency past 18%
A joint research team from National Taiwan University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, and National Tsing Hua University has discovered a precise molecular engineering strategy. By adjusting the side chains of organic materials, the team…
Extraordinary 3I/ATLAS Return Sparks Scientific Scrutiny After Rare Solar Alignment
The interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS has drawn intense global attention as it becomes visible again in the pre-dawn skies following its closest approach to the Sun. Discovered on 1 July 2025 by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert…
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[Vantage Point] The Leviste solar saga - why markets should be worried
Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Antonio Legarda Leviste posted on January 11 in his Facebook page the denial of Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) that it did not acquire any shares in Solar Para sa Bayan Corp., (SPBC) which was…
Norway adds 117 MW of solar in 2025
Norway installed 117 MW of solar in 2025, according to figures published by the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE). The result is down on both 2024's result and the country's record year for solar deployment in 2023, taking…
Vietnam proposes increase to surplus power sale from rooftop solar
Vietnam 's Ministry of Industry and Trade is considering allowing owners of rooftop solar systems to sell up to 50% of surplus energy to the national grid, up from a current 20% cap. The proposal forms part of draft amendments to Decree 57 and 58…
Cyprus solar curtailment hits 47% in 2025
CyprusGrid, an energy analytics platform focused on Cyprus' electricity sector, reported that the country curtailed 306 GWh of renewable energy generated by green power plants connected to the country's distribution network in 2025. These plants…
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