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UK supermarkets to sell plug-in solar panels for £500. But there's a catch
This article was originally published on April 28, 2026, and is being republished by The Independent after the Government announced the exact date plug-in solar panels can be sold. Plug-in solar panels are expected to officially go on sale in the…
9 States With The Most Solar Panels (And How They Use Them)
Artistgndphotography/Getty Images Solar energy is a key pillar not only within the world of renewable energy, but also in the total energy mix of the world. Interest in photovoltaic panel technology continues to grow as individual home solar…
Solar powers record share of Britain's electricity mix in July
Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain's grid in July than in any previous month as households turned to rooftop panels to cut their energy bills. Solar farms and rooftop panels provided 14.4% of the country's electricity after some…
Walter the robot' helps complete housing estate as UK aims to build 1.5m homes
The race to build 1.5m new homes across the UK could be won with the help of a robot called 'Walter'. A pioneering housing development built with the help of the cutting-edge technology has just been completed. Housing chiefs say it is a…
SpaceX's record IPO is helping spur a new wave of startups aiming for orbit and opening a vast new market beyond Earth
SpaceX's blockbuster IPO did more than turn Elon Musk's rocket company into one of the world's most valuable businesses. Investors and founders say it is also helping transform space from a government-dominated industry into a supercharged startup…
Meet the Lightfoot: A Solar Panel You Can Ride to the Store
Look at it. It's essentially a pair of solar panels on wheels with a bench attached, and that is precisely why it's so good. The Lightfoot solar cargo scooter doesn't bother hiding what it is behind sleek, over-engineered curves. It's a masterclass…
Your gas stove isn't destroying the planet. Government forests are
Europe is also burning. More than 60,000 people near Madrid have had to evacuate from an 84,000-acre fire burning nearby. In France, wildfires rage so intensely as to affect the weather and create fire thunderstorms (pyrocumulonimbus). More than…
How Green Is Your Ride This Summer?
As airlines promote their eco-friendly initiatives this summer, experts advise looking past the marketing to find companies making genuine operational changes. This summer, travel companies want you to know how green they are. Delta Air Lines says…
Kishan Reddy pushes for indigenous manufacturing in EV sector, self sufficiency in critical minerals
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, on Sunday, encouraged indigenous manufacturing in the Electric Vehicle and allied sectors, even as he underscored that India should become self-sufficient in critical minerals used by the industry. Mr.
Forget Lithium. Algae Might Be Powering Your Devices Next.
Every time I replace a battery, I think about where it ends up. A AA battery in a remote control, a watch battery in a smoke alarm, the little round one rattling around in a drawer because nobody knows what to do with it. We go through billions of…
Is your home safe this summer? Security tech expert Chris Price shows how to expand a single camera into a budget-friendly home defence setup for when you're away on vacation
Planning a summer getaway but worried about leaving your house for a few weeks? While statistically you are more likely to suffer a break-in during the winter months when it's much darker, summer also presents an ideal opportunity for burglars.
Mamdani's city-owned supermarkets will fight the one force no city has ever beaten: the market
Zohran Mamdani stormed into office brandishing the banner of “affordability,” and almost singlehandedly pushed the issue to the center of today's political debate. Of all the charismatic, 34-year-old Mayor's initiatives aimed at…
Council gives green light to major Leigh Market Hall plans
The council has granted planning permission for a package of external alterations to the market building at Spinning Gate, including a new entrance, a replacement roof with solar panels and a number of structural improvements. The application was…
This unusual Maine-made boat doubles as a floating picnic table
This story was originally published July 28, 2024. A rotting dock inspired this unique type of boat. Lon Cameron and Tyler Kidder needed to replace the rapidly deteriorating dock at their year-round home built on the site of an old camp in…
Andhra Pradesh, Australia ink 4 MoUs for collaboration across sectors
Andhra Pradesh and Australia have entered a new phase of strategic cooperation with the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering clean energy, advanced manufacturing, inclusive education, student mental health and skill…
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