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New solar panel design could increase could increase daily PV energy production by 20%
Reflect10 solar panel geometry increases daily energy production by 20% Cells capture more sunlight during low-angle hours and cloud conditions Silicon panel efficiency limits are nearing – this is big news Canadian startup Reflect10 has…
Solar bust: Bankruptcies leave some solar customers with broken panels, faulty systems
The solar panels Christina Jimenez got four years ago for her home in Fort Worth came with a warranty. 'If anything goes wrong, they told me to contact the installer, which would be TriSmart,' she said. When a panel went out last February and then…
Opinion | Europe could prosper as China's trade ally rather than adversary
The European Commission has been clearly signalling its intention to wage a trade war against China. Brussels' intent to counter the so-called China shock 2.0 – the wave of subsidised Chinese exports such as electric vehicles (EVs), solar…
India's First OptoSAR Mission Ends in Failure
While recovery efforts are ongoing, the likelihood of recovery currently appears low. It is official now. Indian satellite start-up GalaxEye Space's Mission Drishti, the country's first Made in India OptoSAR, a strategic satellite is lost. After…
Art deco hydro power station at Tongland looking 'good as new
A hydro power station in southern Scotland which opened more than 90 years ago is looking 'as good as new' after a £2m refurbishment. The art deco industrial building at Tongland, near Kirkcudbright, is part of the wider Galloway Hydro Scheme…
EU warns Europe's car industry in 'mortal danger' from subsidised Chinese dumping
The EU's car industry still faces “mortal danger” from Chinese excess production of electric vehicles, single market commissioner Stephane Séjourné told MEPs on Tuesday (7 July). Speaking in the European Parliament…
Buy the dip on this struggling solar stock, says Deutsche Bank
It would be wise for investors to add First Solar to their portfolios before the stock rises on a potential U.S. trade policy shift, according to Deutsche Bank. The bank upgraded the solar name to buy from hold. It also hiked its price target to…
I tested two solar smart locks that never need to be recharged - and there is one clear winner
The best smart locks have long been a useful tool, but one of the biggest issues hampering their adoption has been battery life. Unlike most other smart home devices, smart locks have to operate without being plugged in, which means you have to…
Apple begins testing CXMT chips for devices sold in China, FT says
Apple has reportedly begun testing DRAM chips from China's state-backed ChangXin Memory Technologies for devices sold within China. It is lobbying the U.S government to permit broader use of its products, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday…
Lidl's £14.99 solar light turns on by itself - ideal for dark garden paths this summer
This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. Fumbling for your phone torch with your arms full is no fun. So Lidl's latest garden buy caught our eye. The…
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How to turn the British sunshine into your own private power station
Solar power is booming across the UK. Last year, a record-breaking 269,000 solar installations were completed nationwide – a 37 per cent increase on the previous year and the highest calendar total ever recorded. This rapid growth is being…
Martin Lewis urges households to compare energy deals after July Price Cap rise
Martin Lewis has urged households on standard variable energy tariffs to compare deals now, saying it is the 'sweet spot' to switch because savings are finally being shown against the higher July Price Cap. The consumer champion said millions of…
Camping Gets an Upgrade
We humans have a funny relationship with camping. We love it because it connects us with the outdoors and our primal past, but we don't want to rough it quite as much as our ancestors. Hence the evolution of RVs and vanlife vehicles. But these…
Ottawa to invest up to $400 million in Teck critical minerals smelter in B.C.
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Grimsby eco-tech success myenergi marks decade in business
Home eco-tech firm myenergi has marked its 10th anniversary having grown from a two-person start-up to a 250-strong operation. The Grimsby-based company, which was founded by entrepreneurs Lee Sutton and Jordan Brompton, celebrated a decade on July…
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