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Do plug-in solar panels save you money?
Plug-in solar panels could soon offer a cheaper way to generate electricity at home. Instead of paying thousands of pounds for a rooftop solar system, UK households will be able to follow in the footsteps of their European neighbours and buy a…
Why 2026 could be the right time to buy solar panels
Solar panels have always had one problem: they make sense in theory, long before they feel urgent in practice. This is because the upfront cost is so significant. Potential energy bill savings from solar panels depend on things like the shape of…
Heatable solar panel installation review: Best installer for high-end panels
Welcome to The Independent's updated Heatable solar review, offering a deep dive into one of our top picks for homeowners who want premium, high-efficiency systems when comparing the best solar panels for their home. If you're looking to generate…
Solar panels over canals could transform California's water and energy systems
Covering 4,000 kilometers of canals would save 63 billion gallons of water and generate 13GW of power annually Pilot project shows significant drops in water loss and algae growth Critics argue that the project is too expensive, and preventing…
U.S. solar panel manufacturers need to learn to solder
Intertek CEA's Global PV Manufacturing Quality Report 2026 suggests there is much work to be done to improve the quality of solar module manufacturing. The report states that more than 70% of factories were rated in the lowest two tiers — C…
Trump's crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom
Top solar companies, banks and insurers have stopped doing business with at least a half dozen recently built U.S. panel factories because of uncertainty over whether their ties to China could disqualify them from clean-energy subsidies…
This AI startup wants to help smooth complex industrial materials sales
While many AI companies are betting their products can be useful to a broad segment of businesses, a startup called Emanate is taking the opposite approach, building highly targeted tools designed for complex sales transactions in the industrial…
'The odds are not in our favour': who sets the Doomsday Clock - and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?
The Earth is getting hotter. Conflicts are raging, in the Middle East and Ukraine, each increasing the chance of nuclear war. AI is infiltrating almost every aspect of our lives, despite its unpredictability and tendency to hallucinate. Scientists…
Palestinian American developer asks US judge to dismiss lawsuit alleging he aided Hamas
JERUSALEM, May 8 - A prominent Palestinian-American developer asked a U.S. judge on Friday to throw out a lawsuit accusing him of supporting Hamas through his Gaza projects, arguing it equates participating in Gaza's economy with terrorism. Bashar…
EU-Japan joining hands to break China's supply chain grip
This sharpening convergence was on full display in early May, when the EU and Japan convened the 7th High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) in Brussels. The meeting reflected a notable hardening of language and intent. European and Japanese officials…
You Don't Need to Overspend to Get an Effective Trail Camera. These Smart, Stealthy Picks Will Get The Job Done.
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Editor's Note: May 8, 2026: Most major trail camera brands introduce new models during summer, so we will be updating our…
Daily on Energy: Quote of the week, awaiting Iran, and FEMA proposals
Welcome to Daily on Energy, written by Washington Examiner energy and environment writers Callie Patteson (@CalliePatteson) and Maydeen Merino (@MaydeenMerino). Email cpatteson@washingtonexaminer dot com or mmerino@washingtonexaminer dot com for…
Tesla's low running costs EV energy bundle for £199 a month
Tesla is offering its EV owners an energy package that combines the EV, home battery storage and solar panels at a reduced price. Its Renewable Energy Bundle of Solar and Powerwall 3 costs £199 a month, including installation and fitting…
What about Earth's threatened and endangered PEOPLE?
Another Earth Day has come and gone – number 57, like Heinz steak sauce. Once again, the media, activists and international agencies fed us pablum, exaggeration and alarmism. Our public lands, the Endangered Species Act, biodiversity and…
Learning history, and living together
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