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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…
Silver prices today, Wednesday, July 8, 2026: Silver slips below $60 once again following airstrikes
Silver September (SI=F) futures opened at $60.31 today, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, down 1.7% compared to yesterday's opening price. The price of silver is moving even lower this morning, reaching $59.03 as of 8:33 a.m. ET. Silver prices are back…
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…
Reinventing Power Purchase Agreements For The AI Era
Junaid Ali is the CEO of Prismecs, a leading energy solutions provider that delivers thousands of MW of power globally. Teaching an AI machine takes an estimated 1,300 megawatt-hours (MWh), which equates to the yearly energy consumption of 130…
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…
Homes need more renewable energy tech - here's how to make sure retrofits avoid creating e-waste
The UK has some of the oldest houses in Europe. Half of the homes in England are rated below band C on energy performance certificates. This measure rates a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), indicating…
The Global Energy Map Is Being Redrawn in Real Time
Seismic changes are underway in the global energy landscape. After months of oil and gas market turmoil, the recent agreement between the United States and Iran aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and provide the foundation for a lasting peace.
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…
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This Solar Stock Could Be the Biggest Winner From Trump's Inverter Crackdown
Enphase Energy (ENPH) recently soared amid rumors that President Donald Trump's administration is considering limiting the use of China-made power inverters due to national security issues. The restrictions could dramatically change the competitive…
Silver import curbs create shortages, push premiums to six-month high
Silver premiums at $6.5 per ounce this week, dealers say India restricted silver imports in mid-May May imports fell to 46.8 tonnes from 534.3 tonnes a year earlier India's restrictions on silver imports have created shortages in…
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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