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Volkswagen put 100 sheep to work under 31,000 solar panels
Volkswagen has traded lawnmowers for sheep at the massive solar farm that helps power one of its factories in Poland, and the animals are doing more than just keeping the grass short. Instead of using lawnmowers, a flock of 100 sheep is now grazing…
This solar stock could surge 80% on bold plan to turn your home into an AI data center, says Wells Fargo
A new idea from Sunrun on ways to generate highly sought-after computing power could drive major gains for the solar stock, according to Wells Fargo. The home solar panel and battery company wants to turn your house into a miniature data center by…
Canada's battery storage revolution: The science and innovation powering the clean-energy future
Battery energy storage is gradually becoming one of the most important technologies underpinning the global energy transition. Solar panels and wind turbines may generate the headlines, but batteries increasingly provide the flexibility needed to…
Energy secretary considers plans for Northamptonshire solar farm
A recommendation report by the Planning Inspectorate for a proposal of what could become England's largest solar farm is now being considered by Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. The proposed Green Hill Solar Farm would cover…
Energy secretary considers plans for Northamptonshire solar farm
Laura Coffey Northamptonshire political reporter A recommendation report by the Planning Inspectorate for a proposal of what could become England's largest solar farm is now being considered by Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Woodbridge swimming pool set to reopen after three-month closure
A swimming pool which has been closed for three months is set to reopen following the completion of works designed to make the facility more environmentally friendly. The pool at Deben Leisure Centre, in Woodbridge, Suffolk, shut in early April for…
Fundsmith Equity Fund: H1 2026 Purchases
Fundsmith Equity Fund was down by 2.9% in the first 6 months of the year, 14.1 percentage points less than what is perhaps the most obvious comparator, the MSCI World Index (£ net). GE Vernova builds and services the gas turbines and…
Scientists finally solved a 150-year-old gallium mystery
Gallium was discovered in 1875 by French chemist Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran. It is best known for its unusually low melting point, which allows a gallium spoon to melt in a cup of hot tea. The metal also plays an essential role in…
Volkswagen is employing 100 sheep at a solar farm in Poland
Volkswagen has some woolly new unofficial employees flocking to one of its European facilities. There are now 100 sheep grazing at the solar farm that powers the car company's manufacturing plant in Poznań, Poland. Electrek reports that in…
Plans for County Durham battery energy storage site refused
Residents living near a proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) say they are 'elated' after plans were rejected by councillors. BESSs are being built across the UK to store renewable energy and improve the country's energy security. Durham…
The best cool boxes and bags in the UK for camping, picnics and festivals
Whether you're heading to a festival or pitching up at a campsite with the whole family, nothing spoils a trip faster than a bottle of sour milk and a warm can of beer. A reliable cool box is your best defence against such disappointments, and…
Major town centre market revamp almost complete as it welcomes new trader
The new-look Ellesmere Port Market is expected to fully reopen in August following a major refurbishment. The news comes after the market also recently welcomed a new independent family-run butchers, deli and grocery stall located in the heart of…
As Iran war rolls on, some executives at Reuters conference say the 'worst is behind us'
SINGAPORE – As countries and companies globally grapple with the impact of the Iran war and the largest energy shock in history, some say the worst is over, while others see the conflict as a window of opportunity to build on green…
Plans for County Durham battery energy storage site refused
Helen Richardson North East and Cumbria Residents living near a proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) say they are 'elated' after plans were rejected by councillors. BESSs are being built across the UK to store renewable energy and improve…
Fancy living on the moon? NASA says it's working on making it a reality
Living on the moon has long been the stuff of science fiction, but NASA says it is working toward making it a reality. Through its Moon Base Program, the agency has outlined a phased plan to establish an enduring human presence near the lunar South…
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