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Village is 'island' amidst solar panels as rk
People living in a Welsh rural village fear becoming an 'island' after ministers approved doubling solar farm capacity across the nation. Latest UK government data indicate a green light for 65 new solar parks in Wales, including two being built…
These Camera-Equipped Feeders Are for the Birds (and the People Who Love Them)
I'm a writer covering the smart home for Wirecutter. I've been writing about technology for more than 25 years, and I've written guides to smart strip lights, outdoor security cameras, and security systems. I've tested more than 250 security…
The Guardian view on the green transition: politicians should speed it up - and households too | Editorial
Energy has not been a prominent subject for discussion in the run-up to Thursday's UK elections. In England this is logical enough, since the big policy decisions are taken by ministers in Westminster, not at council meetings. But the stances…
Iran war causes headaches for clean energy too
High oil prices should trigger a rush to renewable energy, but the industry is being hampered by the Iran war too, with Gulf supplies of critical inputs on hold or much reduced. Many byproducts of the oil and gas industry are essential for making…
Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour's plans for nature-friendly state land
Tree nurseries could be built at prisons, and military ranges could be turned into heathland or peat bogs as part of an ambitious plan to make government land more nature-friendly, the environment secretary has said. Speaking before elections this…
Transform Your Home into a Smart Energy Private Grid
If your latest electricity bill made you wince, you're not alone. U.S. electricity rates have risen 21% in five years, from 14.92¢/kWh in 2022 to 18.05¢/kWh in 2026. At least 242 electric and natural gas utilities have already implemented…
Volkswagen Likely to Allow Chinese Automaker to Build in Shuttered Volkswagen Auto Plants
BACKGROUND – You might remember last year due to climate/carbon emission regulations inside Europe EU automakers had to pay fines to the EU Commission if they did not meet electric vehicle targets. In order to avoid the penalties many EU…
The 'lifeline' working men's club facing closure due to 'skyrocketing' bills
A 107-year-old Leicestershire working men's club is facing potential closure due to its 'skyrocketing' energy bills. Bagworth & District Working Men's Club, in Bagworth, near Coalville, was formed in 1919 by the hands of local miners who wanted a…
Why Is New York Running Away from Renewables?
Bluesky The war in Iran, and its entirely predictable impact on global energy markets, has once again put into stark relief the cost of the world's continued dependence on fossil fuels. As if waking from a nap, countries whose commitment to climate…
From Coal to Solar: China's sunken mines power a Green Revolution: Lessons for Sri Lanka
In a striking symbol of the global energy transition, vast stretches of once-abandoned coal mines in China have been reborn, not as relics of an industrial past, but as shimmering hubs of renewable energy. What were once scarred landscapes…
Nivalis buys SolarEdge, paving the way for solar powered reefer trailers in the US
Nivalis Energy has already established itself as a pioneer in the electric refrigerated trailer space, and their acquisition of the SolarEdge e-Mobility business is going to help them pull ahead even further – with the power of the sun!
Commission blocks EU funding for Huawei solar tech
Inverters are a piece of technology that turns solar panels' electricity into current that flows into the grid. Huawei is a market leader in the technology. The EU has long been concerned about the threat posed by Chinese tech giant Huawei and its…
I dropped this Aiper surface skimmer in my pool and forgot about it (mostly)
Exceptional battery life Handsome design Well-priced against the competition Motor is slightly underpowered Generally slow speed Filter basket can be difficult to remove Aiper's EcoSurfer 2 is a skimmer on the slow side, but it makes up for speed…
Gas Prices and Commuter Schools
I was lucky enough as an undergrad to be able to attend a residential college. I lived in dorms for all four years and didn't have a car. There wasn't a gas station near campus, either, so if you had asked me in, say, October of my sophomore year…
Data centers are breaking the electric grid. Meet the $6 billion startup and its visionary CEO solving the problem
Redwood's strategy reflects Straubel's history of pursuing ideas in energy and transportation that initially seemed early, but later became essential. As a student at Stanford University in the 1990s, where he designed his own major in energy…
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