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I swapped my heavy power bank for this £100 folding solar panel
Heading off-grid on a multi-day hike or cycling trip usually involves some strategic battery management.While a heavy power bank is the usual safety net, a reliable portable solar panel allows you to generate your own free electricity on the move…
Lidl to sell £400 plug-in solar panels - here's everything you need to know
The solution to rising electricity bills might soon be found middle aisle of Lidl, with news that high street supermarkets are to start selling cheap, plug-in solar panels. Thanks to a regulatory shake-up by the UK government, smaller plug-in solar…
South Africans want solar power but they worry panels will be stolen - study
South Africa would seem like the perfect place for widespread uptake of solar energy. The country is sunny, with high solar generation potential. Solar is a clean, reliable source of power that can help people reduce their dependence on polluting…
Why China's trade with Africa benefits from Trump's policy volatility
Africa was China's fastest growing export market in the first quarter of 2026, up 32.1 per cent year on year to US$60.66 billion, according to customs data, reflecting a continuing shift away from American trade. The growth outpaced other regions…
Yorkshire village to be 'surrounded' by solar farms as latest plan greenlit
Councillors have granted permission for a solar farm in North Yorkshire - despite worries that a village risks being 'surrounded' by green energy projects. Members of North Yorkshire Council's strategic planning committee have greenlit proposals…
China solar makers say war-induced renewables demand won't fix overcapacity
Chinese solar manufacturers say any boost to global demand for renewable energy from the oil supply shock caused by the Iran war is unlikely to significantly ease the industry's overcapacity, leaving producers worried about their survival. SCROLL…
Energy giant reveals 'zero bills' homes where families pay NOTHING for energy
FAMILIES living in hundreds of new homes will be free from the headache of rising energy costs, as the properties promise no bills for a decade. Octopus Energy is launching 300 ‘zero bills ‘ homes in Cambridgeshire with property…
Lidl is about to launch its own cheap mobile network in the UK
Lidl could soon be cutting more than just your grocery bill. The budget supermarket chain has announced it will be launching its own mobile service, with shoppers able to buy low-cost, contract-free plans that could massively undercut the main four…
SpaceX's insane IPO valuation is based on a sci-fi tale
Elon Musk wants to execute the largest initial public offering in history, chasing a staggering $1.75 trillion to $2 trillion valuation for SpaceX. To justify this unprecedented price tag, he is aggressively hyping a cosmic vision: launching 1…
Silver's Next Wave Starts Now
Precious metals are starting to get their shine back. Silver is now up $10/oz from its recent low of around $70/oz. Gold is up more than $400 from its dip to $4,400/oz. Miners are clawing back gains as well. The GDX gold miner ETF is up from a low…
Utilities Down on Rotation Out of Defensive Sector - Utilities Roundup
Shares of power producers fell as traders continued to rotate out of the defensive sector, piling back into bets on technology and other high-risk areas. Oklo, NuScale and other makers of nuclear technology added to gains as investors recovered…
I'm a farmer - and this is why the war in Iran might be a GOOD thing
Farmer's plea for change as fuel crisis deepens He says Australia doesn't needs to be self-reliant READ MORE: Aussie truckies share urgent warning industry faces wipeout A pig farmer believes the fuel crisis could be the catalyst for cheaper…
Private Japanese spacecraft will inspect 2 dead satellites in 2027
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Trump's Hormuz Masterstroke: How American Energy Dominance Is Exposing China's Fatal Weakness
It's early days, but President Donald Trump's decision to impose a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is working. The U.S. Navy is now interdicting vessels tied to Iranian ports, crippling their economy and costing an estimated $435…
Fool's gold isn't so foolish: Scientists find hidden treasure in pyrite
That same reactivity, however, is what makes lithium so useful. In batteries, lithium easily moves between different chemical states, allowing it to store and release energy efficiently. This is why lithium-ion batteries are central to modern…
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