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How much electricity solar panels produce for your home, according to an expert
Solar panels are usually advertised by their peak power rating, but that figure doesn't tell you how much electricity they will generate on your roof over a full year. Real-world output varies according to the size of the system, your solar panel's…
No fridge, no fans, just blocks of ice: improvising to survive in Pakistan's searing heat
As the first light reaches Nasirabad, a queue of men, women and children has already formed outside the town's ice factory, with their buckets, sacks and plastic containers. Among those hoping to buy some ice to help their families endure another…
Yorkshire sees 9,700 solar installations in first half of 2026
A record-breaking 9,700 solar installations were fitted in Yorkshire and the Humber in the first half of this year, the government has said. According to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, this represents enough energy to power the…
Heckington solar farm approval may face legal challenge
A council is considering taking legal action after plans for a large-scale solar farm were approved. Plans for the Beacon Fen Energy Park, near Sleaford, which developers claim could power up to 130,000 homes, were approved by the government last…
My Guaranteed Steps to Tell if a New Device Is a Flock Camera
As I've covered Flock Safety's AI camera and license plate tracking technology, including cities choosing to cancel their surveillance contracts while others adopt even more, I've come across a common problem. Many people don't actually know what a…
Heckington solar farm approval may face legal challenge
David McKenna and Alan Webber, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire A council is considering taking legal action after plans for a large-scale solar farm were approved. Plans for the Beacon Fen Energy Park, near Sleaford, which developers claim could…
How wind farm plans are influencing Manx voters ahead of election
With Isle of Man voters heading to the polls for the island's general election, plans for a major offshore wind farm have become an increasingly thorny political issue. The proposed Mooir Vannin project has been put forward by Danish energy firm…
Samsung begins domestic production of heat pump boilers as Korea pushes electrification
Samsung Electronics is bringing production of its heat pump boilers home, betting that a locally made system can help accelerate the electrification of residential heating in Korea. The company said Monday that it began trial production Aug. 19 at…
PM urged to prioritise construction shortages to plug housing target gap
Andy Burnham has been urged to prioritise skill shortage areas as part of his technical education revolution to help deal with the housing crisis. The PM last month announced that Year 10 pupils will be able to combine core academic subjects, like…
Andy Burnham government confirms rule change for homes with balconies
Shoppers will be able to buy ‘balcony' plus-in solar panel systems they can install themselves from 27 August thanks to a Labour Party government rule change. The first wave of low-cost “plug-in” solar panels will go on sale in…
South Florida is getting wary of Flock cameras
South Florida residents across the political spectrum are growing increasingly wary of license plate readers made by Flock and similar companies. Why it matters: The cameras, which are active throughout Broward County, have fueled privacy concerns…
australia's battery boom transforming the energy grid
SYDNEY – For Sydney resident Ken Enderby, energy bills are a thing of the past. In fact, his power retailer owes him about A$600 (S$550) in credit. The former teacher estimates he is saving more than A$5,000 a year after installing a…
Andy Burnham told to make rule change for households with double glazing
Andy Burnham's government are being urged to slash VAT on double glazing. Reducing VAT on double glazing would bring down domestic energy bills, campaigners have told Labour Party Prime Minister Mr Burnham. Unlike other energy saving materials…
Best Solar Stocks To Follow Today - August 23rd
MarketBeat Week in Review – 08/10 - 08/14 First Solar, Nextpower, Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Enphase Energy, T1 Energy, Sunrun, and SolarEdge Technologies are the seven Solar stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock…
Spurs finish top with Leeds in bottom three of ranking
Football's environmental league table is considerably harder to settle than the one decided by points. Clubs disclose different information, training-ground projects are routinely folded into stadium figures and buying renewable electricity is not…
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