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This 13 Year Old's $25 Invention Solves A Big Limitation For Solar Panels
We've seen solar spread all over the last few years, and several states in the U.S. have seen widespread adoption of solar panels with people in houses and even apartments adopting the energy solution. While plug-in kits are being considered in…
Solar panels are getting too heavy for one installer to carry alone, and factories added a 2 millimeter glass layer that cuts moisture damage by more than half
A solar panel coming off a factory line today is often too heavy for one installer to carry alone. The sheet of tempered glass on the back is new, and it was not there a few years ago. Older panels relied on a thin plastic backing to seal the cells…
As farm fuel costs rise, clear solar might offer a solution
Charles Sturt University is investigating transparent solar panels for Australian agriculture. Researchers say the panels could improve animal welfare, increase production and help farmers save money. The first results from the research are…
China clean tech exports to cut global emissions by Brazil-sized amount in 2026
China's clean technology exports this year will cut carbon emissions outside its borders by an amount equivalent to Brazil's annual emissions from consuming fossil fuels, an analysis finds, ahead of next month's COP31 climate summit. SCROLL TO…
China's mysterious space plane exposed in new Pentagon images
China's secretive space plane has been revealed in new images published by the Pentagon. The photo—featured in the Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) latest report on threats to U.S. security in space—shows the Chinese space plane…
Springwell villagers fighting back over repeated developments
Springwell Village Residents Association A group of residents say they are repeatedly having to fight plans for large-scale projects in what they call the most overdeveloped village in their area, with a concrete processing plant at one end and a…
Aldi confirms major change at 230 UK stores
Illustrative image of an Aldi store. Aldi has announced a major change for more than 200 stores across the UK in the next few years. On Thursday, October 28, the retailer announced plans to invest a further £17.5million in solar panels at 230…
China's record-breaking clean tech exports offer signs of hope in the fight against emissions
China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and equipment as the energy crisis from the Iran war drives surging demand for renewables, and that will help reduce global emissions, according to a report released Thursday. Once…
EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus Review: Serious Output, Surprising Portability
The EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus ($2,199) occupies a middle ground between a portable power station and a permanent home backup system. Featuring a 3,072Wh LiFePO4 battery, support for up to 1,600W of solar input, and expandability to 11kWh, it's…
Turning a solar power system into its own backup
Rather than directly converting photons into electricity, concentrated solar energy uses mirrors to turn sunlight into heat, which can then be used to drive traditional generating turbines. Up to about a decade ago, there was a case to be made that…
China clean tech exports to cut global emissions by Brazil-sized amount in 2026
BEIJING, Oct 29 (Reuters) – China's clean technology exports this year will cut carbon emissions outside its borders by an amount equivalent to Brazil's annual emissions from consuming fossil fuels, an analysis finds, ahead of next…
Could AI give Colorado more warning before damaging hailstorms?
Damaging hail can develop quickly inside severe thunderstorms, leaving homeowners, farmers and businesses with little time to prepare. Researchers at Colorado State University are working to improve hail forecasts using artificial intelligence…
China's record-breaking exports of clean tech are making a big dent in emissions, report says
China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and equipment as the energy crisis from the Iran war drives surging demand for renewables, and that will help reduce global emissions, according to a report released Thursday. Once…
Western Australia moves to legalise plug-in solar in Australian first
Western Australia is preparing to become the first state to legalise plug-in solar panels and batteries, potentially giving renters and apartment residents access to rooftop-style energy savings for the first time. The systems, commonly known as…
This is a pivot point for the outlook of global energy': China's record-high clean energy tech exports projected to avert 24% of global CO2 emissions
China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and equipment as the energy crisis from the Iran war drives surging demand for renewables, and that will help reduce global emissions, according to a report released Thursday. Once…
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