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EcoFlow's solar panel kits are finally available to buy
EcoFlow's Stream Plug-in Solar Kit is now available to buy in the UK, giving households a new way to generate their own electricity without the need for rooftop solar installation. The system uses solar panels and a microinverter to convert…
New California law makes portable solar panels more accessible for renters, homeowners
Updated: 10:04 PM PST Nov 12, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 10:04 PM PST Nov 12, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ A new California law is set to make portable solar panels, known as balcony or 'plug-and-play' solar, easier to use in…
Many Solar Panels Still Deliver 80% of Their Original Power After 30 Years
In the late 1980s, when Switzerland was just beginning to experiment with solar power, engineers bolted a few shiny panels onto rooftops, mountain stations, and even utility-scale farms. They probably didn't expect those panels to still be humming…
West Lindsey solar project latest to be announced in Lincolnshire
David McKenna East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire A public consultation has been launched on proposals for a large-scale solar farm in West Lindsey. Renewable energy developer Elgin said the 99MW Stone Pit Lane Solar Farm, planned on land south of…
West Lindsey solar project latest to be announced in Lincolnshire
A public consultation has been launched on proposals for a large-scale solar farm in West Lindsey. Renewable energy developer Elgin said the 99MW Stone Pit Lane Solar Farm, planned on land south of Keelby, could generate enough renewable…
I have a solar battery - here's how it would work during a blackout
There's a socket in my house that I hope I'll never really need to use. It looks like any other plug socket, but there's one important difference: it's connected to my solar battery. If the power goes out, I can flip a switch and use the…
Have your say on solar energy and earn rewards by joining The Independent's Insiders
Readers of The Independent are being invited to join a new community that will give them a greater say in how our journalism and wider offering develop. Independent Media Insiders is a research community where readers can share their views on what…
SpaceX and Tesla mega-merger could happen within weeks - report claims $3tn deal is on track as Elon Musk's 'sentient sun' plan gets 100GW boost
SpaceX and Tesla's merger may be just weeks away, a new report claims Elon Musk has revealed a plan to buy 100GW of solar power equipment Musk wants to use the gear to build a ‘sentient sun' in outer space High-profile talks to merge Elon…
Martian Isolation' is an upcoming sci-fi survival horror game that looks like 'The Martian' and 'Event Horizon' had a horrific child
Martian Isolation - Official Announcement Trailer - YouTube 'Martian Isolation' is an upcoming single-player, first-person survival horror game that's just been revealed with a suitably creepy launch trailer. And yes, it does look an awful lot like…
UARX Space Marks a Milestone for Spain's Space Industry with the Maiden Flight of OSSIE-D, Featuring a Complete Power Subsystem Supplied by DHV Technology
Nigrán, Spain | November 12 2026 – UARX Space has achieved a major milestone for Spain's space industry with the deployment of OSSIE-D, an Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) designed and manufactured entirely in Spain, with 75% of its…
Germany open to discuss critical mineral partnerships with India, says Ambassador
Germany's Ministry of Economic Affairs has critical mineral partnerships already with a range of countries. With India, the channels are open to discuss how to enhance the cooperation in that domain, German Ambassador to India Jasper Wieck told The…
New McDonald's restaurant opens in historic Yorkshire town
A brand-new McDonald's restaurant has opened in a historic Yorkshire industrial and market town. Following significant investment from local Franchisee, Pritpal Singh, the restaurant is open for dine-in, takeaway, Drive Thru, Click & Serve and…
The NYC nor'easter isn't over: Prepare for power outages with this easy fix
Heavy wind and rain struck New York City yesterday, and the weather isn't letting up just yet. Inclement conditions will persist into Friday, Nov. 12, with chilly air, strong winds and rain expected. Yesterday, parts of Brooklyn received up to 3.58…
Martin Lewis shares 21 tips to slash energy bills ahead of 'horrendous' January price cap
Martin Lewis shared 21 tips on how to slash energy bills Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has shared a list of tips for consumers as they face a 'horrendous' January price cap. Forecasters have predicted the price cap will jump again in…
Risto to set up 100 EV charging stations in Keralam; new logo unveiled
Updated - November 13, 2026 at 03:34 PM. Risto, a leading player in Keralam's renewable energy sector, is expanding its operations into electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with plans to establish 100 EV charging stations across the…
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