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The days of ugly solar panels could finally be over. Say hello to artsy colorful tiles!
Solar panels are great for the planet, but have long been a headache for architects, homeowners, and historic preservation boards. That tension between sustainability and aesthetics may finally have a real solution. Researchers at the Fraunhofer…
I rent a zero bills home and always use my heating - I've saved £10k in one year
MILLIONS of us are worried that our energy bills are set to soar this summer – but Harry Bowen isn't one of them. The nuclear fuel engineer never worries about whacking the heating up at his home in Gloucestershire, because he doesn't pay a…
China car giant BYD says it can thrive without access to US market
Suranjana Tewari Asia Business Correspondent, Beijing Auto Show The recent surge in fuel prices due to the war in Iran has spurred demand for electric vehicles around the world, and Chinese car makers are making the most of the opportunity. China…
A Florida convention center doubles its solar with no added panels
One of the largest convention centers in North America just got a major solar upgrade without needing any extra roof space. SolarEdge Technologies has completed a 2.2-megawatt (MW) rooftop solar system at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)…
Illuminate Your Outdoors with Govee Solar String Lights
Govee has launched the Outdoor Solar String Lights, its first solar-powered product, and the company is not playing it safe with the category. Where most solar string lights top out at a fixed warm white glow, these bring full RGBICW color, Govee…
Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Last month, the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma became the first Indigenous nation to officially ban data center construction from its land. When a tech startup approached Tribal leaders…
War in the Middle East is stressing Europe's hard-learned lessons about fossil fuel dependency from 2022
Four years ago, Europe was taught a brutal lesson in energy security when Russian natural gas flows to the EU slowed to a trickle. The war in Iran has sparked an even more severe energy crisis, highlighting how a stubborn reliance on energy imports…
Help Mom become a 'birder' with this Smart AI Bird Feeder at 40% off
Now that spring is here, it's the perfect time to soak up the beauty of the great outdoors. As a bird lover, I've always been curious about exactly which feathered friends are visiting my yard. Perhaps this is the gateway to becoming a birder, for…
Spirit Airlines deal threatens yet another bailout boondoggle
It's a strange conundrum: If a company gets too big and successful and dares earn too much money, the US government accuses it of being an evil monopoly and tries to break it up. And if it loses too much money, the government swoops in and bails it…
Big Ideas for the Triangle's Climate Future
As we put together the INDY's Earth Day edition, local headlines warned of record high temperatures for this time of year in the week ahead. You'd be forgiven for getting a sense of déjà vu; last year saw central North Carolina's…
Scientists Just Solved a 200-Year-Old Mineral Mystery
Here's what you'll learn when you read this story: Dolomite is a mineral usually formed from limestone and magnesium, but while it's common in nature, lab experiments have failed to replicate its growth. The issue with previous attempts to grow…
Napa winery opens doors for sustainability tour
Most vintners in the renowned Napa wine region might take exception with strangers tromping around in their vineyards, getting the inside scoop on their practices. But last week, Debra Becker Lamb and her husband Eric Lamb were happy to open their…
Giant new solar farm planned near Yate to power 10,000 homes
Developers have applied to South Gloucestershire Council for permission to build a giant solar farm just south of Yate. The 50-hectare solar farm would be split into two sections, but has sparked opposition from local residents and the parish…
Harvesting the sun: How solar energy is powering the future of rural farming economies
India's rural economy—deeply rooted in agriculture—is undergoing a silent yet powerful transformation, driven by one of the most abundant resources available: sunlight. As farmers grapple with climate volatility, rising input costs…
'Changing ground rules': Fury over bill change that could burst the battery boom
Australia's battery boom has expanded so far it accounts for one in every 10 units of new capacity installed around the world, but industry leaders say proposed power bill changes would lead to thousands of dollars of losses for households that…
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