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First Solar sues JA Solar and American Panel Solutions over TOPCon patents
U.S. solar panel manufacturer First Solar, Inc. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Chinese solar manufacturer JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. and U.S.-based distributor American…
Pentagon Backs Ambitious Plan To Beam Solar Power From Space
Space-based solar power just got another powerful vote of confidence. The United States Department of Defense just inked a contract with solar energy company Overview Energy to “design, build, and test a homing beacon that will enable its…
30% Of US Solar Farms Are Holding Dangerous Chemicals On The Verge Of Expiration
Artistgndphotography/Getty Images Like all e-waste, the deluge of aging solar panels is concerning as they reach their end-of-life. By 2030, we're expected to see over 8.8 million tons of waste from photovoltaic panels (PVs). But there's one panel…
Solar market set for Africa boom, says report
Sub-Saharan Africa's off-grid solar market is due to expand by 450% by 2035, with more than 35% of installations projected to be in Nigeria, according to a new report by global research firm Wood Mackenzie. Across the continent, persistent failures…
Tories turn to same failed playbook with plans for bonfire of red tape
The Tories have reached for the same old playbook with plans for a bonfire of red tape. It's a political classic. Promise to get rid of things people have barely heard of, and supposedly save a bunch of cash. The thing is, ripping up red tape…
New Howden Fire Station reopens after £2.7m rebuild
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service A new £2.7m fire station will help crews respond to growing challenges such as wildfires and flooding, according to a local MP. The new Howden Fire Station opened on Friday and features a new appliance bay…
New Howden Fire Station reopens after £2.7m rebuild
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service Holly Phillips East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire A new £2.7m fire station will help crews respond to growing challenges such as wildfires and flooding, according to a local MP. The new Howden Fire Station…
We sailed world for years - life costs double now we're back in UK
A family who spent eight years sailing the world full-time, with their youngest son living more years at sea than on land, say their outgoings have doubled since moving back to the UK. Alan Wood, 57, travelled the world with his wife, Irenka, 55…
Two years after Hurricane Helene, survivors are taking lessons for the future
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and BPR, a public radio station serving western North Carolina. In the days and weeks after Hurricane Helene, people throughout western North Carolina and beyond found themselves…
Tories to unveil economic policies after Badenoch pledges 'radical measures'
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Kemi Badenoch has warned “radical…
Trade: How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
Take a walk into an Indian toy shop and as well as picking up a new favourite plaything for a child, you might just get an insight into how the nation is battling for a batter economic relationship with its all-powerful neighbour China. Six years…
Trade: How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
Six years ago, in an attempt to push local manufacturing and keep substandard toys out of its market, India raised tariffs on imported toys from 20% to 60% and eventually to 70%. Retailers were up in arms and said that domestic firms could never…
You Know Burnham Is Lying; He Said 'I Want to Be Honest'
Green energy boondoggles are generally Beege's beat, but I am allowed to have a bit of fun too, right? What set me off was this exchange between Allison Pearson, a columnist for the Telegraph (a great but expensive paper), and UK Prime Minister…
Another Rural Area Targeted for Industrial Solar and Lithium Battery Facilities, This Time Near UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Park, Mesa Verde
MONTEZUMA COUNTY, Colo., Oct. 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NoValleyRange, a neighborhood group located near Mesa Verde (a UNESCO World Heritage site and National Park), are fighting a Texas developer proposing a $240 million dollar solar…
The Best Deals on Anker Tech During the October Prime Day Sale
Anker has really made a name for itself outside of their batteries, expanding to headphones, speakers, projectors, and other tech products. Their power stations are still one of the most recognized in the industry, but their other products are…
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