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Bifacial Vs. Monofacial Solar Panels - What's The Difference?
Solar panels might all look the same to the untrained eye, but they actually come in different types and technologies. Understanding these differences is one of the first things you should know before getting solar panels installed in your home.
Utility companies want to pay you to generate power for the electrical grid
HOUSTON — Jeff and Jenny Wright haven't paid an electric bill for their Houston home in more than a year. Instead, the couple sells their unused power back to the grid in a system that some states hope can offer a way to help meet surging…
Can West Country outdoor pools ever be safe from closure?
Esme Ashcroft Gloucestershire political reporter As temperatures increase and warm spells become more guaranteed, outdoor swimming pools look forward to a welcome boost to their visitor numbers. This year, however, the gates to the lido in Stroud…
Beijing threatens retaliation over EU moves to curb imports from China
The statement came in reaction to a meeting of top EU officials on Friday to brainstorm on how to counter Chinese overcapacity. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday convened an orientation debate with her 26 commissioners to…
11 Sustainable Tech Gadgets That Actually Work
A lot of gadgets proudly claim they're eco-friendly or sustainably made, but that can often be as trivial as being made from a small percentage of recycled plastic. But is any of that actually sustainable, or is it just marketing noise to slap a…
Nigel Owens: Rugby must avoid dangerous change despite calls
There have plenty of calls in the past about moving some rugby to the summer, and I've been thinking about that a lot during this little heatwave we've been having. I have to admit, my favourite time of year for refereeing was always the near end…
I've owned a Tesla since 2021 - I now save £200 a month
Nav Shafi said he is saving £200 per month after making one Tesla change A Tesla owner claims to be saving £200 per month after making one decision for their driveway. Nav Shafi, the owner of a 2021 Tesla Model 3, picked up the electric…
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[Vantage Point] How our rooftop becomes a hedge against Meralco
Putting rooftop solar panels wasn't an environmental statement. It was a financial decision. After spending roughly P900,000 on an 8.8kWp solar-and-battery system, our Meralco bills have effectively collapsed to zero, transforming electricity from…
Inside China's green transition
Lying at the foothills of the Mao mountains in southern China, the Temple of King Ashoka is one of the main attractions in Ningbo, a port city in southern Zhejiang Province, around 200 km south of Shanghai. Hymns fill the courtyards of the massive…
20 councils in England scrapping rule change for households without driveways
UK households without their own driveways face an o n-street EV charging lottery. Motorists in EVs and electric cars are being warned drivers face council and local authority objections. Despite Labour Party government pledges, more than 20…
Renewable power expanding rapidly across Africa
Africa's next generation of power projects is increasingly being anchored around solar and wind power and battery storage, as governments and investors shift away from coal and large hydropower dams in search of cheaper, faster and more reliable…
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Tourists can experience Athabasca Glacier in this first-ever ELECTRIC Ice Explorer [video]
Built to allow up to 52 guests to explore the frozen wilderness of Alberta's Jasper National Park in serene, environmentally responsible silence, the new Electric Ice Explorer joining Pursuit Banff's Columbia Icefield Adventure fleet is a machine…
CT keeps home solar incentive alive through 2035, batteries are the big winners
A new bill extending home and community solar incentive programs has passed both houses of the Connecticut Senate, and just needs Governor Ned Lamont's signature to make it into law. It's taken us a while to parse through it, but one thing is…
God forbid a farmer wants a chicken shed: MINETTE BATTERS
News that yet more expanse of beautiful countryside is set to be blighted by thousands of acres of solar farms has me throwing up my hands in despair. Residents in Burnhope, County Durham, will feel no less frustrated with a planning system that…
Scientists create 'everlasting' copper ink that resists rust and corrosion
Copper is one of the most important materials in modern technology, but it has a well-known weakness: over time, it reacts with air and moisture, forming a green layer of corrosion. This process can be seen on old statues, rooftops, and even…
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