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Yearsley Swimming Pool solar panels could cut bills by 40%
A swimming pool in York could see its energy bill fall by 40% following the installation of solar panels in March, bosses have said. Yearsley Swimming Pool's manager James Howard said across the year that would save up to £30,000 and reduce…
China's energy strategy exposed by the Strait of Hormuz crisis
As conflict in the Middle East rattles global oil markets and exposes critical shipping routes, China's long-term investment in an “ all of the above ” energy policy, including renewables like solar, is beginning to bear fruit. With…
US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs
US homeowners have embraced home batteries in record-breaking numbers in early 2026, spurred on by state incentives while seeking to offset rising residential electricity costs. The trend could even unlock a more flexible energy supply for power…
These Reliable Solar Generators Have Got Your Back(up) During Outages or Off-Grid Adventures
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Editor's Note—July 2026: In addition to checking up on our current list, we've added two newly reviewed solar generators, the…
China Resources New Energy more than doubles in debut after Asia's biggest IPO of 2026
Shares of China Resources New Energy more than doubled at Thursday's trading debut in Shenzhen, after the wind and solar power firm raised 24.5 billion yuan (HK$28.29 billion) in Asia's biggest initial public offering this year. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
How enterprises are splitting AI between the edge and cloud
As enterprises build AI into robots, industrial equipment and other physical infrastructure, they're discovering that AI has different computing requirements than traditional edge applications. Some decisions have to happen instantaneously on the…
Germany's Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomy
The 'Smart Power Fab' in the eastern city of Dresden, completed three months ahead of schedule, has been hailed as a symbol of an EU push to reduce dependency for crucial parts on Asia and the United States. The factory will produce chips for…
Fresh plans for giant solar farm bigger than 50 football pitches
A giant solar farm bigger than 50 football pitches which could power up to 5,200 homes a year could be built in Cheshire if revised plans get the go-ahead. Cheshire West and Chester Council 's planning committee meets next week where it is…
NASA just launched a bold mission to rescue a falling space telescope before it crashes to Earth
A rescue spacecraft is speeding toward a NASA telescope to prevent it from falling into Earth's atmosphere. The first-of-its-kind mission launched at 5:09 a.m. EDT (0908 GMT) Thursday (July 2) from the Marshall Islands, carrying a robot-arm…
Plans lodged with Cork County Council for solar farm near Cloyne
Plans have been lodged for a 13.6-hectare solar farm on farmland near Cloyne that, if approved, would operate for up to four decades. BNRG Ballyduff Ltd has applied to Cork County Council for permission to develop the solar farm on lands at…
AI Data Centers And Auto Industry Converge On Same Issues
AI data centers need power from a range of sources, including batteries, to safeguard against blackouts, transient voltage spikes, and grid demand spikes. As with regenerative braking and bidirectional charging in electric vehicles, data centers…
German startups compete in global race for nuclear fusion
The world's appetite for energy continues to grow, driven not least by the electrification of the economy. Data centers — which are essential for artificial intelligence (AI) — have significantly fueled this demand. Nuclear fusion…
China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
Seen from the air, the arrays of more than 3 million solar panels shimmering in the desert sun at the Dalad Banner solar farm are arranged in the shape of a galloping horse – a symbol of Inner Mongolia's nomadic heritage. A short drive away…
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America's First Space Station Proved Humans Could Live and Work in Orbit for Months. Now, the Public Can See What It Looked Like in Person for the First Time in Eight Years
In just ten days, the very first crew of NASA's earliest space station had to make an emergency adjustment to their mission. Their destination, a space-based science laboratory made from a recycled rocket, was badly damaged when it launched on May…
Planning: The latest planning applications coming to Dorset
P/LBC/2026/03255 - Priory Mills Priory Lane Bridport, DT6 3FL Proposal: Replacement rooflights. P/HOU/2026/02695 - Court House Mill Street Corfe Mullen BH21 3RH Proposal: Single storey extension to form kitchen space, with conversion of the…
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