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Solar powers record share of Britain's electricity mix in July
Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain's grid in July than in any previous month as households turned to rooftop panels to cut their energy bills. Solar farms and rooftop panels provided 14.4% of the country's electricity after some…
NIRL receives Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 900 MW solar power project
NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for setting up a 900 MW solar power project in the State. According to…
9 States With The Most Solar Panels (And How They Use Them)
Artistgndphotography/Getty Images Solar energy is a key pillar not only within the world of renewable energy, but also in the total energy mix of the world. Interest in photovoltaic panel technology continues to grow as individual home solar…
China's gross ocean product rises 5.1% in first six months of 2026, as marine development gains pace
The Fangchenggang offshore wind power demonstration project in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on May 28, 2025 Photo: VCG China's marine economy outpaced overall growth in the first half of 2026, with gross ocean product rising 5.1…
Amid resdiential solar market collapse, Florida an exception | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
While the residential solar market is collapsing nationwide after President Donald Trump ended a popular tax credit in December, one state is proving to be a surprising exception: Florida. A big reason why is a sweeping permitting law that took…
'We're a bit late on the case, but we are on the case': Author Fred Pearce on the rise of renewables, a defused population bomb, and letting nature find its own way
Climate change's impacts are being felt everywhere, from health and food security to extreme weather, sea level rise and collapsing ecosystems. World leaders have been slow to adapt to the warnings, despite an ever-growing body of evidence showing…
New high-altitude balloon launches reusable drones
Military balloons now launch reusable drones directly from the stratosphere Solar-powered Apollo-R remains airborne for weeks after balloon deployment at altitude Thunderhead balloon carries multiple drones during a single high-altitude deployment…
Orbital datacenters are a crazy idea. Go for it
Why not just build them in space? As data centers face rising costs, strained resources and growing political opposition, a number of entrepreneurs — Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Eric Schmidt — have raised the possibility of processing and…
Climate shocks hit hydropower in Southern Africa, reviving interest in coal
Prolonged droughts, especially those linked to the 2023–24 El Niño, exposed the vulnerability of Zambia and Zimbabwe's hydropower-dependent electricity systems, triggering severe power shortages and renewing interest in coal. While…
ClearVue coated glass breakthrough opens global façade market
ClearVue Technologies says it has punched through a key global barrier for its building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) energy generating glass units after proving its Gen 3 Vision Glass can accept a high-performance low-emissivity (Low-E) metallic…
UK supermarkets to sell plug-in solar panels for £500. But there's a catch
This article was originally published on April 28, 2026, and is being republished by The Independent after the Government announced the exact date plug-in solar panels can be sold. Plug-in solar panels are expected to officially go on sale in the…
Move to extend ISTS waiver
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed to extend the 25-year waiver of inter-State transmission charges (ISTS) for energy storage systems that are a part of renewable energy plants. This aligns the wavier with the life of…
A new compact between AI and agriculture: An Andhra Pradesh opportunity
We propose that Google devote a modest portion of its investment to developing captive solar generation on farmers' fields. Farmers would continue cultivating their land while also holding equity in the solar enterprise, becoming co-owners of the…
Is your home safe this summer? Security tech expert Chris Price shows how to expand a single camera into a budget-friendly home defence setup for when you're away on vacation
Planning a summer getaway but worried about leaving your house for a few weeks? While statistically you are more likely to suffer a break-in during the winter months when it's much darker, summer also presents an ideal opportunity for burglars.
US companies win billions in African data center deals in direct competition with China
JOHANNESBURG: The U.S. is beating China in a high-tech trade war over data centers in a fierce battle being waged across Africa. Major new deals have been engineered in a public-private partnership between the Trump administration and U.S.
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