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State Electricity Regulatory Commission nod for long-term solar energy procurement via SECI scheme
The State Electricity Regulatory Commission on Monday cleared a Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) proposal to procure 200 megawatts (MW) of solar power, coupled with 100 MW/400 megawatt hour (MWh) of energy storage. The attraction of the deal…
'Crisp and detailed 4K video': TP-Link's solar-powered Tapo C660 Kit delivers premium features for less
The TP-Link Tapo C660 Kit is a feature-packed 4K outdoor security camera that delivers many of the perks usually reserved for pricier models, including solar charging, pan-and-tilt coverage, color night vision and local microSD storage. That last…
Utah's Game-Changing Million-Panel Solar Energy Project Was Just Captured in New Satellite Images
A different kind of energy project has arrived in central Utah's Castle Valley, with the launch of Green River Energy Center—a facility boasting a million solar panels and close to 500 batteries spanning several square miles. The sprawling…
Natural Gas-Powered AI Push Sees Meta Retreat From Clean Energy Pact
Meta's logo at the company's offices in Menlo Park, California, U.S. (Photo: Justin Sullivan) Technology giant Meta - the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp - has exited from a clean energy pact it had been a signatory to for over a…
5 Exterior Renovation Trends From Houzz's 2026 Outdoor Trends Study
Sargsyan says lounging is crucial in most outdoor living spaces. She explains that 83% of homeowners have a lounge or seating area, and 71% have a sofa or lounge chairs. Homeowners also increase usability with lighting (66%), and coffee table or…
Malaysia's resource anxiety tests Asia's fastest data center build-out
After leapfrogging Singapore to become the region's fastest-growing data center hub, Malaysia is facing intensifying scrutiny as the resources debate that has complicated the industry's growth spreads to emerging Asia. Protests over a data center…
Prediction: This Will Be SpaceX's Stock Price by June 2027 (Hint: It's Time to Buy)
Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX -2.85%) completed its historic initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, June 12. The rocket and satellite company raised a record $75 billion at an unprecedented market value of $1.7 trillion. SpaceX…
Brit couple ditch home for cheaper country five hours away but find two problems
A British couple who uprooted from the UK and moved to a cheaper country less than five hours away have spotted two problems. With flights for as little as £34 and a 4-hour, 43-minute flight time, Cyprus is a firm favourite among British…
The New Material Age? How Technical Textiles Are Engineering Tomorrow
While fashion apparel grapples with supply chain volatility and tariffs, engineered fabrics in the technical textiles segment are silently integrated into heart stents, firefighter gear, military uniforms, smart agricultural shade nets and even…
Adani Green: Rooftop solar won't hurt utility-scale renewables
The country's largest renewable power producer Adani Green Energy Ltd said it does not see the surge in rooftop solar installations under the Centre's flagship residential solar programme cannibalising demand for large-scale renewable projects…
Europe has an electrification target. Here's how it can become a competitive advantage
The European Commission has set Europe's first ever electrification target, setting an ambition to increase electricity consumption to 46% of all energy use by 2040—double the current consumption rate. The Electrification Action Plan…
Safety fears after solar panels suspected in Malton hospital fire
Solar panels have been blamed for a number of high-profile fires. Last week, fire investigators said a blaze on the site of Malton, Norton & District Hospital in North Yorkshire 'most likely' started at one of the building's rooftop solar panels. A…
Solar-lit streets protect pedestrians at night in Seoul's Gyeongridan
In the hillside neighborhood of Gyeongridan-gil, a bustling district framed by Mount Nam and vibrant nightlife, the charm of winding alleys and steep slopes has long come with a quiet hazard: dark, uneven curves where sidewalks blend seamlessly…
Orbes unveils Exo-ORB and agreement with Symphony Space
SAN FRANCISCO – Southern California startup Orbes announced an agreement July 27 to send Exo-ORB, a free-flying satellite, to gather imagery of an uncrewed Symphony Space station. Exo-ORB, which is roughly the size of a 12-unit cubesat, will…
12 Melbourne coffee spots to fuel your morning commute
Behind Melbourne's global reputation as a coffee powerhouse is a relentless thirst for innovation: think single-origin beans sourced from African micro-lots, roasters powered by solar energy, and striking two-toned cold brews. Whether you're after…
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