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Take advantage of the summer heatwave with Roberts' new solar-powered radio
The peak of summer has coincided with the World Cup this year, leaving many of us in a conundrum as to how to keep up with the games while escaping sweltering houses. Fortunately, Roberts has thought up a solution with its latest DAB +/FM radio…
Canada's solar industry enters a new phase of growth
For many years, solar power occupied a relatively modest position within Canada's energy mix, overshadowed by hydroelectricity and constrained by the perception that northern climates are unsuitable for large-scale solar deployment. Today, that…
UK approves new huge solar farm to power 200,000 homes
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has given the green light for the construction of the UK's second largest solar farm, set to be built on the border between Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. The One Earth Solar Farm has received planning consent to…
When rains fail, solar keeps the milk flowing in Nakaseke
For decades, the dry season has posed one of the greatest challenges to dairy farmers across Uganda's cattle corridor. As pasture dries up and water sources shrink, milk production declines, reducing household incomes and threatening the…
Apple Distributor In Thailand Cashes In On Consumer-Spending Recovery
This story is part of Forbes' coverage of Thailand's Richest 2026. See the full list here. Amid a gradual recovery in consumer spending, Com7, Thailand's leading retailer of smartphones with a nearly 25% market share, is thriving. The company…
Canada's battery storage revolution: The science and innovation powering the clean-energy future
Battery energy storage is gradually becoming one of the most important technologies underpinning the global energy transition. Solar panels and wind turbines may generate the headlines, but batteries increasingly provide the flexibility needed to…
SpaceX launches world's first commercial nuclear-powered satellite
SpaceX has successfully launched what is being described as the world's first commercially built nuclear-powered satellite, marking a significant milestone for space-based nuclear technology. The satellite, called BOHR (Betavoltaic Orbital…
Modi government hurt national interests by letting China capture India's critical industries: Congress
The Congress on Thursday (July 9, 2026) alleged that the Modi government has hurt national interests by letting China “capture” India's most critical industries and opening more opportunities for the Chinese to…
SpaceX stock hovers at IPO opening price as rival Blue Origin seeks $10 billion in fresh funding
A day after SpaceX (SPCX) stock dipped below its market debut price — and as rival Blue Origin shores up its capital position — the company finds itself at a crossroads. The shares are trading within range of their $150 offer price on…
Volkswagen is employing 100 sheep at a solar farm in Poland
Volkswagen has some woolly new unofficial employees flocking to one of its European facilities. There are now 100 sheep grazing at the solar farm that powers the car company's manufacturing plant in Poznań, Poland. Electrek reports that in…
Robot Pool Skimmers That Clear Leaves Before They Sink
A pool robot that cleans the floor is useful, but it still lets leaves, pollen, bugs, and sunscreen film spend time on the surface first. A robot pool skimmer attacks the mess earlier, before it sinks and turns into a filter or vacuum problem. This…
Sizewell B nuclear power plant granted a 20-year life extension
Britain's most recently completed nuclear power plant will continue generating electricity until 2055 after the government granted the power plant, which was first synchronised with the National Grid in 1995, a 20-year life extension. Sizewell B in…
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Solar Today for a Higher Home Value Tomorrow
When homeowners invest in solar energy, they often focus on lower electric bills and protection from rising utility costs. But did you know that solar can increase the value of your home when it comes time to sell? New research from home energy…
CU convenience store chain opens 600th store in Mongolia
BGF Retail, operator of the CU convenience store chain, said it opened its 600th store in Mongolia, becoming the first Korean retailer to reach that milestone in a single overseas market, about eight years after opening its first store in the…
How Norwegian Microcruises Are Rethinking Green Travel
The Varg S/Y microcruise ship sailing along a Norwegian fjord in winter. The global cruise industry has come under increased scrutiny in the last few years, mainly due to their excessive emissions, waste and impact on fragile coastal and marine…
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