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Vic inquiry supports building-integrated solar power for apartments
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has backed the increased use of solar-power generating glazing and other architectural surfaces and structures in apartment buildings across the state, citing a body of evidence in support of its use provided by…
Schools 'get off diesel' with $30m solar power programme
A Canterbury school is looking to the skies as it gets set to switch from diesel to solar power. Oxford Area School is one of six North Canterbury schools set to benefit from the Government's $30m solar on schools programme. In all, 500 schools…
Solar boat trip on the Thames in heatwave not all smooth sailing
Making the most of the ongoing sunny weather, a married couple are attempting to travel 124 miles (200km) down the River Thames - all in a solar powered boat. Tim Knox's vessel is using only the power of the sun to travel from Lechlade, in…
Solar eclipse to spark power shortage for three hours tonight
Britain's electricity system operator has issued a plea for more power during this evening's solar eclipse. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) said there would be a shortage of spare capacity between 6pm and 10pm. It comes as the UK…
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Stunning New Images Reveal Whirlpools on the Sun's Surface. The Swirling Structures Might Help Power Solar Flares
The sun's surface contains swirling whirlpools, each of which could fit inside a city—small structures, when it comes to stars. Now, astronomers have gotten the best look yet at these vortices, thanks to high-resolution images snapped from…
Tesla reveals solar plans that could advance Elon Musk's push to outpace US panel capacity
Tesla has revealed a $10.1 billion proposal for a solar factory in Texas, offering the clearest look yet at how CEO Elon Musk could pursue his ambitions to ramp up solar manufacturing in the US, documents show. In a tax-incentive application filed…
Vic inquiry backs solar glass for apartment energy, cites ClearVue evidence
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has backed the increased use of solar-power generating glazing and other architectural surfaces and structures in apartment buildings across the state, citing a body of evidence in support of its use provided by…
Heat Wave and Solar Eclipse Send Europe Power Prices Soaring
Europe's power prices are continuing to soar as another heat wave pushes up cooling demand while also curtailing production. Wednesday's solar eclipse will also dampen solar output. Intraday power prices in France and Germany peak around…
Electricity grid operator cancels power call ahead of eclipse
Britain's electricity grid operator has cancelled its call to the industry to generate more power during Wednesday evening's solar eclipse. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) had issued the notice in the early hours of Wednesday, saying it…
Solar eclipse prompts plea from electricity grid for back-up power
Britain's electricity grid operator has issued a plea to the industry to generate more power during Wednesday evening's solar eclipse. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) said it is taking the “precautionary measure” to make…
Britain faces energy squeeze from solar eclipse
Britain is facing a shortage of electricity supply as the solar eclipse plunges the country into darkness and chokes off solar power generation. The UK's most significant solar eclipse since 1999 is expected to wipe out the vast majority of solar…
Disasters hanging on people's walls': The consumer fallout from the solar battery boom
Adrian Goodfellow thought a solar panel, battery and inverter system worth almost $30,000 would cut his electricity bills and transform the way he powered his home. But almost five months after it was installed, the system remains switched off. He…
BYD's EV edge comes from battery prowess
Many consumers see BYD primarily as a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker that has recently emerged as one of the world's top EV sellers. In Korea, BYD surpassed 10,000 units in cumulative sales less than two years after entering the market in…
Old Dutch Foods Opens New Energy-Efficient Facility in Prince Edward Island, Investing in a More Sustainable Future
New warehouse and office facility integrates solar, geothermal and energy recovery technologies to support long-term operational efficiency. SUMMERSIDE, PEI, Aug. 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- Old Dutch Foods has opened a new energy-efficient Eastern Canadian…
War-torn Yemen harvests coffee
China Daily | Updated: 2019-12-02 08:05 SANAA, Yemen - In a verdant highland village in the Haraaz area, about 100 kilometers west of the Yemeni capital Sanaa, farmers have begun to harvest their coffee crop, amid the tough challenges of a raging…
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