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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…
Naidu pushes pumped storage, solar power to cut electricity costs in Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to increase power generation capacity in line with the State's growing electricity demand and ensure power is available to consumers at lower cost. Reviewing the Energy Department affairs…
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…
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…
Putting tiny backpacks on butterflies-for science
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. How do you track the movements of the majestic monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)? By giving each bug a solar-powered radio backpack, of course. The orange, black, and white…
Bangladesh Imposes Curbs On Shopping Centres, Markets To Manage Power Crisis
Bangladesh reduced the working hours of government and private offices by one hour Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed The Bangladesh government has limited shopping mall hours to 11am-8pm to save energy Illuminated billboards must turn off…
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…
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…
How And Why Leaders Can Support Compostable Plastic Infrastructure
Vishal Vivek, CEO & Co-founder of Ukhi, turning waste into compostable bioplastics to build a circular economy and end plastic pollution. One question I frequently encounter from stakeholders, investors and skeptics alike is this: What is…
India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production
Enough new coalmining projects were proposed last year to increase global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes a year, an increase of 11% from the year before, even as demand for coal plateaus, according to a new report. Global Energy Monitor, an NGO, found…
CODISSIA to organise eighth edition of Elektrotec from Aug. 21 to 24
The Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) will organise the eighth edition of Elektrotec 2026, an exhibition of electrical and electronic products, from August 21 to 24 focusing on automation, electric vehicles, and artificial…
The Tax Credit Is Gone, but Power Outages Aren't. Why a Home Battery Purchase Is Still Worth It
Home battery installations hit a record high in the first quarter of 2026, up 86% from last year. Most of that jump came from homeowners rushing to install before the Inflation Reduction Act credit, which gave people a 30% credit on solar panels…
Canada supports the Nunatsiavut Government's leadership in Inuit-led, community-based clean energy initiatives
November 28, 2025 — Goose Bay, Newfoundland, and Labrador — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and the Nunatsiavut Government Remote, northern, and Arctic communities are on the front lines of climate change. For…
Disney fans are furious with new trash can change in unbelievable show of rage
Disney World's latest new feature is getting trashed. Walt Disney World is rolling out a new generation of high-tech, solar-powered garbage cans across its Florida resort, the seemingly innocuous upgrade has sparked a heated backlash from Disney…
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