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thestar.com.my - STEPHANIE LEE - Solar energy development continues to gain momentum in Sabah
Solar energy development continues to gain momentum in Sabah
The Star Online

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's solar energy development continues to gain momentum, with the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) playing a key role in strengthening Sabah's energy security and advancing the state's clean energy transition. These are made…

southwalesargus.co.uk - Jo Barnes - Council urged to expand use of solar energy while protecting farm land
Council urged to expand use of solar energy while protecting farm land
South Wales Argus

Monmouthshire County Council 's Conservative leader Cllr Richard John is calling for a “more environmentally responsible approach” to solar development - one that prioritises rooftops and car parks over agricultural land. Cllr John…

nytimes.com - Brad Plumer - Grids Are Surviving the Storm. But the Next 5 Years Could Be Rough.
Grids Are Surviving the Storm. But the Next 5 Years Could Be Rough.
The New York Times

The reliability of the electric grids that power the United States and Canada is “worsening” and tens of millions of people face a growing risk of blackouts over the next five years, according to a group that monitors most of North…

newstatesman.com - James Schneider - China is Britain's future
China is Britain's future
The Newstatesman

In 1844, Britain compelled the Qing government to ship nine and a half tonnes of silver from southeast China to London as ransom after the First Opium War. It was melted down at the Royal Mint: bullion extracted at gunpoint from a civilisation…

theguardian.com - Adam Morton - Australia's grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish
Australia's grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish
The Guardian

Australia's power grid is changing rapidly – so rapidly that it can feel difficult to keep up. This week, as an oppressive heatwave in the country's south-east rewrote temperature records, there was also plenty of evidence demonstrating just…

nbcnews.com - Elon Musk expressed interest in visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island, newly released emails show
Elon Musk expressed interest in visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island, newly released emails show
NBC News

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has for years said that he didn't know convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein very well. In 2019, shortly before Epstein died in a New York jail cell, Musk told Vanity Fair magazine that he considered Epstein a…

businessinsider.com - Tom Carter - Here's what a potential SpaceX mega-merger could mean for Elon Musk's business empire
Here's what a potential SpaceX mega-merger could mean for Elon Musk's business empire
Business Insider

The 'Muskonomy' might be about to get a lot more complicated. SpaceX is gearing up for a potential $1.5 trillion IPO this year, and multiple reports on Thursday night suggested the rocket company is considering blockbuster mergers with Tesla, Elon…

bbc.co.uk - Lili Busby - Postbox upgrade: Why is my postbox covered in black plastic?
Postbox upgrade: Why is my postbox covered in black plastic?
BBC

Have you noticed anything different about postboxes near you? Some have been wrapped in black plastic, prompting users to wonder whether they were being taken down as fewer people send letters. But instead of being removed, they are going to be…

awe.sm - Chris Turn - How Often Should Solar Panels Be Cleaned in Arizona? - Awe.some
How Often Should Solar Panels Be Cleaned in Arizona? - Awe.some
Home - Awe.some

Arizona's sunny skies make it a prime location for solar energy. With abundant sunlight, solar panels can operate efficiently year-round. However, maintaining their effectiveness requires proper care—cleaning being a crucial part of it. This…

edn.com - Susan Nordyk - 600-V MOSFET enables efficient, reliable power conversion
600-V MOSFET enables efficient, reliable power conversion
EDN

The first device in AOS' αMOS E2 high-voltage Super Junction MOSFET platform is the AOTL037V60DE2, a 600-V N-channel MOSFET. It offers high efficiency and power density for mid- to high-power applications such as servers and workstations…

marketbeat.com - Solar Stocks To Research - January 30th
Solar Stocks To Research - January 30th
MarketBeat

If Solar's Rally Has Legs, These 2 Stocks Could Benefit Most First Solar, Nextpower, and Solaris Energy Infrastructure are the three Solar stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Solar stocks are shares of publicly…

geeky-gadgets.com - Julian Horsey - How Kesterite Could Deliver Cheaper, Tougher Solar Than Perovskite in Five Years
How Kesterite Could Deliver Cheaper, Tougher Solar Than Perovskite in Five Years
Geeky Gadgets

What if the future of solar energy didn't rely on silicon or even the much-hyped perovskite? What if there was a more sustainable, durable, and cost-effective alternative waiting in the wings? Undecided with Matt Ferrell breaks down how a…

rt.com - RT - Musk mulling mega-mergers - Bloomberg
Musk mulling mega-mergers - Bloomberg
RT International

Elon Musk is considering ways to consolidate his business empire, with potential mergers involving SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing sources. According to the outlet, two main options are under discussion: a tie-up…

fortune.com - Eva Roytburg - Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein emailed each other for years trying to meet up, new Justice Department records show
Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein emailed each other for years trying to meet up, new Justice Department records show
Fortune

The Justice Department's latest release of files from the federal inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein revealed continuous contact between the now-deceased sex offender and Tesla CEO Elon Musk between 2012 and 2014, including discussions of social visits…

indianexpress.com - Samir Saran - India's cheapest power needs new buyers
India's cheapest power needs new buyers
The Indian Express

The first is the fall in clean-energy prices. Recent reverse auctions have closed at around Rs 3 per unit for solar power paired with storage — with prices remaining flat in nominal terms for 12 to 25 years. These projects can deliver near…

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