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Ancient meteorites reveal a powerful force that helped build the Solar System
Gravity has long been considered the main force behind this transformation. New research from MIT, however, suggests that magnetism may also have been an important part of the process. Scientists found evidence of ancient magnetic fields preserved…
Zambia commissions 100 MW solar project
Indian conglomerate Nava Limited has announced the commissioning of a 100 MW solar project in Zambia. The project was completed by Nava's subsidiary Maamba Solar Energy Limited (MSEL), a Zambian renewable energy company. Nava holds a 65% stake in…
Behind Project Suncatcher, our moonshot to put AI in space
After years of research, Project Suncatcher is scheduled to embark on its first test in orbit, launching a prototype satellite to evaluate how Google Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) perform in space. Announced last year, Project Suncatcher is a…
Gas, solar, and tech companies all want this bill. Will Congress pass it?
Senators are looking toward the Capitol doors as they prepare to head home and campaign for the midterms. Meanwhile, a group of them has been scrambling to reach a deal that some analysts believe is critical to meet the country's energy needs. A…
Charlotte Water Solar Farm Opens in Huntersville, NC
Published on September 24, 2026 Source: American Public Power Association / A 10-acre solar facility on Jim Kidd Road in Huntersville is expected to generate enough electricity to power roughly 380 homes a year. The project puts vacant Charlotte…
Maruti Suzuki commissions its first green hydrogen plant at Manesar facility
Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Thursday announced the commissioning of 300 kW green hydrogen electrolyzer plant, set up as a pilot, at its Manesar facility in Haryana. Speaking on the pilot initiative, Maruti Suzuki India Limited…
Google's Project Suncatcher Is Sending AI Chips Into Space Next Week
Google will soon be one step closer to getting AI data centers up and running in outer space. The tech giant announced Thursday that its Project Suncatcher will launch a prototype satellite into low Earth orbit next week to test how well Google…
Global Energy Demand Set To Jump 60% By 2060 As Developing Nations Power Up
Emerging economies are going to see an explosion of energy demand over the coming decades. Countries like Brazil, India, Nigeria, and Indonesia are racing to expand their energy production and imports in order to keep up with rapid economic…
Google's first Suncatcher orbital data center test launches October 1
Google is taking its first step toward making Project Suncatcher a reality. Announced last year, Suncatcher is Google's “moonshot” effort to design orbital AI data centers, which AI boosters like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have pitched…
Hang Lung's mainland portfolio to achieve 100pc renewable power, cutting 227,513 tones emissions
Hang Lung Properties (0101) announced on Thursday that full renewable electricity coverage will be achieved across all 11 of its operating properties in nine mainland cities next month, a milestone expected to cut an estimated 227,513 tones of…
China's high-speed race for fast-charging EVs
Chinese EV makers have another battleground in their quest for technological supremacy: ultra-fast charging. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT No longer satisfied with 30-minute top-ups, automakers such as Geely, BYD, and Li Auto are now racing to…
Heat pump Thursday update on £7,500 scheme for UK households
Andy Burnham's government has today issued a major update on heat pumps. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a grant for households in England and Wales to receive thousands of pounds towards a low carbon heating system for your home. Data released today…
Commerce finalizes dumping duties reaching 249.13% on solar cells from India, Indonesia and Laos
The U.S. Department of Commerce finalized steep antidumping and countervailing duty determinations on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules from India, Indonesia, and Laos on September 11, 2026. Commerce finalized AD/CVD rates on solar…
Chief Minister to inaugurate solar plant, integrated cargo complex at Kannur airport
Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday (September 28, 2026) will inaugurate two major infrastructure initiatives at the Kannur International Airport, a 4 MWp grid-connected solar power plant and a new integrated cargo complex…
Housing societies in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu lead residential rooftop solar installations
Resident welfare associations (RWAs) and Group Housing Societies (GHS) are actively installing roof top solar power installations adding roughly 278 megawatt (MW) capacity with RE rich States such as Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu leading the…
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