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thestar.com.my - ALLAN OLINGO - Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa's freight corridors
Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa's freight corridors
The Star Online

NAIROBI, Kenya: Africa's freight corridors, long dominated by diesel trucks and constrained by unreliable power grids, are emerging as a new frontier in the global shift toward clean logistics, with solar-powered charging hubs designed specifically…

finance-commerce.com - The Washington Post - Trump allies warm to solar amid AI-driven power demands
Trump allies warm to solar amid AI-driven power demands
Finance & Commerce

Katie Miller and other Trump allies publicly back solar expansion. Rising AI data center demand drives urgency for new power generation. Solar and battery storage to account for 79% of new U.S. grid capacity. Elon Musk plans major U.S. solar…

scmp.com - Ling Xin - China team mulls hitting typhoons with an energy beam from space
China team mulls hitting typhoons with an energy beam from space
South China Morning Post

China should accelerate development of a space-based solar power station, as the technology could one day do far more than beam clean energy to Earth, it might even help tame typhoons, according to a senior Chinese engineer. Duan Baoyan, the lead…

rediff.com - Alind Chauhan - Agnikul Cosmos to Launch AI Data Centre Prototype in Space
Agnikul Cosmos to Launch AI Data Centre Prototype in Space
Rediff.com

Agnikul Cosmos, an Indian space company, is set to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre prototype into orbit, paving the way for more efficient and secure data processing in space. Agnikul Cosmos plans to launch an AI data centre…

independent.co.uk - Jeff Meyer - How much electricity do solar panels actually generate? I found out the truth
How much electricity do solar panels actually generate? I found out the truth
The Independent

If you're weighing up whether solar panels are worth it, it helps to start with the simplest practical question: how much electricity will they produce on your roof, day to day, across a typical UK year? While manufacturers quote a peak power…

tomsguide.com - Dan Bracaglia - I just saw TP-Link's security camera of the future - and it basically turns your home into Fort Knox
I just saw TP-Link's security camera of the future - and it basically turns your home into Fort Knox
Tom's Guide

Here at Tom's Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Contact me with news and offers from other…

fastcompany.com - Adele Peters - Google's new Minnesota data center comes with the world's largest battery-and won't raise electric bills
Google's new Minnesota data center comes with the world's largest battery-and won't raise electric bills
Fast Company

New data centers can lead to higher electric bills and lock in aging, outdated coal plants. But a Google project in Minnesota takes a different approach: The tech giant is paying to build enough clean power that existing customers won't foot the…

republicworld.com - Namya Kapur - NASA's LRO Captures 4-Hour 'Solar Blackout': A Rare View Of Earth From The Moon | VIDEO
NASA's LRO Captures 4-Hour 'Solar Blackout': A Rare View Of Earth From The Moon | VIDEO
Republic World

Lunar Orbit: While sky watchers on Earth recently watched the Moon turn a deep red colour during a total lunar eclipse, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) captured the event from a much different perspective. In a stunning new data…

fool.com - James Brumley - 4 Boring But Beautiful Dividend Stocks Perfect for Income-Focused Portfolios
4 Boring But Beautiful Dividend Stocks Perfect for Income-Focused Portfolios
The Motley Fool

Why do you invest? Most people know that the answer should be something like 'to make the most risk-adjusted constructive use of my money.' If we're being honest, though, many of us find picking stocks and monitoring our portfolios at least a…

nola.com - Stephanie Riegel - How the Iran war could impact Louisiana gas prices and energy production
How the Iran war could impact Louisiana gas prices and energy production
NOLA.com

The war in Iran is sending shock waves across global energy markets that are likely to reach Louisiana, first through rising prices at the pump and, if the conflict persists, with companies in the state potentially looking to increase production of…

mirror.co.uk - Charlotte Smith - Home Bargains £13 'mesmerising' garden set 'impresses neighbours
Home Bargains £13 'mesmerising' garden set 'impresses neighbours
The Mirror

Home Bargains is selling a set of garden ornaments that not only look 'mesmerising' but will also 'impress your neighbours'. The store is a popular choice across the country thanks to its wide variety of products that are available at affordable…

pv-magazine.com - David Carroll - PV-powered refrigerated trailer completes long-distance Australian trial run
PV-powered refrigerated trailer completes long-distance Australian trial run
pv magazine International

Protran Solutions has announced a semi towing a solar-powered refrigerated trailer manufactured by UK-based Sunswap has successfully completed a 1,671 km round trip between Sydney and Brisbane, running entirely on battery and solar power.

pv-magazine.com - Emiliano Bellini - SERIS builds 22.1%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell based on double-sided polysilicon layers
SERIS builds 22.1%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell based on double-sided polysilicon layers
pv magazine International

Researchers from the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) in Singapore have fabricated a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell based on a bottom TOPCon device relying on double-sided (DS) thin polysilicon (poly-Si) layers. In…

theweek.com - Devika Rao, The Week US - Scientists have turned plastic waste into vinegar
Scientists have turned plastic waste into vinegar
The Week

What if plastic waste could be turned into something useful? That dream may soon become a reality, as scientists have found a way to turn plastic into acetic acid using sunlight. Plastics and microplastics have been found everywhere from waterways…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Ray Bonsall - B&M's £18 garden ornament rivalling £18 Home Bargains sold-out version
B&M's £18 garden ornament rivalling £18 Home Bargains sold-out version
Liverpool Echo

Popular retailer B&M is selling a garden ornament which bears a striking resemblance to a popular sold-out ornament from Home Bargains. The Solar Powered XXL Hot Air Balloon is available on the B&M website for £18. With its colourful design…

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