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Green dilemma': China's solar boom hurt birds, says study
The global push for solar energy expansion could carry hidden biodiversity costs, according to a study on China published in the journal Science on Thursday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT According to the research spanning more than 2,300 Chinese…
Solar panels and heat pumps can work together to cut energy bills - here's how
Solar panels and heat pumps might seem like natural partners. One generates electricity from the sun, while the other uses electricity to heat your home and hot water. In theory, the more electricity you can generate yourself, the less you need to…
Cut cost of loans for solar panels on UK homes, ministers urged
Solar panels could be cheaper for people on lower incomes if the government stepped in to reduce the cost of loans, a report argues. Solar panel installations can save households hundreds of pounds a year in energy bills, but at an initial cost of…
Sustainability and Energy Practitioners' Association launches student cell
The Sustainability and Energy Practitioners Association (SEPA) has launched a student cell and plans to enrol 10,000 students in a year. According to its president Raguram Arjunan, the association has industry and academic councils. It is looking…
Tesla Is Pulling the Plug on Its Solar Roof Tiles
Tesla appears to be calling it quits on its Solar Roof tiles nearly 10 years after their debut. Electrek reports, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the matter, that Tesla has told its network of certified third-party installers it will no…
Iraq's solar villages show how to build an energy transition that lasts
For years, the day in Kulak ended when the generator powered down. Like thousands of villages across Iraq, this small farming community in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region lived to the faltering rhythm of an erratic power supply: a few hours of…
Generators Can Be Loud and Dirty. Whole-Home Battery Backup Is the Future, and These Systems Are Among the Best
If the power goes out, a battery-based backup system is attractive for many reasons. Sure, a fuel-based generator is great, but you need to run it outside because of the emissions, plus engine maintenance is messy, and they are very loud. The best…
What really happened when one family installed solar panels
Making the sums add up between the costs of installing a solar energy set-up and the potential savings you can make can lead to a long period of inaction, as you painstakingly try to figure out if it's all worth it. Lewis and Veronica Rogers had…
Solar buoyed Europe's grid amid record-breaking heat and drought this summer
Repeated record-breaking heat waves cooked the European continent this summer, delivering the region's hottest June on record. A simultaneous, though possibly related, drought shriveled rivers to record lows. In addition to their impact on public…
7 things no one tells you before installing solar panels
Solar panels are the most visible sign of an energy-efficient home, so it's no surprise they're often the first upgrade people consider when looking to cut bills and reduce their carbon footprint. They're widely seen as a simple win: get them…
Winter wind and solar lulls reveal Europe's need for costly backup power
This summer, record-breaking heat waves in Europe led to extreme stress on the power system, with high evening electricity prices due to air-conditioning demand, insufficient battery storage and outages at thermal and nuclear power plants. Events…
This Smart Pool Monitor From Aiper Just Hit a Record Low Price at $134 Off
Save $134: With a record-low price of $266, the Aiper HydroComm is a smart upgrade for pool owners looking to simplify maintenance. It's almost the end of summer, which mean pool duties are also coming to an end. But they aren't fully over yet.
Indonesia and China discuss increasing defense cooperation and energy security
Top ministers for Indonesia and China discussed increasing defense cooperation and strengthening food and energy security between their countries at their meetings Friday in Jakarta. Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said they aimed to ensure a…
Homey's latest smart home update makes your solar earnings easier to track
Homey has updated Homey Energy with new solar forecasting and export pricing features, giving users a clearer picture of how much electricity their panels are likely to generate and what surplus power is worth when sent back to the grid. Homey has…
'India's power electronics sector surging amid EV and renewable energy innovations'
Power electronics is one of the fastest growing and most disruptive sectors in India, with technology developing on a daily basis, driven by electric vehicle innovations, renewable energy standards, and industrial automation, said G.A. Pathanjali…
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