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Solar powers record share of Britain's electricity mix in July
Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain's grid in July than in any previous month as households turned to rooftop panels to cut their energy bills. Solar farms and rooftop panels provided 14.4% of the country's electricity after some…
NIRL receives Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 900 MW solar power project
NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for setting up a 900 MW solar power project in the State. According to…
Solar-powered Thames voyage to showcase clean boating
Owner of sustainable propulsion business Torkmar Ltd Tim Knox, and his wife Sue, will embark on a 200-kilometre voyage from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to Teddington in London in a dayboat powered solely by solar energy. They will travel through…
Canadian aquaculture gets a high-tech makeover: How innovation could strengthen future food supplies
As global food demand rises, countries are increasingly turning to technological innovation to secure sustainable sources of protein. One sector attracting growing attention is aquaculture, the farming of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants. In…
Will renewable energy open a new lane for China-S.Korea industrial co-op?
South Korean exports grew faster than expected in July, supported by global demand for semiconductors and computers used in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, and China has always been an important market for South Korea. According to the…
Amid resdiential solar market collapse, Florida an exception | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
While the residential solar market is collapsing nationwide after President Donald Trump ended a popular tax credit in December, one state is proving to be a surprising exception: Florida. A big reason why is a sweeping permitting law that took…
'We're a bit late on the case, but we are on the case': Author Fred Pearce on the rise of renewables, a defused population bomb, and letting nature find its own way
Climate change's impacts are being felt everywhere, from health and food security to extreme weather, sea level rise and collapsing ecosystems. World leaders have been slow to adapt to the warnings, despite an ever-growing body of evidence showing…
Climate shocks hit hydropower in Southern Africa, reviving interest in coal
Prolonged droughts, especially those linked to the 2023–24 El Niño, exposed the vulnerability of Zambia and Zimbabwe's hydropower-dependent electricity systems, triggering severe power shortages and renewing interest in coal. While…
UK supermarkets to sell plug-in solar panels for £500. But there's a catch
This article was originally published on April 28, 2026, and is being republished by The Independent after the Government announced the exact date plug-in solar panels can be sold. Plug-in solar panels are expected to officially go on sale in the…
Is your home safe this summer? Security tech expert Chris Price shows how to expand a single camera into a budget-friendly home defence setup for when you're away on vacation
Planning a summer getaway but worried about leaving your house for a few weeks? While statistically you are more likely to suffer a break-in during the winter months when it's much darker, summer also presents an ideal opportunity for burglars.
US companies win billions in African data center deals in direct competition with China
JOHANNESBURG: The U.S. is beating China in a high-tech trade war over data centers in a fierce battle being waged across Africa. Major new deals have been engineered in a public-private partnership between the Trump administration and U.S.
Libyan Protesters End Civil Disobedience Actions
The demonstrators and activists of the various ‘‘Movements'' that have barricaded roads with rubble and burning tyres as well as welded shut gates to state and government buildings over the last two weeks, announced yesterday the…
Yemen's crumbling roads mean an arduous quest for water for Taiz villagers
Taiz, Yemen – Hiring a minibus to the Ragem village market, 70km (45 miles) from Taiz, has become a daily challenge for commuters from outlying areas. Drivers routinely decline trips to these rugged areas due to unpaved roads, which make…
XAG/USD consolidates above $55 as downside momentum eases
Silver (XAG/USD) trades on the back foot on Friday as rising US Treasury yields outweigh support from a weaker US Dollar (USD). At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades around $57.50, down 2% on the day and on track to close July in negative…
This Texas coal mine will soon be home to a 1.2GW solar farm
Construction is underway on a $1.7 billion solar and battery storage project in Texas that will turn existing coal mining land into a hub of clean energy generation. Panamint Capital announced last week that it broke ground on the 1.2-gigawatt Big…
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