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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…
Why are clouds different shapes and why do flowers bloom? The kids' quiz
Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes 1.Elina, 7, asks: why are clouds different shapes? The wind blows them into the shapes…
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…
EcoFlow's new Stream home batteries look perfect for the UK's plug-in solar revolution - but they still need to be professionally installed
EcoFlow has announced new home batteries in the UK The Stream units can hoook up to a variety of solar configurations Early bird prices are now available if you preorder Portable power specialist EcoFlow has launched its next-generation Stream…
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.
China is about to launch an ambitious moon mission to hunt for ice in one of the solar system's coldest places
China is poised to launch Chang'e-7, its most technologically complex lunar mission to date, in its search for frozen stores of water in permanently shadowed craters near the moon's south pole. The uncrewed mission, named after a mythical…
This stunning South Beach resort was just named one of America's best sustainable hotels
News Eco-friendly choices coexist with luxury at this oceanfront oasis Written by Gerrish Lopez Time Out Contributor, US In an era where travelers increasingly seek meaningful, sustainable luxury, 1 Hotel South Beach has officially solidified its…
After 60 years underground, now powering the cloud: Ormat's AI pivot
For 60 years, Ormat Technologies strategically built geothermal power plants where nature allows—over underground reservoirs of high-pressure water or steam—including around the so-called Pacific “Ring of Fire” from Asia…
International Study Links Bird Deaths to Chinese Solar Panels
A paper published in Science on Friday found that China's rapid construction of solar panels has damaged the environment and reduced biodiversity, especially among birds, who have lost habitat space plus foraging and breeding grounds to the vast…
Global deals get India climate action funds but challenges remain
For the past year, with the drawdown of US climate commitments under President Donald Trump and the slowing of Europe's green ambitions following the energy crisis triggered by the Ukraine war, there has been much talk of a shift in climate action…
Plug-in solar: could a low-cost panel cut your bills?
Despite this summer bringing hours of sunshine, many Britons have been unable to cash in on free electricity generated by the sun. Rooftop solar panels are usually out of the question if you live in a flat or rent your home, and the cost has made…
I just did a full solar install instead of waiting for plug-in solar in the UK - here's why
I live in Scotland and just got my solar install up and running a few days ago. While it's obviously still very early days, I'm really happy with how it's all going so far — and with my decision to go for a full panel and battery system. Was…
French Firm Switches On Africa's Largest Renewable Energy/Storage Plant to Power 200K Houses
French energy supermajor TotalEnergies recently inaugurated the largest hybrid renewable energy project in Africa that will generate 400 gigawatt-hours of electricity in South Africa. Located in the Northern Cape province the Hydra Project combines…
Anker Solix C2000 vs. Bluetti Elite 300: One Model Wins on Capacity, Portability, and Advanced Features
Two brands that almost always make our lists of the best portable power stations and solar generators are Anker and Bluetti. Both offer a wide range of battery-based power, from small, portable models for taking on a camping trip to expandable home…
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