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India's power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste
When India's power demand surged at the height of summer, the country struggled to meet evening needs as air conditioners ran longer amid hotter nights. Despite this demand, some renewable energy providers were told to limit their output because…
Beyond coal: China's installed solar power capacity crosses historic threshold
Solar power has overtaken coal as China's largest source of installed power generation capacity for the first time, marking a landmark shift in the world's largest energy market, according to government data. By the end of July, China's installed…
India's power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste
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China says solar power capacity surpasses coal for first time
China's installed solar energy capacity has surpassed that of coal-fired power for the first time, the national energy body said Tuesday, hailing the milestone. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases…
India's power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste
BENGALURU, India (AP) — When India's power demand surged at the height of summer, the country struggled to meet evening needs as air conditioners ran longer amid hotter nights. Despite this demand, some renewable energy providers were told…
Solar Power Overtakes Coal as China's Largest Source of Electricity for the First Time
China is massively expanding its solar power capacity; here is a plant in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China. According to official figures, solar power plants are generating more electricity than the country's coal-fired power…
China discovers major copper and gold deposit in Anhui province
China has discovered a major copper and gold deposit in the latest breakthrough in its hunt for metals vital to solar power, new-energy industries and data centre construction. The deposit was found in the central province of Anhui, China Central…
Solar Overtakes Coal As China's Largest Power Source
Solar power has just become the single largest electricity capacity source in China, toppling coal in a landmark achievement of the Chinese renewable energy rollout. Solar power capacity in China stood at 1,286 gigawatts (GW) at the end of July…
SoftBank-Backed SB Energy Files for IPO to Tap AI Power Thirst
SB Energy Inc., a data center firm backed by SoftBank Group Corp., filed for a US initial public offering to fund its ambitions providing infrastructure for artificial intelligence. The company combines data centers and solar power and battery…
Mapping the Future of Space in 2040: From Constant Connectivity to AI-Powered Intelligence
Talk to space industry aficionados about their vision of the not so distant future and you'll hear about a world of science fiction turned reality. Fleets of orbital data centers will circle the planet, harvesting clean solar energy to power…
7 things no one tells you before installing solar panels, according to an expert
Solar panels can cut the amount of electricity you need to buy from the grid and give you more control over how your home uses energy. But getting the most from them involves more than simply choosing a set of panels and putting them on the roof.
Wakefield hospital solar panel plans approved
More than 600 solar panels can be installed on rooftops at a mental health hospital in West Yorkshire after planners approved the scheme. The project will see 614 panels fitted to five buildings at Fieldhead Hospital in Wakefield as part of a…
UAE minister says region will need more electricity in future
A UAE minister said that the world needs more electricity in the future, adding that there needs to be a push in reducing losses in energy transmission. The official reiterated that the previous decade's efficiency “does not work…
Solar surpasses coal in China, becomes top power source
Solar surpassed coal as China's top source of power for the first time ever, underscoring the country's remarkable rollout of green energy as it looks to contain the impact of the Iran war. Solar accounted for almost a third of total installed…
Woman thrifts 'beautiful' frame, then spots detail that changes everything
An Indiana woman was thrilled when she spotted a 'beautiful' frame in the bins at her local Goodwill. But it wasn't until she returned to her car and took a closer look that she realized she'd stumbled upon one of the best thrift store finds of her…
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