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Solar-powered boat feasts on trash and could solve the ocean's plastic waste problem
Our oceans have a plastic problem. While it's difficult to put a 100% accurate number on it, scientists estimated about 4.8 to 12.7 million metric tons of plastic waste entered the ocean in 2010 alone according to the journal Science. This issue…
Fact brief: Does solar energy need subsidies to compete with fossil fuels?
MinnPost is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking here. Sign up for our newsletter for more stories straight to your inbox. Unsubsidized…
The world's largest single-unit molten-salt solar power plant breaks ground in Northwest China
An image of 350 MW Golmud solar power demonstration project Photo: China General Nuclear Power Group The world's largest single-unit concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in terms of thermal energy storage capacity and mirror field area, the 350 MW…
How to sustain solar energy growth sans curtailments
Renewable energy (RE) growth in India has been robust and is getting global recognition. We have achieved one of our NDC commitments of more than half the generation capacity coming from non-fossil sources by 2030 well in advance by five years.
Retail giants join UK government drive to boost 'plug-in' balcony solar panels
Bosses of some of Britain's biggest retailers are discussing plans with the government to start selling plug-in solar panels as part of a drive to encourage more UK homes to generate their own electricity. Executives from brands including Currys…
Solar cold storage helps African farmers cut losses and reach global markets
Kenyan farmer Yvonne Anyonyi Mumiah walks in the early morning between rows of rosemary, basil and other crops destined for European supermarkets. She once worried that transport delays or extreme heat could spoil much of her harvest, but now…
India's Solar Demand Set For 22% Annual Growth Through 2035
Submitted by Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com India's solar capacity is set to surge by 22% each year by 2035 as the data center boom will drive increased power consumption, a new report by Nuvama showed on Monday. The consultancy estimates that…
Solar cold storage helps African farmers cut losses and reach global markets
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Expert Explains | How solar-integrated rail and road infrastructure can power India's clean energy transition
RIPV involves integrating solar photovoltaic (PV) systems directly into existing rail and road infrastructure. PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity through the photovoltaic effect, where semiconductor materials in a PV cell…
This high-tech airship from the LifeStraw inventor could be the future of wildfire detection
A fleet of 280-foot-long helium-filled airships known as High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) may soon hit the skies to help tackle today's most pressing issues, including wildfire prevention. They are, essentially, enormous, shiny blimps, a…
Bing Webmaster Tools updates AI reporting with Intents, Topics, Citation Share and Compare
Microsoft is now officially releasing a preview of the new AI performance report within Bing Webmaster Tools that now includes Intents, Topics, Citation Share, and Compare. We saw Microsoft demo these features in late April but now it is actually…
US Residential Solar Installations Set To Stall For Years As Market Hits Wall
Residential solar in the US is actively cratering after President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill resulted in the sunsetting of a key tax credit for homeowners last year - which will result in a prolonged slump in installations, according to…
5 Costco Solar Finds Worth Checking Out This Summer
With the hotter, brighter sunlight of the summer season comes a particular opportunity you can take advantage of: Easier use of solar-powered gadgets and accessories. If you're going to be spending time out in the sunshine, you might as well put…
Firm invests $110m in solar
Calder Stewart is about to put $110 million of rooftop solar and battery storage into its vast estate of industrial properties. The nation's largest industrial landowner expects the investment will lower costs for local and export firms, and reduce…
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report says
The war in Iran has exposed major risks for Southeast Asia that could cost the region many billions of dollars if it does not diversify sources of energy more quickly, according to an International Energy Agency report released Tuesday. An…
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