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Solar-Powered Classrooms Transform Vocational Training in Women Prisons
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 26 – Women inmates at Kisii and Machakos prisons in Kenya are gaining new hope through vocational training, thanks to solar-powered, containerized classrooms donated by Sukuma Twende Trust, a Nairobi-based NGO. The…
This Solar Pavilion Powers the Grid and Charges Phones from Its Seats
The typical park pavilion or bus-stop canopy offers shade but little else. A roof on posts that sits in the sun all day, casting shadows, is treated as background infrastructure that is purely functional and visually forgettable. Michael Jantzen's…
Magnetic avalanches on the sun reveal the hidden engine powering solar flares
A giant solar flare on our sun was powered by an avalanche of smaller magnetic disturbances, providing the clearest insight yet into how energy from our star is released in a torrent of high-energy ultraviolet light and X-rays. The discovery was…
Opinion | How a rising China is becoming a provider of global public goods
At Davos this year, a familiar but sobering warning echoed through the slopes: the global order is fracturing into closed loops. In Western capitals, “de-risking” remains the dominant keyword, framing the global economy as a series of…
How to combine C&I solar with compressed air energy storage
Researchers from South Africa's University of Pretoria have conducted a multi-objective optimization study to combine commercial and industrial (C&I) PV systems with compressed air energy storage (CAES). The study is aimed to minimize total system…
Living in California Launches 2026 Guide: 'How to Save on Utilities: Practical Tips for Living in California'
According to recent data, the average U.S. household spends over $4,000 annually on electricity, gas, water, sewer, and waste services combined. In California, where unique factors like wildfire mitigation fees, drought conditions, and tiered…
Tor Lønnum appointed new CFO of Statkraft
(Oslo, Norway, 27 January 2026) – Tor Lønnum has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Statkraft. Lønnum brings more than 25 years of senior financial leadership experience…
Northern Lights Alert: 10 States Could See Aurora Tuesday Night
A NOAA forecast suggest that northern lights may be visible in northern U.S. states on Jan. 27. Here's where aurora displays are possible. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP via Getty Images) Barely a week after the northern lights were seen across…
'Elements of(f) Balance' Doc Maker Scouted Earth to Showcase Humans Working as Parts of Nature to Counter 'Collective Human Narcissism'
Othmar Schmiderer (Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary, Back to Africa) has made films for more than 40 years, so he knows a thing or two about sustainability. So it seems fitting that nature and rural life are recurring themes of his work. The latest…
Serbia installs 134.3 MW of solar in 2025
Serbia added 134.3 MW of solar last year, according to data shared by the Association Renewable Energy Sources of Serbia (RES Serbia). The figure is a record for a calendar year in Serbia, building on the 80 MW added in 2024, and takes the…
Registrar of Marriages ends manual printing of certificates in new changes
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 27 — The Office of the Attorney General has announced the discontinuation of the manual printing and issuance of Registrar's Certificates and Special Licenses for marriages, marking a major shift to fully digital services…
First of its kind 'high-density' hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon
A hillside “battery” outside Plymouth in Devon has begun generating electricity using a first of a kind hydropower system embedded underground. The pioneering technology means one of the oldest forms of energy storage, hydropower, can…
Heat pumps: How do they work, what do they cost and are they noisy? - BBC News
Image source, Andrew Aitchison/Getty Images The government's Warm Homes Plan promises £15bn to help UK households pay for green technologies such as heat pumps, as part of its efforts to drive down energy bills and cut planet warming…
Kenya Empowers Envoys to Promote Tourism and Cultural Heritage Globally
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 26 – The government is equipping its newly appointed envoys to showcase the country's unmatched natural beauty, wildlife, and rich cultural heritage to international audiences. In a special session at the Ministry of…
5 Energy Stocks to Watch: Premier Energies, Inox Green, NTPC, PTC India, ACME Solar
Premier Energies has commissioned a 400 megawatt solar cell manufacturing facility in Telangana as part of its Rs 11,000-crore expansion plan, the company said. The Hyderabad-based company is aiming to more than double its annual solar cell and…
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