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How we power our home with our own solar energy
Our home now runs on the solar energy that it produces almost all the time. Here is our journey and how you can do it too. Solar energy production: panels and batteries Electrify consumption: electric car and heat pumps Over the last year, our home…
These EF EcoFlow deals on portable power stations and solar generators are still live for a limited time
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus Portable Power Station $1,149 (was $1,899). EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station $879 (was $1,199). EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic Solar Generator with 220W Solar Panel $699 (was $1,099). EcoFlow DELTA 3 Portable Power…
Cape Town's hybrid power plant now live
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and energy mayoral committee member alderman Xanthea Limberg. (Image source: supplied) The City of Cape Town has officially unveiled its metro-built hybrid power station in Atlantis, as it looks to generate…
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Christine Ro Technology Reporter Some people in the US 'still hate the look of solar', Kate Collardson acknowledges. She would know. Collardson handles operations for the Solar Service of Colorado, a solar maintenance and inspection company. She's…
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Some people in the US 'still hate the look of solar', Kate Collardson acknowledges. She would know. Collardson handles operations for the Solar Service of Colorado, a solar maintenance and inspection company. She's also held just about every other…
Hurricane prep: How to weather the storm in Georgia
For the latest updates on Hurricane Isaias, follow AJC's coverage here. Georgia is bracing for impacts from Isaias. Here's how to prepare for the potential for high winds, flood risks and heavy rain. Hurricane Isaias: Metro Atlanta events canceled…
A.I.'s Power Problem: How Data Centers Hold the Key to a Greener Future
Yet, more recently, awareness has grown around A.I.'s environmental impact. Every digital activity, from internet banking to media streaming, triggers processes in a data center. The rise of A.I. and other high-performance computing, such as…
America to establish permanent moon base: what it could look like
President Donald Trump said US astronauts will soon return to the moon to establish 'a permanent American presence' before heading to Mars. NASA 's plans suggest that presence would take shape gradually. First, it would happen through robotic…
Crescent Dunes Solar Plant Sold for $7M Near Tonopah, NV
A solar power plant near Tonopah that cost more than $1 billion to build and once carried a $737 million federal loan guarantee has changed hands for just $7 million, closing out a years-long saga of leaking molten salt tanks, canceled contracts…
Democrats hid a 'Green New Scam' poison pill in a bipartisan bill
Republicans did something rare in Washington. They passed a bipartisan permitting reform bill through the House. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 would speed up construction of the pipelines, power plants, and grid…
Fraunhofer ISE demonstrates industrial heat pumps capable of producing steam at 160 C
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) has evaluated high-temperature heat pumps designed to supply process steam at temperatures of up to 160 C and pressurized hot water, as well as the performance of five large-scale…
America's next family car might look a lot like a golf cart
For decades, automakers have been designing cars to look like they have faces. Headlights resemble eyes, grilles look like mouths, and the shape of a hood can give a vehicle something resembling an expression. That is, of course, no accident.
Jackery steps into RVs with built-in 2 kW solar and 45 kWh storage
utdoor and home backup storage maker Jackery has announced it is entering the smart electric trailer market, partnering with California-based Pebble, which makes travel trailers. Jackery will deliver new custom solar panels and connections that add…
Competition authority seeks public views on Eneos Apac's proposed acquisition of Chevron Singapore
SINGAPORE – The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) is inviting public feedback on the proposed acquisition of Chevron Singapore – a distributor of petroleum products – by Eneos Apac, a subsidiary of energy…
Yorkshire luxury spa wins international awards alongside a major domestic gong
A luxury Yorkshire spa is celebrating after receiving international acclaim. Eco-spa Titanic Spa, based in Linthwaite, has been recognised with three prestigious accolades at the 2026 LUXE Global Awards. The competition looks to shine a light on…
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