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Solar powers highest share of UK electricity ever after record July sunshine
Solar power reached an unprecedented share of the UK's electricity supply in July, buoyed by exceptionally sunny conditions across the nation, new figures reveal. The renewable technology supplied 14.4 per cent of all electricity generated in…
Britain's solar power sets new record for electricity generation in sunny July
Solar power supplied a record 14.4 per cent of all electricity generated in Britain last month, surpassing its previous monthly high of 12.4 per cent set in May and significantly increasing from 9.6 per cent in July of the previous year. This surge…
The Best Solar-Powered Watches of 2026
On the first day, God said let there be light so that humans can one day power their watches with it. Or... something like that. But when it comes to solar-powered watches, you don't necessarily need to rely on the big yellow thing in the sky any…
Why is Solar Energy a Popular Choice for Kolkata Businesses?
When you are running a business in Kolkata, it is very obvious that some costs tend to rise even though you try to keep things under control. For many businesses in Kolkata, monthly power bills are a huge expense. They are also affecting profit…
The UK is firmly in its second solar boom': solar energy sets new UK record as affordable plug-in kits prepare to go on sale within weeks
Solar energy just had its best-ever month in the UK Rooftop panels and farms provided 14.4% of the country's electricity The record comes ahead of the legalisation of plug-in solar kits soon Our gardens may be wilting in this exceptionally dry…
HOAs are often barriers to sustainable landscaping and solar energy - here's how they could be bridges instead
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) If you build a house in the United States today, there's a good chance you'll be living under the dictates of a…
HOAs are often barriers to sustainable landscaping and solar energy - here's how they could be bridges instead
If you build a house in the United States today, there's a good chance you'll be living under the dictates of a neighborhood homeowners association – roughly two out of every three new homes are in an HOA, as are a third of existing homes.
The South East is shining in the UK's solar energy race
New analysis by Solar4Good puts the region among the top performers in solar capacity and renewable electricity generation, contributing significantly to the country's ambitions for cleaner, greener energy. The figures show that the South East…
South Korea proposes higher taxes on wealthy homeowners to stabilize property market
South Korea proposed on Monday property tax adjustments aimed at imposing higher duties on wealthy homeowners, as policymakers strive to stabilize a red-hot housing market. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The announcement followed a closed-door…
How much electricity do solar panels actually produce? I found out
Solar panels are usually advertised by their peak power rating, but that figure doesn't tell you how much electricity they will generate on your roof over a full year. Real-world output varies according to the size of the system, your solar panel's…
The Future, Made in China
Kai-Fu Lee, the C.E.O. of the artificial-intelligence company 01.AI, lives in a mirrored high-rise in Beijing, near a procession of landmarks that emperors considered the center of the cosmos. Lee takes early meetings at a nearby hotel that could…
England and Wales suffer driest July on record in summer of extreme weather
England and Wales have had their driest July in records dating back to 1836, provisional statistics from the Met Office show. And southern England has experienced its driest month ever recorded, as more records tumble amid a summer of extreme…
Ann Arbor nearing completion on city's first new fire station in 45 years
Ann Arbor's newest fire station is nearing completion, the first since 1981. Station 4 is replacing the outdated one built on the same site way back in 1966. It will be the first Net-Zero fire station in Michigan. 'It's really going to create a…
Why 2026 could be the right time to buy solar panels
Solar panels are a long-term investment, so deciding when to buy is less about finding a perfect moment and more about whether the numbers work for your home. Installation costs remain substantial, and the savings depend on your roof, electricity…
Florida could bar undocumented students from postsecondary career and technical education programs
Florida is looking to block undocumented students from attending the state's postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) programs. The Florida Department of Education is developing rules to adopt enrollment requirements that would make CTE…
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