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Our place in the sun: Australia’s uptake of solar panels is already through the roof. How much higher could it get?

Sunshine, government subsidies and high power prices are driving record solar installations

The Guardian - AU · 5h ago

Massachusetts dairy farmer earns $1,000 a week from solar field that replaced a Walmart deal

In a noteworthy decision, a Massachusetts dairy farmer chose to lease an awkwardly shaped land parcel rather than sell it to Walmart. By installing rooftop solar panels, he not only drastically reduced his electricity costs but also generated income from the lease. The land now hosts a solar array providing…

The Times of India · 16h ago

Greece is turning a former coal mine into a giant renewable-energy battery

Greece is transforming former lignite mining territories in Western Macedonia into sites for renewable energy. The PPC Group has established photovoltaic installations generating a total capacity of 2,130 MW. A significant pumped storage project at the Kardia mine is set to provide 320 MW for 8 hours. Furthermore, advanced battery…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Australia’s first solar power station, built in 1981, is now heritage listed

Australia's innovative solar power station located at White Cliffs has received heritage listing recognition. Operational since 1981, this remote facility has consistently supplied power to a small community, demonstrating the potential of solar energy in extreme outback climates for more than a decade. Its preservation highlights the journey of renewable…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Sudan’s war-driven blackouts push residents toward solar power but high costs shut many out

In Sudan, many residents are turning to solar energy to cope with frequent blackouts caused by the ongoing conflict

The Independent UK · Sep 6

In 2016, Portland approved a 660-kilowatt solar array atop its old landfill. 10 years later, the former dump is a clean-energy site poised to power city operations today

Portland Maine Solar Project gave an old city landfill a surprising second life. Behind Ocean Avenue, the closed site now supports solar energy instead of sitting unused. The City of Portland partnered with ReVision Energy to make that happen. The system was completed in fall 2018. It is expected to…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Scientists taught cameras to watch birds around solar panels; after 19,000 hours of footage, they discovered how the birds were actually using them

Researchers are examining how birds interact with solar panel systems, utilizing AI-enhanced cameras to capture extensive footage of avian behavior. Observations indicate that birds engage in various activities, such as perching, nesting, and foraging within these solar arrays. Notably, the study found no instances of bird collisions with the installations,…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

India's Grassland Birds Are Disappearing Faster Than Any Other Species, And Most Indians Have Never Seen Them

The Birds Nobody PhotographsAsk any Indian wildlife photographer what they shoot most and you will hear tigers, leopards, kingfishers. The grasslands barely register. Yet India's semi-arid and dry grassland belt, stretching across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and the Deccan plateau, holds a suite of bird species found nowhere else on…

Times Life · Aug 28

From today, households across Great Britain can plug solar panels into a standard socket; 800W kits could supply up to 20% of home electricity use and save £110 a year

New regulations have been established, permitting plug-in solar kits of up to 800 watts in residential settings. These systems promise substantial annual savings on electricity expenses, making renewable energy more attainable for renters and flat owners alike. Rigorous safety standards are in place to ensure secure connections, mitigating any electrical…

The Times of India · Aug 27

Mercury Cazimi on Thursday is scripting the right moment for Gemini, Cancer and Capricorn, their power is finally coming back on August 27

In astrology, a Cazimi occurs when a planet moves extremely close to the Sun, symbolically placing it at the center of its solar energy. This alignment may encourage some zodiac signs to stop second-guessing themselves and begin making decisions based on what they genuinely want.

The Economic Times · Aug 26