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What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscape

Switzerland’s new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows from individual trees and mountain ridges, it provides critical climate intelligence—accurately forecasting alpine snowmelt, protecting forest biodiversity, and revealing invisible microclimates that shape the country's ecosystems.

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South Africa’s move to renewable power is complex, but clearing 5 bottlenecks would speed it up

South Africa’s move to renewable power is complex, but clearing 5 bottlenecks would speed it up

South Africa is moving away from coal-fired electricity, which currently supplies 74% of the country’s power, to wind and solar energy. But as the country’s experience shows, the transition is complex and is being slowed down.

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Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar

Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar

The phaseout of the 20-year-old ‌subsidies, accelerated under President Donald ⁠Trump's 2025 ⁠tax law, could drive contract prices for wind and solar energy up by 40% to 50%, with early data from Texas showing prices for some deals up 120%, according to an analysis by LevelTen Energy.

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Why Ambubachi Mela Begins After June Every Year

Every year, millions celebrate festivals based on lunar calendars, changing dates, and ancient traditions. But there is one spiritual event that stands apart. Ambubachi Mela arrives at almost the same time every year, shortly after the Summer Solstice. Coincidence? Many spiritual traditions say no. For centuries, this period has been…

‘Networking becomes the make-or-break factor’: Orbital data centers reintroduce a challenge we’ve now fixed on land

Space-bound data centers promise solar energy and scale as AI demands soar, but latency re-emerges as a major issue.

WTO to set up dispute panel in China's case against India's solar, IT goods measures

China has successfully established a World Trade Organization panel to challenge India's solar cell, module, and IT goods policies. Beijing alleges these measures, including tariffs and incentives, unfairly target Chinese products. India had previously blocked the request, but the WTO body accepted China's second attempt. The panel will now scrutinize…

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'Transformative for renters or those on lower incomes': The plug-in balcony solar revolution just took a step closer in the UK — as Asda, Amazon and B&Q have government talks over tech that could cut your bills by 30%

Adding some solar energy to your household mix is about to get much easier if you're in the UK.

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Solar energy Generates More Electricity Than Coal in The U.S. for First Time Ever

Solar energy Generates More Electricity Than Coal in The U.S. for First Time Ever

Once the dominant source of U.S. electricity, coal has steadily lost market share due to competition from cheaper natural gas, renewable energy expansion, aging power plants, and environmental regulations.

International Business Times

4 ways to use solar power in your garden to transform your backyard without running up your electric bill

4 ways to use solar power in your garden to transform your backyard without running up your electric bill

Solar-powered gadgets are an affordable way to add extra functionality to your outside space. Especially during the summer months.

A PhD student has discovered new plant-inspired window glass that could 'simultaneously store solar energy and darken' a room when sunny to cool it down

A PhD student has discovered new plant-inspired window glass that could 'simultaneously store solar energy and darken' a room when sunny to cool it down

University of Turku research developed porphyrin-based polymer films combining energy storage and color-changing functions for potential smart window applications.

West Bengal government holds pre-budget talks with industry bodies'

West Bengal government holds pre-budget talks with industry bodies'

West Bengal's finance department met with industry leaders for pre-budget consultations. Stakeholders presented proposals to boost investment and improve business conditions. Key areas discussed included industrial development, solar energy, and trade procedures. The state government is preparing its first budget under the new BJP administration. The budget presentation is scheduled…

The Economic Times

Sudden Slashes To Solar Incentives Make It Harder To Go Green

Sudden Slashes To Solar Incentives Make It Harder To Go Green

Larry Veray's plan to bring solar energy to his townhome complex without extra cost to residents fell apart when Hawaii lawmakers decided to cap the state’s solar energy tax credit program at $40 million

The Independent UK

Solar energy helps US farms stay afloat – but Republicans’ bill could change that

Solar energy helps US farms stay afloat – but Republicans’ bill could change that

Installing solar panels to offset electricity costs helps farms during financial strain. But the House version of the farm bill would limit their use

The Guardian - US

My unsung hero of science: William Adams, the Bombay bureaucrat whose vision of a solar future was dashed by colonial conservatism

My unsung hero of science: William Adams, the Bombay bureaucrat whose vision of a solar future was dashed by colonial conservatism

William Adams was entranced by energy. As a young man, his interest was nursed by working as a clerk in a London patent office in the 1860s. This gave him an early look at some of the first British designs for exploiting solar energy using mirrors, water or both.

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China plans a giant overseas renewable energy plant with 1,000 turbines and millions of solar panels

In what is said to be the biggest renewable energy plan ever proposed by any nation, China is making plans to develop the most extensive clean energy plant outside its shores. From reports about this plan, it appears that China aims to develop 1,000 wind turbines along with millions of…

The Economic Times

ACME Solar signs power purchase pact with SECI

ACME Solar has secured a power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India. This deal is for a 300 MW/1,200 MWh project spanning 25 years. The project will supply assured peak power during non-solar hours. This will boost ACME Solar's contracted portfolio to 6,570 MW.

Bluetti says home solar power is now ‘plug-and-play’ — I went to the Balco launch to see if it’s really that simple

Has Bluetti cracked the biggest barrier to home solar power with its new 'plug-and-play' balcony systems?

Anker launches most advanced balcony energy storage system yet – and this time the UK isn’t missing out

It's designed to help households make greater use of home solar energy with minimal installation

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Japan plans giant 11,000-km solar ring around the Moon to send limitless energy to Earth; how futuristic project would work

Japan's Shimizu Corporation proposes a colossal "Lunar Solar Ring" encircling the Moon to beam clean energy to Earth. This ambitious concept, still in its proposal stage, envisions a 11,000 km belt of solar panels harnessing continuous sunlight, free from atmospheric interference. If realized, it could offer a virtually limitless power…

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Zuckerberg's Meta will beam sunlight from space to power AI data centers, solar-collecting satellites will orbit 22,000 miles above Earth — firm reserves 1 Gigawatt of orbital solar energy and 100 Gigawatt-hours of long-duration storage

Meta has announced plans to help power its AI data centers using sunlight beamed from space through a partnership with Overview Energy, alongside a 100 GWh long-duration storage deal with Noon Energy, as the AI industry’s energy demands continue to surge.

Why Lord Ram Called the Sun Before the War Begins

What if a single ancient mantra had the power to transform your focus, energy, and direction in life? A mantra so profound that even Lord Ram is believed to have invoked it before facing one of the greatest battles in history. This idea immediately raises a powerful question why would…

The Conversation

South Africans want solar power but they worry panels will be stolen – study

South Africa would seem like the perfect place for widespread uptake of solar energy.

The Guardian - UK

Great Britain households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar

Incentives to absorb surplus wind and solar energy could help balance the grid and lower bills

The Guardian - UK

Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UK’s biggest solar farm gets approval

Record high set on Monday and raised on Tuesday, with 14.4GW of electricity generated in sunny spring weather

Elon Musk warns the U.S. could soon be producing more chips than we can turn on. And China doesn’t have the same issue

China has rapidly expanded production capacity thanks to a reliance on solar energy, and Tesla is taking a page from its playbook.

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