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How coronal holes propel supersonic solar wind?

How coronal holes propel supersonic solar wind?

Coronal holes are dark regions on the Sun seen in extreme ultraviolet and X-ray images. These areas have lower density and temperature and are key sources of fast-moving solar wind streams. While these streams don’t cause the strongest geomagnetic storms—those come from coronal mass ejections—they do trigger more frequent, medium-strength storms, which may contribute more […]

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Rocket Lab introduces line of customizable solar arrays for satellites

Rocket Lab introduces line of customizable solar arrays for satellites

(Image credit: Rocket Lab) Rocket Lab is showing that’s about more than just rockets. The California-based company has introduced a family of customizable solar arrays, designed to fit the changing needs of customer satellites. Rocket Lab is offering the new Standardized Array, or STARRAY, line as an alternative to save first- or one-time satellite manufacturers

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Swiss startup offers project management software for solar installers

Swiss startup offers project management software for solar installers

Software company Solarstream provides a project management tool for installation teams, including traditional PV installers and electricians serving the solar market. The software is suitable for projects of all sizes, from large-sized commercial and industrial to residential installations… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/04/23/swiss-startup-offers-project-management-software-for-solar-installers/

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On that Tinubu’s N10b Mini Solar Grid in the Presidential: Matters Arising, By Dr Uche Diala 

On that Tinubu’s N10b Mini Solar Grid in the Presidential: Matters Arising, By Dr Uche Diala 

Solar Grid Your browser does not support the video tag. By Dr Uche Diala I really did not want to write anything on the trending news of the Tinubu administration budgeting N10 billion in the approved 2025 budget for the “solarisation of the (presidential) villa with Solar Mini Grid”. The project is reportedly expected to

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US solar duties may force firms to relocate or scale down, warns Malaysian manufacturers

US solar duties may force firms to relocate or scale down, warns Malaysian manufacturers

The imposition of United States (US) duties on solar panels from South-east Asia will have far-reaching implications on the manufacturing base across the region, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). — Picture by Hari Anggara. Planning your holiday getaway? Invest RM100 with Versa & grab RM10 FREE to kickstart your travel fund. Use

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Presidency Cuts Ties with Epileptic National Grid, Draws Fire for N10Billion Solar Budget

Presidency Cuts Ties with Epileptic National Grid, Draws Fire for N10Billion Solar Budget

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian presidencys plan to spend N10 billion on installing solar power at the State House in Abuja has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many Nigerians questioning the appropriateness of the expenditure. According to reports, N10 billion has been allocated for the installation of a solar mini-grid at the Presidential

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US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

On April 22, 2025, 11:31 AM The US Commerce Department has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar panels from four South East Asian countries. It comes after an investigation that began a year ago when several major solar equipment producers asked the administration of then-President Joe Biden to

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Angry netizens blast presidency over N10bn solar power project

Angry netizens blast presidency over N10bn solar power project

By John Ogunsemore The presidency’s planned N10 billion expenditure on solar power installation at the State House, Abuja, has elicited scathing criticism from Nigerians on social media. Daily Sun reports that N10 billion was allocated in the 2025 Appropriation Act for installing a solar mini-grid at the Presidential Villa, following increased energy bills and unreliable

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These backyard solar panels are saving me $30 a month

These backyard solar panels are saving me $30 a month

ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow 125W bifacial solar panels cost $899 for a four-pack. They’re portable panels that you can take with you or set up temporarily without construction, with easy setup, and lightweight construction Though portable, these bifacial solar panels feel very fragile, so they must be weighed down if conditions are windy; their

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