Activism / August 7, 2025 Bill McKibben’s new book argues that sun power can displace fossil fuels. An aerial view of the CGN Delingha Solar Thermal Plant, a 50 megawatt energy storage project, on April 15, 2025 in Qinghai province, China. (Ma Mingyan/China News Service / VCG via Getty Images) No journalist has covered the […]
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As more South Africans turn to solar panels to avoid electricity woes, many homeowners find themselves having to navigate complicated regulations, registration demands, and rising costs. Like financial independence, the promise of energy independence is appealing and a dream for many, but the reality involves compliance, financial implications, and differing rules from Eskom and local
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Germany has set new feed-in tariffs for solar systems up to 100 kW starting Aug. 1, ranging from €0.06327 ($0.073)/kWh to €0.1247/kWh, regardless of self-consumption… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/08/04/germany-reduces-feed-in-tariffs-for-solar-up-to-1-mw/
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Scientists simulated several liquid air energy storage systems, comparing round-trip efficiency across configurations that include liquefied natural gas (LNG), solar, and Stirling engines, and further optimized performance using particle swarm methods. August 4, 2025 Lior Kahana Image: Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Computers & Chemical Engineering, CC BY 4.0 A research team led by
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Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Features , Interviews , Long Reads Texas has nearly 7.5GW of storage capacity in operation, which Solargis suggested is a key reason for the resilience of the state’s electricity grids. Image: SB Energy. Fluctuations in solar power generation and energy prices in the US during July’s heat dome
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Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Features , Interviews , Long Reads The researchers found that the 50-50 recycled modules performed as well as the panels made with virgin glass. Image: Solarcycle US solar PV recycling firm, Solarcycle, has produced a pilot module using 50% recycled glass from other decommissioned panels, which it says
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Image: Mregb When you’re out and about in the city, a regular power bank can serve you pretty well… but when you’re out in the wilderness with no outlets in sight, a normal power bank will only get you so far. For hiking and camping, you’re better off with something like this solar-powered power bank
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Latest The new entity, Tango Holdings, is a joint venture between Savion Equity and Ares Infrastructure Opportunities. Image: Shell/James Goldman. US renewable power developer Savion, a subsidiary of global oil giant Shell, has formed a new company to take ownership of its solar projects after development. The new entity, Tango Holdings, is a joint venture
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By Archana Sinha and Tristan Erion-Lorico at Kiwa PVEL Latest Senior Engineer Archana Sinha inspects modules in the UV chamber at the Kiwa PVEL lab in Napa, CA. Image: Kiwa PVEL As solar technology advances rapidly, a subtle yet serious threat has emerged – ultraviolet-induced degradation (UVID). This phenomenon refers to the damage sustained by
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A Russian ambush drone with solar panels seen in Ukraine Serhii Beskrestnov Small racing quadcopters carrying explosives, known as first-person-view drones or FPVs, have become the dominant weapon in the war in Ukraine. Now, some are fitted with solar cells so they can wait for extended periods to ambush targets, turning them into a new
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