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Court dismisses Rosmah’s appeal to recuse presiding judge in solar case

Court dismisses Rosmah’s appeal to recuse presiding judge in solar case

The Court of Appeal has dismissed Rosmah Mansors appeal to recuse the High Court judge who presided over her corruption trial involving the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project in Sarawak. The wife of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak had appealed against the decision by the then-High Court judge Zaini Mazlan… https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/755368

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‘Secret island’ on sun sparks surprise solar storm and stunning auroras across the US (photos)

‘Secret island’ on sun sparks surprise solar storm and stunning auroras across the US (photos)

A hidden magnetic island inside a coronal hole unleashed a surprise G3 storm, sparking dazzling auroras worldwide. (Image credit: Photo by Ross Harried/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Aurora chasers around the world were treated to dazzling shows after a “secret” island within a coronal hole triggered an unexpected strong (G3) level geomagnetic storm overnight on Sunday

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Sunotec launches Nordic unit to drive solar and hybrid projects

Sunotec launches Nordic unit to drive solar and hybrid projects

Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Sunotec named Allan Jensen as managing director of its Nordic unit. Image: Sunotec Bulgaria-based solar engineering firm Sunotec has launched Sunotec Nordic to spearhead solar and hybrid renewable project development across the Nordic region. According to the firm, the creation of Sunotec Nordic marks its shift from a

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Saudi Arabia launches tender for 5.3GW of renewables, 3.1GW of solar

Saudi Arabia launches tender for 5.3GW of renewables, 3.1GW of solar

Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads PPAs have been signed for over 38GW of renewable energy capacity under Saudi Arabia’s NREP. Credit: Arctech. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has launched a request for qualifications for 5.3GW of new renewable power capacity, of which solar will account for 3.1GW. As part of the

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HRF Urges Andhra Pradesh Government to Halt BPCL Petrochemical Project in Nellore

HRF Urges Andhra Pradesh Government to Halt BPCL Petrochemical Project in Nellore

Nellore: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to stop land acquisition for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (BPCL) proposed refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Gudluru and Kavali mandals of Nellore district, warning of “devastated livelihoods and unmitigated pollution.” The project, planned on 6,000 acres to house a 9 million metric tonnes per annum

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1 week to go until the moon takes a ‘bite’ out of the sun during partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21

1 week to go until the moon takes a ‘bite’ out of the sun during partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21

A photo of a partial solar eclipse captured over Mexico in April 2024. (Image credit: Photo by YURI CORTEZ/AFP via Getty Images) Get ready, sun lovers! We’re just one week away from the Sept. 21 partial solar eclipse. The moon will appear to take a “bite” from the sun for observers across the South Pacific,

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Celsia seeks US$1.2 billion investment for 1.2GW solar and wind portfolio

Celsia seeks US$1.2 billion investment for 1.2GW solar and wind portfolio

Latest The investment includes the launch of Celaris Energy, a renewable energy platform offering Peru’s industrial sector electricity derived entirely from wind and solar power. Image: Celsia. Colombian energy supplier Celsia is seeking investment of more than US$1.2 billion to support new wind and solar generation projects in Peru. Celsia is looking to “advance investor

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Stakeholders gather in Minnesota to explore the future of energy through virtual power plants

Stakeholders gather in Minnesota to explore the future of energy through virtual power plants

WEBWIRE – Friday, September 12, 2025 Leaders from across Minnesota convened Thursday to explore the promise of virtual power plantsan emerging energy solution that uses existing technologies like solar panels, battery storage, and smart thermostats to boost grid capacity and reliability while keeping costs down. Virtual power plants are gaining national momentum for their ability

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