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What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA’s ambitious moon mission?

What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA’s ambitious moon mission?

NASA’s Orion capsule cruises through deep space beyond the moon on the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission in late 2022. (Image credit: NASA) Once the Artemis 2 astronauts get beyond the protective environment of Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field, they will be subject to space radiation. While en route to and from the moon , the

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Ecoener secures PPAs for 200 MWp of solar projects in Guatemala

Ecoener secures PPAs for 200 MWp of solar projects in Guatemala

Cocales will feature a BESS with 20 MW/80 MWh of storage capacity, while La Hulera will include a 10 MW/40 MWh system, enhancing grid flexibility and supporting renewable integration. Both plants are slated to commence operations in early 2028.  The contracts were secured through Guatemala’s largest power auction, awarded via an international tender that received 51 technical bids for around 4.7 GW of capacity under the government’s

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JV August Mega Energy looks to expand Vietnam’s C&I solar sector

JV August Mega Energy looks to expand Vietnam’s C&I solar sector

The company said it will offer origination, financing, engineering, construction and long-term operations. “Vietnam’s C&I energy market is at an inflection point, poised for growth for the next five years. Corporates want clean, reliable and cost-competitive power—and they want partners who can deliver,” said Samresh Kumar, CEO of Mega Energy and August Mega Energy. The

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Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says

Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A massive solar eruption from the sun poses no threat to NASA’s planned launch of its Artemis 2 mission to the moon this week, the space agency said today. The colossal X1.4-class flare triggered a radio blackout over parts of Asia and Australia when it exploded from an active sunspot late

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Australia opens tender for National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot administrator

Australia opens tender for National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot administrator

The tender, now open through AusTender, closes at 17:00 AEST on 24 April, with an industry briefing scheduled for 13:00 AEST on 9 April. The approach to market follows the Australian government’s commitment of AU$24.7 million (US$17 million) over three years to address the growing challenge of solar waste management. According to government data, only 17% of

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