Artist’s impression of the exoplanet K2-18b A. Smith/N. Mandhusudhan One of the strongest signs of life outside Earth was announced this week, but some astronomers cautioned that it is extremely difficult to verify. That raises the question: will there ever come a point where we have definitive evidence of extraterrestrial life, and when might that
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However, the mood at the Large Scale Solar Europe 2025 summit, hosted in Lisbon by Solar Media at the end of March, was broadly optimistic about Europe’s situation. Solar installations are still increasing, despite slower growth, and the economics of solar PV and energy storage are positive in the long term. The EU has a
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Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Features , Interviews , Long Reads ES Foundry began cell production at its South Carolina facility in January of this year. Image: ES Foundry. South Carolina-based cell manufacturer ES Foundry has signed a 150MW cell supply deal with what it calls a “leading national community solar developer”
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Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Features , Interviews , Long Reads Catalyze has an operating and pipeline portfolio of over 300MW of capacity. Image: Catalyze. Texas-based independent power producer (IPP) Catalyze has secured US$85 million in tax equity investment to support the construction of 75MW of distributed solar projects in the US.
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Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they remain cautious. Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the astronomers, led by the University of Cambridge, have detected the chemical fingerprints of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and/or dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), in the atmosphere of the
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Clean Energy Associates (CEA) has inspected more than 600 industrial PV systems and has found widespread safety risks, largely stemming from poor installation practices, but many issues are easily identifiable and fixable… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/04/16/most-of-fire-risk-in-photovoltaic-installations-comes-from-poor-installation-practices/
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Organic solar cell technology is seen as the next generation for the sector, but challenges in longevity and efficiency have been stumbling blocks in commercialization. However, a recent study by international researchers showed promising results for extending their lifespan while improving their power conversion efficiency, as a report shared by Ulsan National Institute of Science
Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads SOLV Energy leads the world in both EPC and O&M capacity: Image: Brian Doll, SOLV Energy. Chinese, Indian and American companies have strengthened their positions atop the solar industry’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) rankings, due to the size and quantity
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Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Complete Solaria acquired parts of SunPower’s business late last year following the latter’s declaration of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Image: SunPower. US residential solar company Complete Solaria will change its name to SunPower, resurrecting the name of one of the longest-running US
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By Molly Green and George Heynes Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads The grid connection reform could also unlock 7.6GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity by 2030. Image: NextEnergy Capital. UK energy regulator Ofgem has approved plans to remove so-called ‘zombie projects’ from the country’s
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