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PODCAST: A solar-powered community in the heart of South Africa’s coal country

PODCAST: A solar-powered community in the heart of South Africa’s coal country

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For the past year, Siphesihle Magagula has been going door-to-door selling solar power to his neighbourhood, Nomzamo, which never had electricity before despite being close to South Africa’s biggest coal mines and power stations… https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-04-a-solar-powered-community-in-the-heart-of-sas-coal-country/

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In Virginia, Voters Head to the Polls Hot Over Data Centers, Solar Facilities and Rising Electric Bills

In Virginia, Voters Head to the Polls Hot Over Data Centers, Solar Facilities and Rising Electric Bills

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RICHMOND, Va.—At an evening election rally focused on clean energy last month, a 26-year-old who’s studied environmental issues said his skyrocketing electric bills as a voting motivation are exceeded only by his dislike of President Donald Trump.  He and his partner recently moved from an apartment building in Richmond where their rent—which included utilities—increased by

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The Ancient Maya Used The Dresden Codex to Predict Solar Eclipses with Impressive Accuracy

The Ancient Maya Used The Dresden Codex to Predict Solar Eclipses with Impressive Accuracy

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Today, astronomers are able to predict a solar eclipse to the minute using sophisticated computer programming that combines Newton’s laws of motion with the positions and speeds of the Earth and moon, plus data on their orbits and inclination. Ancient Maya daykeepers used ink-drawn tables etched on the bark of fig trees. In a paper

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Sonnen launches trade-in program for old solar battery storage systems regardless of condition or manufacturer

Sonnen launches trade-in program for old solar battery storage systems regardless of condition or manufacturer

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The initiative by the Allgäu-based company targets owners of photovoltaic storage systems installed before the end of 2020. The value of the trade-in bonus depends on the capacity of the new Sonnen battery. Sonnen describes the campaign as a “targeted growth initiative in a new market segment.”… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/03/sonnen-launches-trade-in-program-for-old-solar-battery-storage-systems-regardless-of-condition-or-manufacturer/

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ContourGlobal closes first US solar project financing for 324MW Colorado project

ContourGlobal closes first US solar project financing for 324MW Colorado project

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Latest When the second phase of the Black Hollow Sun PV project reaches commercial operations in 2026, it will have a capacity of 324MW. Image: ContourGlobal. Independent power producer (IPP) ContourGlobal has closed its first renewable energy project financing in the US, as it continues to expand its presence in the country. The transaction is

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Bahrain to host world’s largest single-site rooftop solar power plant

Bahrain to host world’s largest single-site rooftop solar power plant

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A power purchase agreement is in place for a 123 MW solar project in Bahrain that will span 14 sites including the world’s largest rooftop solar installation, a 50 MW system on top of a 262,000 m2 stockyard shed. November 3, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Yellow Door Energy Steel-based investment company Foulath Holding and Dubai-based

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Australia: Sun Energy’s 132MW Merredin solar PV plant leads performance ranking in October

Australia: Sun Energy’s 132MW Merredin solar PV plant leads performance ranking in October

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Latest Sun Energy’s PV plant, pictured above, is located in Western Australia and climbed from fifth place the month prior to the top spot in October. Image: Sun Energy. Solar developer Sun Energy’s 132MW Merredin solar project in Western Australia has been the best-performing PV plant, in terms of AC capacity factor, in October 2025,

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Shine, baby shine: Solar energy is fuelling the energy transition at high speed

Shine, baby shine: Solar energy is fuelling the energy transition at high speed

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Competitive renewable technologies such as solar, wind, and batteries are significantly driving the shift away from fossil fuels to renewables. Our analysis shows that the development of renewables continue at a rapid pace, with solar as a leading technology, even in a scenario of global unrest, says Torjus Folsland Bolkesj, head of global energy drivers

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