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Prototype Turbine Power Boost: Variable-pitch blades lift output by 22%; long-term gains still unproven

At the University of Waterloo, researchers have developed an innovative vertical-axis wind turbine featuring adjustable blades to maximize efficiency. During practical tests, this design was found to generate around 22% more power compared to traditional fixed-blade models. The automation of blade pitch adjustments in response to varying wind speeds is…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Nagpur’s industrial push gains momentum, but MSMEs face rising power costs and land hurdles

With major industrial investments taking shape across Vidarbha, industry stakeholders believe Nagpur has an opportunity to emerge as a diversified manufacturing and technology centre.

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Cost of balancing Great Britain’s power grid reaches nearly £50m a day

Grid operator paying large sums to switch off windfarms in areas of excess electricity generation while turning on gas plants elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

China solar giants shed another 40,000 jobs last year as overcapacity persists

China's leading solar manufacturers have cut their workforce by 21% as they continue to face financial challenges. Despite increasing demand for renewable energy, effective capacity remains double the world's requirement. The industry's pricing reforms have reduced installation demand, impacting projected growth for solar projects. Companies have seen their average selling…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Majority of Scots back shift towards net-zero, new study shows

ALMOST two-thirds of Scots want greater investment in renewable energy, while a new study has found widespread support for a managed transition away from oil and gas.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14

From climate-driven disasters to Rohingya refugee camps, solar kits help keep the lights on

Mohammed Saber and his family rely on a solar kit for electricity at the bamboo-and-tarpaulin shack they call home at a camp for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Solar's Costliest Blind Spot May Be Hiding in Plain Sight

Miguel de Anquin, founder of kWh Data, has spent more than two decades working in solar development and construction.

International Business Times · Oct 13

Iowa farmer turns to solar leases paying $1,200 per acre as falling crop prices squeeze profits

Tom Green, an Iowa farmer, backs the Folsom Lake Solar Project after it secured the green light from the Mills County Zoning Board. This initiative is set to ensure reliable income through long-term land leases amid tough farming conditions. It promises to produce a substantial amount of electricity, enough to…

The Times of India · Oct 13

Rail Solar Pilot Economics: South Korea tests Swiss track panels; payoff remains uncertain

South Korea has launched an innovative two-year pilot program featuring removable solar panels located near Osong Station. This initiative, powered by technology from Swiss startup Sun-Ways, aims to evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of the system in the local climate. Early projections are optimistic based on Swiss trials, suggesting that,…

The Times of India · Oct 13

Solveig Ferrovoltaics Trial: SNCF tests detachable solar rails; results will decide rollout

SNCF is launching a six-month pilot program to test solar panels on disused tracks near Paris. This initiative seeks to harness renewable energy without the constraints of permanent setups, thus enabling future railway flexibility. The primary objective is to supply power to maintenance facilities while enhancing operational efficiency with solar…

The Times of India · Oct 13