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Ancient Qanat Cools Seville Plaza: engineers harness solar and buried pipes; other hot cities watch

Seville has embarked on an innovative journey by reviving an ancient Persian qanat system to combat urban heat. Utilizing subterranean tunnels and harnessing solar energy, this ingenious method effectively circulates cool air, dramatically reducing both ground and ambient temperatures. As the world grapples with climate change, this groundbreaking project is…

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Australia’s first solar power station, built in 1981, is now heritage listed

Australia's innovative solar power station located at White Cliffs has received heritage listing recognition. Operational since 1981, this remote facility has consistently supplied power to a small community, demonstrating the potential of solar energy in extreme outback climates for more than a decade. Its preservation highlights the journey of renewable…

The Times of India

Sudan’s war-driven blackouts push residents toward solar power but high costs shut many out

In Sudan, many residents are turning to solar energy to cope with frequent blackouts caused by the ongoing conflict

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In 2016, Portland approved a 660-kilowatt solar array atop its old landfill. 10 years later, the former dump is a clean-energy site poised to power city operations today

Portland Maine Solar Project gave an old city landfill a surprising second life. Behind Ocean Avenue, the closed site now supports solar energy instead of sitting unused. The City of Portland partnered with ReVision Energy to make that happen. The system was completed in fall 2018. It is expected to…

The Economic Times

Scientists taught cameras to watch birds around solar panels; after 19,000 hours of footage, they discovered how the birds were actually using them

Researchers are examining how birds interact with solar panel systems, utilizing AI-enhanced cameras to capture extensive footage of avian behavior. Observations indicate that birds engage in various activities, such as perching, nesting, and foraging within these solar arrays. Notably, the study found no instances of bird collisions with the installations,…

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India's Grassland Birds Are Disappearing Faster Than Any Other Species, And Most Indians Have Never Seen Them

The Birds Nobody PhotographsAsk any Indian wildlife photographer what they shoot most and you will hear tigers, leopards, kingfishers. The grasslands barely register. Yet India's semi-arid and dry grassland belt, stretching across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and the Deccan plateau, holds a suite of bird species found nowhere else on…

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From today, households across Great Britain can plug solar panels into a standard socket; 800W kits could supply up to 20% of home electricity use and save £110 a year

New regulations have been established, permitting plug-in solar kits of up to 800 watts in residential settings. These systems promise substantial annual savings on electricity expenses, making renewable energy more attainable for renters and flat owners alike. Rigorous safety standards are in place to ensure secure connections, mitigating any electrical…

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Mercury Cazimi on Thursday is scripting the right moment for Gemini, Cancer and Capricorn, their power is finally coming back on August 27

In astrology, a Cazimi occurs when a planet moves extremely close to the Sun, symbolically placing it at the center of its solar energy. This alignment may encourage some zodiac signs to stop second-guessing themselves and begin making decisions based on what they genuinely want.

The Economic Times

In a 2023 study in San Severo, six medicinal crops grew beneath tracking solar panels; deep shade cut evapotranspiration by 81.1% but reduced biomass by up to 48.8%

A recent investigation conducted in Italy examined the effects of growing herbs beneath solar panels. The findings revealed a significant reduction in water loss due to the shade provided by the panels. However, while herb biomass declined under these shaded conditions, the essential oil content increased, somewhat balancing out the…

The Economic Times

EcoFlow's new home battery arrives just as plug-in solar becomes legal in the UK

The 5kWh system stores surplus solar energy for when you need it

Solar exec claims tea bag bribe a 'cultural thing'

A Chinese solar energy businessman hid a $20,000 cash bribe in a gift of tea and offered it to a Commonwealth official, saying it was a "cultural thing".

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Professors say today's solar eclipse won’t crash the grid — so why is Octopus Energy paying customers to switch off?

Octopus Energy has issued a solar eclipse power warning, but there's no need to panic.

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A Finnish man built an 11-metre yacht from scratch using solar panels and batteries and sailed more than 3,000 nautical miles without conventional fuel

A Finnish boat builder has demonstrated what solar-powered sailing could look like by building an 11-metre yacht from scratch and taking it on a voyage of more than 3,000 nautical miles using electricity generated from the sun. The yacht, designed and built by Lukas Sjöman, relies on solar panels and…

The Times of India

Don’t use electricity during the solar eclipse, Octopus Energy warns

A shutdown in solar energy generation will coincide with a usual surge in electricity demand in the UK

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India seeks to boost domestic green ammonia supplies to fertiliser sector

India's Solar Energy Corporation (SECI) is on a mission to boost the production of green ammonia, targeting a significant reduction in the country's dependence on imported fertilizers. The corporation is set to issue tenders for an impressive additional one million metric tons each year, aligning with India's comprehensive green hydrogen…

Bangkok Post

High bills, cheap panels drive a Philippine solar surge

MANILA - Edwin Salas watched as the first of 20 solar panels was installed on the roof of his home, joining a Philippine solar energy boom sent into overdrive by the Middle East war.

The Times of India

In 2018, a US engineer proposed spreading glass beads across Arctic ice to slow its melting; scientists later warned the plan could warm it

Scientists proposed spreading glass beads on Arctic sea ice to reflect sunlight. This approach aimed to slow seasonal sea ice loss by increasing surface reflectivity. However, melt ponds and changing ice conditions complicate the effectiveness of such interventions. Research shows Arctic ice surfaces vary significantly during the melt season. The…

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Solar energy just had its best-ever month in the UK — as the first plug-in solar kits prepare to go on sale within weeks

Solar energy just set a new record in the UK, supplying more power to the grid than in any previous month. And it will soon get another boost from the legalisation of plug-in solar in weeks.

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A switchable window coating can heat buildings by 33°C or cool them below ambient, and lab tests suggest it could cut HVAC energy use in some U.S. climates

Researchers developed an innovative electrochromic material for buildings. This material switches between absorbing solar energy and emitting heat to space. Lab tests showed significant temperature differences during heating and cooling modes. Simulations suggest substantial HVAC energy savings in various US climates. Further research aims to improve durability and scalability for…

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How a tiny South African fishing village solved its water crisis by turning seawater into drinking water using solar power

In the small coastal village of Witsand, at the mouth of the Breede River in the Western Cape's Overberg region, sits Africa's first desalination plant powered entirely by solar energy. Witsand has a low-season population of only around 300 people, but that number swells to more than 3,000 during the…

The Conversation

How next-generation photovoltaics could contribute to electricity storage

Due to the falling price of silicon solar cells, as well as their manageable size, the sight of solar panels on household rooftops has become a familiar one. However, solar energy, as many other sustainable forms of energy, is intermittent. At peak moments, such as on sunny summer days, the…

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Scientists copy honeybees' technique! How nature's engineering secret helped create solar panels that are nearly 50% lighter than conventional designs

Researchers developed lightweight solar panels inspired by nature's honeycomb structure. These new modules are significantly lighter than conventional panels, which aids installation. The honeycomb design maintains mechanical strength and passes international durability tests successfully. This innovation could expand solar adoption across various buildings and applications. Biomimicry continues to drive advancements…

TechRadar

I helped drive this record-setting EV across Britain on sunshine alone — and the 870-mile trip cost absolutely nothing

For the first time, a production EV has driven the 870 miles from Land's End to John o'Groats on solar energy alone, without taking a single unit from the grid. I went along for a wild ride that was absolutely free.

The Conversation

The U.S. just approved a giant space mirror to test ‘sunlight on demand.’ Low Earth orbit is getting weird

A giant mirror to create “sunlight on demand” was just approved by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), despite opposition from astronomers and the public, and real safety concerns.

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Morocco is becoming Africa's solar energy powerhouse with one of the world's largest solar complexes

For years, Morocco has relied heavily on imported fossil fuels to meet its energy needs. Today, it is rewriting that story by harnessing one resource it has in abundance: sunshine. Through massive investments in solar and wind energy, the North African nation has emerged as one of Africa's leading renewable…

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