FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Solar energy | History Defined

‘It’s improved my life’: Solar kits provide essential power in refugee camps and war zones

Portable solar kits in disaster zones fuel everything from communication and cooking to cooling and education.

Euronews · 3h ago

In 2019, New York farmer Erica Frenay sent 59 sheep to graze at a solar farm for five months; she earned $2,325 while allowing her own pasture to recover

At Shelterbelt Farm in New York, Erica Frenay has taken a creative approach by leasing her sheep to graze beneath solar panels. This arrangement not only provides her with additional income but also helps manage her livestock while reducing overcrowding. Moreover, solar grazing curtails the need for fuel-powered mowers, showcasing…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

The Great Indian Bustard Is Disappearing. Here Is What It Actually Needs

The Great Indian Bustard weighs up to 15 kilograms, stands nearly a metre tall, and cannot see power lines until it is already flying into them. That single biological fact, a visual field oriented downward for scanning prey, not forward for scanning obstacles, explains more about why this bird is…

Times Life · Oct 25

Yorkshire couple's straw-bale home, built in 2018, now listed for £2.75 million

A four-bedroom country house in North Yorkshire, built using straw bales and lime plaster, has come onto the property market with a guide price of £2.75 million. Known as The Lime House, the property in Whenby was built by Jonathan and Sara Banister and completed in 2018, replacing a 1960s…

The Times of India · Oct 22

In 2024, Rutgers planted soybeans between solar panels in New Jersey; the first harvest found no significant yield difference between two solar panel designs

Rutgers University recently performed a groundbreaking experiment on agrivoltaics to assess soybean yield productivity beneath solar panels. The results were promising, as both single and double-panel systems outperformed non-panel plots. However, given the preliminary data, ongoing research is crucial. The unique dry conditions experienced in 2024 required additional irrigation, influencing…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

One in three solar households could earn more than they spend on electricity – here’s how

Choosing the right tariff could help you save

The Independent UK · Oct 21

New policy in works to boost agrivoltaics in India; enhance farmers' income via energy generation

India's government is formulating a policy to enhance the adoption of agrivoltaics across the country. This initiative aims to increase farmers' income by combining agricultural production with solar energy generation. States with significant agrivoltaic potential include Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, accounting for nearly half of India's cropland suitable for…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Delhi: Rooftop solar registrations cross 1 lakh mark; outskirts lead adoption

Delhi Power minister Ashish Sood said that the rising registration numbers were a milestone in clean energy. The adoption of solar energy shows distinct trends across different areas in Delhi, with city outskirts and industrial hubs like Bawana and Narela leading in registration numbers.

The Economic Times · Oct 21

China signals intent to push back against cleantech tariffs at COP31

China aims for the COP31 summit to discuss new challenges like tariffs on its clean technology. The country emphasizes the need for climate finance for developing nations as a priority at the conference. Officials have raised concerns over unilateralism and protectionism affecting global climate efforts. China also highlights its leadership…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Passive Cooling Lifts Panel Power: Lab fins and plastic boost output 11–12%; outdoor gains unclear

In a recent study, researchers found that utilizing passive cooling techniques can boost the efficiency of solar panels in controlled environments. By integrating aluminum fins and repurposed plastic bags, significant enhancements in power output were observed without the need for electrical energy. However, to fully assess its real-world viability, further…

The Times of India · Oct 20