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Solar-cell-packin' drone uses sunlight for on-the-spot recharging

New Atlas | 2024-04-19, 20:29

Multirotor drones may one day be able recharge their batteries while out and about, instead of having to return to a charging station. They could do so via onboard ultra-thin solar cells, which have already been successfully tested on a small quadcopter. One

EU Commission Signs Off On European Solar Charter To Boost Photovoltaic Manufacturing Industry

MENA FN | 2024-04-19, 20:19

(MENAFN - Investor Brand Network) The EU Commission hastaken a major step toward boosting photovoltaic production in the European Union. In a ceremony attended by industry representatives, energy ... ...

NASA solar sail to be Siriusly visible in orbit from Earth

The Register | 2024-04-19, 20:19

Look out for a new star next week NASA is to send a solar sail demonstrator into orbit next week, and there is a good chance that the sail, measuring 860 square feet (80 square meters), will be visible from Earth. ...

Arkpax Ark Pro 2400W: The Indomitable IP67 Solar Generator for Unstoppable Emergency Power

GetNews | 2024-04-19, 20:13

When crisis strikes and traditional power grids fail, having a reliable source can make the difference between life and death. Introducing the Arkpax Ark Pro 2400W - an indomitable solar generator engineered to be the ultimate force multiplier for emergency

Jessica Zhang: Weigh your choices — Solar power a better alternative

Greenfield Recorder | 2024-04-19, 19:40

In his recent letter [“‘No’ means

US DOE Releases Strategy to Connect Renewable Energy to Grid

Rigzone | 2024-04-19, 19:24

The Transmission Interconnection Roadmap sets targets by 2030 concerning project approval time, costs and completion rates. ...

International agency creates platforms to aid investment in African renewable energy

Independent online (SA) | 2024-04-19, 19:24

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says two platforms are now available to help Africa and other countries fund and develop projects, delegates at the 14th Assembly of the agency, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, heard yesterday. IRENA

New York scraps 4GW Round 3 over GE turbine standoff in new US offshore wind blow

Recharge | 2024-04-19, 19:04

OEM’s move to back off planned 18MW machines stops awarded projects in tracks and voids some 40% of total capacity contracted in last six months ...

Two NASA sounding rockets launch from Alaska during solar flare

Phys Dot Org | 2024-04-19, 18:53

Two Black Brant IX sounding rockets launched from Poker Flat Research Range in Fairbanks, Alaska, April 17, 2024, during an M-class solar flare for NASA's sounding rocket solar flare

300 submissions lodged over plans for Tipperary solar farm

RTE | 2024-04-19, 18:31

Over 300 submissions have been lodged with Tipperary County Council in relation to a planning application for what has been described as "one of the largest solar farms ever planned in Ireland". Power Capital Renewable Energy Limited have lodged plans to

My Solar Panels Are Modern Magic at Work - CNET

CNET | 2024-04-19, 18:30

While providing me 100% energy independence for my off-grid home, solar panels demystified the enigma of electricity for me and increased my understanding of the movements of the Earth itself. ...

Renew Energy & JERA Co To Explore Green Ammonia Plant In Odisha

MENA FN | 2024-04-19, 18:13

(MENAFN - KNN India) Bhubaneswar, Apr 19 (KNN) ReNew Energy Global Plc., has signed an initial agreement with JERA Co. Inc., Japan's largest power generation company, to jointly explore the ... ...

NTPC Green Energy Partners With Indus Towers For Grid-Connected Renewable Projects

MENA FN | 2024-04-19, 18:13

(MENAFN - KNN India) New Delhi, Apr 19 (KNN) In a significant move towards advancing India's clean energy goals, NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ... ...

‘The View’ Discussion About Solar Eclipse Turns Into One Long Orgasm Joke

The Wrap | 2024-04-19, 18:06

You never really know where a topic will lead on “The View.” For instance, on Friday morning, a discussion about the solar eclipse led the hosts to getting derailed into a series of orgasm jokes. Celebrating Earth Day a little early — since

PetroEnergy unit, Trina Solar ink supply deal

The Manila Times | 2024-04-19, 18:02

PETROENERGY Resources Corp. (PERC) subsidiary PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) said Thursday it had signed a master supply

California court considers solar subsidies as excess solar drives panel shutoffs

no EC The Scranton Times-Tribune | 2024-04-19, 17:52

(The Center Square) - The California Supreme Court is soon hearing a case that could determine the future of California solar energy. ...

Hawkeyes: PV product Young becomes key cog in Iowa bullpen

no EC Quad-City Times | 2024-04-19, 17:39

PV grad Jack Young has become a key cog in Iowa's bullpen. ...

Japanese satellite will beam solar power to Earth in 2025

Space | 2024-04-19, 17:33

Japan will test solar power transmission from space in 2025 with a miniature space-based photoelectric plant that will wirelessly transmit energy from low Earth orbit to Earth. ...

Chinese Export Surge Clouds U.S. Hopes of a Domestic Solar Boom

New York Times | 2024-04-19, 17:15

The decision by a Massachusetts solar company to abandon plans to build a $1.4 billion U.S. factory highlights the risks amid a flood of Chinese clean energy exports. ...

Eating light: Finnish startup begins making food ‘from air and solar power’

The Guardian | 2024-04-19, 17:15

Maker hopes solein, protein grown with CO2 and electricity, will cut environmental impact of farming Nothing appears remarkable about a dish of freshly made ravioli made with solein at first glance. It looks the same as normal pasta. It . But the origins of

The Giant Planets Migrated Between 60-100 Million Years After the Solar System Formed

Universe Today | 2024-04-19, 17:14

Untangling what happened in our Solar System tens or hundreds of millions of years ago is challenging. Millions of objects of wildly different masses interacted for billions of years, seeking natural stability. But its history—including the migration of the

Karnataka government focusing on harnessing more solar power, says Energy Minister

The Hindu | 2024-04-19, 17:05

K.J. George says that the government is ready to extend its support if the existing private thermal power plants like Adani Power Ltd. in Udupi decides to expand their power generation capacity ...

Global PV capacity hit 1.6 TW in 2023, says IEA-PVPS

PV Magazine | 2024-04-19, 17:03

The International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) has published a wide-reaching snapshot of the global PV market, covering installations, manufacturing, policy trends, and grid integration. Global PV capacity grew to 1.6 TW in

China PV Industry Brief: Beijian Energy to build HJT cell, module factory

PV Magazine | 2024-04-19, 17:03

Beijian Energy says it will build a new factory to make heterojunction (HJT) solar cells and panels. The facility in Liaoning province will

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