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News24 | Sipho Masondo | If a party can’t guarantee power and water supply, it ...

News24 | 2024-03-19, 10:36

The ANC is the only government in the world that deliberately crashes public utilities and then spends billions to bring them back to life, writes Sipho Masondo. ...

New method to find right tilt angle for PV systems located in high-latitude, cold regions

PV Magazine | 2024-03-19, 10:36

A group of researchers from Sweden has developed a new model to find the optimal tilt angle in PV installations located at high latitudes. The new approach takes into account, among other factors, the effect of transmittance change based on snow. Scientists

First attempt to build selenium-silicon tandem solar cells

PV Magazine | 2024-03-19, 10:36

Scientists in Denmark attempted for the first time to build a selenium-silicon tandem solar cell and found the device was immediately able to deliver a remarkable open-circuit voltage. Despite its current low efficiency levels, the new cell concept promises to

Convert your existing electric geyser to solar

Moneyweb | 2024-03-19, 10:35

The business case suggests a payback period of three to five years. ...

What causes a solar eclipse and where to see it on April 8

no EC Montana Standard | 2024-03-19, 10:35

How does a solar eclipse happen, and what should you expect to see? Meteorologist Sean Sublette explains. ...

Botala Energy plans solar manufacturing

Mmegi Online | 2024-03-19, 10:34

Listen Fast-rising energy developer, Botala Energy says it has developed a business case for a photovoltaic panel manufacturing plant in Botswana, under a partnership with a Finnish firm. In a commentary

Thinking of seeing this year's total solar eclipse? Here's what you need to know

Rockford Register Star | 2024-03-19, 10:21

On April 8, all of the United States will experience a solar eclipse with a path of totality — the area where a totally eclipsed sun will be visible — stretching from Texas to Maine. The path of totality, which is about 100 to 125 miles wide, will pass over a

A solar eclipse is coming to Green Bay on April 8. The next one will take another 20 years.

Green Bay Press Gazette | 2024-03-19, 10:18

GREEN BAY – "Partial eclipse of the heart" isn't nearly as satisfying to sing as the original lyric, but it's catchy enough. Likewise, a partial solar eclipse isn't nearly as awesome as a total solar eclipse, but it's still pretty cool. And while Brian Welsch,

Akron to require advance tickets to view solar eclipse from some parks, downtown gathering

Akron Beacon Journal | 2024-03-19, 10:16

The event is once in a lifetime. And the city of Akron doesn't want residents to feel left out when the path of totality passes over the Rubber City in less than a month. The city on Monday released its plans for momentous occasion for residents and

Support the Cenergy power solar project | Letters

Red Bluff Daily News | 2024-03-19, 10:07

Cenergy Power’s application to install a solar panel array near the Red Bluff airport should be welcomed by the city and my fellow residents. The array would add clean power to our power grid and perhaps reduce electrical bills for some of our citizens. Recent

Deadline For 2Nd Azraq Solar Energy Project Exetnded To April 18

MENA FN | 2024-03-19, 10:07

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, March 19 (Petra) - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has announced an extension of the tender deadline for the construction of the Second Azraq ... ...

How to watch the solar eclipse safely: A physics professor explains

CBC | 2024-03-19, 10:05

A UPEI physics professor says people shouldn't watch the April 8 solar eclipse for too long — even with the proper glasses. Maria Kilfoil, joins CBC News: Compass to talk about the best, and safest, way to watch it. ...

Wickes acquires solar panel installation firm as profits beat guidance

London Evening Standard | 2024-03-19, 09:49

The London listed firm told shareholders it has agreed to buy a 51% majority stake in the parent company of solar installation company Solar Fast. ...

Wear your red underwear: Solar eclipse casts light on folklore of past centuries

Pittsburgh Tribune Review | 2024-03-19, 09:46

If the sun turned black and day became night, would you shout at the top of your lungs, toss your lunch in the garbage, maybe hunt through your dresser for some red undies? People in the past have followed those traditional precautions to avoid or reverse the

Solar eclipse: Glasses are key, but did you know clothing choice could enhance viewing?

no EC The Morning Call | 2024-03-19, 09:46

Nicole Bajic was completing her medical residency at the University of Chicago when she briefly ducked out between surgery training classes to watch the 2017 solar eclipse darken the skies. At the time, she didn’t fully appreciate how much excitement

Businesses are ready for April’s total solar eclipse with celestial-themed doughnuts and beer

The Trentonian | 2024-03-19, 09:46

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS (AP Business Writer) NEW YORK (AP) — Eclipse-themed beer. Jewelry and ornaments. And doughnuts that capture the sun’s disappearing act with the help of buttercream frosting. With April 8’s total solar eclipse right around

Solar eclipse 2024: Will Mohawk Valley schools be in session on April 8?

Observer-Dispatch | 2024-03-19, 09:44

Area students shouldn’t miss a once-in-a-lifetime natural event because they’re stuck in science (or social studies or music or language arts) class. Although April 8 is a school day, the eclipse will peak at 3:24 p.m. in the Mohawk Valley, after most schools

Challenges and prospects in Albania’s PV market

PV Magazine | 2024-03-19, 09:41

Albanian researchers say that solar could be key to reducing Albania’s reliance on energy imports, but the nation will need to invest in grid infrastructure, streamline laws, and enhance access to funding to support deployment. Researchers from Albanian

What you need to know about viewing the solar eclipse from the High Desert

Daily Press Victorville | 2024-03-19, 09:39

Eyes to the sky! Why April's total solar eclipse is must-see moment. April 8, 2024 will be the last total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous United States for the next twenty years. While Californians will not be among the North Americans fortunate enough

Insolation Energy Ltd. (INA Solar) Announces its association with Lucknow Super Giants as the Official ...

Hindustan Times | 2024-03-19, 09:39

Insolation Energy Limited (INA Solar) has joined hands with the illustrious Lucknow Super Giants forming a Strategic Partnership to promote the use of Solar Energy for the upcoming T20 season 2024. INA Solar and Lucknow Super Giants T20 Partnership was

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: US announces school closures in these states over safety concerns

Hindustan Times | 2024-03-19, 09:39

As North America gears up for a total solar eclipse next month, multiple schools in the United States will remain closed due to safety concerns as many states will plunge into darkness on April 8. The US states that will be affected by the total solar eclipse

Longi layoffs: World's largest solar manufacturer letting go 5% of employees

Hindustan Times | 2024-03-19, 09:39

China's Longi Green Technology Energy, world's largest solar manufacturer, said that it will lay off about 5% of its employees. The company said as per news agency Reuters, “Currently, the solar photovoltaic industry is facing an increasingly complex and

Want to take photos of the total solar eclipse on April 8? Here's how to do it.

The Gleaner | 2024-03-19, 09:38

EVANSVILLE — If you plan to photograph the total solar eclipse on April 8 you’ll want to be prepared. Total solar eclipses occur when the moon aligns perfectly between the Earth and the Sun, momentarily blocking sunlight. The path of totality for the 2024

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