Shoprite has installed 480,000 square feet of solar panels on top of its stores and distribution centers. (CNN) Despite South Africa averaging more than 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, solar…
Fintech can become a force for renewable energy adoption in Nigeria
The failure of many African governments to provide electricity from national grids has led to a boom in off-grid providers, especially those that provide solar home systems on a pay-as-you-go…
Tesla rolls out more efficient and powerful solar roof tiles
The company says each tile can generate over 20% more power Tesla is proving that there’s money in solar, not just in cars. After doubling its solar roof deployments over…
As Demand for Green Energy Grows, Solar Farms Face Local Resistance
Developers say industrial-scale farms are needed to meet the nation’s climate goals, but locals are fighting back against what they see as an encroachment on their pastoral settings Hecate Energy,…
When the solar wind hits Earth’s magnetosphere, a surprising stillness ensues
Energy from the solar wind interacting with the magnetospheric ‘bubble’ around Earth creates waves of energy that appear to stand still. This new finding, from research led by Imperial scientists,…
New imaging system reveals solar panel defects even in bright sunlight
The researchers used an InGaAs detector with a very high frame rate to acquire a sequence of images of solar panels as a modulated electric current was applied. The very…
What happens to interstellar objects captured by the solar system?
What happens to interstellar objects captured by the solar system? by Evan Gough, Universe Today Now that we know that interstellar objects (ISOs) visit our solar system, scientists are keen to…
LED streetlights contribute to insect population declines: study
LED streetlights contribute to insect population declines: study Artificial lights at night had been identified as a possible factor behind falling insect populations around the world, but the topic had…
Batteries Helping Build the Next Generation of Solar Use
In 2020 solar power enjoys a dual status in the global energy market. It’s at once a technology available for mainstream use today, while also being widely regarded as the…
Tesla reveals Megapack prices: starts at $1 million
Tesla has revealed more detailed pricing for the Megapack, its commercial and utility-scale energy storage product. It starts at $1 million which may sound high, but it’s actually a good…