SOLAR ENERGY

Jun 19 2026BUSINESS

A Canadian factory goes solar in a big way

All Weather at Home just flipped the switch on Canada’s biggest rooftop solar setup sitting on top of a busy window-and-door plant near Edmonton. The 1, 183-kW solar field stretches over 110, 000 square feet—about the size of two hockey rinks—and packs 2, 040 panels that each crank out 580 W. Togeth

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Jun 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sun Power and Space Bets: Musk’s Vision Meets Crypto Gamblers

Elon Musk has once again highlighted the importance of solar energy, suggesting that even a tiny fraction of the Sun’s output could fuel artificial intelligence far beyond human capability. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency traders are placing large wagers on how many SpaceX Starship launches will successfu

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Jun 14 2026SCIENCE

New records and shifts: space probe’s close call with the sun and solar power’s big moment

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe just zipped past the sun for the 28th time, matching its own speed and distance records set earlier this year. The spacecraft hit 430, 000 miles per hour and came within 3. 8 million miles of the sun’s surface—close enough for its heat shield to reach 1, 700 degrees Fahrenh

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Jun 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Green Light for Solar Power at Roanoke County Schools?

Plans are in motion to bring renewable energy to classrooms in a Virginia school district. A proposed project would install solar panels on the roof of the Roanoke County Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, a hub for student training in skilled trades. If approved, this move could cut the s

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May 17 2026LIFESTYLE

Simple Living in Western PA: Why Some Choose to Go Off-Grid

In Western Pennsylvania, a small but growing number of people are choosing to live without relying on local utilities or modern technology. They grow their own food, collect rainwater, and generate power from the sun—all while saving money and reducing their environmental footprint. While some fully

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May 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Solar Power: Facts, Fears and the Real Cost of Clean Energy

The world has seen two kinds of science in recent years: life‑saving vaccines and myths that scare people away from clean energy. Solar panels are a clear example of the former, yet some communities still think they bring danger. Solar energy captures light from the sky instead of burning coal, so

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Power: Why Solar and Storage Are Winning

Electricity isn’t just about plugging in anymore. It’s about keeping the lights on when millions flip on their air conditioners, charge their cars, or scroll through phones at night. The U. S. energy system is being pushed to its limits, not just by rising demand from sun-soaked states where people

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Apr 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Sheep and Solar Panels Share Space in Baldwin County

Developers expect big changes for a quiet Alabama town when a new solar farm takes over thousands of acres. A company called Silicon Ranch plans to cover 2, 000 acres with solar panels and leave the rest untouched. They say the project will boost the local ecosystem while powering a massive data cen

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Apr 07 2026SCIENCE

Layered Double Hydroxides: Turning Sunlight into Fuel

The world faces an energy crisis and worsening climate, pushing scientists to find cleaner ways to power daily life. One promising route is photocatalysis, a process that uses sunlight to create chemical fuels. A group of materials called layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and their transformed forms—

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Apr 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Waukegan school turns sunshine into student support

A high school in Waukegan made a smart move by putting 932 solar panels on its big roof. The school used to pay a lot for electricity—now it saves over $94, 000 every year. That money now helps teens from families with fewer resources go to college instead of going toward power bills. The panels do

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