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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Solar AC: Will run on sunlight, know...

Solar AC is becoming a smart way to reduce electricity bills through the use of solar panels and hybrid technology for cooling during the day.

Mar 22 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

European Consumers Seek Solar Energy and Electric Vehicles Amid Soaring Energy Prices

Consumers in Germany and the UK are increasingly interested in residential solar panels and electric vehicles as a response to rising energy prices due to the war in Iran.

Mar 21 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

We Tested the Best Portable Solar Panels on the Market

The article reviews the top portable solar panels available, emphasizing their practicality for charging devices in various outdoor situations and during power outages.

Mar 20 • 06:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Astronaut Jessica Meir on a spacewalk

Swedish-American astronaut Jessica Meir conducted a spacewalk to upgrade the International Space Station with new solar panels.

Mar 19 • 15:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Beny died in an ambush among solar panels in Plasencia de Jalón (Zaragoza)

Three men have been charged with the murder of Francisco H. after his body was found burned in a remote area of Zaragoza, Spain.

Mar 18 • 19:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Help for Cuba: The first shipment of 'Convoy Nuestra América' arrives with medicines and solar panels

The first delegation of the 'Convoy Nuestra América' has arrived in Cuba with nearly five tons of medical supplies as part of an initiative to support the country amid a U.S. oil blockade.

Mar 18 • 17:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends ICMS charge on solar energy produced by consumer in RN city

A consumer from Baraúna, Brazil, successfully suspended the ICMS charge on energy produced by their solar panels, based on a judicial ruling.

Mar 18 • 13:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The first laboratory for floating panel research in Europe: testing new technologies in Portugal

A new laboratory in Portugal is testing the efficiency of 850 solar panels designed to float on water, a technology that holds significant advantages over traditional solar panels.

Mar 17 • 06:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

"Luna Ring", the project to provide energy to Earth

An ambitious project proposes to use the Moon as a giant solar power plant to supply clean energy to Earth through a system of solar panels encircling it.

Mar 16 • 22:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Solar panels can become expensive if this is not considered

Solar panels may incur high costs related to improper installation and roof damage, according to recent warnings from a solar product importer in Finland.

Mar 16 • 06:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Their clubs could crush a skull. Now they have solar panels and iPhones

The documentary film 'Amazomania' explores the complex themes of nature, biodiversity, and the evolution of indigenous cultures through the lens of modern technology.

Mar 15 • 14:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ambato seeks clean energy: Fairis and the Regional Electric Company Centro Norte promote self-generation with solar panels

Fairis has inaugurated a 2.2-megawatt solar plant in Ambato, Ecuador, aimed at promoting self-generated clean energy for local homes and businesses.

Mar 14 • 12:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Czarnek's declaration on 'OZE-sroze'. Expert points out the problem

Przemysław Czarnek, speaking at a PiS convention, criticized the European energy framework and asserted Poland's reliance on coal while facing scrutiny for his own use of EU funding for solar panels.

Mar 13 • 10:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Total losses due to a fire in a casino in Mendoza: investigating whether it started due to a fault in the electrical system and its connection to solar panels

A significant fire at the Casino Fuente Mayor in Mendoza caused substantial material damage but no casualties, leading to an investigation into its cause amid existing tax debt allegations against the casino's management.

Mar 12 • 22:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Photovoltaic Recycling: 99% Recycling Rate of Solar Panels

Greece has achieved a 99% recycling rate for photovoltaic panels, with over 500 tons collected for recycling thus far.

Mar 12 • 16:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Worker Falls 5 Meters to Death After Stepping on Broken Skylight at Livestock Shed

A worker installing solar panels in Incheon, South Korea, fell to his death after stepping on a broken skylight.

Mar 11 • 01:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Largest solar plant in central Sierra: 3,700 panels generate more than 2 megawatts for glass production

A new solar plant in Tungurahua, Ecuador, has begun supplying 42% of the electricity needed for Fairis, an Ecuadorian glass manufacturing company, with its 3,700 solar panels.

Mar 10 • 16:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: President Tinubu Is Positioning Nigeria As Africa's Renewable Energy Hub - Aliyu, REA MD

Nigeria is emerging as a leader in renewable energy in Africa by exporting solar PV panels and aiming to electrify 17.5 million Nigerians in three years under President Tinubu's administration.

Mar 9 • 09:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dispute over Renewable Energy. Przemysław Czarnek announces he will remove solar panels from his roof

Polish Minister Przemysław Czarnek plans to remove solar panels from his roof amid criticism over his views on renewable energy and Poland's energy policy.

Mar 9 • 09:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Charging Cars with Solar Power: "An Enormous Market"

New French regulations will require larger parking lots to be equipped with solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations starting this summer, impacting companies like Sweden's Smartports.

Mar 8 • 14:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Harsh news for those who installed solar panels

Scanoffice warns solar panel owners about risks associated with solar panel installations on roofs.

Mar 8 • 13:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

MP Hetman: Czarnek has photovoltaic panels on his roof

European MP Hetman revealed that Przemysław Czarnek, a candidate for Prime Minister in Poland, has solar panels on his roof, suggesting he might be dismantling them now due to public scrutiny.

Mar 8 • 10:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Solar panels are growing on balconies in Europe. In some cases, illegally.

Solar panels are increasingly being installed on balconies across Europe, sometimes in violation of regulations.

Mar 6 • 12:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A film developed in Spain can generate up to 100 volts with a single drop of water

A new device developed in Spain can generate energy from rainwater to enhance solar panel efficiency.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

He gave up everything to live at sea and built his own self-sufficient 'headquarters': a refurbished boat with solar panels, capable of cooking, washing clothes, producing water, and sailing without diesel

Simon transformed a refurbished catamaran into a self-sufficient floating home equipped with solar panels and all modern necessities to live off the grid.

Mar 6 • 00:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Sudden Collapse in Siete Iglesias (Valladolid) That Trapped a Group of Latin Americans Working on Solar Panels

A sudden house collapse in Siete Iglesias, Valladolid resulted in the death of a Bolivian worker and injuries to the landlord.

Mar 4 • 09:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Warning for solar panel owners - 'Surprisingly common problem'

A warning has been issued regarding potential structural issues caused by solar panel mounting systems on flat roofs, highlighting a risk of overloading.

Mar 3 • 10:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The First Energy Communities are Being Established in Latvia

Local entrepreneur Aivars Zelčs has initiated an energy community sharing excess electricity generated from solar panels with neighbors.

Mar 2 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Chemical smuggling paves the way from cat gold to solar panels

The article discusses ongoing research at Tallinn University of Technology on solar panels made from a lunar material called cat gold, alongside the broader implications of chemical smuggling in the solar energy sector.

Feb 27 • 12:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Will there be solar panels in the center of Kutná Hora? The city called for talks with Minister Klempíř due to concerns about monuments

The city of Kutná Hora has expressed concerns about the potential installation of solar panels in the historic center and has requested discussions with Minister Klempíř.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The Japanese Invention That Revolutionizes Solar Energy: How the New 'Multidimensional' Cells Work That Replace Traditional Panels

A Japanese innovation is challenging the conventional flat design of solar panels by introducing multidimensional cells that capture sunlight more effectively.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Trapped Among Solar Panels: How a Grandmother Asked for Help to Rescue the Striking Animal

An elderly woman in Connecticut contacted animal rescuers after a red-tailed hawk became trapped between her home's solar panels while chasing a squirrel.

Feb 25 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese manufacturers prepare for battery auction in Brazil

Chinese manufacturers of solar panels and other electrical equipment are increasing their presence in Brazil to compete in the country's battery market.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Electricity Bills Rise for Solar Panel Owners in Winter

Owners of solar panels in Latvia are experiencing higher electricity bills during the winter months, despite the benefits they enjoy during summer.

Feb 21 • 16:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Support for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps Will Also be Available for Apartment Buildings and Municipalities

The support program for the installation of solar panels and heat pumps is now extended to include apartment buildings and municipalities in Latvia.

Feb 17 • 11:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The home solar energy plan in India is stumbling

India's government struggles to expedite the installation of home solar panels due to financial challenges and weak promotion by utility companies.

Feb 16 • 05:55 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Maximizing time in the sun: how to maintain and repair solar panels to make them last

The article discusses the increasing adoption of solar panels in Australia and highlights the challenges of panel degradation and maintenance in extreme weather conditions.

Feb 13 • 23:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sigrid Melchior: The Lesson from Solar Panels – This Time the EU Must Get It Right

The EU faces a significant dilemma over how to protect its economy while maintaining principles of free trade and open markets amidst shifting global economic dynamics.

Feb 12 • 20:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Cheap solar panels in the Czech Republic are coming to an end. China has stopped supporting the export of panels and batteries

The Czech Republic is facing a decline in affordable solar energy solutions due to China's cessation of export support for solar panels and batteries.

Feb 11 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

In Cuba, charcoal and solar panels to face the energy crisis

Cuba is turning to charcoal and solar power as alternative energy sources amid an ongoing energy crisis.

Feb 11 • 15:06 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

After solar panels and EVs, is overcapacity coming for China’s robots?

The article discusses the potential for overcapacity in China’s robotics industry following the showcase of AI robots at the upcoming Spring Festival Gala.

Feb 11 • 08:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In Cuba, they resort to coal and solar panels to face the energy crisis and fuel shortage

In the face of an escalating energy crisis, Havana residents are turning to coal reserves, electric motorcycles, and solar panels as alternatives to the lack of fuel.

Feb 10 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Today, 98% of solar panels imported into Europe are Chinese

A report highlights that a significant percentage of solar panels imported into Europe are from China, raising concerns about energy sovereignty in France.

Feb 9 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The EIB urges investment in the manufacturing of solar panels to ensure economic security

The European Investment Bank (EIB) emphasizes the need for increased solar panel production within the EU to reduce economic dependency on outside sources, particularly China.

Feb 9 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TalTech's renovated hotel and dormitory await students this fall

Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli (TalTech) will open a newly renovated dormitory and hostel equipped with integrated solar panels this August.

Feb 8 • 07:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Hid cannabis in solar panels - charged

Three individuals are charged with severe drug smuggling after police discovered 225 kilograms of cannabis hidden in a shipment of solar panels at Arlanda Airport last July.

Feb 6 • 18:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Solar panels 'transform' Zapopan: Solar Community Center inaugurated to teach AI and robotics

A new Solar Community Center in Zapopan, Jalisco, has been inaugurated to educate residents in artificial intelligence and robotics using solar energy, aiming to bridge the digital divide.

Feb 6 • 04:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Chef Davide Di Corato dies after being crushed by panels he was installing at home

Chef and journalist Davide Di Corato, 64, tragically died after being crushed by a pallet of solar panels at his home in Chiaramonte Gulfi, Sicily.

Feb 5 • 16:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Why it doesn't make sense for Spain and Sicily to produce energy for all of Europe as proposed by Elon Musk

Journalist Manuel Planelles from El País critiques Tesla CEO Elon Musk's proposal to equip depopulated areas in Spain and Sicily with solar panels to generate energy for Europe at the recent Davos Forum.

Feb 3 • 04:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Economy in the Starnberg District: Electricity from the Pasture

The article discusses the installation of an innovative Agri-PV solar power facility on a farm in Weßling, which allows for continued agricultural use of the land beneath the solar panels.

Jan 1 • 11:51 UTC

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