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Solar panels coming down at D-M are only those at private housing complex
A group of "hundreds and hundreds" of solar panels that served a private subdivision on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base was torn down because the panels "had reached the end of their operational lifespan," a spokesman for the company managing the...

Solar company offers payments to city
TWENTYNINE PALMS — City Council members gave informal thumbs up Tuesday, June 24, to a community benefit package for a proposed solar power field. Mayor Pro Tem Dan Mintz, at the end of a public hearing, said he supported the benefit package, in...

Solar Farm to make its way to Newton County
NEWTON COUNTY — The Newton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) has given the official go-ahead for a solar farm to be built on 139 acres in District 2. At their Tuesday, July 1 meeting, commissioners considered a petition by applicant Nicholas...

Solar And Battery Installers Have Their Limits
With the official launch of the Australian government’s home battery subsidy, installers are now really under the pump. But there are hard limits on how many installations they can perform in a day set by the powers that be — and with good reason....
Solar Panels Remain In DSS Building Plans
Over its last two meetings, Lexington City Council has discussed aspects of the construction of a new building for the Rockbridge Area Department of Social Services, including the plans to put solar panels on the building and a contract for an...
Solar-Powered Street Lighting Project launched in Dhamar City
[Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:07:55 +0300] Dhamar - SABA: The Public Works Office in Dhamar Governorate inaugurated a project to supply, install, and operate a solar-powered street lighting system for key roads in Dhamar city. Project Details: - Scope:...

Power plan to be completed by year-end
Authorities react to analysts' objections PUBLISHED : 3 Jul 2025 at 05:52 The oft-delayed power development plan (PDP) is expected to be completed within this year following a revision, said Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary....

Wind and surf warnings remain as wild weather starts easing in NSW
After causing wild weather in NSW this week, a weakening low-pressure system is now drifting north off the state's coast, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). "A series of low-pressure systems remain in the Tasman Sea. A secondary low...

Electric work continues in Auburn
AUBURN — With 9th Street closed between Main and Jackson streets, Auburn Electric has been busy updating part of the electrical system in the area. “AE crews have been diligently working to convert 60-year-old overhead infrastructure to a safer,...

Scientists propose nuclear rocket with solar wings to reach mystery planet in 7 years
Scientists have proposed two experimental spacecraft that could reach one of the farthest known objects in the solar system in as little as seven years. The team of researchers, from Italy, believes either a nuclear fusion rocket or a solar...

Stabilizing the Electric Grid Siemens, DEPCOM Power and local utility come together to provide affordable, efficient renewable power
DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions business, is a leading EPC provider of solar and energy storage solutions in the U.S., helping utilities build energy-efficient operations that strengthen the grid and enhance operational reliability....

Pioneering community wind farm adds battery and home-grown smarts to dodge negative prices
The first community wind farm to be built on Australia’s main grid nearly 15 years ago will use smart bidding software originated at the University of Adelaide to help it survive and thrive in an increasingly volatile electricity market. South...
PRC Seeks Dominance in Submarine Power Cable Infrastructure
Executive Summary: Beijing is promoting cross-border power transmission projects, deploying its leading producers of submarine electric cables to deepen integration with other countries’ critical infrastructure. Orient Cables, a national champion...

World’s first nuclear microreactor test bed launches at Idaho National Laboratory
The race to dominate next-gen nuclear power just hit ignition at Idaho’s Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments. The Department of Energy has conditionally selected Westinghouse and Radiant to conduct the first fueled experiments at the DOME, a...

Oregon solar industry braces for hastened end to federal tax credit
It’s a warm, sunny day in rural Linn County; the kind that makes you think that people with their own solar panels are getting their money’s worth. And one home off Peoria Road will soon be poised to take advantage of days like this. A crew from...
WVU engineers develop durable fuel cell for power grid stability
West Virginia University (WVU) engineers have developed a fuel cell designed to stabilize the power grid by efficiently switching between storing and generating electricity, as well as producing hydrogen from water. This innovation addresses...

Germany's Nuclear U-Turn Divides Leadership
Germany is increasingly indicating openness to nuclear energy, marking a complete pivot from their historic stance on the controversial energy source. Germany’s shift in attitude toward nuclear energy comes as part of a larger global movement back...

Feds speed up review for Natrium nuclear power plant in Wyoming
Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. Wyoming may see its first commercial nuclear power plant a few months sooner than anticipated, but still...

Jharkhand Commission Issues Draft Regulations to Determine Solar Tariffs
The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has issued draft regulations to determine the tariff for procuring power from solar and solar-thermal power projects. The tariff for solar projects will be determined through...

Score Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Plus power station and bundles with free gear at new low prices starting from $2,659 (Reg. $4,799+)
Anker’s SOLIX early Prime Day Sale offers are in full swing now, with up to 57% discounts across its power station lineup, which includes bonus savings on orders over $1,000, as well as free gifts at various tier levels and on select products, and...