Renewable Energy: What is Solar Power and How Does it Work?
Solar is surging as costs fall and firms scale projects, with the International Energy Agency projecting PV Solar to be the largest renewable by 2029 Solar is central to decarbonisation. Costs have fallen sharply and deployment has accelerated, with
Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered ‘hub homes’
HOUSTON (AP) — Doris Brown was nearly asleep when a neighbor knocked on her door, telling her to look outside. “There were no lights, nowhere,” said Brown, recalling the power outage that summer night in 2023. “I didn't even
Nissan made a nifty solar panel system for its Sakura EV
It generates 500W when fully extended and can add 1,864 miles of driving range annually. As we've seen with Toyota's Prius Prime, putting a solar panel on a car's roof is a nifty idea but can only gain you
I’m a scientist and think society will collapse by 2050 – how I’m preparing
In 27 years’ time, society as we know it will have collapsed. Food will be extremely limited. Lawlessness will have taken over the land. Gangs will roam the countryside scavenging for resources like food, water and fuel. This breakdown
‘We’ve saved hundreds of pounds in energy by installing solar panels’
A couple say they have cut their energy bills by hundreds of pounds thanks to solar panels, and they hope to recoup the cost of the installation within a decade Solar panels were one of the first improvements Rich
Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating
CO2 in air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere soared by a record amount in 2024 to hit another high, UN data
Solar panel grants: How to apply for funding in the UK
Solar panel grants and funding schemes can make renewable energy far more affordable. From government programmes to local initiatives, discover how to lower your installation costs The cost of solar panels has fallen in recent years, but installation still
Electric Surge: UK New Car Market Delivers Highest Ever Monthly BEV Volume
The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market experienced its most potent September on record in 2025, shattering previous monthly volume milestones for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and delivering crucial growth across the van and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sectors. The latest
Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025
Solar and wind outpaced demand growth in the first half of 2025, as renewables overtook coal’s share in the global electricity mix. The increase in solar and wind power outpaced global electricity demand growth in the first half of