Tag: Solar energy
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IEA: Renewables Boom to Seal the End of the Fossil Fuel Era
The IEA forecast: a faster-than-expected shift The International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected a rapid acceleration in renewable energy deployment over the next decade, signaling an end to the era of cheap fossil fuels as the main power source. In its latest assessment, the agency says cheaper, cleaner renewables—especially solar and wind—will grow faster than…
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SolarEdge Reports Q3 2025 Revenue of $340 Million, Up 18% Sequentially
SolarEdge Announces Strong Q3 2025 Financial Results SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG) reported its third quarter 2025 financial results, signaling continued momentum for the company’s smart energy solutions. The press release indicates a revenue of $340 million, representing an 18% increase from the prior quarter, underscoring steady demand for SolarEdge’s solar optimization and energy storage…
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Solar Farms Could Save Bumblebees: A Green Path for UK Habitats
Overview: Solar energy and bumblebee conservation As the UK accelerates its transition to renewable energy, a new study highlights a promising synergy: solar farms that are carefully managed for biodiversity can become vital habitats for declining bumblebee populations. Bumblebees play a crucial role in pollination, supporting both wild ecosystems and agricultural crops. The research suggests…
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Solar Farms Could Save Bumblebees in the UK: Biodiversity Boost
How solar farms could help bumblebees As the world accelerates toward renewable energy, a surprising co-benefit is emerging: solar farms could become valuable habitats for bumblebees in the UK. A new study suggests that when solar installations are thoughtfully designed and managed for biodiversity, they can support thriving populations of these important pollinators. The finding…
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Beaming Sunlight at Night: The Bold Promise of Reflect Orbital’s Midnight Light Constellation
Overview: A Bold, controversial idea In a world where satellite internet is moving from novelty to necessity, a California startup named Reflect Orbital is proposing something even more audacious: beam sunlight from space to Earth at night. The company has sought FCC approval to launch a test satellite designed to reflect sunlight on demand, with…
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Satellite Sunlight at Night: Reflect Orbital’s Bold Plan Faces Scientific Pushback
Overview: A new frontier in nighttime energy In a move that sounds like science fiction, a California startup, Reflect Orbital, is pursuing a license from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch a test satellite that would reflect sunlight onto Earth on demand. The audacious goal is to create a constellation of nearly 4,000…
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Sunlight on Demand: The Night-Skimming Mirror Satellites Raising Global Light- Pollution Fears
Introduction: A Bright Idea with Dark-Sky Repercussions A bold, controversial concept is stirring alarm in the astronomy community: a constellation of mirrors in orbit designed to beam sunlight down to Earth so solar farms can operate after sunset. US startup Reflect Orbital calls this idea “sunlight on demand.” If realized, the plan would involve an…
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Sunlight on Demand? The Risks and Realities of Reflect Orbital’s Night-Beaming Satellites
Overview: A Bold Idea Awakens Strong Reactions A US startup, Reflect Orbital, proposes a radical way to extend solar power beyond daylight: a constellation of mirrors in orbit that would beam sunlight down to Earth, effectively delivering “sunlight on demand.” The plan centers on an 18-meter test satellite, Earendil-1, slated for launch in 2026, with…
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Plan to Reflect Sunlight from Space for Night-Time Solar Power Sparks Astronomers’ Alarm
Raising the Brightness Ceiling: Reflect Orbital’s Night-Sunlight Redirect A California startup, Reflect Orbital, is pursuing a controversial path to extend solar farm operation into the night by reflecting sunlight from space. The company has asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to launch a demonstration satellite in 2026, aiming to build a constellation…
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Reflect Orbital’s Night-Sunlight Plan Sparks Astronomers’ Alarm
Overview: A Bold Idea Meets a Storm of Stars and Skepticism A California startup, Reflect Orbital, has proposed a controversial approach to keeping solar farms running after sunset. By deploying mirrors in space to redirect sunlight to Earth on demand, the company aims to extend daytime-level energy production into the night. The concept, if scaled…