Tag: Solar energy
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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…
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Drummondville’s Green Streetlights Edge Quebec Toward a Solar-Powered Future
Solidel’s Solar Streetlights: A Quebec Success Story In Drummondville, a small team is turning to solar to light the streets. Solidel, led by entrepreneur Samuel Tremblay, has developed a versatile solar streetlight system that is finding homes across Quebec. A four-person crew designs, assembles, and installs the lights, produced in two Drummondville facilities. The company’s…
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Otovo to Cut 88 Jobs as It Restructures Its Solar Rooftop Business
Otovo announces major restructuring and significant job cuts In a stock market filing, Otovo disclosed plans to reduce its workforce from 213 to 125 employees, eliminating 88 roles. The reductions affect several senior positions, including CFO Petter Ulset, Revenue Director Fabio Stefanini, and Marketing Director Sasha Berson. The move is described as part of a…