These £500 plug‑in solar panels are about to go on sale: here’s what an expert says you need to know
Plug-in solar panels could soon be on sale in UK, but there’s some steps the government still needs to take.
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Should we turn the Sahara Desert into a huge solar farm?
The vast desert could potentially produce more than seven times the electricity requirements of Europe, with almost no carbon emissions.
The Sun’s activity cycle is reaching its peak early: knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star
A more active Sun could disable satellites and affect electrical grids on Earth.
Rising temperatures mean more air conditioning which means more electricity is needed – rooftop solar is a perfect fit
The sunniest days also see the biggest demand for air con.
Why is the sun’s atmosphere so hot? Spacecraft starts to unravel our star’s mysteries
The Parker Solar Probe makes it closest-ever approach to the sun.
Our ‘zombie’ solar cells could power indoor devices without sunlight
How indoor solar cells could help power the Internet of Things.
Victims of the green energy boom? The Indonesians facing eviction over a China‑backed plan to turn their island into a solar panel ‘ecocity’
The international quest for green energy is reliant on ‘sacrificial zones’ in developing countries.
Why the new ‘solar superpowers’ will probably be petro‑states in the Gulf
A legacy in fossil fuels is likely to help even in the era of renewable energy.
Solar eclipse: a rare opportunity to bask in the moon’s shadow
Solar eclipses may not be a once in a lifetime event, but being able to see them from home is rare enough.
How astronomers work out the size of the Solar System
Magnetism and gravity both shape the boundaries of our cosmic neighbourhood.
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