Solar storm may hit Earth today
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has forecast geomagnetic storm conditions for August 2, following the expected arrival of…
New Ministry of Regulation report recommends legalising plug-in solar
“Households must notify their network operator if using plug-in solar, but there is not a full approval process…
Cheap solar could help Australia become more than just a ‘dig and ship’ economy
When it comes to domestic solar and battery installations, Australia is a trendsetter. More than four million homes…
Snowplanet installs 2300 solar panels to cut power grid use by about 30%
The new system, designed and installed by Sunergise, features 2317 ground-mounted panels on the hillside adjacent to the…
Analysis: Wind and solar power overtake fossil fuels in Germany for first time ever
More of Germany’s electricity came from wind and solar power than fossil fuels for the first time ever…
FCC approves launch of satellite designed to reflect sunlight back to Earth
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a satellite launch on Thursday to test a reflector designed to…
Whanganui District Council explores airport solar project to lower power bills
Gasnet said the site would be “good for around 4MW [megawatts]” and that a connection to the Powerco…
New Zealand’s biggest solar farm connects to national grid near Te Aroha
Most of the site will remain in productive farming, switching from dairy to sheep farming. The photovoltaic panels…
SpaceX lists AI1 satellite cooling specs for Starmind data center in space
After naming its upcoming Orbital Data Center constellation Starmind, SpaceX is now moving along with the project aiming…
Letters to the Editor: Dismay at declining defence capabilities, school lunches, solar loan policy
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has also evolved into an organisation with little true combat capability. The…
No matter who the next government is, Aotearoa is going solar
The energy election is ramping up, and for the first time, three parties are campaigning on getting more…
The banned product that could hold up cutting power bills for renters
But there’s a big catch – they currently can’t be used in New Zealand. Worksafe has prohibited the…