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The pros and cons of solar energy
Pros and cons Solar power could become the primary source of electricity worldwide by 2050 – but there are still clouds in the forecast
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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'Good riddance to the televised presidential debate'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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When do solar panels make sense? What to consider before going solar.
The Explainer It's a big and costly project, but benefits include long-term savings and property value increase
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Is America running out of electrical power?
Today's Big Question The nation's power grid appears to be reaching critical levels due to emerging technologies
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The push for net zero
The Explainer Britain has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. What will this involve?
By The Week Staff Published
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Japan's new solar panel technology might forever alter the renewables market
Under the radar All thanks to perovskite solar panel technology
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How can we get electricity from space?
feature Solar power harvested by satellites and beamed to Earth is no longer ‘just science fiction’, say scientists
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Should we be more positive about tackling climate change?
Today's Big Question Catastrophists urged to bring more ‘hope’ and ‘joy’ to conversations about the environment
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Solar panels: are they worth the investment?
feature As electric bills go through the roof demand grows for alternative energy options
By The Week Staff Published
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UK offshore wind power to double by 2030
Speed Read Plummeting renewable costs raise questions about government’s continued support for nuclear energy
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Free solar panels for 800,000 low-income homes
Speed Read Reports say the £1bn government scheme will create more than 1,000 new jobs
By The Week Staff Published
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Ikea starts selling solar battery system in UK
Speed Read System will save hundreds each year, says company, but report warns it comes at a 'big up-front cost'
By The Week Staff Published
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Mercedes targets Tesla with home battery system
In Depth Electricity storage system reportedly cheaper than Tesla's Powerwall 2, but doesn't store as much power
By The Week Staff Published
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Solar Impulse 2 plane completes first Atlantic crossing
Speed Read Zero-fuel plane lands in Spain after becoming first solar-powered aircraft to make symbolic journey
By The Week Staff Published
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