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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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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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The Week Unwrapped: Feckless bees, Northern Ireland and solar tiles
In Depth Why are bees choosing to eat toxins? What next for Northern Ireland? And could your roof power your home?
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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Africa can 'quadruple share of renewable energy by 2030'
feature The continent holds 'some of the best renewable energy resources in the world', says IRENA
By The Week Staff Published
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Solar power will be 'as cheap as coal' amid new advances
Speed Read New era for renewables predicted, as solar panel production, technology and efficiency improves
By The Week Staff Published
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