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The world is set to add a record amount of renewable electricity capacity this year as governments and consumers seek to offset high energy prices and take advantage of a boom in solar power, according to a new report Thursday.The International Energy Agency said high fossil fuel prices resulting from Russia's attack on Ukraine and concerns about energy security had boosted the rollout of solar and wind power installations, which are expected to reach 440 gigawatts in 2023.

Now that Bluetooth speakers, Alexa home assistants and internet-connected refrigerators have become ubiquitous in our homes, it is a good time to ask a question: How should we power all of this technology in the most efficient way?A big part of the answer can be found in sustainable tech and the expanded use of solar power.

Capitalism never looked more brutal than in this new Catalan-language movie with nonprofessionals from Carla Simon; it is about an extended family of peach farmers in the town of Alcarras, people whose unhappiness and dysfunction are created by market forces.It was the winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin film festival and is this year's Spanish entry for the best international film Academy Award.

An eco-friendly Irish pub powered by solar panels is reaping the rewards of renewable energy amid the inflation crisis.While other hospitality businesses are being hit with soaring electricity bills, the Old Oak in Cork has managed to limit the impact through its adoption of solar power.The bar has installed almost 100 solar panels on its roof and is now self-generating a significant proportion of its energy needs.

Born in Oakland, Jessica Katrice Fountaine and her family moved around the Bay, first to Hayward, then Vallejo.But she still spent much of her time in The Town. "I don't remember a weekend where I was not out here.I was always here," she said.When she moved to the Wood Street encampment last year at the age of 33, she said she felt like she had come home.

The Flora Mushroom Yard Light is slim enough to fit entirely into an envelope that can slide underneath your door - barring the lightbulb, of course.Designed using flat pieces of plastic that fit into one another to attain a 3-dimensional form, the Flora Mushroom Yard Light was designed to add a bit of pop to your front or backyard.

Germany's energy minister announced plans Friday to ease bureaucratic hurdles for solar power as the country set a new record for photovoltaic installations during the first quarter.Europe's biggest economy added 2.7 gigawatts of solar power capacity during the first three months of 2023, putting it on course to beat the target of 9 GW this year, compared with 7 GW in 2022.

It's high time we adopt alternative energy solutions like solar power for lighting up our homes.IKEA is heedful of this need, and so is Little Sun, founded way back in 2012 by engineer Frederik Ottesen and Olafur Eliasson artist.The unison between the world's most recognized home furnishing retailers and the determined creative duo goes back to 2019 when they released a prototype of a solar-powered lighting collection dubbed SAMMANLÄNKAD.

When the bidders for India's multibillion-dollar incentive to make solar components were announced in early March, the absence of corporate behemoth Adani Group was conspicuous.The group which set up a gigantic factory to make solar equipment in 2016, more than tripled its capacity to make solar panels since 2017 and have begun making silicon materials needed to convert the sun rays to electricity was expected to bid in a large way, said Chiranjeev Saluja, the managing director of Premier Energies, an Indian solar components manufacturer.

Realtor.com There's no doubt about it-we're infinitely intrigued by tiny homes.Perhaps it's because they allow us to live in wildly varied locations without spending an arm and a leg.Or perhaps it's because these petite properties are low maintenance, and have a way smaller footprint.Whatever the reason that draws you to diminutive dwellings, you'll love these five we've picked out.

WASHINGTON President Biden plans next week to designate nearly a half-million acres of the Spirit Mountain area in southern Nevada as a national monument, according to two people familiar with the matter, protecting some of the most biologically diverse and culturally significant lands in the Mojave Desert.

"There have been many design concepts developed that would use huge solar arrays in earth orbit to collect energy and beam it down to Earth to feed the power grid," he continued.Goodyear to design airless tyres for future lunar vehicle The Artemis 1 launch was scheduled for 29 August 2022 but has been postponed several times, initially due to technical issues and most recently because of Hurricane Ian.The sun will power a key part of NASA's upcoming Artemis 1 mission via a solar sail developed by Alabama company NeXolve to fly a craft into deep space without needing fuel.

Dinner by candlelight might sound romantic, except when it's because of a power outage.Nothing ruins the mood more than stress, especially when it's due to not having much-needed electricity to keep the lights on, the wine cool, and the food toasty.Power generators have started becoming a necessity, whether it's for emergencies at home or for enjoying an outdoor adventure.

Italian company Dyaqua, which has developed a way to produce solar panels so that they resemble the barrel clay tiles common on the roofs of buildings in Italy, has said the technology is important for the sustainable redevelopment of historical sites.Called Invisible Solar, the panels were developed by lighting company Dyaqua and have seen growing interest due to growing concerns with heritage buildings.

If you're a New York City homeowner considering installing solar panels, questions like these may have crossed your mind: How do I store the energy my system produces?What happens at night when there's no sun?If these questions are at the top of your mind, these two words are for you: net metering!Simply put, net metering is a billing mechanism that allows you to store your solar energy as retail energy credits to be used at a later date.

Why AirBnb when you can bring your own comfortably personalized accommodations nearly anywhere and everywhere you go?That's the premise behind the Bowlus Volterra, the world's first all-electric RV, a luxuriously appointed 25-foot-long aerodynamic silver bullet designed for travelers seeking adventure sans the "roughing it" part of the equation.

Spring is in the air, as they say.Although there are still some areas experiencing the last bits of freezing weather, it will only be a matter of time before white gives way to green.Spring is associated with many things, including life and feeling alive, especially after being cooped up indoors.Although "glamping" has become trendy, there are still plenty of people who prefer an authentic camping experience, but with just some of the conveniences that electricity brings to our modern lives.

A schoolgirl, inspired by her asthmatic mother, has won a national innovation competition by designing a backpack that filters air to protect people from airborne hazards.Eleanor Woods, from High Burton, Huddersfield, entered the Backpack To The Future competition after her mother, who suffers from asthma, put the application form in her room where she drew up her winning design.

The X-37B orbital test vehicle concluded its sixth successful mission early Saturday.Staff Sgt.Adam Shanks/United States Space Force Loud booms heard in Florida marked the return of the X-37B, the U.S. Space Force's uncrewed orbital test vehicle, after the secretive space plane's sixth and longest mission yet.

Octopus Energy has said that some of its customers earned up to 8.75 in credits for switching up their energy use on Monday evening and helping reduce the strain on the power grid.The energy supplier said that more than 400,000 customers took part in the challenge between 5-6pm on Monday.The average customer was awarded between 1.25 and 2.50 in special points which entitle them to rewards, reducing their demand by around 60% on average.

The head of the UK's leading business organisation is to call for Rishi Sunak to show more ambition on the economy, warning that the country risks being left behind on green growth and that a cull of EU laws could scupper a recovery.While stressing that he did not want to be seen as a doomster or gloomster, Tony Danker, director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), is to use what the organisation is billing as a major speech to call for action on several fronts.

"Would the cost of living crisis be so bad if Labour were in charge?"As part of a special series Newsround is giving kids the opportunity to speak to the leaders of different political parties in the UK, to find out what they think about the cost of living..In this interview we speak to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Solar panels are a great way to create a clean energy source but it's still not as flexible as you'd want it to be.The rigid framework limits the surfaces where you can use it and so we need something more malleable and flexible that can fit wherever you need it to fit.Solar films are the newest innovation when it comes to this kind of energy source and some European firms are trying to develop and utilize these products to create better renewable energy sources.

A temple-like hotel in Mexico and a converted prison in Berlin feature in this roundup of the best hotel designs of 2022, as we continue  Dezeen's review of the year.Over 50 hotel and short-stay projects featured on Dezeen in 2022.Our list includes both destination hotels, such as the idyllic Patina Maldives, and stylish urban boltholes like Ace Hotel Toronto.

Image: Peepo via Getty Images ABSTRACT breaks down mind-bending scientific research, future tech, new discoveries, and major breakthroughs.Picture, for a moment, the first human base on Mars.Perhaps you're thinking of a modest habitat, a communications dish, or a return ship on a launchpad at a distance.

Danish architecture BIG has unveiled its masterplan for the refurbishment of the Aqaba Container Terminal at Jordan's only port to transform it into a hub for the local community.The terminal masterplan will involve the renovation of existing facilities, alongside the introduction of community training centres and public parks.

As the 27th U.N. climate change conference closes, India is bragging: It's installed a record volume of solar power in 2022 in an attempt to wean itself off of coal.ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: The COP27 climate summit wrapped up on Sunday with a historic deal to compensate developing countries hit hard by a warming planet.

Tiny home builder Base Cabin collaborated with Matt Goodman Architecture Office to create this super minimalistic tiny home on wheels inspired by the simplicity of livestock sheds.The clean and simple home was designed to beautifully merge with farms, vineyards, or even the Australian bush.The aim was to ensure that the residents feel one with the surroundings and that there is no sense of separation between the home and the landscape,
Designer: Base Cabin x Matt Goodman Architecture Office
"The design doesn't detract from the actual picturesque landscape, but provides shelter for the humans to occupy," said Matt Goodman.

On Monday, the Energy Information Agency released its annual figures for how the US generated electrical power during 2021.The year saw lots of changes as the country moved out of the pandemic, with coal, wind, and solar power all seeing large jumps compared to the previous year.Meanwhile, widespread drought conditions in the west caused a significant drop in hydroelectric production.

Winter may be around the corner, but power outages shouldn't be.Got a relatively big house with multiple large appliances that suck a lot of electricity?Well, the BLUETTI AC500 power station has you covered.With a mind-numbing 5000W power output (and 10,000W surge power capability), the ability to hook as many as 6 battery packs, and even draw power entirely through solar panels, the BLUETTI AC500 packs more than enough punch to take care of power outages.

Joe Biden's climate envoy has questioned the UK's plans to expand North Sea oil and gas production dramatically, warning it will not solve the energy crisis.John Kerry also attacked fossil fuel chiefs for exploiting the Ukraine war to convince governments they must slow down the shift to renewable energy, saying: It's just not true.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans don't believe the government is doing enough to combat climate change, according to a new poll.The study also revealed that Americans are overwhelmingly unaware of new legislation touted by democratic lawmakers as a milestone victory in the battle against the ongoing climate crisis.

Amsterdam studio Thonik took cues from the typography of graphic design legend Wim Crouwel to create a fresh identity for Dutch Design Week, marking two decades since the inception of northern Europe's largest design festival in Eindhoven.The branding takes cues from a seminal poster designed by Crouwel for an exhibition on Dutch painter Edgar Fernhout, which was held at the city's Van Abbemuseum in 1963.

A 60,000-seat football stadium is among the features of the terraced Hangzhou International Sports Centre, which Zaha Hadid Architects is designing in the east of China.Over 26.39 hectares, the giant sports venue in Hangzhou will comprise three buildings that also accommodate a 19,000-seat indoor arena, an aquatics centre and practice pitches.

This article originally ran in August 2021, but we'll be updating it for years to come, because Jack Antonoff cannot be stopped.Jack Antonoff remains booked and busy.Or as fellow singer-songwriter and producer SG Lewis put it:

Where does Jack Antonoff find the time to produce every single album ever?

As part of Dutch Design Week, students from Lund University are presenting a collection of wireless off-grid lighting systems designed to showcase the benefits of solar power in different settings from street food stalls to refugee camps.The exhibition, titled A light that never goes out, is on display in Eindhoven's Klokgebouw venue for Dutch Design Week (DDW) and encompasses nine projects that explore how photovoltaics can provide reliable, renewable energy in times of social and environmental upheaval.