Clean Technica

Californians Could Save $6.5 Billion With Community Solar & Storage

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A new study has found that expanding community solar and storage across California could save electricity customers a staggering $6.5 billion over the next 20 years. Commissioned by the Coalition for Community Solar Access, the report by Aurora Energy Research shows that investing in 5.4 gigawatts (GW) of local solar … [continued]

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Clean Technica Climate change Research

Reality Check: Can Perovskite Really Outshine Silicon PV?

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Perovskite solar is getting another moment in the sun, with outlandish claims matched by a lack of global perspective on advances. It’s worth stepping carefully through the various dimensions of this photovoltaic technology, weighing what enthusiasts say against what’s demonstrably true today. In doing so, it’s obvious that perovskite’s pathway … [continued]

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London Free Press

Suspicious fire at Western University forces exams to be moved

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A major academic building at Western University is closed while London police investigate a suspicious fire that has forced the university to move some exams. London firefighters responded at 2:30 p.m. Thursday to the Social Sciences Centre. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze but damage was significant and fire investigators were called in, the department said […]