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Kenya installs the first solar power plant to transform ocean water into drinking water
Powered by solar energy, the desalination systems are housed in 20-foot shipping containers.
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Papua New Guinea emerges the leading country in the Pacific for off-grid solar installations
The country utilises small-scale solar installation to distribute electricity for its citizens.
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Bill Nye explains the science behind the solar sails that could revolutionise space travel
The solar sail is propelled only by sunlight and could be used to travel the galaxy.
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The Indian women lighting the way for change
In Rajasthan, rural women are convincing coal-reliant communities to switch to solar.
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Solar inventor signs energy charging fabric deal
A Christchurch company will supply an electricity generating solar fabric to South Korea.
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Why this solar panel could be the next big energy player
New solar panels could produce twice the energy of exisiting panels.
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Google’s Project Sunroof Will Tell You If Your House Should Have Solar Power
This online tool can help people decide whether solar panels are right for them.
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Alphabet’s solar-powered wi-fi balloons are deploying this year
Solar-powered balloons are being trialled in Indonesia to help bring internet access to remote regions.
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The solar-powered 'smart' bench which can charge your phone
Five solar benches which are able to charge mobile devices have been placed in London.
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Solar bikes offer green option in Raglan
A Raglan bike importer hopes to have them built locally.