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Solar Takes a Swim
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Solar Takes a Swim

As countries look to decarbonize their economies, floating solar farms have become an option.

Published Aug 22, 2022

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Longyangxia Dam Solar Park
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Longyangxia Dam Solar Park

For now, this solar park in China’s western province of Qinghai is the largest in the world.

Published Feb 16, 2017

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A Quiet Interlude in Solar Max
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A Quiet Interlude in Solar Max

The Sun has been at a lull when many were expecting fierce storms and incessant sunspot activity. Could this be a double-peaked maximum?

Published Mar 6, 2013

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Growth of Solar in the Gobi Desert
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Growth of Solar in the Gobi Desert

An increasing number of solar panels take advantage of the desert’s copious sunshine.

Published Jun 17, 2015

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A Smoky May for North America
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A Smoky May for North America

Fierce fires in Canada are the source of smoke that has swirled across much of the continent.

Published May 24, 2023

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Sunspots on April 29, 2009
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Sunspots on April 29, 2009

This pair of images from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) spacecraft shows sunspots and ultraviolet light emitted by the Sun on April 29, 2009.

Published May 1, 2009

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Topaz Solar Farm, California
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Topaz Solar Farm, California

The new 550 megawatt facility in California produces enough electricity to power 180,000 homes.

Published Mar 5, 2015

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The Sun Flares with Activity
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The Sun Flares with Activity

On January 23, 2012, satellites observed the most powerful solar radiation storm since 2005.

Published Jan 24, 2012

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Bright Aurora, Below Freezing
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Bright Aurora, Below Freezing

In early February, fast solar winds brought beautiful northern lights to North America and Europe.

Published Feb 13, 2021

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Solar Flare Aimed at Earth
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Solar Flare Aimed at Earth

Published Jun 8, 2000

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