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- 1Distributed renewables help Ukraine withstand Russian attacks▼In Ukraine, distributed renewables foil Russia’s assaults
Ukraine's shift toward distributed renewable energy is helping the country keep power flowing despite Russian strikes on its centralized grid. Small-scale solar, wind and other local installations are harder to disable than large power plants, making the energy system more resilient. Commentators highlight this as both a wartime survival strategy and an argument for decentralizing energy systems more broadly.
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New research reported by Science News suggests that magnetic fields may have played a key role in the formation of the solar system, potentially helping to trigger the collapse of the gas cloud that gave rise to the Sun and planets. The finding could reshape how scientists understand the earliest moments of our cosmic neighbourhood.
- 3ESA's JUICE spacecraft makes close flyby over Indian Ocean●Heads up (especially if you’re currently on a ship in the Indian Ocean). ESA’s JUICE mission to Jupiter & its icy moons
The European Space Agency's JUICE mission, bound for Jupiter and its icy moons, passed at less than 10,000 km overhead around 13:45 CEST during its second Earth gravity assist, prompting a heads-up to ships in the Indian Ocean beneath its flight path. The spacecraft will return for one final Earth slingshot in 2029 before heading to the outer solar system.
- 4University of Iowa researcher wins funding to detect solar wind plasma waves▼UI researcher earns funding to improve detection of plasma waves in the solar wind
A University of Iowa researcher has received new funding to improve the detection of plasma waves in the solar wind, the stream of charged particles flowing from the Sun. Better detection of these waves could sharpen understanding of space weather and how solar activity affects satellites and communications systems on Earth.
- 5Penn State to host talk on AI and climate impacts on renewables▼Oct. 2 talk to discuss AI insight for climate change impacts on renewable energy
Pennsylvania State University is holding a talk on October 2 examining how artificial intelligence can provide insight into climate change impacts on renewable energy. The event will look at how AI tools can help forecast and manage climate-related challenges for wind, solar and other clean energy systems as extreme weather increasingly disrupts power production.
- 6PGE billing error leaves hundreds of solar customers short on credits●Damascus man finds missing solar credits on bill; PGE says issue affects hundreds of customers
A man in Damascus, Oregon found that solar energy credits missing from his Portland General Electric bill had been restored after he raised the issue. PGE acknowledged a billing problem affecting hundreds of customers with solar panels, who were not receiving credits they were owed for power their systems fed back to the grid. The utility says it is working to correct the accounts.
- 7CertainTeed launches Landmark PWR solar roofing system●CertainTeed releases new solar roofing system Landmark PWR
Building materials manufacturer CertainTeed has released Landmark PWR, a new solar roofing system for residential homes. The product combines solar panels with roofing shingles, aimed at homeowners who want to generate electricity without installing conventional rack-mounted panels. The launch adds to a growing market of integrated solar roofing options as demand for residential clean energy products continues to expand in the United States.
- 8City Solar Grant Program Covers Full Cost for Qualified Homeowners▼PRESS RELEASE: City Solar Grant Program Covers Full Installation Cost for Income-Qualified Homeowners
The city has announced a solar grant program that covers the entire installation cost of rooftop solar panels for income-qualified homeowners. The press release, published by the Indiana Daily Student, states that eligible residents can receive solar systems with no out-of-pocket expense. The program aims to lower energy bills and expand access to renewable energy for lower-income households.
- 9CertainTeed launches Landmark PWR solar roofing system●CertainTeed release new solar roofing system Landmark PWR
Building materials maker CertainTeed has released Landmark PWR, a new solar roofing system. The product combines solar generation with traditional asphalt shingle roofing, aimed at homeowners who want renewable energy without separate panel mounts. Trade coverage in the solar industry is reporting the launch, though detailed specifications and pricing have not yet been widely shared.