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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.
- 2Penn State to host talk on AI and climate impacts on renewablesโOct. 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.
- 3PGE billing error leaves hundreds of solar customers short on creditsโDamascus 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.
- 4City Solar Grant Program Covers Full Cost for Qualified HomeownersโPRESS 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.
- 5University of Iowa researcher wins funding to detect solar wind plasma wavesโUI 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.