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Solar plane Pacific-crossing a 'human challenge'

The pilot set to attempt an ambitious crossing of the Pacific Ocean in a solar-powered plane said on Wednesday that the flight will not only test the aircraft but his own endurance as well.

On its landmark attempt to circumnavigate the globe, the Solar Impulse 2 landed in China's eastern city of Nanjing late Tuesday after a 17-hour trip from the southwestern megacity of Chongqing.

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Silicon carbide inverter could improve the economics of solar power

Silicon carbide can help convert direct current into alternating current with less energy consumption than existing inverters, improving the economics of solar power.

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Tesla and Australia will turn 50,000 homes into a virtual solar power plant

South Australia has once again teamed up with Tesla for a solution to their energy needs, this time to create a network of houses installed with solar power panels and batteries to create a renewable power grid.

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Solar energy prices continue to plunge while coal prices climb higher

Solar power is taking root.

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