Solar Energy
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Discovering and harnessing the power of the sun
NASA is on the hunt for new planets. On April 19, it sent a probe into space to scan the universe for cosmic bodies where life may exist. The American space exploration agency…
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Kenya: East Africa's epicentre of innovation
This week, Tech 24 visits Kenya where we take the pulse of Nairobi's thriving startup scene. Also, what of the role of women in tech? We check out apps making a difference in…
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Shadows over solar power in India
During his state visit to India, French President Emmanuel Macron, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, co-hosted the first meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).…
India aimes to pioneer cheap solar energy
2018-03-10 07:09 India aimes to pioneer cheap solar energy
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Let there be light: Solar lamps help power Burkina Faso
More than one billion people worldwide still have no access to electricity. This lack of power continues to slam the breaks on development, particularly across Africa. In Burkina…
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A bright future for solar power
In this week’s show, we look at a pioneering project in Florida where a whole town is powered only by solar energy. Meanwhile, we look at similar innovations here in France.…
South African President Zuma accuses protesters of racism
In tonight's edition, South Africa’s Zuma accuses protesters of being racist and Kinshasa comes to a standstill as a planned demonstration is banned, and finally, the Kenyan…
Using 100% renewable energies: A distant dream or the near future?
Costa Rica spent seven months producing only renewable energies in 2016. If the Central American country can do it, why can't we all? In this episode of Down to Earth we look at…
The quantum computing era
The quantum computing era is coming and it's coming fast! Based on quantum physics, it's set to transform the landscape of AI and cryptography in a big way. But it could also…
Bishops in Democratic Republic of Congo urge deal by Christmas to avert crisis
In tonight's edition: In Democratic Republic of Congo, the Catholic Church wants to solve the political crisis as soon as possible, and in Gambia, Yahaya Jammeh continues to defy…
World’s first solar road opens in Normandy, France
The world’s first solar road opened Thursday in Normandy, part of a government-sponsored experiment to see if turning France’s highways into power stations could be a sustainable…
Solar plane completes historic round-the-world flight
A solar-powered aircraft successfully completed the first fuel-free flight around the world on Tuesday, returning to Abu Dhabi after an epic 16-month voyage and demonstrating the…