At the end of August, electricity prices rose in Estonia, despite being lower on average compared to last year, as rising gas prices and a decrease in wind and solar energy production increased prices in both foreign and domestic markets. (translated)
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman space telescope successfully began its journey on August 30, 2026, launching with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center and is now traveling to the Sun-Earth L2 region, 1.5 million kilometers away. (translated)
California solar car startup Aptera has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese industrial giant Launch Design, opening the door to increased production capacity and cost reduction, but raising questions about whether the first solar-panel-covered cars will be produced in China or California and how this partnership will affect the future of solar cars. (translated)
Researchers at the University of North Carolina have developed a solar-powered smart patch that can detect hidden toxins in the environment, including in water and air, and warn the wearer about them by vibrating on the skin before the person notices anything suspicious. (translated)
The article discusses the importance and cost-effectiveness of improving home energy efficiency, highlighting that smaller improvements, such as sealing windows and doors and using energy-efficient lighting, can start an investment journey, but larger investments, such as insulation and installing solar panels, generally pay off within 7 to 12 years, while also reducing the need for home energy production and future fluctuations in energy prices. (translated)
After the solar eclipse that occurred in the United Kingdom, the number of internet searches related to eye pain increased by over 800 percent, as many people viewed the phenomenon without adequate protection and experienced vision disturbances. (translated)
The USA has decided to import mobile robots and solar inverters weighing over 2 kilograms to protect national security and the interests of the local industry, raising concerns in the robotics community about supply chain disruptions and slowed innovation. (translated)
On Wednesday, during the historic total solar eclipse, millions of people gathered across Europe, including in Estonia, Iceland, and Spain, to witness the darkness caused by the moon, while the next total eclipse in Europe will not occur until the year 2126. (translated)
On Wednesday, a partial solar eclipse took place in Tallinn, where the Moon covered more than 80 percent of the solar disc at 20:53, providing beautiful views that lasted a total of one hour and 18 minutes. (translated)
The Finnish government will implement a law starting from January next year that requires the installation of solar panels on new residential and public buildings, provided that it is economically viable, which will trigger a great solar energy boom. (translated)
The article discusses the existence of seven surprising and strange phenomena in our Solar System, including the peculiar properties of planets and recent discoveries from space missions that challenge traditional understandings. (translated)
People around the world watched the partial and total solar eclipse that took place in Tallinn on February 20th and reached its maximum at 20:53, while the total eclipse seen in Iceland and Spain occurred slightly later. (translated)
On Wednesday evening, a solar eclipse will be visible in Estonia, which Postimees will broadcast live. (translated)
On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, millions of Europeans will be able to witness a rare total solar eclipse that will cover parts of mainland Europe and bring darkness to Spain as well. (translated)
Millions of tourists are rushing to Europe to see a rare solar eclipse taking place on Wednesday, while managing crowds in Spain poses challenges and in Iceland visibility depends on clouds, but in Estonia, a partial eclipse may be visible if conditions allow. (translated)
On Wednesday evening, a total solar eclipse will occur in Western Europe, which can be observed partially in Estonia, while enthusiasts can watch the event live online through NASA and the European Space Agency. (translated)
The British energy supplier Octopus Energy is urging customers to consume less electricity during the solar eclipse, as the eclipse could reduce solar energy production by up to 95 percent while simultaneously increasing electricity demand due to the heatwave. (translated)
The article warns that solar eclipses should not be watched with the naked eye, as this can cause irreversible eye damage, and recommends using solar eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard or a projection method for safe viewing. (translated)
European electricity networks are facing unprecedented pressure due to heat waves and significant solar eclipses, as low river levels and a reduction in Norwegian hydro resources limit production, forcing grid operators to find solutions to compensate for lost solar energy, although the European Commission confirms that the system remains under control. (translated)
On the evening of Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Europe will witness a rare total solar eclipse, bringing a stream of millions of astronomy enthusiasts and tourists to the Spanish coast, marking the first such event since 1999. (translated)
