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Can power 17,000 homes: Disneyland Paris transforms its parking lot into Europe’s largest solar canopy

07/03/2026
Disneyland Paris has transformed its vast visitor parking lot into Europe's largest solar canopy, installing over 82,000 panels across 11,200 spaces. This ambitious renewable energy installation generates 36 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power approximately 17,000 homes and significantly reduce carbon emissions. The dual-purpose canopy provides clean energy while also offering shade and protection for vehicles.

'Could be a lifeline for 2 billion people': Nobel laureate builds a machine that harvests water from desert air

03/03/2026
A groundbreaking solar machine can now pull 1,000 litres of clean water daily from dry desert air. Developed by Professor Omar Yaghi, this off-grid technology uses special materials to capture moisture. It offers a vital solution for water-scarce regions and communities facing unreliable supplies. This innovation promises a new era in tackling global water stress.

Total lunar eclipse: When and where to watch the celestial event; IMD shares locations, timings

02/03/2026
India will witness a spectacular total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This deep celestial event, where the Moon fully enters Earth's shadow, will be visible across the nation. While most of India will see the latter stages at moonrise, parts of the Northeast and Andaman and Nicobar Islands will catch the end of totality.

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