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Monday February 2nd, 2026 day edition

Goodbye to the idea that solar panels “die” after 25 years. A new study says the warranty does not mark the end, and real-world performance can last for decades
Authored by ecoticias.com
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But what happens after that, when the warranty language is long gone and you are still hoping your roof system keeps shrinking the electric bill?.

A new analysis led by Ebrar Özkalay at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland suggests the answer can be surprisingly good.

The scientists examined six grid-connected solar systems installed between 1987 and 1993 across different Swiss regions, from lower elevations to alpine sites.

They combined decades of performance monitoring with lab tests on selected modules to see how output changed and what physical wear looked like inside the panels.

One key metric was the performance loss rate, which is basically how much power a system loses year by year as it ages.

Across the six sites, the average annual loss was about a quarter of a percent, far lower than the range often cited in earlier field studies.

In this case, the study found clear differences tied to material quality, even within the same module family. »

„They treat us like children.” Ubisoft employees declare open war on management
Authored by gamepressure.com

"Like children under the supervision" of irresponsible management is how Ubisoft employees describe their experiences with the French game publisher ahead of the upcoming strike.

Basically, the idea behind the restructuring at Ubisoft is to help them make games and manage projects more efficiently.

Nevertheless, the actual "international" nature of the strike remains an open question, given the different situations of unions outside France. »

Trump moves to raise tariffs on Korea despite government's efforts in Washington
Authored by koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

“I believe unnecessary misunderstandings have been resolved,” he told reporters upon his arrival at Incheon International Airport on Saturday.However, Kim conceded that U.S. “measures to raise tariffs [on Korea] have already begun.

”“They are preparing for publication in the Federal Register and for sanctions,” he said.The Korean government is seeking countermeasures.

For instance, Trump has repeatedly said Korea would participate in an Alaska liquefied natural gas development project, but Korea has drawn a line, citing commercial viability. »

Norway’s crown princess had years of contact with Epstein, files suggest
Authored by theguardian.com

Norway’s crown princess has become embroiled in another scandal after newly unsealed files appeared to show her years of extensive contact with the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The latest tranche of Epstein files, released on Friday by the US justice department, appear to include nearly 1,000 mentions of the crown princess, Mette-Marit.

The files include scores of emails traded between the two, suggesting they were in contact from 2011 to 2014, the Norwegian daily VG reported. »

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