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Solar Energy

Sun releases largest solar radiation storm 'in over 20 years'

  • Jan 20

Could geomagnetic storm bring northern lights to the Tri-State?

  • Jan 20

Northern lights possible again after colorful show over Tri-State

  • Nov 12, 2025
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NY and CT among states that could see northern lights this week

  • Nov 6, 2025

7 On Your Side gets the green for solar panel investor

  • Apr 28, 2025

Watch 'ourHome: Earth Month'

  • Apr 22, 2025

Northern lights visible in areas of Tri-State Thursday

  • Oct 11, 2024

7 On Your Side helps couple after solar panels cause water damage

  • Sep 19, 2024

Latest Videos

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7 On Your Side: Big Wins Week from solar panel help to recovered paychecks

  • Sep 19, 2024
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Young entrepreneurs donate solar-powered lights to kids in Zambia

  • Aug 13, 2024
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Mother using technology to help people in Ukraine

  • Jul 7, 2023
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New NYC climate plan aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

  • Apr 20, 2023
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Woman's solar-powered lanterns brighten spirits of Ukrainian children

  • Jan 6, 2023
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Students design, build and install solar panels in NYC program

  • May 5, 2022
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Sky-high energy bills leads to solar panel boom in NYC

  • Mar 3, 2022
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Northern lights could be visible in parts of US due to solar flare

  • Oct 30, 2021

Latest Stories

Sixth-grade entrepreneurs donate solar-powered lanterns to children in Zambia

These young entrepreneurs are lighting up the world one lantern at a time with their fundraiser to bring solar energy to children in Zambia.

  • Aug 13, 2024
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Could a solar storm this week cause tech disruptions? NOAA expert explains

The coronal mass ejection (CME) is expected to cause a moderate solar storm here on Earth on Monday and Tuesday, according to NOAA.

  • Jan 22, 2024

Local mom, entrepreneur helps deliver solar technology to disaster zones around the world

A local mom is bringing light into the darkness and it was all inspired by her son being diagnosed with asthma.

  • Jul 7, 2023

Northern Lights and peak of Lyrids Meteor Shower in the Tri-State Sunday night: NOAA

Because of a Severe Geomagnetic Storm, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were in range of the Northern Lights on Sunday night.

  • Apr 24, 2023

NYC climate plan aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 with public solar program, green transit

A public solar initiative would provide financial assistance for low-income homeowners in neighborhoods that have been disproportionally affected by climate change. The goal is to get 3,000 homes enrolled in the program over the next five years.

  • Apr 21, 2023