Solar Energy: News
15 Nov 2024
LifestyleSolar cooking classes: Sustainable culinary skills
Solar cooking classes empower participants with the knowledge and skills to utilize solar energy for food preparation, fostering a sense of environmental stewardship and promoting sustainable living.
12 Oct 2024
Science and TechnologyScientists capture 1st-ever images of electric charges inside solar cell
In a major scientific breakthrough, a team of researchers from the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) has captured the first-ever images of electric charges, moving across semiconductor materials in a solar cell.
29 Sep 2024
SustainabilityThis device can generate solar power even at night
A group of researchers from the University of New South Wales has come up with a new technology that can generate solar power, even when the Sun's gone down.
22 Sep 2024
FossilsFossil fuels to dominate global energy supply until 2050: Report
A recent report by management consulting firm McKinsey, suggests that fossil fuels will continue to be a significant part of the global energy supply, contributing 40-60% by 2050.
21 Sep 2024
Science and TechnologyLight manipulation can boost silicon's efficiency in solar panels: Study
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), has revealed that manipulating light momentum can significantly enhance the optical properties of materials.
12 Sep 2024
Indian GovernmentHarnessing solar power: Cost-effective solution for reducing electricity bills
In today's era, where energy costs are on a constant rise, finding sustainable and cost-effective solutions is crucial for financial well-being.
02 Sep 2024
StartupsBillionaire Nithin Kamath backs start-up democratizing access to solar energy
Billionaire Nithin Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha, has announced an investment in SundayGrids, a Bengaluru-based start-up focused on addressing India's solar power harvesting challenges.
10 Aug 2024
Science and TechnologyNew coating turns your everyday items into solar power generators
A team of researchers from the University of Oxford's Physics Department has made a significant breakthrough in solar energy technology.
28 Jul 2024
China40% of China's power to come from renewables by year-end
China is on track to have over 40% of its total installed power generation capacity, come from wind and solar energy by the end of this year, according to the China Electricity Council (CEC).
17 Jul 2024
ChinaThis Chinese solar plant can power 1.7L homes for 1-year
China has reportedly launched the world's first twin-tower solar thermal plant, located near Guazhou County in Gansu Province.
14 Jul 2024
TechnologyOrganic solar panels now efficient enough to rival silicon models
Researchers at the University of Kansas have made a significant advancement in organic semiconductors, suggesting a future where solar cells could be more efficient and versatile.
11 Jul 2024
ChinaChina's renewables development surges ahead, twice as fast as world
China is currently constructing nearly twice as much wind and solar power as the rest of the world combined, according to a report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
25 May 2024
GermanyGermany's solar energy surplus outpaces demand, drastically lowering energy prices
Germany's solar power production has exceeded consumer demand, leading to a significant decrease in energy prices, affecting producers' profitability and slowing down the expansion of solar energy.
07 May 2024
Space NewsUnraveling the enigma of Venus's continuous water loss to space
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the continuous water loss from Venus, often referred to as Earth's twin, into space.
24 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaCalifornia is generating enough solar power to lower electricity bills
California, a US state that generates over a quarter of its electricity from solar power, is now experiencing an energy surplus.
22 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi announces Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana: What is it?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new scheme that will boost India's self-reliance in the energy sector.
21 Dec 2023
Climate ChangeIndia's climate action: Efforts toward sustainability & climate change mitigation
In the era of rising mercury and frequent natural disasters, India is actively engaged in climate action, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and mitigating climate change.
24 Nov 2023
IndiaThis expressway in Uttar Pradesh to soon become solar-powered
The Bundelkhand Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is on its way to becoming the first greenfield expressway in the state by relying entirely on solar power.
19 Sep 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI considers priority sector lending for domestic solar panel manufacturing
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is contemplating the inclusion of solar panel manufacturing in the priority sector lending bracket, as per The Economic Times.
08 Aug 2023
ResearchBat activity goes down at solar farms, finds study
A study, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, discovered that six bat species have significantly lower activity levels at solar farms.
13 Jul 2023
SustainabilityStrategies to achieve 'net-zero energy' home
A net-zero energy home maintains a balance between the energy it requires and the renewable energy it generates. Meaning, it produces as much energy as it consumes.
27 Jun 2023
ChinaHow China is supercharging itself with renewable energy
China is heavily investing in renewable energy to meet its power requirements.
21 Apr 2023
Sustainability6 ways you can save energy at home
Energy conservation involves employing less energy to save expenses and reduce its ill effects on the environment.
25 Feb 2023
HeatwaveSoaring temperatures across India might trigger energy crunch this summer
The scorching temperatures in parts of India in recent weeks have reportedly pushed electricity demand to unprecedented levels, raising concerns about a potential strain on the power supply this summer.
14 Feb 2023
Blue OriginJeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin makes solar cells from Moon dust
Blue Origin, a private aerospace company owned by Jeff Bezos, has come up with a technology that uses simulated Moon regolith to make solar cells and transmission wires.
20 Jan 2023
ResearchScientists discover efficient method of growing crops under solar panels
Scientists from the University of California, Davis, have come up with a method that can make agrivoltaic systems, the process of growing crops under solar panels, more efficient.
13 Dec 2022
Space NewsNine dangerous Earth-facing sunspots detected; highest in 3 years
As many as nine sunspots, the highest in the past three years, have been spotted on the Earth-facing side of the Sun.
03 Dec 2022
Electric VehiclesWorld's first solar-powered car, Lightyear 0, heads to production
Netherlands-based Lightyear has commenced the production of its first electric vehicle, the '0.' It happens to be the world's first solar-powered car.
09 Oct 2022
GujaratPM to declare Gujarat's Modhera as India's first solar-powered village
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to declare Modhera in Mehsana district of Gujarat as India's first round-the-clock solar-powered village on Sunday evening.
1 October 2022
EnvironmentSolar cooking: Meaning, advantages, and need of the hour
"Let the sun shine in," they said, without knowing how this could become one significant revolution in the way we cook.
25 Sep 2022
GujaratDiwali gift: Surat diamond baron makes native village totally solar-powered
The Dholakia family, owners of Shree Ram Krishna Exports diamond manufacturing firm in Gujarat, has gifted solar panel rooftops to around 850 families in their native village Dudhala in the Amreli district.
06 Sep 2022
Reliance IndustriesReliance buys 79.4% stake in US-based solar energy software company
Reliance Industries is set to acquire a 79.4% holding in US-based solar energy software developer SenseHawk for $32 million.
31 Aug 2022
Space NewsSun emits flares; causes GPS malfunction and power outages
The Sun is certainly keeping the Earth on its toes. Between August 28 and 29, the star hurled two flares toward our planet, causing GPS crashes, blackouts, and breathtaking aurora.
17 Aug 2022
Space NewsGalaxy, with supermassive black hole pairing at its heart, photographed
The universe is vast and full of miracles or horrors depending on who you ask.
23 Jul 2022
Space NewsBeware! Multiple solar storms to strike Earth this weekend
The Sun has Earth on its toes as multiple solar storms are expected to enter our planet's atmosphere on Saturday and Sunday.
01 Jul 2022
CorningGarmin launches solar-powered Forerunner 955 Solar smartwatch: Check price, specifications
Garmin has introduced the Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 255 series in India. The former line-up includes Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 955 Solar models while the latter series includes Forerunner 255, Forerunner 255S and their 'Music' editions.
18 Jun 2022
ChinaChina tests technology that could harness solar power from space
Scientists in China have successfully tested a technology that might aid in the generation of electricity from solar power in space.
10 Jun 2022
Electric VehiclesLightyear 0 debuts as world's first production-ready solar car
Netherlands-based automaker Lightyear has launched its first product, the '0' electric vehicle. It is a solar-powered EV and carries a base price tag of €250,000 (approximately Rs. 2.06 crore).
17 Dec 2019
TechnologyJBL's new wireless headphones charge from light, deliver unlimited listening
Every wireless headphone owner knows the pain of plugging their device to a power adapter after every few hours of usage.
23 Mar 2019
IndiaFive innovations that are changing the lives of rural India
In India, a majority of people in rural areas face various issues, ranging from a lack of access to basic facilities like clean drinking water and electricity to bad roads.
17 Feb 2019
ChinaSoon, China could launch space-based solar power station: Here's how
Solar energy is the key to sustainable future and China wants to leverage it directly from space.
29 Jan 2019
IndiaIIT-Roorkee to become emissions-free smart campus by 2022
A few days back, India's oldest engineering college, IIT-Roorkee, kicked off its smart campus development project in collaboration with global electrical equipment and automation major ABB.
30 Aug 2018
ChennaiRK Mission in Chennai uses solar energy to prepare meals
It was in 2015 that Ramakrishna Mission's Students' Home in Mylapore, Chennai installed solar plant in its premises.
15 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Army distributes 17,000 solar-lights in un-electrified hamlets in Doda
Army has distributed 17,000 solar lights among the residents of un-electrified and inaccessible hamlets in Doda district of J&K.
10 Jul 2018
VadodaraVadodara airport to switch to solar-energy to cut electricity cost
The Vadodara airport will soon switch over to solar energy for its everyday operations to cut down its electricity cost.
08 Jun 2018
TechnologyAgra students build solar car to protect Taj from pollution
Students of ACE college of engineering and management in Agra have developed a four-seater solar car named "Negen" to protect the Taj Mahal from rising air pollution in the city.
06 Jun 2018
IndiaNo load shedding in India from March'19? It's possible
The Narendra Modi government is working hard to ensure load shedding is soon a thing of the past.
14 May 2018
Arvind KejriwalThis East Delhi colony will be powered by the Sun
Taking forward Delhi's journey towards being a 'solar city', an East-Delhi housing society has installed a 140-kWp plant, which was inaugurated by CM Arvind Kejriwal yesterday.
21 Mar 2018
DelhiDelhi's first 'Green Budget' to focus on electric-vehicles, solar energy
Delhi's budget, scheduled to be presented tomorrow likely by Finance Minister Manish Sisodia, will be mainly focusing on environment and renewable energy.
20 Mar 2018
Elon MuskIndian-born billionaire to break Tesla record of world's biggest battery
Elon Musk's Tesla holds the record for the biggest and the most powerful lithium-ion battery in the world.
18 Mar 2018
Ukraine'Solar' rays of hope at Chernobyl nuclear disaster site
More than 30 years after the worst nuclear disaster in history, Chernobyl is set to get a new lease of life as plans to transform it into a solar farm are in final stages.
15 Mar 2018
TechnologyA solar storm to hit Earth, but you shouldn't worry
According to reports, a solar storm will hit the Earth on March 15.
09 Mar 2018
GujaratDiu: First Indian UT to run 100% on solar energy
Congratulations are in order for Diu, which has become the first Indian Union Territory to be 100% powered by solar energy.
08 Mar 2018
Star TrekYou can send your name to the sun!
NASA is inviting the general public all over the globe to send in their names if they want to be featured on the US space agency's first solar probe this summer.
06 Mar 2018
IndiaWith Bengaluru facility, Microsoft announces first India solar energy deal
Helping India do its part for preventing climate change, tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday announced its first renewable energy deal in the country.
04 Dec 2017
IndiaIndia-led International Solar Alliance to become legal entity on Wednesday
The International Solar Alliance (ISA), Indian PM Narendra Modi's bid to bring over 121 solar energy-rich countries under a single umbrella, will come into force this week.
18 Sep 2017
DubaiDubai will have the world's largest Concentrated Solar Power project
Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the world's largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in Dubai.
01 Sep 2017
ChinaSolar equipment norms made stringent to deter cheap Chinese imports
Reportedly, the center has now imposed stringent quality norms for solar equipment and components.
25 Jul 2017
IndiaUK to fund solar energy, health projects in India
UK's top funding agency the Global Challenges Research Fund of the Research Councils UK (RCUK), has included India among several countries which would receive financial assistance worth 225 million pounds.
27 Jun 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Housing complex uses solar power, saves Rs. 2 lakh/month
Residents of a housing society, Raheja Eternity in Kandivali have gone all out in reducing their carbon footprint.
02 Jun 2017
IndiaKarnataka: How Solar Power is improving healthcare delivery
Over 28,000 Primary Health Centers (PHCs) serve as the backbone of rural India's public healthcare.
27 May 2017
IndiaUS lawmakers urged to increase investments in India
Robert Orr, Professor and Dean of the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy apprised US lawmakers of the strides India is making toward development and clean energy.
24 May 2017
TechnologyUK firm unveils world's most affordable solar lamp
A Manchester-based firm, Inventid, has designed the world's most affordable solar lamp, meant to help bring solar power to Africa.
23 May 2017
IndiaIndia to invest $2 bn for solar projects in Africa
Three countries, Ivory Coast, Somalia and Ghana signed up for the International Solar Alliance, on the sidelines of the African Development Bank's annual meeting held in Gandhinagar, taking the total number of signatories to 31.
17 May 2017
IndiaSwitch to renewable energy: Will India beat China?
The growth of India and China as large economies has been fired by coal. Recent developments including international pressure to address climate change have forced these two economic giants to plan power generation around renewable sources.
13 May 2017
SmartphonesThese smartphones' batteries charge in flat 5 minutes!
Our phones may be smart but they also run out of juice pretty soon, so when Israeli start-up StoreDot demonstrated that its FlashBattery has the capability to recharge 100% within 5 minutes, it created quite the buzz.
13 May 2017
IndiaIndia ranks 26 in ease of getting electricity
India moved up to the 26th spot in the global electricity accessibility rankings of the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business index.
11 May 2017
IndiaIndia is becoming China 2.0, says Chinese think tank
Chinese think tank Anbound warned China to take Indian competition seriously as its economy may witness "explosive growth", boosting its prospects of becoming "China 2.0".
11 May 2017
Elon MuskTesla opens pre-orders for Solar Roof
Tesla opened pre-orders for Solar Roof today.
05 May 2017
India'Digital India' gets indigenously developed bio-solar ATMs
Another major boost for the Digital India drive comes in the form of a bio-solar ATM that has been developed by Indian scientists keeping the rural areas in mind.
27 Apr 2017
IIT RoorkeeIIT Roorkee scientists use Jamuns to make solar cells
Scientists at IIT Roorkee have found a way to make cheap solar cells using jamuns.
