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Tata Power begins work on Rs 5,750 crore renewable energy project in Andhra PradeshThe project comprises 400 MW of wind power capacity (at Kanekallu, Ananthapuram) and 400 MW solar power capacity (at Pattikonda, Kurnool). ...
Can chalk replace air conditioning? France is putting the idea to the testFrance is experiencing a surge in demand for crushed chalk as a cooling solution. This traditional cleaning powder is applied to windows, r...
Brookfield launches renewable energy platform Lumara, to deploy $600 mn in IndiaBrookfield has introduced Lumara, a new renewable energy platform aimed at transforming India's energy landscape. With an investment of abo...
US House Democrat asks Musk to answer for polluting xAI data centersA US Representative has requested documents from Elon Musk concerning his AI data centers. He seeks information on turbines, emissions, and...
Debate around biofuel? In 2008, scientists found a tiny fungus that could make something surprisingly close to dieselFungus that makes diesel: Scientists discovered a fungus in Patagonia producing diesel-like chemicals. This organism, Gliocladium roseum, c...
China expanded solar panels across its grasslands; nine years later, the plants above and microbes below had both changedA recent study reveals solar panels significantly alter grassland ecosystems. These installations change plant diversity and soil microbial...
China completes world's largest 582-tonne superconducting magnet for 'Artificial Sun'China has completed a massive superconducting magnet for its artificial sun program. This giant magnet is crucial for containing superheate...
India wasted 11% of solar power during record summer demand this yearIndia's national grid wasted significant solar power during summer months. This occurred as electricity demand reached record highs due to ...
Delhi's electric dream meets a charging realityDelhi aims to make most new vehicles electric by 2027. The policy offers subsidies and registration fee waivers for electric vehicle buyers...
In 1902, Willis Carrier invented modern air conditioning after Florida doctor John Gorrie's decades-old cooling idea paved the wayIn 1902, engineer Willis Carrier created the first modern air conditioning system to solve a printing company's humidity problem, forever c...
In 2006, a record-breaking heatwave pushed New England's power grid to its limit. A decision made years later is now saving people up to $149 million during extreme summer heatNew England's electricity grid faced challenges during a 2006 heatwave and investments in rooftop solar panels began around 2008 to 2010. T...
India and Australia must move decisively to build resilient energy supply chainsIndia and Australia must build resilient energy supply chains for regional stability. Critical minerals are foundational for this proposed ...
Meta quits clean energy pledge amid gas-powered data center pushThe departure comes amid a frenzied data centre buildout by leading tech companies. Meta has struck deals paying utilities to bring new nat...
Does switching from gas stove to electric reduce gas pollution and help asthma patients? A study has shared some information.Does switching from gas stove to electric reduce gas pollution and help asthma patients? A study has shared some information.
Renewable energy expansion, battery storage push key to green transition: Pralhad JoshiIndia is accelerating its clean energy transition with a strong push in battery storage, wind and solar power, Union minister Pralhad Joshi...
Before turning your AC lower, try these 7 cooling tricks, including using a fanKeeping your air conditioner running efficiently involves simple maintenance tasks. Regularly cleaning or replacing your air filter ensures...
Beneath California's Salton Sea lies 3.4 million tons of lithium, potentially enough to build 375 million electric-vehicle batteriesCalifornia's Salton Sea holds immense lithium reserves, potentially ending foreign dependence for electric vehicle batteries. This discover...