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...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
China is throwing a 1-2-3 punch at the global AI tradeIn quick succession, China has thrown a powerful 1-2-3 punch at the global AI trade. On July 16, Beijing-based startup Moonshot AI released...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildoutThe United States has banned new Chinese robots and power inverters. These measures aim to protect national security and reshore key indust...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
Solar power curtailment of 8133 GWh in April-June this year: GovtIndia experienced significant solar power curtailment due to grid limitations. The PM Surya Ghar scheme has seen widespread applications an...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Waaree Renewable Technologies inks pact to enter Australia, New Zealand renewable energy marketWaaree Renewable Technologies Ltd has signed an early contract agreement for a New Zealand project. This agreement involves developing a la...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Tata Power eyes first solar exports to Europe as EU curbs China relianceTata Power is targeting its first solar equipment exports to Europe. The European Union seeks to diversify its supply chain beyond Chinese ...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Malaysia's resource anxiety tests Asia's fastest data centre build-outIn Johor, China's ZDATA told Reuters its data centre operates solely on treated wastewater, and it is finalising a renewable energy deal wi...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
As Zimbabwe's raw lithium ban pays off, ambitions growZimbabwe's first plant to process clean-energy metal lithium -- of which it is Africa's top producer -- is up and running, a milestone in i...
26 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Since 2016, China has turned phone users' daily purchases into 122 million real trees; the digital forest now covers 112,000 hectares of drylandAn innovative Chinese app called Ant Forest encourages users to adopt greener habits. Everyday low-carbon actions earn users virtual points...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
India's solar push idles factories unable to shake reliance on ChinaIn a concerning turn for India's renewable energy sector, solar panel manufacturers are ceasing production because vital components are in ...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Solar cell makers flag investor jitters over sourcing rule reliefIndia extended a solar cell sourcing exemption for certain projects by seven months. Local manufacturers express concerns about this decisi...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Less paperwork, fixed timelines to make solar rooftop installations simpler in DelhiDelhi has simplified rooftop solar regulations to encourage domestic adoption. The process now involves two steps, reducing paperwork and e...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a cityA plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals t...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Iran war forces cash-strapped Asian nations to buy expensive LNGPakistan and Bangladesh face high LNG costs due to Middle East conflict. This situation strains government finances and prompts rethinking ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
China's world-leading renewable megabases rely on coal-heavy transmissionChina builds more wind and solar power than the world combined. Inadequate transmission links and coal reliance limit renewable energy use....
21 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Have metal stocks’ dependence moved from Chinese apartments to world's power grid? 5 metal stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Weak Chinese growth has traditionally been a warning signal for metal stocks. Yet, the latest disappointing data from China has caused only...
19 Jul, 2026, 05.56 AM IST
The New Oil? Why the world is chasing copperCopper has emerged as a strategic commodity powering the global shift towards clean energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure. W...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.46 PM IST