In 2018, Cuyahoga County began building a 4-MW solar array on a closed landfill, turning unused land into a local power sourceOld landfills are finding new life as sites for clean electricity generation. Ohio's Cuyahoga County launched a large solar project on a ca...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnelsAustralia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme began in 1949 to address power shortages. This ambitious project involved diverting river...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Sankaran Naren favours banks, power as oil risks loomSankaran Naren, CIO of ICICI Prudential Asset Management, remains bullish on banks, power utilities, oil refiners and pharmaceuticals, citi...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
West Asia conflict: PM Modi directs measures to safeguard Indians, boost renewable energy pushPrime Minister Modi directed ministers to safeguard citizens and diaspora from West Asia conflict impacts. He also ordered a dedicated assi...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
It’s cool, calm, collecting: Why data centres won’t cripple consumer availability of water and powerGlobal tech giants are investing billions in Indian data centers for digital sovereignty. These facilities are essential for India's nation...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
L&T secures order from NTPC for 1,600 MW thermal power plant in ChhattisgarhL&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions received a Limited Notice to Proceed from NTPC. This contract is for the main plant package of the 2x800 MW...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
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 ...
29 Jul, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
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...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.37 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
Brookfield bets on grid-ready Indian states for green investmentBrookfield Asset Management plans to focus new renewable energy investments in southern India, citing stronger transmission networks and lo...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM 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
India needs 86 GW additional thermal power by FY36, 64 GW under works: GovtIndia requires 86,440 MW of new thermal power capacity by 2035-36. Over 63,000 MW of this capacity is currently under implementation. Trans...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
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...
26 Jul, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticismPresident Donald Trump announced a non-binding pledge for energy infrastructure. Power producers and data centers will fund massive AI-rela...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Supreme Court has more than 96,000 pending cases; 26 over 30 years old: Arjun MeghwalCollectively, 5.64 crore cases are pending across courts, including the top court, the 25 high courts and district and subordinate courts.
23 Jul, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Why wildfires pose multiple threats to US power sectorWildfire smoke now poses a significant challenge to America's evolving power sector. This smoke reduces crucial solar energy generation, im...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Bajel Projects signs 500 kV transmission line pact with EETC in CairoBajel Projects Ltd has signed an agreement with Egypt's EETC for transmission line projects. This agreement covers two sections of a 500 kV...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST