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
Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critic...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.21 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
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
China export curbs put $6.5 trillion global supply chains at risk: IEAGlobal supply chains for critical minerals face acute economic security challenges. China's export controls on rare earth elements impacted...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.10 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
Why US' Russia act need not worry IndiaThe proposed US Sanctioning Russia Act, which could impose tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, may have limited chances of beco...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Global Market: Stagflation fears return as Gulf conflict, higher energy prices cloud global outlookRenewed conflict in the Gulf has revived stagflation fears as oil prices near $100 a barrel, inflation risks resurface and markets price in...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- Cutting off Red Sea oil route may be one crisis too many
The Red Sea conflict has disrupted oil flows, impacting global energy markets. This escalation is now forcing oil tankers to reroute, incre...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Global Market: ECB seen holding rates steady while keeping September hike option openThe European Central Bank is expected to maintain current interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting. Policymakers will likely signal th...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.55 AM 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
Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leadersUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders about Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the global economic thre...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.56 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