Three nations, one union under strain: The long history behind United Kingdom's latest breakup threatThe United Kingdom formed through centuries of unions and legislation. Recent pacts highlight calls for constitutional change from devolved...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
In 2021, Danish partners launched DecomBlades to recycle retired wind turbine blades. 5 years later, 40 tonnes of recovered glass fibre had entered new blades in TaiwanSince launching in 2021, Denmark’s DecomBlades project has turned retired wind turbine materials into resources for new turbines. Its pyrol...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
In 2017, Japan tested a twin-turbine machine in the Kuroshio Current; the floating device later showed it could generate 100 kW from the Pacific’s “river”Japan's innovative Kairyu turbine has achieved a significant milestone by effectively harnessing strong ocean currents to generate electric...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Ireland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picnic tablesIreland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picni...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
In 2024, engineers lowered a 28-ton underwater kite off the Faroe Islands; it generated up to 1.2MW by flying figure-eights faster than the tideAn innovative underwater kite created by a Swedish company is making waves in renewable energy. This device generates significant electrici...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Analysts remain bullish on L&T, see up to 16% upside on order book strengthLarsen & Toubro's shares face volatility, yet analysts remain optimistic about future growth. A record order book and strong capital expend...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.59 AM IST
Since 2025, Belgium installed 23 concrete blocks weighing 22,000 tonnes each in the North Sea; together, they now form the walls of a new artificial energy islandBelgium is turning a huge offshore construction project into reality. Since 2025, workers have installed 23 massive concrete blocks in the ...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
World's first energy island: How Belgium built a switchboard in the North SeaPrincess Elisabeth Island's foundation works are now complete with the final caisson installed. The European Investment Bank provided a sub...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's whyTrump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in Califo...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Since 2016, U.S. government spent $150 million for ocean wave energy testing facility off Oregon coast, first large carbon-free marine energy site in North America continent is now readyOregon State University developed the test facility. But the facility has yet to generate any electricity because no wave energy devices ha...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
China’s bold bet on green hydrogen could determine fuel’s futureChina is making a substantial investment in green hydrogen technology. This ambitious plan aims to significantly increase operational capac...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
In 2023, Kitepower flew a 176-pound fabric wing over a Mayo bog for the first time. 3 years later, it has logged more than 90 flights and over 100 hours generating airborne wind-energy dataKitepower is testing an unconventional approach to renewable energy at a designated airborne wind-energy site in County Mayo, Ireland. Inst...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
From dairy machines to AI factory: L&T is future-proofing its empireLarsen & Toubro is entering a new phase of diversification, using its engineering, infrastructure and financial strength to build technolog...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
In 2008, Danish scientists followed strange white trails behind offshore wind turbines to understand what caused them. 18 years later, the research showed that blade-driven air mixing can contribute to shallow fog formation in winterOffshore wind turbines can stir air layers, influencing fog formation and clearing. Specific winter conditions at Danish wind farms showed ...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
New Jersey used 47 years of coastal storm data to uncover a hidden erosion threat; the result revealed damaging storm conditions at Sandy Hook now occur twice as often as they did in 1979Coastal erosion in New Jersey is changing as Sandy Hook now faces damaging storm conditions twice as often as 1979. Researchers used 47 yea...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin loomsTyphoon Dolphin is poised to strike China's eastern coast with heavy rains. Over one thousand flights have already been cancelled in Shangh...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
India's data centre capacity rises over four-fold to 1,575 MW as AI demand accelerates: GovtSince 2020, India's data centre capacity has surged fourfold to around 1,575 MW. This impressive growth stems largely from rising needs in ...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST