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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...- 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...
- India's installed solar capacity rises 57-fold since 2014 to 162.15 GW, Government tells ParliamentIndia's solar power capacity has expanded significantly to 162.15 GW by June 2026. This growth places India as the world's third-largest na...
- Scientists copy honeybees' technique! How nature's engineering secret helped create solar panels that are nearly 50% lighter than conventional designsResearchers developed lightweight solar panels inspired by nature's honeycomb structure. These new modules are significantly lighter than c...
- Forget the metros, India's solar boom has a new addressTier-II and tier-III cities are leading India's rooftop solar adoption significantly. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar scheme is driving this ...
- Include infra loans in priority sector in absence of vibrant bond market: SBI economistsEconomists propose reviewing priority sector lending guidelines for banks. They note banks struggle to meet targets without certificate pur...
- Tata Power offers 'pay-as-you-save' scheme with rooftop solar system for commercial users in PunjabTata Power Renewable Energy Limited has launched a 'pay-as-you-save' scheme in Ludhiana, enabling commercial and industrial consumers in Pu...
- Tata Power to install solar, battery energy systems across one lakh households in Punjab over three yearsTata Power Solaroof has launched 'Ghar Ghar Solar' in Punjab, aiming to equip one lakh households with rooftop solar and battery systems ov...
- While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...
- Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
- Northeast India poised to be next growth engine via sustainable agriculture and organic produce: Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Northeast India's potential as a growth engine, emphasizing sustainable agriculture a...
- Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
- Power entering a 10-year supercycle? Elara Capital's Rupesh D Sankhe reveals the best stocks to ownIndia's power sector is set for a major boom. Demand is expected to surge by 5% to 6% annually for the next decade. This growth is fueled b...
- PM rooftop solar scheme set for 7.5 million milestoneIndia's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is set to reach over 7.5 million homes by year-end, with 4 million already benefiting. The scheme, ...
- Clean energy sector to add over 44 lakh jobs by 2030: StudyIndia's clean energy sector is set to generate over 44 lakh jobs by 2030. Rooftop solar will be the biggest job creator, accounting for nea...
- India crosses 41 lakh household-mark under rooftop solar scheme, to touch 75 lakh in Dec: JoshiIndia is set to reach 75 lakh rooftop solar households by December under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a significant jump from the c...
- Govt plans WhatsApp bot for PM Surya Ghar scheme to help households estimate subsidies, costs and savingsA new WhatsApp bot is coming to simplify rooftop solar adoption. Households can easily check subsidies and installation costs for the PM Su...
- Projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore reviewed during PRAGATI session: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore were reviewed during the latest PRAGATI session, cov...
- Andhra, Odisha tug-of-war over 21 Kotia villagesA long-standing border dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha has reignited. Odisha conducted a census in 21 disputed villages, leading ...
- More RWAs may find their place in the Sun as govt looks to scale rooftop solar installationsAs part of a nationwide strategy to enhance rooftop solar energy deployment, resident welfare associations are emerging as crucial allies f...
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