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In 2025, U.S. researchers developed an air-conditioning system that stores cooling in a salt solution; a Miami simulation projected a 93% cut in peak electricity demandInnovative air conditioning technology now harnesses the power of saltwater solutions to store energy. Developed by researchers at NREL, th...
In 2024, scientists tested a zigzag-shaped wall prototype; it was up to 3.1°C cooler than a conventional radiative-cooling wall in outdoor testsEngineers have created a groundbreaking zigzag wall that cools itself through a unique design. This structure lowers its temperature by dir...
A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...
Top 10 private banks cut over 10,000 jobs in FY26 as AI reshapes hiringIndia's top private banks are reducing their employee numbers significantly. This workforce contraction occurred after substantial hiring i...
Oracle isn't alone: These companies have layoffs scheduled for September 2026 as AI, restructuring and cost-cutting reshape jobsIn September 2026, several prominent companies are set to implement significant workforce reductions. Both Oracle and Pinterest are letting...
Bengaluru-based chip company Level Five Cartronics seeks OSAT partners in IndiaThe company has held discussions with Indian OSAT companies including CG Semi, and Kaynes Semicon in Sanand, and Suchi Semicon in Surat, as...
GST cuts shield Indian carmakers from commodity price shockGoods and services tax cuts offer carmakers a crucial buffer against rising commodity prices. Companies are employing various strategies to...
Europe emerges top destination for India's electric car shipments in Q1In early 2026-27, Indian electric vehicle exports surged, with Europe becoming the leading market. Spain topped the list in shipments, foll...
Bangladesh orders malls and markets to shut by 8 pm as it faces 12-hour power cutsBangladesh has enforced earlier closing times for businesses to save electricity. Severe gas shortages are significantly impacting the nati...
Down 48% from peak, but silver still beats gold, equity to post best 5-year returns. Time to buy?Silver has delivered a 27% five-year CAGR, outperforming gold and equities despite a sharp 2026 correction. Higher rate fears and demand de...
MSMEs in India's secondary steel sector can reduce their power bills by up to 34 pc per year: ReportIndian MSMEs in the secondary steel sector can reduce power bills significantly. Switching to renewable energy offers substantial annual sa...
- France faces record nuclear shortfall amid heat, drought & jellyfish invasion
France experienced a record nuclear power deficit exceeding twenty percent. This significant shortfall resulted from environmental factors ...
Disney wins global streaming rights for Formula E racesDisney has secured global streaming rights for Formula E races. The multi-year agreement will feature races on Disney+ across 144 territori...
India's power demand seen rising 6.5-7.5% this fiscal as hotter, drier weather boosts cooling needs: CrisilIndia's power demand is estimated to rise 6.5-7.5 per cent year-on-year this fiscal to 1,825-1,835 billion units (BU), driven mainly by hig...
India's peak power demand rises 12% in April-June, evening supply gap widens to 3,045 MW: GovtIndia's peak electricity demand rose 12 per cent from April to June over the same period last year. An all-time high of 270.8 gigawatts was...
Ola Electric shares fall 6% even as Q1 loss narrows. Why brokerages see up to 51% downsideOla Electric shares fell after the company reported a narrower Q1 FY27 net loss of Rs 336 crore, compared with Rs 428 crore a year ago. How...
“Our top priority is to…”: Why Texas just hit pause on new data centers as Greg Abbott orders audit amid Elon Musk’s Texas pushTexas has paused approvals for new data centers as Governor Greg Abbott orders a sweeping audit of projects seeking access to the state’s p...
Renewable energy developers seek Rs 3,000 crore relief amid transmission bottlenecksRenewable energy developers are urgently requesting comprehensive financial assistance from the government due to significant delays in ess...
Mutual funds increase stake in Ather Energy for 5th straight quarter. Bigger rally brewing?Domestic institutional investors have steadily increased their Ather Energy stake for five quarters. Ather Energy's production facilities o...
Researchers replaced a bare roof with plants; green roof surfaces stayed 30 to 40°F cooler in summerGreen roofs cool surfaces by up to forty degrees Fahrenheit, reducing urban heat island effects. Evapotranspiration from plants cools build...