Forget AC, scientists create salt & water cooling system that works without electricity, keeps temperature near fridge levels for 15 hoursSalt and water AC: Saudi Arabian researchers have developed a novel cooling system, NESCOD, that utilizes ammonium nitrate's endothermic di...
24 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
'Pakistan spy': Who is this Punjab man accused of installing CCTV on highway only to send Indian army movement footage to enemy?A man from Pathankot, Punjab, was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan-based handlers by installing an internet-enabled CCTV camera t...
22 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmanisuggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in ...
17 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
This solar-powered device turns moisture from the air into drinking water and could help off-grid communities facing water shortagesScientists have developed solar-powered devices that harvest drinking water directly from the atmosphere, even in arid conditions. These of...
12 May, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Rising energy bills: How EVs, rooftop solar, induction cooking can protect your household budget and how much they actually costFuel prices are volatile, electricity tariffs are rising, and your LPG cylinder is at the mercy of global events. Here’s how switching to a...
11 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
New Delhi asks Bengal to fast track central schemes after Mamata exitThe Centre has flagged West Bengal's failure to implement key central schemes for tribal welfare. Programs like PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA, launc...
07 May, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Weak grid infrastructure, land access, financial barriers for developers slowed PM-KUSUM's progress: StudyIndia's flagship PM-KUSUM solar program for farmers faces significant challenges. Weak grid infrastructure, funding issues for small develo...
14 Apr, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Fresh food demand drives cold chain upgrade in seafood sectorIndia's seafood industry is modernizing its cold chain with AI and IoT to meet rising consumer demand for fresh, natural products. Policy s...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Planning to live remote, amidst nature after retirement? Know all about the real cost of living that off-grid lifeIf the idea is to shift to something simpler and aligned to nature, one must be bold and courageous to give up the conveniences of urban li...
18 Aug, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
Tata Power Solar Systems launches off-grid solar solutions in West Bengal, Bihar, JharkhandThe off-grid solutions provide a combination of high-efficient solar modules, inverters and batteries and are available in 11 variants rang...
26 Oct, 2022, 04.40 PM IST
Servotech bags 1.8 MW off-grid solar project from UPNEDA"Solar and EV Charging solutions Servotech Power Systems Ltd has been awarded a Letter of Intent (LoI) by Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Ene...
26 Sep, 2022, 08.48 PM IST
Servotech Power Systems bags off-grid solar project from UPNEDAServotech will supply, erection, testing, and commission the off-grid Solar PV power plant in different government offices buildings in Utt...
23 Nov, 2021, 08.42 PM IST
Off-grid energy investment at $2.1 billion in the last decade: Wood MackenzieWood Mackenzie estimates 420 million people now use standalone off-grid solar and another 47 million people rely on mini-grids for access t...
11 Mar, 2020, 07.43 PM IST
Arunachal CM seeks Centre's help for micro-hydel projectsArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul urged the Centre to help the state develop micro-hydro projects besides providing technologica...
06 Apr, 2016, 10.59 PM IST
USAID to mobilise $41 million for clean energy projects in IndiaUSAID will soon mobilise $41 million (about Rs 268 crores) to finance clean energy projects in India, making off-grid power accessible.
19 Aug, 2015, 01.55 PM IST
Review of subsidy plan for off-grid solar applicationsThe government is reviewing the subsidy scheme under its flagship programme aimed at promoting off-grid solar applications.
10 Mar, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- International Finance Corporation launches off-grid lighting program for two million people in rural India
IFC is launching a program aimed at providing safe, clean and affordable off-grid lighting to two million people living in rural India over...
04 Jun, 2012, 08.21 PM IST