India's power system just passed a historic tipping pointIndia’s clean energy capacity has crossed fossil-fuel capacity for the first time, with 331.7 GW of clean capacity versus 302 GW of fossil-...
In 1956, solar power was priced at about $1,865 per watt and survived largely because spacecraft needed lightweight power. Decades later, prices fell below 50 cents per watt and solar became the cheapest new electricitySolar power once cost a staggering $1,865 per watt in inflation-adjusted terms. Today, solar panels can cost only a fraction of a dollar pe...
JSW Mahanadi Power settles dispute with Raigarh Champa Rail; NCLAT disposes of appealThe NCLAT disposed of an appeal between JSW Mahanadi Power and RCRIPL. Both companies reached an amicable settlement after a dispute over u...
Gulag prisoners built this town during WW2, it grew into a USSR mining centre of over 10,000 people; before the end of the Soviet era brought its decline in 1996Once a vibrant Soviet town dedicated to coal mining during World War II, Kadykchan was home to a lively community complete with schools and...
Independence Day 2026: The companies India built for business backbone enter a new chapter2026 Independence Day: India's public sector, initially built for industrial necessity, is now undergoing a significant transformation. The...
Mitsubishi agrees to pay NTPC Rs 851 crore to exit Farakka projectMitsubishi is nearing an exit from NTPC's Farakka power project. The Japanese firm will compensate NTPC with ₹851 crore for the project. Th...
Coal demand to touch 1.6 bn tonnes by 2030; need transparent, market-driven pricing: OfficialIndia's coal consumption is set to hit 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030, prompting the need for clear market-oriented pricing strategies. Establi...
Could Germany run some of its coal-fired power plants longer?Germany delayed an interim report on its lignite power exit, raising market expectations. This delay allows for assessing gas plant tenders...
In 1880, West Virginia woman entered photography when few women could build careers. 20 years later, she was photographing US presidentsFrances Benjamin Johnston entered photography in the 1880s when few women pursued professional careers. Gifted a Kodak No. 1 by George East...
India fuels global growth in planned coal mining capacity, report saysIndia nearly doubled its planned coal mining capacity in 2025 to 638 million metric tons per annum, driving almost all of the global increa...
In 1969, Nebraska buried much of its experimental nuclear plant beneath a 1.4-acre grassy mound: The reactor vessel remains underneath todayIn 1969, an experimental nuclear reactor located near Hallam, Nebraska, was dismantled, with its radioactive materials securely sealed unde...
Coal India weighs acquiring Wealth Minerals unit with Chile lithium assetsCoal India is exploring acquiring a Chilean unit of Wealth Minerals. This move aims to secure vital lithium resources for electric vehicle ...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 23%Market breadth (always a better indicator of the underlying sentiment) has remained positive for a few trading sessions in a row. This is w...
In 2008, Spain began filling 300-metre-deep coal mine with 547 billion litres of water; four years later, the site looked nothing like it once didA vast open-pit coal mine in As Pontes, Spain, has been transformed into a large artificial lake. Engineers filled the enormous excavation ...
Coal stocks at power plants may fall 20% by Sept-endCoal stocks at Indian power plants are expected to fall to 24-30 million tonnes by September-end from about 37 million tonnes currently, am...
Coal India Ltd preferred bidder for Odisha iron ore blockCoal India Limited has become the preferred bidder for Odisha's Gadadharpur iron ore block. The state-owned miner will diversify operations...
Coal supply remains comfortable despite monsoon: GovernmentDomestic coal supply for the power sector remained comfortable during July. Total coal stocks reached approximately 148 million tonnes, suf...