Solar Industries buys South Africa’s Omnia in $1.3 billion dealNagpur-based Solar Industries is acquiring South Africa's Omnia Holdings for $1.3 billion. This significant outbound deal aims to create an...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
The moon has water, but can it support a city? Scientists warn lunar settlements could run dry despite billions of tonnes of iceLunar exploration is transforming with plans for permanent settlements and industries. Solar power offers a strong foundation for a lunar e...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Solar Industries to acquire South Africa’s Omnia for Rs 12,951 crore in biggest global expansion pushSolar Industries India will acquire 100% of South African chemicals company Omnia Holdings for $1.355 billion in cash, marking a major inte...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
US finalises levies on solar cell imports from India, Indonesia, LaosThe US Commerce Department has finalised anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells and panels from India, Indonesia and Laos, c...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
In 2005, Fight Club star Edward Norton put solar panels on his Los Angeles home; each participating celebrity triggered another free solar system for a low-income familyActor Edward Norton launched an inspiring initiative aimed at providing free solar systems to families with limited financial resources. Co...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
A newly discovered solar phenomenon could help scientists predict the Sun’s next powerful outburst and solar flareNew solar telescope observations reveal swirling plasma movements on the Sun's surface. This phenomenon, known as Kelvin-Helmholtz instabil...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
In 2018, Susan Sarandon bought 45 acres in Vermont for an off-grid solar-and-geothermal home; 5 years later, engineers and staff flagged 47 alleged construction problemsActress Susan Sarandon's dream of an off-grid Vermont estate encountered significant construction problems and a lawsuit. Her company filed...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Global cleantech investment fell in first half on slowing China momentum
Global investment in clean technologies fell 17% to $770 billion in the first half of 2026, as a slowdown in China outweighed growth in som...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
India's new industrial revolution takes shape across space, chips, data centres and solarThe government has backed the push through measures including opening the space sector to private companies, tax incentives for data centre...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Mark Ruffalo was playing the Hulk while fighting another battle in New York. His farm became part of his clean-energy campaignActor Mark Ruffalo transformed into a passionate environmentalist after observing the destructive effects of fracking close to his home. Hi...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
$60 billion opportunity! Will defence stocks fire on all cylinders and who will be the biggest beneficiary?India’s defence sector is entering a new growth phase, with the combat use of indigenous weapons boosting the credibility and export potent...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Govt offers 50% funding capped at Rs 2 crore to replace fossil fuels with solar heat in industryThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is inviting proposals for solar thermal technology. Financial support up to fifty percent is avail...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Tata Power Solaroof crosses 5 lakh rooftop solar installationsTata Power Solaroof has successfully reached a remarkable milestone of over five lakh rooftop solar installations across India. With more t...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Defence exports rise after Operation Sindoor. Jefferies names Solar, Astra, HAL and BEL as top stock picksJefferies initiated coverage on Solar Industries and Astra Microwave with Buy ratings, citing strong defence growth prospects and rising or...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Brookfield's ₹2500 crore Bikaner renewable energy portfolio acquisition: Inox Clean Energy, Purvah Green Power lead raceInox Clean Energy and Purvah Green Power are leading contenders for Brookfield's Bikaner renewable energy portfolio. This 550 MW asset, sup...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
China pauses approvals for battery storage manufacturing projectsThe move comes amid growing concerns about overcapacity risks in the energy storage sector, according to the report. That is despite a surg...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
India has a solar land problem. Its reservoirs may hold the answerIndia's new solar scheme targets floating projects on water bodies. This initiative aims to develop significant solar capacity without usin...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.08 PM IST