Harsh Goenka is inspired by Tamil Nadu teen who turned a street-side problem into an invention praised by PM Modi, Joe Biden and Prince WilliamsA young inventor from Tamil Nadu, Vinisha Umashankar, developed a solar-powered ironing cart to replace polluting charcoal irons. Her innov...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Kotak's Nilesh Shah bets on India's electrification story over next decade; flags AI as the wildcardIndia's energy self-sufficiency is a decade-long investment theme, driven by aggressive electrification to reduce import dependence. Expert...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
This jacket can turn air into drinking water, producing nearly 1 liter a dayA revolutionary jacket from the University of Texas at Austin can now generate drinking water from the air. This innovative wearable uses s...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
India adds 4.6 GWh of energy storage capacity in first quarter of 2026: ReportIndia saw a massive surge in battery energy storage capacity in early 2026. The country added 4.6 gigawatt-hours in the first three months,...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Avaada targets 17.7 GW renewable energy capacity within two yearsAvaada Group is set to significantly expand its renewable energy capacity. The company plans to add 10.5 gigawatts over the next two years....
16 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
HVR Solar signs global MoUs to set up 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Uttar PradeshHVR Solar Ltd is establishing a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in Uttar Pradesh through strategic MoUs signed at SNEC PV Power...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
China's subsidy edge poses biggest challenge to Make in IndiaAs Indian manufacturers navigate the challenging waters of global trade, they find themselves increasingly overshadowed by Chinese business...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
In 1995, astronomers found a planet circling a Sun-like star, and the solar system stopped looking uniqueIn 1995, scientists made a revolutionary find with the discovery of 51 Pegasi b, a massive exoplanet in a tight orbit around its star. This...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Scientists built a battery-free device that turns sunlight into fuelResearchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a battery-free artificial photosynthesis system that continuously converts sunl...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
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...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Oswal Pumps shares gain 6% on 63 MW rooftop solar project win, eyes Rs 500 crore revenue opportunityOswal Pumps has secured 63 MW rooftop solar projects in Bihar under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, awarded by NBPDCL and SBPDCL, creating over R...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Not LPG, but sunlight is helping restaurant in Odisha cook and serve piping hot biryani even after sun goes downAn Odisha cafe is revolutionizing biryani preparation with a 100% solar-powered kitchen, even operating after sunset and on cloudy days. De...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Japan's Chubu Electric set to buy $150 million stake in Continuum GreenJapanese power giant Chubu Electric is set to invest around $150 million in Indian renewable energy firm Continuum Green Energy. This deal ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
850 acres of vacant defence land in Uttar Pradesh to host 250 MW solar power plantA significant solar power project is set to be established in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW ...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Defence Ministry clears 250 MW solar project with battery storage in Uttar Pradesh's SitapurThe Indian Defence Ministry has taken a pivotal step in renewable energy by sanctioning a 250 MW solar power project featuring integrated b...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Solar module cos flag cell shortage; makers say demand can be met this yearSolar module makers face challenges with local cell sourcing rules. They report a significant gap between module manufacturing capacity and...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST