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16-year-old girl from Jhansi designed an air conditioner using just Rs 1800. It can reduce room temperature by 4-5 degrees in an hour, generates no electricity billsYoungsters in India have often come up with brilliant innovations which can help the people of India. A 16-year-old teenager from Jhansi ca...
Nifty 30,000 target still on track; why Elara’s Harendra Kumar prefers IT, power and smallcapsWe are telling people that this is the right time to look at the market constructively. Historical evidence suggests that this is the time ...
Since 2016, San Antonio has replaced dark roofs on low-income homes with reflective shingles; the program was linked to lower attic temperatures and electricity useSan Antonio has launched an innovative project to replace traditional dark roofs with energy-efficient reflective roofing. This initiative ...
In 1996, Florida researchers whitened 7 shops in a Cocoa strip mall; roof surfaces fell by as much as 70°F, cooling energy dropped 25.3%, and peak demand dropped 40.3%In an innovative Florida trial, it was found that white roofs significantly decreased heat levels and energy usage. Traditionally, unpainte...
Clean-air solution startup Yoga Clean Air raises Rs 20 crore from Info Edge Ventures, othersFounded by Sachin Panwar in 2010 with Deepak Raina and Gaurav Nagar, the company develops indoor air quality systems for homes, schools, ho...
In 2019, Buffalo scientists coated aluminum film with a cooling polymer; a small prototype cooled an enclosed box by 11°F by day and 20°F at nightScientists have engineered a cost-effective film utilizing aluminum foil combined with a polymer layer. This innovative film actively cools...
A 1960s house in South London is staying 10C cooler than outside without air conditioning during extreme heat. It acts like an insulated flask maintaining a cooler temperature indoors by keeping heat outsideA 1960s ex-council house in south London stayed 10C cooler than outside during a 35C day without air conditioning. Architect Marion Baeli s...
Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves coolIn a time before air conditioning, Americans became innovative in their quest to stay cool. Architectural elements like high ceilings and s...
ETMarkets Management Talk | Crompton 2.0: How premiumisation, innovation and smart products could reshape growth: Kaleeswaran ArunachalamOver the last decade, Crompton has expanded beyond its core categories through sustained investments in technology and product innovation.
US power outages are rising, but homeowners may not need a huge generator to keep the AC, refrigerator and essentials runningAs power outages become a growing concern across the US, homeowners are looking for reliable ways to keep essential appliances running duri...
In 2006, a record-breaking heatwave pushed New England's power grid to its limit. A decision made years later is now saving people up to $149 million during extreme summer heatNew England's electricity grid faced challenges during a 2006 heatwave and investments in rooftop solar panels began around 2008 to 2010. T...
Cellecor Gadgets aims to achieve ₹5,000-crore revenue in three years: Ravi AgarwalCellecor Gadgets is aiming for ₹5,000 crore revenue within three years. Consumer appliances and smart TVs offer significant long-term growt...
Consumer loans hit a record in Q1 amid steep rise in electronic goods pricesConsumer financing reached new highs in the June quarter. This surge was fueled by greater financing of electronics and rising prices. Bank...
World Cup fails to score for TV makersIndia's television market experienced stagnant sales during the FIFA World Cup, defying traditional expectations of a 15-25% surge. Rising ...
Empathy for Europe, 'mockery' for India? How the European heatwave exposes global double standards Indians face, Polish woman explainsA Polish woman living in India has gone viral after questioning what she called a double standard in how climate-related hardships are view...
Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilientSummer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages,...
Super-efficient ACs could cut energy use by 60%, industry leaders discussExperts unveiled a vision for super-efficient, humidity-optimized ACs that can cut energy use by 60% and halve peak power demand. This inno...
7 Best ACs Under 40000 in India with Efficient Cooling Capacity (2024)In today's world, having an AC has become a necessity. However, it involves a big investment from your end. Therefore, to help you find a h...
In a warming world, is an air-conditioned future inevitable?As heatwaves become more prevalent worldwide, air conditioning has become increasingly important to survive, despite its contribution to de...
With AC business heating up, LG and Godrej roll out plans for summersLG Electronics India rolled out 45 new models whereby it has made a shift of its split air-conditioner portfolio to inverter air-conditione...