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
Liotech Industries IPO opens for subscription today. Check GMP, price band and other detailsLiotech Industries has fixed the issue price at Rs 321 per share. The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of 9 lakh shares aggregating Rs...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.52 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
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.13 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
Cleantech startup SolarSquare raises $53 million in funding round led by B CapitalThe startup plans to deploy the fresh capital towards expansion into new cities, double down on technology capabilities, and expand its tea...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
SolarSquare raises $53 million in India’s largest residential solar funding roundSolarSquare has secured $53 million in a significant funding round. This investment fuels expansion into new cities and strengthens technol...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
WEF names 100 tech pioneers for 2026: AI, Clean Energy and Deep Tech lead the chargeThe World Economic Forum has named 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries as its 2026 Technology Pioneers. Spanning AI infrastructure,...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 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
China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firmsChina is deeply unhappy with the United States placing several major Chinese firms on a Pentagon list. This move impacts top technology and...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Elon Musk recalls SpaceX’s journey from mere 10% chance of success to the world’s biggest IPOElon Musk revealed that when he founded SpaceX he gave it less than a 10% chance of success. However, the aerospace giant on Friday, debute...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
B Capital leads SolarSquare’s $50-55 million round at $500 million valuationThe latest round comes about 18 months after SolarSquare raised $40 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed. That round had also seen ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Consumers who gave up subsidy can use Non-DCR equipment to install rooftop solar at homesResidential consumers can now use non-DCR solar modules for rooftop installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. This applies to those who...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.08 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