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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...
Zinc Rally: What's drivingprices to record highs and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have escalated to their highest levels in years on international markets, fueled by supply interruptions and dwindling stockpil...
India's wholesale inflation eases to 9.78% in July from 9.87% in JuneIndia's wholesale inflation eased to 9.78% in July from June's 9.87%. Fuel and power basket inflation decreased significantly to 20.05% in ...
India's small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable powerSmaller steel firms in India can reduce electricity bills by one-third and cut carbon emissions by adopting renewable energy, which will of...
US turns decades-old radioactive waste into nuclear power technology that could keep underwater drones running for nearly 30 yearsAmerica is turning decades-old strontium-90 radioactive waste from Oak Ridge into a potential source of long-lasting nuclear power. Zeno Po...
KPI Green Energy shares fall 6% after Q1 results. What's worrying investors?KPI Green Energy shares fell sharply on Tuesday after the company reported a 14% year-on-year decline in Q1 net profit to Rs 94.63 crore. R...
In 2023, U.S. scientists created “cooling glass” that reflects 99% of solar energy and radiates building heat toward spaceA team of engineers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a revolutionary rooftop glass coating that offers remarkable cooling propert...
India's peak power demand rises 12% in April-June, evening supply gap widens to 3,045 MW: GovtIndia's peak electricity demand rose 12 per cent from April to June over the same period last year. An all-time high of 270.8 gigawatts was...
Acme Solar plans to spend up to Rs 20k crore on capex: CEOACME Solar Holdings plans to invest ₹15,000-20,000 crore to expand its renewable energy business, with battery storage as a key focus. The ...
MNRE mulls incentive scheme to boost polysilicon manufacturingIndia is on a path to significantly increase its renewable energy capabilities, targeting 500 GW by 2030. With government incentives foster...
AI’s volatile power demand is damaging its own data centersAI data centres’ volatile power demand is damaging batteries, turbines and other equipment, raising downtime costs, delaying projects and c...
Amazon behind massive private gas plant for new data centersPreviously filed permits for the plant show it would have 35 turbines and generate 7.65 gigawatts -- larger than any gas plant currently op...
India seeks to boost domestic green ammonia supplies to fertiliser sectorIndia's Solar Energy Corporation (SECI) is on a mission to boost the production of green ammonia, targeting a significant reduction in the ...
Solar tariffs will hurt America’s allies, not ChinaProposed US tariffs on polysilicon will harm domestic and allied solar industries. China dominates low-cost solar polysilicon production du...
Ola Electric expands into utility-scale energy storage; signs first MoU with Axis EnergyOla Electric has signed an MoU with Axis Energy to explore deploying up to 20 GWh of battery energy storage systems by 2032. The partnershi...
Ola Electric Mobility shares rally over 7%. What's boosting investor sentiment?Ola Electric shares surged after the company signed an MoU with Axis Energy to deploy up to 20 GWh of battery energy storage systems by 203...
US weighs polysilicon price floor, tariffs to counter China in solar and chipsThe Trump administration plans price floors and tariffs on polysilicon imports. This move aims to protect domestic factories and compete wi...
Renewable energy developers seek GST cut on battery storage systems to 5%Developers want a five percent goods and services tax on battery storage systems. This change would support faster deployment of renewable ...
Massachusetts farm installs 832 solar panels above berry fields, and the berries grown underneath turned out sweeter and juicier and could change the future of American farmingA Massachusetts farm is integrating solar panels above berry fields. This agrivoltaics project generates electricity while shading the crop...
In 2018, Cuyahoga County began building a 4-MW solar array on a closed landfill, turning unused land into a local power sourceOld landfills are finding new life as sites for clean electricity generation. Ohio's Cuyahoga County launched a large solar project on a ca...