In 2026, Australian surfer Banjo Hunt transformed a retired wind turbine blade into surfboard fins. Years later, the experiment shows how old composites can find new usesBanjo Hunt’s turbine-blade surfboard fins tell a larger story about the next stage of the renewable-energy transition. Wind power can reduc...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
The oysters nobody can harvest are still making money for coastal communities. Here’s howA 400-acre network of oyster sanctuaries in Pamlico Sound generated about $1.70 in economic and environmental benefits for every $1 investe...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
IEX power prices hit ₹20/unit ceiling as strong demand and tight supply pressure the marketIndia’s electricity market has seen prices surge in September as strong power demand and tighter supply pushed the High Price Day-Ahead Mar...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
In 2024, engineers lowered a 28-ton underwater kite off the Faroe Islands; it generated up to 1.2MW by flying figure-eights faster than the tideAn innovative underwater kite created by a Swedish company is making waves in renewable energy. This device generates significant electrici...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Louisiana collected 200 tons of discarded oyster shells from 19 restaurants and built a 400-foot reef; it now shields Pointe-au-Chien tribal land from erosionLouisiana's coastline is rapidly disappearing, prompting a unique restoration effort. The Pointe-au-Chien tribe is using recycled oyster sh...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
In Silicon Valley, AI data center boom meets local resistanceIn Silicon Valley's biggest city, residents and environmental groups are organizing against a wave of proposed data center projects that of...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Volatility is a phase, structural change is more important for markets: 5 large-caps with an upside potential of up to 31%Volatility is now a fact of life for the market, and rising interest rates have made clear it is not going away soon. That means more press...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
India's power-sector emissions flat for 2 years due to clean-energy surge: AnalysisBetween early 2024 and mid-2026, India's power sector maintained consistent emissions levels while clean energy sources effectively managed...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
India’s scorching summer sends coal imports to 15-month high in AugustIndian power sector coal imports reached a 15-month peak in August. This surge occurred as electricity demand rose significantly due to a h...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Manipur faces 90 MW power shortage, MSPDCL says rotational power cuts continueThe shortage is linked to the prevailing power crisis being experienced across India, MSPDCL said. Despite the availability of funds, the s...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
In 2021, engineers floated a 74-metre platform off Scotland with 2 underwater turbines, and it's been making power since JulyOff the coast of Scotland, the innovative Orbital O2 platform is revolutionizing energy generation with its ability to produce clean electr...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
TikTok founder Zhang Yiming overtakes Gautam Adani as Asia’s richestByteDance founder Zhang Yiming now leads Asia's wealthiest individuals. His fortune has surpassed Gautam Adani's due to the booming artific...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
In 2015, Portland put four turbines inside a 42-inch drinking-water pipe; they generated about 900 MWh a year while the city kept delivering water normallyIn Portland, Oregon, a groundbreaking initiative has been implemented where turbines are installed within drinking water pipes to harness e...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Global Market: SB Energy to sell up to $500 million worth of shares to Japanese investors ahead of US IPOSB Energy, backed by SoftBank, plans to raise up to $500 million from Japanese investors through a share sale as it prepares for a US listi...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
A powerful laser turned diamond into a mirror, and helped solve a 20-year-old mystery about its melting pointScientists precisely determined diamond's melting point using powerful ultraviolet lasers. This experiment resolved a twenty-year scientifi...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Global Market: ECB seen raising rates as Iran war fuels inflation fearsThe European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates to 2.50% on Thursday as soaring energy prices amid the Iran war fuel f...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
India’s power demand crosses 260 GW in September heat, coal stocks tightenIndia's peak power demand has significantly increased this September, exceeding last year's levels. Sultry weather and deficient rainfall a...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST