In 2018, Susan Sarandon bought 45 acres in Vermont for an off-grid solar-and-geothermal home; 5 years later, engineers and staff flagged 47 alleged construction problemsActress Susan Sarandon's dream of an off-grid Vermont estate encountered significant construction problems and a lawsuit. Her company filed...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Bill Gates is betting on a power source buried 15,000 feet underground, the massive Google-backed geothermal project that could change how America gets electricityBill Gates is backing Fervo Energy's cutting-edge geothermal technology designed for clean energy production. This advanced process involve...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Global Market: Data centre boom fuels demand for power, cooling equipment suppliersThe global AI data centre boom is creating fresh opportunities for power and cooling equipment suppliers as developers race to overcome inf...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
While Americans watched TV, used personal computers, One Alaska village was still waiting for electricity during 1980sIn the early days of Alaska, wood was the primary source of heat and electricity. The gold rushes sparked a surge in power requirements acr...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
In 2023, Liz and Rich Muller founded Deep Fission to put working nuclear reactors underground. 4 years later, its Kansas pilot is targeting a 5-MW reactor by late 2027Kansas experiment represents something larger than one company’s attempt to reinvent the nuclear power plant. Deep Fission is testing wheth...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
A road in Surrey could soon send its summer heat 100 metres beneath the surface, store it underground and bring it back during winter, turning geothermal energy into a defense against potholesWhat if roads could store summer heat and use it to prevent winter damage? A University of Surrey trial is exploring exactly that. Its geot...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
What lies beneath Yellowstone is far more complicated than the geysers tourists see at the surfaceBeneath the iconic geysers of Yellowstone lies an intricate labyrinth of subterranean activity. Fueled by the intense heat from molten magm...
14 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Old coal mines are hiding a clean energy secret, and this one town just figured it outThe former coal-mining town of Cumberland is becoming a powerful example of how abandoned fossil-fuel infrastructure can be repurposed for ...
11 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Why the Amazon’s ‘Boiling River’ Exists Far From Any VolcanoPeru's Amazon rainforest hides a river so hot it can kill, known as Shanay-timpishka. Scientists have discovered this near-boiling water is...
05 Feb, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Americans, act fast: Big home energy tax credits set to expire in 2026 — here’s how to claim up to $5,000 before time runs outIf you’re thinking about upgrading your home with solar panels, energy-efficient windows, or a new HVAC system, the clock is ticking. Two o...
15 Oct, 2025, 10.19 PM IST
A big boost for a climate solution: electricity made from the heat of the EarthSouthern California Edison and Fervo Energy mark a significant advance with the largest geothermal power development in the US, showcasing ...
25 Jun, 2024, 05.51 PM IST
The Red Planet deep under: Potential life on Mars likely lived below the surfaceUnderground heat would have been possible 4.1 bn years ago or in the Noachian era on Mars.
03 Dec, 2020, 02.34 PM IST
Rejuvenation getaways, hot springs & spa sessions: A not-so-mainstream way to kickstart the New YearAlternative healing retreats are a big hit with Indian travellers at this time of the year.
30 Nov, 2017, 12.33 PM IST
Indian-American Raj Parikh develops eco-friendly system to melt snowAn Indian-American engineer along with his son has developed a unique system which automatically cools the air as well as melts the snow us...
29 Jan, 2016, 09.53 PM IST
Tata Power, Geodynamics commission 1 MW geothermal plant in AustraliaTata Power has a minority stake in Australia-based Geodynamics, a leading player in Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) technology.
20 Jun, 2013, 03.12 PM IST
How green technologies like Geothermal-based AC systems, hot water systems & efficient lighting can help you save energyIf a 2,000-unit apartment complex adopts these technologies, it can cut power consumption by 17 m kWh units a year.
25 Aug, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- Tata Power signs MoU with Gujarat govt to set up power plant
Tata Power Company Limited, on Monday signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Government of Gujarat, to explore the possibility of...
12 Jan, 2009, 05.15 PM IST