Stocks in news: BPCL, HAL, RailTel, Saatvik Green Energy and Samvardhana MothersonIndian equity benchmarks ended a seven-session losing streak on Thursday, August 20. The NSE Nifty50 closed higher, reclaiming its 50-day e...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
EV charging startups explore peer-to-peer solar power tradingThese companies are participating in early pilots of peer-to-peer energy trading built on the India Energy Stack, a digital energy infrastr...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tata Power launches ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ in Bihar, targets 5 lakh homes in 3 yearsTata Power Renewable Energy launched its 'Har Ghar Solar' initiative in Bihar on Thursday. This program aims to facilitate rooftop solar ad...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Researchers studied 20 French solar farms; beneath the panels, pollinators fell 76%, and plant-pollinator interactions plunged 86%Recent studies indicate that shading from solar panels significantly impacts pollinator numbers and interactions with plants. Notably, bee ...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
In 2010, researchers tested solar panels with white lines; the modified surfaces were up to 26 times less attractive to polarotactic insectsSolar panels, with their shiny surfaces, can inadvertently attract insects seeking water. This phenomenon leads to ecological harm, disrupt...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
In 2018, Europe’s extreme drought cut crop yields, but potatoes beneath German solar panels produced 11% moreAgrivoltaics systems, which ingeniously merge solar energy with agricultural practices, have demonstrated remarkable advantages, particular...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
In a 2021 Oregon study, lambs grazed beneath solar panels; shaded pasture produced 38% less grass, while lamb weight gains were similarRecent research reveals that solar panels and farming can thrive together, particularly aiding livestock. While grass yield under solar pan...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Delhi's master plan proposes solar, hydro power generation from canals, drainsDelhi's Master Plan for 2047 proposes harnessing renewable energy from existing canals and drains. The plan also suggests utilizing greenfi...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
An Australian farmer put sheep beneath solar panels; he reported 15% more wool and green grass surviving through droughtSheep grazing beneath solar panels not only boosts farmer profits but also leads to purer wool. This innovative approach creates shaded env...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Singapore put solar panels on the sea expecting waves to be the biggest challenge, but barnacles had other plansSingapore is using floating solar farms to address land scarcity while expanding renewable energy generation. However, marine organisms can...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Juniper Green Energy bags 230 MW SECI FDRE project at Rs 5.26 per unitJuniper Green Energy received a Letter of Award from SECI for a 230 MW renewable energy project. This project will provide round-the-clock ...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly £100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demandUK households have made nearly one hundred million pounds from selling solar power, as Octopus Energy customers have reported collective ea...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
In 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused Mojave desert land. 8 years later, the site hosts 1.9 million solar panels, turning a historic aircraft testing ground into a massive renewable-energy hubIn 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused desert land at Edwards Air Force Base in California. What happened next wa...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
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...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
RPSG’s Purvah Green Power to acquire Renew Solar Power's 1.4 GW solar portfolio for Rs 4,859 crorePurvah Green Power will acquire a 1.4 GWp solar portfolio for Rs 4,859 crore. This acquisition will increase Purvah's contracted renewable ...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Sanjiv Goenka-led RPSG arm to acquire 1.4 GW solar projects from ReNew for Rs 4,859 croreIn a move that signifies a major leap towards sustainability, CESE Ltd, under the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, is acquiring six solar projects, ...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
India achieves 300 GW renewable energy capacity, 60% of 500 GW target by 2030India has achieved over 300 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity. This milestone represents more than sixty percent of the nation's 2030 go...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.35 PM IST