In 1954, Bell Labs scientists Daryl Chapin, Calvin Fuller and Gerald Pearson unveiled a solar battery that helped advance solar-powered technologyOn April 25, 1954, Bell Telephone Laboratories made a significant breakthrough by introducing a solar battery designed to power telephone s...
11 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
India weighs replacing old wind turbines to boost capacity by 50% without acquiring landIndia is exploring a plan to replace ageing, smaller wind turbines with larger, more efficient machines to increase generation at existing ...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Quantum could solve AI energy drain, says tech founderQuantum computers could curb the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence data centres with their ability to run complex calculations...
10 Nov, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
India's net-zero transition aim by 2070 offers $22.7 tn investment opportunity for global capitalIndia's push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 could unlock a $22.7 trillion investment opportunity across renewable energy, power grid...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
When wars and AI cast a shadow, India has pressed a power resetIndia’s renewable energy expansion is reshaping its energy security, cutting dependence on imported coal and natural gas as wars, oil suppl...
09 Nov, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
India announces $1.5-billion scheme to add 92 GWh energy storage capacityIndia has launched a $1.5-billion initiative to boost its energy storage capacity significantly over the next few years. This scheme aims t...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Cabinet approves VGF plan for grid-scale energy storage with Rs 14,500 crore supportThe Union Cabinet has approved a significant ₹14,500 crore funding scheme to develop 92 GWh of energy storage capacity. This initiative sup...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Democrats’ win rattles Trump trades from AI stocks to cryptoThe recent Democratic majority in Congress triggered a downturn in global markets, most notably impacting technology stocks. Investors are ...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Indus Towers equips 50,000 sites with solar power; plans to double count by FY29Indus Towers has installed solar systems at 50,000 telecom sites, adding around 300 MW of capacity, and aims to double the number by FY29. ...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Advait Energy Transitions Q2 profit jumps 89% to Rs 19.18 crore; revenue rises 41%Advait Energy Transitions has reported an 88.5 percent increase in net profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. Revenue for this p...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Why is the US Pentagon preparing for a 'doomsday' scenario? Inside America's plan to keep military bases running for 90 days without outside helpMajor military bases are expected to maintain essential operations independently for at least 90 days. The reported requirements cover elec...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
India's 500 GW RE target hinges on LDES scale-up; FY28 viability gap funding key enabler: IESA reportWith a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, India recognizes the urgent need for long-duration energy storage solutions. ...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
India's deeptech dream remains import dependent for critical componentsThe founder of a spacetech startup developing rockets said geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine war, disrupted the supply of...
29 Oct, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Pentagon's 'doomsday' plan as World War III fears grow: How US bases are planning to survive for 90 days as UK urges people to 'Be Ready' for crisisAmid fears of a potential World War III, the Pentagon' Doomsday plan is to keep major US military bases operational for 90 days without out...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
ET Business Growth Summit, Nagpur: Maharashtra minister Jaiswal calls for a rethink of industrial incentives to ease investor stressET Business Growth Summit in Nagpur highlighted land shortages, financing constraints, and rising energy costs as major challenges.
26 Oct, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
The future of AI depends on how we design the energy infrastructure that powers itThe design challenge is to make the building, its engineering systems, and its computing infrastructure work as one, accommodating rising d...
24 Oct, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Engie plans €3 billion investment in India by 2030Engie intends to invest approximately 3 billion in India to grow its renewable energy capacity significantly. The company aims to increase ...
19 Oct, 2026, 01.41 AM IST