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In 2025, a Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days making a 36-foot plywood solar boat. Earlier in 2026, it crossed more than 3,000 nautical miles from the Baltic to Spain on sunlight aloneA Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days creating a lightweight 36-foot plywood solar boat designed around efficiency rather than...
In 2009, scientists began with a 3.8% perovskite solar cell. 17 years later, LONGi's silicon-perovskite tandem set a 35.5% world recordSolar cell efficiency has dramatically increased from 3.8% in 2009 to 35.5% today. This new crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem cell was ...
In 1984, NASA sent about 3,300 honeybees into space to test comb-building without gravity; the colony built about 31 square inches of honeycombIn 1984, honeybees traveled aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger for a unique student experiment. These bees successfully built honeycomb an...
Avaada said to plan public filing for $800 million IPOAvaada Electro is gearing up for an initial public offering aiming to raise up to $800 million. The solar manufacturing company has partner...
Need to scale storage capabilities amid growing RE capacity: Industry expertsIndia's renewable energy growth demands more storage systems now. Domestic battery manufacturing capacity remains very low compared to futu...
Forget 90 minutes of exercise. Just 3 minutes of intense training may be enough for better metabolic healthModern wellness trends suggest short, intense workouts offer substantial health rewards. Brief intervals of maximum effort trigger immediat...
India aims 30 GW polysilicon manufacturing capacity by 2030: MNRE SecretaryIndia plans to add thirty gigawatts of polysilicon manufacturing capacity by twenty thirty. This ambitious goal aims to attract an investme...
India, ADB sign $230 million loan to upgrade Chennai water systemIndia and the Asian Development Bank signed a $230 million loan agreement. This project will expand and modernize Chennai's water supply an...
Saatvik Green Energy shares jump 8% as subsidiary secures Rs 190 crore solar PV module orderSaatvik Green Energy shares jumped nearly 8% after its material subsidiary, Saatvik Solar Industries, secured a Rs 190 crore order from a d...
In 2022, moving solar panels shielded French apple trees from extreme sun, cutting sunburned fruit from 13% to 2%A study by French scientists indicates that the use of solar panels can drastically lessen sunburn injuries on apples, reducing the damage ...
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...
Jefferies raises Emmvee Photovoltaic Power target price to Rs 440: Can the stock rally further?Jefferies has raised its target price for Emmvee Photovoltaic Power to Rs 440 from Rs 400, while retaining its Buy rating, implying around ...
Disney World is replacing its iconic trash cans, and EPCOT fans have strong opinionsWalt Disney World is implementing new high-capacity trash compactors across EPCOT. These smart receptacles automatically compress waste, re...
Elon Musk says AI is hitting an energy wall—his 5-word solution changes everythingElon Musk highlighted artificial intelligence efficiency, focusing on intelligence per joule. This metric addresses the growing energy dema...
Why aluminum foil can turn a cardboard box into a working solar oven: It redirects sunlight toward a dark surface that converts it into heatAn exploration of box-type solar cookers showcased the benefits of incorporating reflectors for improved thermal performance. With the addi...
India's solar module capacity surges, but upstream manufacturing lags: NITI AayogIndia's solar cell and module manufacturing capacity has grown significantly. However, the nation still imports essential upstream componen...
Ola Electric unveils Shakti energy storage portfolio for homes, businesses and gridsOla Electric celebrated India's Independence Day with the introduction of its Shakti energy storage series. This groundbreaking lineup inco...
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...
Ola Electric looks beyond scooters, unveils new products in Shakti portfolioOla Electric is expanding its battery business into energy storage solutions. The company unveiled a three-tier Shakti portfolio for variou...
Government explores incentives for polysilicon manufacturing to boost solar energy productionThe government is exploring a new incentive scheme for polysilicon manufacturing. This initiative aims to bolster domestic production capab...