In early 2026, OPG began drilling 40 boreholes at Ontario’s Wesleyville site. Now, the tests are assessing land that could eventually host up to 10,000 MW of nuclear powerCanada is undertaking an ambitious project by drilling forty boreholes to evaluate a vast field in Lake Ontario, which could potentially ac...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
India may add 45-50 GW renewable capacity annually over next 2 years: ReportIndia's ambitious renewable energy plans aim for an addition of forty-five to fifty gigawatts each year, supported by a significant number ...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Earlier this month, Romania sank 4 rock-filled barges into the Danube to keep its nuclear reactor running. Days later, the river rose 1.6 inches when forecasters had expected it to fallRomania has deployed four rock-filled barges in the Danube to redirect scarce river water toward the Cernavodă nuclear power plant as sever...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
US nuclear industry to submit comprehensive feedback on India’s SHANTI rulesThe US nuclear industry is preparing a comprehensive submission to India on draft rules implementing the SHANTI Act, which opens the civil ...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM 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
Hindustan Power announces Rs 1,135-crore financial closure for solar project in UPHindustan Power secured Rs 1,135 crore for its 300 MW solar project. This significant financial closure supports the Lalitpur district deve...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
NHPC J&K project may get ₹18,700 cr subordinated debtThe power ministry is exploring subordinated debt for NHPC's Sawalkote project. This low-interest financing aims to support the large hydro...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.53 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
Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data centreThe new deal is the latest example of Nvidia financing the infrastructure built around its chips, a strategy that helps drive demand but ha...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
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...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
India's power system just passed a historic tipping pointIndia’s clean energy capacity has crossed fossil-fuel capacity for the first time, with 331.7 GW of clean capacity versus 302 GW of fossil-...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Draft SHANTI Rules 2026: Government proposes nuclear liability, insurance framework for operatorsNew SHANTI Rules 2026 propose strict no-fault liability for nuclear operators. Operators must maintain insurance and financial security for...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
In 2024, managers deliberately cooled the Colorado River to protect the Grand Canyon from invasive smallmouth bass. 2 years later, no bass recruitment had been detected, but the effort cost $19.1 million in replacement powerManagers at Glen Canyon Dam used an unusual strategy to protect native Colorado River fish from invasive smallmouth bass: they deliberately...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
US power outages are rising, but homeowners may not need a huge generator to keep the AC, refrigerator and essentials runningAs power outages become a growing concern across the US, homeowners are looking for reliable ways to keep essential appliances running duri...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
JSW Neo, Bhutan's DGPC ink pact to jointly develop 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III projectJSW Neo Energy has partnered with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation to jointly develop the 920-MW Punatsangchhu-III hydroelectric proje...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
India's power demand seen rising 6.5-7.5% this fiscal as hotter, drier weather boosts cooling needs: CrisilIndia's power demand is estimated to rise 6.5-7.5 per cent year-on-year this fiscal to 1,825-1,835 billion units (BU), driven mainly by hig...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.39 PM IST