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In 2016, Sarah Richardson broke ground on an off-grid Ontario country house powered by solar; 9 months later, her family moved into the Starlight FarmSarah Richardson's creation, Starlight Farm, stands as a testament to self-sufficiency. Featuring an innovative off-grid design and solar p...
In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater systemGwyneth Paltrow built a large estate in Montecito during a severe California drought. Her new home incorporated solar panels and a graywate...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos may rally over 21%, according to analystsWith the US market shedding weight overnight, the probability is high that Thursday will see another day of choppy trading. The best way to...
A country without evenings: Cuba's blackouts pass 24 hours as Washington targets the firm that keeps its power plants runningThe United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting key energy import companies. These measures aim to worsen the island's ongoi...
Tata Power Solaroof crosses 5 lakh rooftop solar installationsTata Power Solaroof has successfully reached a remarkable milestone of over five lakh rooftop solar installations across India. With more t...
At California’s McCormick and Baxter Superfund site, a pilot study used hybrid poplars to treat polluted groundwater; runoff from the planted system held 99% less contaminationPoplar trees are playing a key role in detoxifying polluted groundwater at a previous industrial site. Through this innovative pilot projec...
In 1991, researchers coated a Merritt Island home’s green-gray shingle roof with reflective material; the shingles reached about 110°F after treatmentDark roofs tend to soak up heat from the sun, resulting in higher air conditioning demands and costs. Utilizing reflective roofing material...
Since 2016, San Antonio has replaced dark roofs on low-income homes with reflective shingles; the program was linked to lower attic temperatures and electricity useSan Antonio has launched an innovative project to replace traditional dark roofs with energy-efficient reflective roofing. This initiative ...
In 2001, researchers tested a white roof on a large Austin retail store; the study reported lower roof temperatures and an 11% reduction in cooling energy useA 2001 study in Austin demonstrated that white roofs lowered building temperatures significantly. This change reduced air conditioning ener...
In 2007, Oak Ridge built a roof with phase-change material between foil layers; attic temperatures fell about 22°F, with utility savings estimated at 8%Developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, innovative attic technology utilizing phase change materials has proven to lower attic temperat...
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 74: This auto ancillary has monopoly over a part which EVs can't killFor many old auto suppliers, EVs raise an existential question: Will their product still be required? Here, the debate is different. The ba...
Delhi free solar panel scheme: Govt to provide 3 kW rooftop panels at zero installation cost for households using up to 400 units a month; How to applyDelhi free solar panel: Delhi's revised solar policy will provide eligible households using up to 400 units a month with 3 kW rooftop syste...
Stocks in news: HDFC Bank, Ola Electric Mobility, NBCC and Knowledge Realty TrustIndian equity markets closed higher on Friday, ending a losing streak with IT stock gains. HDFC Bank's CEO will not seek reappointment, whi...
In 2019, Buffalo scientists coated aluminum film with a cooling polymer; a small prototype cooled an enclosed box by 11°F by day and 20°F at nightScientists have engineered a cost-effective film utilizing aluminum foil combined with a polymer layer. This innovative film actively cools...
Gaurs Group expects Rs 5,500 crore sales bookings in FY27, to launch 3-4 housing projects in Yamuna Expressway, NoidaGaurs Group anticipates achieving Rs 5,500 crore in sales bookings this fiscal year. The company has partnered with Seaform Germany for pre...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...