In 2019, the Netherlands tested a 1,312-foot highway noise barrier with two-sided solar panels; it generated 325.5 MWh over 18 monthsDutch engineers transformed highway sound walls into solar power generators. These innovative walls produced significant electricity during...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In hydropowered Bhutan, solar starts to riseBhutan is expanding solar power capacity to meet rising electricity demand. Hydropower faces challenges from low winter river flows and cli...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Safety can't be reduced to paperwork, says Delhi CM Rekha GuptaDelhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced mandatory building safety audits after a recent collapse. The city aims for electric mobility ...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
In 2012, Adele bought a £2.5 million Brighton beach house and added solar panels; four years later, she sold the renovated home for £2.85 million and moved to Los AngelesAdele installed solar panels on her Brighton beach house years ago. This environmentally conscious decision predated current climate trends...
13 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
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...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
In 2008, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea paid $3.85 million for a 1915 Los Angeles house and renovated it with rooftop solar; Jack Black later bought it for $5.965 millionFlea, the renowned bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently sold his Los Feliz abode for a significant profit following its renovatio...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
In 2000, Pierce Brosnan bought two Malibu lots and demolished the existing house; about a decade later, his 13,000-sq-ft “Orchid House” had solar panels and its own water-recycling plantPierce Brosnan's stunning Malibu estate, known as Orchid House, is a model of eco-conscious design, featuring impressive systems for water ...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In Sydney, UTS researchers tested a biosolar green roof that cut panel temperatures by up to 9.63°C and increased maximum solar output by up to 107%, depending on the monthA biosolar roof system serves to cool solar panels, thereby boosting their electricity generation potential. By nurturing vegetation below ...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 2005, Fight Club star Edward Norton put solar panels on his Los Angeles home; each participating celebrity triggered another free solar system for a low-income familyActor Edward Norton launched an inspiring initiative aimed at providing free solar systems to families with limited financial resources. Co...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio bought into a Manhattan building with solar power and filtered air; 6 years later, he bought the neighboring apartment for $8 millionActor Leonardo DiCaprio has made a notable investment in sustainable living by purchasing apartments in the eco-friendly Riverhouse buildin...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
In 2006, Cate Blanchett bought a Prahran home for $745,000 and added solar panels and a water tank; 18 years later, the Melbourne property sold for more than $3 millionCate Blanchett and Andrew Upton have finalized the sale of their Melbourne residence for over three million dollars, a transaction that not...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Next phase of PM-KUSUM may be OKed soon: Pralhad JoshiThe upcoming PM KUSUM phase will feature a dedicated agrivoltaics component for farmers. This initiative will allow farmers to earn income ...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
In 2022, Texas homeowner installs a $48,000 solar system. Four years later, he ended up with a $7,000 negative electric balanceA Texas homeowner has amassed a significant negative electric account balance thanks to an expansive solar system paired with a unique free...
09 Sep, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
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...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
By 2024, over 550,000 Germans had hung solar panels from their balcony railings and plugged them into wall sockets, turning apartments into mini power plants; within a year, installations surged to 1 million as the simple, roughly €500 technology spread among rentersGermany's innovative balcony solar systems provide a hassle-free solution for renters looking to harness solar energy. Designed for easy se...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
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...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Delhi Cabinet approves revised solar policy, targets free 3 KW panels for 2.30 lakh consumersDelhi's cabinet has approved a revised solar policy for households. Households consuming 400 units or more monthly will receive free 3 KW s...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST