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 1988, Ed Begley Jr. bought a Studio City home for $225,000 and transformed it with solar panels, efficient appliances, and EV charging; 26 years later, it sold for $1.025 millionOver the years, actor Ed Begley Jr. has meticulously turned his home into a model of energy efficiency. This incremental renovation approac...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.30 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
Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each yearChicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperat...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Govt offers 50% funding capped at Rs 2 crore to replace fossil fuels with solar heat in industryThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is inviting proposals for solar thermal technology. Financial support up to fifty percent is avail...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM 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
Karnataka to accelerate rooftop solar rollout across government buildingsKarnataka will speed up rooftop solar installations on government buildings. The Public Works Department will survey suitable buildings for...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Rooftop solar, KUSUM account for 40% of India's solar capacity additions in FY27 till July: BernsteinRooftop solar and KUSUM scheme are driving India's solar capacity growth. These initiatives accounted for forty percent of additions in the...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.38 AM IST