India crosses 41 lakh household-mark under rooftop solar scheme, to touch 75 lakh in Dec: JoshiIndia is set to reach 75 lakh rooftop solar households by December under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a significant jump from the c...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
No AC, no cooler: How a house in Delhi stays 10 degrees cooler even during peak summerA Delhi home remains significantly cooler without air conditioning. The owner's father designed the house with a central courtyard and cros...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Govt plans WhatsApp bot for PM Surya Ghar scheme to help households estimate subsidies, costs and savingsA new WhatsApp bot is coming to simplify rooftop solar adoption. Households can easily check subsidies and installation costs for the PM Su...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Centre targets nearly 300 GW power generation capacity by next year: Manohar Lal KhattarIndia is boosting its power generation capacity, focusing on nuclear energy. The nation aims to reach nearly 300 GW next year. Nuclear powe...
31 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
West Bengal will work with Centre to ensure state receives all benefits of double-engine govt: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged close collaboration with the Centre to secure benefits of a 'double-engine government' ...
30 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore reviewed during PRAGATI session: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore were reviewed during the latest PRAGATI session, cov...
28 May, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
PM Modi asks states to resolve water disputes through cooperation, tech monitoringPrime Minister Narendra Modi has called for cooperative solutions to inter-state water disputes. He emphasized technology-based monitoring ...
28 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
ACME Solar signs power purchase pact with SECIACME Solar has secured a power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India. This deal is for a 300 MW/1,200 MWh project spann...
26 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Discoms told to commission rooftop solar units by May 31Electricity distribution companies must finish rooftop solar project inspections by May 31. This ensures projects already installed remain ...
25 May, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Delayed solar projects may get limited relief ahead of June 1 sourcing deadlineThe government is currently considering measures to ease the burden on solar initiatives delayed by unforeseen circumstances. While a total...
25 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Andhra, Odisha tug-of-war over 21 Kotia villagesA long-standing border dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha has reignited. Odisha conducted a census in 21 disputed villages, leading ...
23 May, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
More RWAs may find their place in the Sun as govt looks to scale rooftop solar installationsAs part of a nationwide strategy to enhance rooftop solar energy deployment, resident welfare associations are emerging as crucial allies f...
22 May, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Suzlon bags 195 MW wind energy order from Sunsure EnergySuzlon has secured a 195 MW wind energy order from Sunsure Energy, further strengthening their partnership, which now totals nearly 300 MW....
22 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
After fuel price hike, electricity bills may also increase soonThe Central Electricity Authority has proposed increasing fixed monthly electricity charges, which could raise household power bills even w...
17 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry AsiaIran war news: Soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are pushing consumers in Asia towards rooftop solar power. In the Philippines, insta...
13 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Tata Power shares crash 7% after Q4. What are Goldman Sachs and Motilal Oswal saying?Tata Power shares dropped after its Q4 FY26 profit declined. Revenue also saw a year-on-year decrease. However, the company's renewable ene...
13 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST