ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Kotak's Nilesh Shah bets on India's electrification story over next decade; flags AI as the wildcardIndia's energy self-sufficiency is a decade-long investment theme, driven by aggressive electrification to reduce import dependence. Expert...
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
Cleantech startup SolarSquare raises $53 million in funding round led by B CapitalThe startup plans to deploy the fresh capital towards expansion into new cities, double down on technology capabilities, and expand its tea...
SolarSquare raises $53 million in India’s largest residential solar funding roundSolarSquare has secured $53 million in a significant funding round. This investment fuels expansion into new cities and strengthens technol...
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
Oswal Pumps shares gain 6% on 63 MW rooftop solar project win, eyes Rs 500 crore revenue opportunityOswal Pumps has secured 63 MW rooftop solar projects in Bihar under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, awarded by NBPDCL and SBPDCL, creating over R...
Lenskart block deal; Meesho's kirana pushLenskart has drawn fresh interest from major institutional investors. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
B Capital leads SolarSquare’s $50-55 million round at $500 million valuationThe latest round comes about 18 months after SolarSquare raised $40 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed. That round had also seen ...
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
Japan's Chubu Electric set to buy $150 million stake in Continuum GreenJapanese power giant Chubu Electric is set to invest around $150 million in Indian renewable energy firm Continuum Green Energy. This deal ...
Football World Cup? For Cricket champions?The World Cup football tournament begins tomorrow. Many Indians will watch. Some lament India's absence from the sport. This article sugges...
Consumers who gave up subsidy can use Non-DCR equipment to install rooftop solar at homesResidential consumers can now use non-DCR solar modules for rooftop installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. This applies to those who...
PM rooftop solar scheme set for 7.5 million milestoneIndia's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is set to reach over 7.5 million homes by year-end, with 4 million already benefiting. The scheme, ...
Clean energy sector to add over 44 lakh jobs by 2030: StudyIndia's clean energy sector is set to generate over 44 lakh jobs by 2030. Rooftop solar will be the biggest job creator, accounting for nea...
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...
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...