Odisha govt approves 20 mega investment proposals worth Rs 76,612 croreOdisha's government has approved 20 mega investment proposals totaling Rs 76,612 crore, projected to create over 50,000 jobs. These signifi...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
India readies Rs 12,000 crore push for local battery component manufacturingIndia is set to launch a new incentive scheme to boost local manufacturing of advanced cell battery components. This initiative aims to red...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Exide to balance lead-acid strength with lithium-ion pushExide Industries is strategically expanding into lithium-ion cell manufacturing to support India's energy transition. The company will cont...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
India adds 4.6 GWh of energy storage capacity in first quarter of 2026: ReportIndia saw a massive surge in battery energy storage capacity in early 2026. The country added 4.6 gigawatt-hours in the first three months,...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
HVR Solar signs global MoUs to set up 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Uttar PradeshHVR Solar Ltd is establishing a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in Uttar Pradesh through strategic MoUs signed at SNEC PV Power...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
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...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
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...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
US district court rejects patent claims against Hexaware TechnologiesA US district court dismissed patent infringement claims against Hexaware Technologies, ruling that Natsoft Corporation's asserted patents ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
India's logistics, clean tech sectors to see 55% surge in drone usage in 3 yearsIndia's logistics market is set for significant growth. Drone usage in logistics and clean tech sectors is expected to jump by 55 percent i...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Jio enters global top 20 list in WIPO patent rankingsJio Platforms has surged into the global top 20 of WIPO's PCT rankings, a remarkable leap of 320 positions. This achievement highlights Jio...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Not LPG, but sunlight is helping restaurant in Odisha cook and serve piping hot biryani even after sun goes downAn Odisha cafe is revolutionizing biryani preparation with a 100% solar-powered kitchen, even operating after sunset and on cloudy days. De...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Top Congress leaders meet EC, says Meenakshi Natarajan's RS nomination wrongly rejectedCongress leaders have approached the Election Commission in New Delhi. They are protesting the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sab...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
India’s hidden battery fleet can keep the lights onIndia's home batteries are vital for keeping the lights on during peak demand. These systems, long a staple due to grid instability, are no...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Solar module cos flag cell shortage; makers say demand can be met this yearSolar module makers face challenges with local cell sourcing rules. They report a significant gap between module manufacturing capacity and...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST