Notre Dame engineers tested a clear window coating that filters solar heat; model interiors stayed up to 7.2°C cooler without electricityInnovators have developed a cutting-edge transparent coating that effectively blocks solar heat while still allowing natural light to perme...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
In 2021, researchers built a two-layer polymer film that cools like skin; under direct sun, it stayed about 7°C below ambient with 150 W/m² cooling powerResearchers have created an advanced cooling film comprising two innovative layers that harmoniously integrate both radiative and evaporati...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
In 2020, researchers tested a self-moistening hydrogel mat under solar panels; it cooled them by at least 10°C and boosted output by up to 19%New research introduces a cooling gel for solar panels. This gel absorbs moisture at night and releases it as vapor during the day. The coo...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
In 1994, the space shuttle Discovery held a Wake Shield disk behind it while still attached to its robot arm; the facility produced 5 good semiconductor filmsIn 1994, the space shuttle Discovery transported the Wake Shield Facility, designed to establish an ultra-clean vacuum environment. This gr...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
India plans Rs 13,000 crore in aid to spur battery parts outputIndia's new plan aims to reduce reliance on Chinese producers and boost local manufacturing. The government sees fostering a domestic batte...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Up to 407% returns! 12 recently listed stocks turn multibaggers as Nifty IPO index hits 52-week highThe Nifty IPO Index has hit a remarkable 52-week high, showcasing an impressive appetite from investors. Recently, twelve newly listed firm...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the possibility of hostilities resuming in the Gulf region, focus on risk management in the market. Why? Because fresh hostilities wi...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
In 2025, First Solar began production at a 2.4-million-square-foot Louisiana plant. 1 year later, it can turn raw glass into 12 finished panels every minuteA massive Louisiana solar panel factory operates independently of new import tariffs. This plant produces panels using a unique cadmium tel...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Avaada Electro files updated draft papers with Sebi for Rs 7,600-cr IPOAvaada Electro Ltd is making waves in the financial market by submitting updated draft papers for a massive Rs 7,600 crore initial public o...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Avaada said to plan public filing for $800 million IPOAvaada Electro is gearing up for an initial public offering aiming to raise up to $800 million. The solar manufacturing company has partner...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
In 2009, scientists began with a 3.8% perovskite solar cell. 17 years later, LONGi's silicon-perovskite tandem set a 35.5% world recordSolar cell efficiency has dramatically increased from 3.8% in 2009 to 35.5% today. This new crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem cell was ...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Need to scale storage capabilities amid growing RE capacity: Industry expertsIndia's renewable energy growth demands more storage systems now. Domestic battery manufacturing capacity remains very low compared to futu...
23 Aug, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
India aims 30 GW polysilicon manufacturing capacity by 2030: MNRE SecretaryIndia plans to add thirty gigawatts of polysilicon manufacturing capacity by twenty thirty. This ambitious goal aims to attract an investme...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Saatvik Green Energy shares jump 8% as subsidiary secures Rs 190 crore solar PV module orderSaatvik Green Energy shares jumped nearly 8% after its material subsidiary, Saatvik Solar Industries, secured a Rs 190 crore order from a d...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Jefferies raises Emmvee Photovoltaic Power target price to Rs 440: Can the stock rally further?Jefferies has raised its target price for Emmvee Photovoltaic Power to Rs 440 from Rs 400, while retaining its Buy rating, implying around ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
India's solar module capacity surges, but upstream manufacturing lags: NITI AayogIndia's solar cell and module manufacturing capacity has grown significantly. However, the nation still imports essential upstream componen...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
In 1956, solar power was priced at about $1,865 per watt and survived largely because spacecraft needed lightweight power. Decades later, prices fell below 50 cents per watt and solar became the cheapest new electricitySolar power once cost a staggering $1,865 per watt in inflation-adjusted terms. Today, solar panels can cost only a fraction of a dollar pe...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST