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First US phosphate fertiliser plant since 1984: Morocco’s OCP and CHS plan $450 million, 1-million-tonne Louisiana factory with nearly 1,000 jobs- Lambs grazing under an Oregon solar farm had 38% less grass than those in an open field, yet gained the same weight as shade made the pasture more nutritious
- In a 2022 Brazil trial, 52 lambs spent 60 days under solar-panel shade; researchers reported lower body temperatures and about 4% better feed efficiency on hotter days
- India needs Rs 30 lakh crore to hit 500 GW clean-energy target: Pralhad JoshiIndia needs over ₹30 lakh crore investment for its 500 GW non-fossil fuel target. Domestic financial institutions and capital markets will ...28 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
- Milkfood bets on premium dairy, plans Rs 20 crore Patiala investmentThe Company says it combines premium product expansion with Patiala capacity enhancement, energy-efficiency initiatives, and focus on opera...27 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- In 2022–2023, Bar-Ilan University grew tomatoes between 24 tracking solar modules; the most shaded rows saw fruit yields fall by up to 57%Research conducted by Bar-Ilan University delved into the concept of agrivoltaics, where solar panels and crop growth coexist. The findings...25 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In a 2021 Oregon study, lambs grazed beneath solar panels; shaded pasture produced 38% less grass, while lamb weight gains were similarRecent research reveals that solar panels and farming can thrive together, particularly aiding livestock. While grass yield under solar pan...24 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- Opposition protests electricity fee hike in Kashmir, Omar Abdullah calls it compulsionOpposition parties in Kashmir protested the recent electricity tariff increase. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission approved a 6.83...24 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- Texas turned 68,000 acres of solar farms into sheep pastures to control weeds; the state now accounts for more than half of U.S. solar grazingTexas solar farms are turning to sheep as a surprising solution to a growing maintenance problem. Across roughly 68,000 acres, sheep now gr...24 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- MCX shares jump 8% in 3 days as gold, silver futures rise. What lies ahead for investors?MCX shares rose in three sessions to Rs 3,211, tracking a third straight session of gains in gold and silver prices amid a weaker US dollar...21 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
- These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsOver the next few trading sessions, the direction of the Nifty and Sensex will be determined by two things. One is, of course, the US-Iran ...21 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
- Earlier this year, a California startup received approval to launch a 59-foot mirror into orbit. Two years later, the demonstration could redirect sunlight onto chosen points on Earth, allowing crews to keep working after darkA California startup just got FCC approval to test a 59-foot mirror satellite in orbit. The spacecraft, named Eärendil-1, will catch sunlig...20 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Rainfall experiments found solar panels cut soil erosion beneath their surfaces by 27–63%, while concentrated dripping created new erosion hotspots along panel edgesSolar panels significantly reduce soil erosion directly beneath them during rainfall events. However, concentrated runoff at panel edges ca...20 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Researchers studied 20 French solar farms; beneath the panels, pollinators fell 76%, and plant-pollinator interactions plunged 86%Recent studies indicate that shading from solar panels significantly impacts pollinator numbers and interactions with plants. Notably, bee ...20 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- In 2022, moving solar panels shielded French apple trees from extreme sun, cutting sunburned fruit from 13% to 2%A study by French scientists indicates that the use of solar panels can drastically lessen sunburn injuries on apples, reducing the damage ...20 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- In 2025, researchers in Italy’s Puglia region grew grapevines beneath solar panels; the shaded vines produced 277% more grapes than those in full sunGrapevines under solar panels in Italy showed significantly increased productivity. This shade moderated soil temperature and retained mois...20 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In 2018, Europe’s extreme drought cut crop yields, but potatoes beneath German solar panels produced 11% moreAgrivoltaics systems, which ingeniously merge solar energy with agricultural practices, have demonstrated remarkable advantages, particular...20 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Delhi's master plan proposes solar, hydro power generation from canals, drainsDelhi's Master Plan for 2047 proposes harnessing renewable energy from existing canals and drains. The plan also suggests utilizing greenfi...18 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- An Australian farmer put sheep beneath solar panels; he reported 15% more wool and green grass surviving through droughtSheep grazing beneath solar panels not only boosts farmer profits but also leads to purer wool. This innovative approach creates shaded env...18 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 2023, scientists placed ultrasonic microphones at 12 Midwest solar plants to see how bats responded. 3 years later, the recordings revealed about 50% more calls above the panels than nearby fields, suggesting the sites were attracting activityMidwest solar farms with native plants showed increased bat activity during spring. Bat calls were fifty percent higher over solar sites th...13 Aug, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
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