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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...- In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purificationSeven years after the original 2019 report, the reported 3.6 liters per hour per square meter remains an interesting benchmark for understa...
- ET World Leaders Forum: Suzlon CEO says ‘marrying’ solar and wind energy offers India a chance to become a global green-energy powerhouseAround 50% of India’s energy is renewable, making it the largest renewable energy market in the world outside of China. The opportunity for...
- 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 ...
- Tata Power Renewable Energy commissions 72.5 MW solar project in RajasthanTata Power Renewable Energy has commissioned a 72.5 megawatt solar project in Rajasthan. This new facility will supply clean energy to Tata...
- ACME Solar raises Rs 1,571 cr project funding from IIFCLACME Solar has secured Rs 1,571 crore project funding from IIFCL for a Rajasthan solar project. This financing marks IIFCL's first sole gre...
- China’s bold bet on green hydrogen could determine fuel’s futureChina is making a substantial investment in green hydrogen technology. This ambitious plan aims to significantly increase operational capac...
- Australia used concentrated sunlight to split water directly into hydrogen without an electrolyzer; SunHydrogen’s coaster-sized module hit 10.8%, while its 1,200-cm² version reached 9%SunHydrogen and Australia’s Sparc Hydrogen are cutting out traditional electrolyzers to make green hydrogen. By placing semiconductor absor...
- Will the Northern Lights appear by Friday? Powerful solar flare sparks new hopesA powerful solar flare has erupted, sending a cloud of material towards Earth. Scientists are monitoring this event for potential geomagnet...
- In a 2023 study in San Severo, six medicinal crops grew beneath tracking solar panels; deep shade cut evapotranspiration by 81.1% but reduced biomass by up to 48.8%A recent investigation conducted in Italy examined the effects of growing herbs beneath solar panels. The findings revealed a significant r...
- 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...
- India bets on battery storage boom to reduce solar power lossesThe current grid infrastructure is causing marked energy loss during high-demand summer periods. To combat this, developers are integrating...
- Rooftop solar, KUSUM account for 40% of India's solar capacity additions in FY27 till July: BernsteinRooftop solar and KUSUM scheme are driving India's solar capacity growth. These initiatives accounted for forty percent of additions in the...
- In 2025, a Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days making a 36-foot plywood solar boat. Earlier in 2026, it crossed more than 3,000 nautical miles from the Baltic to Spain on sunlight aloneA Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days creating a lightweight 36-foot plywood solar boat designed around efficiency rather than...
- Welspun RE biz race: Macquarie, RP Sanjiv Goenka in last lapWNEL has a relatively small operating renewable energy portfolio, with about 45 MW of operational capacity. Its largest project under const...
- Satellite researchers studied China’s desert solar farms; vegetation developed across 30.8 square kilometres within and around the installationsSolar farms in the arid deserts of China are transforming barren landscapes into vibrant green spaces. Between 2011 and 2018, researchers n...
- Hindustan Power announces Rs 1,135-crore financial closure for solar project in UPHindustan Power secured Rs 1,135 crore for its 300 MW solar project. This significant financial closure supports the Lalitpur district deve...
- 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...
- 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...
- Elon Musk says AI is hitting an energy wall—his 5-word solution changes everythingElon Musk highlighted artificial intelligence efficiency, focusing on intelligence per joule. This metric addresses the growing energy dema...
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