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Odyssey Energy Solutions raises $74 million- At 12, she noticed how ironing machines used by vendors released charcoal smoke. She then invented a solar-powered alternative in just 6 months
- Scientists taught cameras to watch birds around solar panels; after 19,000 hours of footage, they discovered how the birds were actually using them
- 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 nutritiousLambs grazing beneath solar panels at an Oregon State University research farm had access to 38% less forage than lambs in an open pasture,...29 Aug, 2026, 07.15 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 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...29 Aug, 2026, 04.31 AM IST
- Renewable energy projects can now store and sell curtailed power using co-located battery systemsThe renewable energy landscape is evolving as the power ministry allows the storage of curtailed electricity from renewable projects. This ...28 Aug, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- 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...28 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- 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 daysA comprehensive study conducted in Brazil revealed that lambs grazing beneath solar panels experienced reduced body temperatures, which led...28 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- ACME Solar raises Rs 1,571 crore for 300 MW Rajasthan power projectACME Solar Holdings announced ₹1,571 crore project funding from IIFCL. This financing will develop ACME Renewtech Sixth's 300 MW assured pe...28 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- 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...27 Aug, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- 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...27 Aug, 2026, 11.20 AM 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
- 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...26 Aug, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
- In 2019, University of Maryland researchers stripped lignin from wood; the resulting cooling material stayed 12°F cooler than natural wood in an Arizona testScientists developed engineered wood to reflect sunlight and release heat. This material stayed cooler than natural wood when exposed to su...25 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- 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...25 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- 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...25 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- 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...24 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- 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...24 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- 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...21 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
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