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SOLAR INSTALLATION TRAINING FOR LOCALS
10 low-income Rosebud Sioux families got solar panels on their homes; the systems cut their tribal housing authority's electric bill by $8,122 in one year- EnergyFIT Philly upgraded 70+ low-income homes with white heat-reflecting roofs and other repairs; the case study reported household energy savings of $500-$3,500 a year
- In hydropowered Bhutan, solar starts to rise
- In 2015, Portland put four turbines inside a 42-inch drinking-water pipe; they generated about 900 MWh a year while the city kept delivering water normallyIn Portland, Oregon, a groundbreaking initiative has been implemented where turbines are installed within drinking water pipes to harness e...15 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Solar's $1.3 bn bet is a turn for India's defence-industrial complexThe piece argues that Solar Industries’ ₹12,951-crore acquisition of South Africa’s Omnia Holdings could mark a new phase for India’s defen...15 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- In 2006, Rowan Atkinson paid £2.6 million for a 1930s Oxfordshire house, knocked it down and fought to replace it with a glass mansion; 16 years later, he finally moved inActor Rowan Atkinson's striking glass and steel mansion project encountered significant resistance from local residents who initially criti...13 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 2008, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea paid $3.85 million for a 1915 Los Angeles house and renovated it with rooftop solar; Jack Black later bought it for $5.965 millionFlea, the renowned bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently sold his Los Feliz abode for a significant profit following its renovatio...12 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- In 2005, Fight Club star Edward Norton put solar panels on his Los Angeles home; each participating celebrity triggered another free solar system for a low-income familyActor Edward Norton launched an inspiring initiative aimed at providing free solar systems to families with limited financial resources. Co...12 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In 1988, Ed Begley Jr. bought a Studio City home for $225,000 and transformed it with solar panels, efficient appliances, and EV charging; 26 years later, it sold for $1.025 millionOver the years, actor Ed Begley Jr. has meticulously turned his home into a model of energy efficiency. This incremental renovation approac...11 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In 2018, Susan Sarandon bought 45 acres in Vermont for an off-grid solar-and-geothermal home; 5 years later, engineers and staff flagged 47 alleged construction problemsActress Susan Sarandon's dream of an off-grid Vermont estate encountered significant construction problems and a lawsuit. Her company filed...11 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis moved into their LA farmhouse months before COVID; after 5 years of construction, its solar system now powers the entire propertyAshton Kutcher and Mila Kunis dedicated five years to meticulously designing their six-acre farmhouse in Los Angeles. Working alongside arc...10 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- Mark Ruffalo was playing the Hulk while fighting another battle in New York. His farm became part of his clean-energy campaignActor Mark Ruffalo transformed into a passionate environmentalist after observing the destructive effects of fracking close to his home. Hi...10 Sep, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
- In 2006, Cate Blanchett bought a Prahran home for $745,000 and added solar panels and a water tank; 18 years later, the Melbourne property sold for more than $3 millionCate Blanchett and Andrew Upton have finalized the sale of their Melbourne residence for over three million dollars, a transaction that not...10 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Can Karamtara Engineering IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?Karamtara Engineering plans a ₹875 crore IPO to repay debt and fund expansion. The company has shown healthy financial growth over recent y...10 Sep, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
- Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farmingJanak Palta McGilligan has adeptly turned her residence into a beacon of sustainability, creating a self-sufficient environment that harnes...10 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
- In 2022, Texas homeowner installs a $48,000 solar system. Four years later, he ended up with a $7,000 negative electric balanceA Texas homeowner has amassed a significant negative electric account balance thanks to an expansive solar system paired with a unique free...09 Sep, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- Govt offers 50% funding capped at Rs 2 crore to replace fossil fuels with solar heat in industryThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is inviting proposals for solar thermal technology. Financial support up to fifty percent is avail...09 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
- Tata Power Solaroof crosses 5 lakh rooftop solar installationsTata Power Solaroof has successfully reached a remarkable milestone of over five lakh rooftop solar installations across India. With more t...08 Sep, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- By 2024, over 550,000 Germans had hung solar panels from their balcony railings and plugged them into wall sockets, turning apartments into mini power plants; within a year, installations surged to 1 million as the simple, roughly €500 technology spread among rentersGermany's innovative balcony solar systems provide a hassle-free solution for renters looking to harness solar energy. Designed for easy se...08 Sep, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
- In 2016, Portland approved a 660-kilowatt solar array atop its old landfill. 10 years later, the former dump is a clean-energy site poised to power city operations todayPortland Maine Solar Project gave an old city landfill a surprising second life. Behind Ocean Avenue, the closed site now supports solar en...05 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
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