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In 2024, Cornell researchers grew radishes and radicchio between solar panels near Albany; shade reduced light and crop biomass, with radishes more affectedIn a groundbreaking study, Cornell University researchers evaluated agrivoltaics in Albany, New York, focusing on crops like radishes and r...
China cleantech stocks surge on hopes of stronger US clean energy supportChinese cleantech stocks rallied on Thursday as Democrats' strong US midterm election performance fuelled hopes of stronger support for ren...
Renewable energy key to India's energy security, German envoy Jasper Wieck saysGermany underscores the critical role of renewable energy in fortifying energy security for India. During recent discussions, German Ambass...
India's solar manufacturing industry can generate 32 lakh jobs, attract $89 billion investment by 2047: ISMATitled Vision 2047: Solar Manufacturing from Polysilicon to Power Plant, the report presents a pathway for India to move beyond module asse...
Tesla, Samsung oppose new US tariffs on Vietnam as probe deadline nearsBusinesses are divided over whether Washington should propose new tariffs on Vietnamese goods this month, with Tesla and Samsung not in fav...
Tesla, Samsung oppose new US tariffs on Vietnam as probe deadline nearsA trade investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property practices is nearing a conclusion with a November 29 deadline. Various industrie...
Silver loses more than half its value from record high: What went wrong and will it recover?Silver has plunged more than 58% from its February record high of nearly $120 an ounce to around $50, as profit-booking, weaker industrial ...
Scientists caught a tiny piece of space dust outside the ISS. What they found was unusualA tiny particle caught outside the International Space Station and brought back to Earth in 2005 turned out to have an unusual minerals mix...
US releases rare photo of China's secretive Shenlong space plane: What does it reveal?China's Shenlong space plane was recently photographed in orbit, showing its design and structure. The Defense Intelligence Agency included...
In 2019, Cornell began testing sheep grazing beneath New York solar panels; the project examined vegetation control, shade, and forage for the animalsCornell University researchers have launched an innovative solar grazing initiative aimed at optimizing vegetation management in solar farm...
India considers measures to boost local production of 100 critical inputs to cut import reliance, government official saysIndia is taking steps to encourage the local manufacturing of 100 key items that are currently imported. This initiative aims to decrease d...
In 2016, a North Carolina solar company began using 80 sheep alongside mechanical and chemical methods; the operation later grew to 590 sheep across 300 acresNorth Carolina has employed sheep for vegetation management in solar farms to reduce mechanical maintenance. This strategy began as an expe...
Flexible workspace providers expand solar capacityIn a significant move towards sustainability, managed workspace providers like IndiQube and WeWork India are ramping up their investments i...
In 2019, New York farmer Erica Frenay sent 59 sheep to graze at a solar farm for five months; she earned $2,325 while allowing her own pasture to recoverAt Shelterbelt Farm in New York, Erica Frenay has taken a creative approach by leasing her sheep to graze beneath solar panels. This arrang...
Microtek invests over Rs 400 cr to accelerate solar business growthMicrotek has announced a significant investment over Rs 400 crore for its solar business expansion in Jaipur. The new solar panel manufactu...
In 2019, Purdue began growing corn and soybeans around solar panels in Indiana; after 4 years, even the most shaded corn plots lost only 7.7 percent of their yieldPurdue University researchers have been examining how solar panels affect crop production since 2019, particularly focusing on corn and soy...
In 2024, Rutgers planted soybeans between solar panels in New Jersey; the first harvest found no significant yield difference between two solar panel designsRutgers University recently performed a groundbreaking experiment on agrivoltaics to assess soybean yield productivity beneath solar panels...
New policy in works to boost agrivoltaics in India; enhance farmers' income via energy generationIndia's government is formulating a policy to enhance the adoption of agrivoltaics across the country. This initiative aims to increase far...
In 2024, a New York dairy farmer wanted solar income without losing his fields; the 6.5-megawatt project was designed around crops and cowsA pioneering dairy farmer in northern New York is merging the realms of agriculture and solar energy by partnering with a solar developer o...
In 2024, a New York dairy farmer kept farming alongside a 6.5-megawatt solar project; wider panel spacing allowed tractors to pass and hay to growAn increasing number of farmers are exploring solar leases as a way to secure consistent income while maintaining their agricultural practi...