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
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
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
China pauses approvals for battery storage manufacturing projectsThe move comes amid growing concerns about overcapacity risks in the energy storage sector, according to the report. That is despite a surg...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.02 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
Trump's bid to shield chip supply chain could backfire in TennesseeGermany's Wacker Chemie, which produces polysilicon that goes into chips and solar panels, will make a decision in the coming weeks on whet...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
In 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed solar cells inspired by plant photosynthesis. 34 years later, the technology had reached 12% efficiencyIn 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed a solar cell inspired by plant photosynthesis. Their dye-sensitized so...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Solar panels cut light by 80% in sea cucumber ponds, but what happened to sea cucumbers surprised scientistsSolar panels installed over sea cucumber ponds in China reduced light levels by 80.5% and lowered water temperatures by 1.20°C, according t...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Delhi free solar panel scheme: Govt to provide 3 kW rooftop panels at zero installation cost for households using up to 400 units a month; How to applyDelhi free solar panel: Delhi's revised solar policy will provide eligible households using up to 400 units a month with 3 kW rooftop syste...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Delhi Cabinet approves revised solar policy, targets free 3 KW panels for 2.30 lakh consumersDelhi's cabinet has approved a revised solar policy for households. Households consuming 400 units or more monthly will receive free 3 KW s...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
In 2024, Nevada filled 1.8 million solar panels across the Mojave Desert; a rare milkvetch plant growing inside the farm started to produce 8 times more flowers and 10 times more fruit than plants outsideA rare Mojave Desert plant unexpectedly flourished inside Nevada's massive Gemini Solar Project. Researchers found threecorner milkvetch pl...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Scientists taught cameras to watch birds around solar panels; after 19,000 hours of footage, they discovered how the birds were actually using themResearchers are examining how birds interact with solar panel systems, utilizing AI-enhanced cameras to capture extensive footage of avian ...
30 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
In a 2023 China tea-field trial, bushes grew beneath tracking solar panels; fresh-leaf yield was 15.3% higher while annual average PAR was 52.9% of the controlA recent Chinese agrivoltaic study revealed that solar panels can boost tea bush production. While these plants receive diminished light, t...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
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 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