In a 2025 study, researchers fired clay bricks with 10% eggshell powder; thermal conductivity was 50% lower than in untreated bricksInnovators are integrating eggshell waste into fired clay bricks, effectively reducing heat transfer in building structures. By using a 10%...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
7 months, 7 fronts: States draw up action plan for pollution seasonStates submitted action plans for Delhi-NCR's pollution season. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviewed these plans for implementatio...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
India steps up coal supplies to power plants amid rising demand and falling stocksIn response to escalating energy demands, the government is augmenting coal supplies from both captive mines and Coal India subsidiaries. T...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on Adani Power with Buy call, sees 20% upside. Time to hold or sell?Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on Adani Power with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 250, implying around 20% upside. The brokerage s...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Coal India shares gain 4% as August coal supplies rise 5.5% YoY: Buy, Sell or Hold?Coal India shares rose on Wednesday after the state-run miner reported a 5.5% YoY rise in August coal supplies. Strong April-August volumes...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
India’s power needs are surging. So why is solar going to waste?India struggles to use all its clean power despite high demand. Renewable energy providers curtail output as the grid cannot handle excess ...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Public-private collaboration can accelerate India's civil nuclear programme: TCE MDTata Consulting Engineers advocates for the Department of Atomic Energy to focus on strategic objectives. The company suggests greater priv...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
In 2019, RMIT researchers fired clay bricks mixed with treated sewage sludge; a 25% biosolids batch cut firing energy by 48.6% while passing strength testsResearchers are exploring ways to recycle sewage sludge into building materials. Mixing biosolids into clay significantly cuts the energy n...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
In 2025, Czech researchers reported 2024 summer tests of green facades; one Holešovice site recorded 6.4K lower mean radiant temperature than a white wallGreen facades play a significant role in regulating outdoor thermal conditions, although their effectiveness can significantly differ. A co...
29 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Revised CBG pricing to support producers, consumer impact to remain negligible: Petroleum MinistryNew Delhi's petroleum ministry clarified Compressed Biogas pricing changes on Saturday. The revised framework offers producers a stable and...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Hindalco Industries expands specialty Alumina portfolioHindalco Industries commissioned a new facility for specialty alumina in Belagavi. This new plant will produce flame-retardant products for...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
NTPC plans to treble capacity to 244GW by 2037, invest ₹16.86 lakh croreNTPC plans to nearly triple its power generation capacity by 2037. The company will invest significantly in renewable and nuclear power exp...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
45 Indian coal power plants have critical low fuel, government data showsForty-five Indian power plants operate with critically low coal inventories now. Monsoon rains disrupt supplies and electricity demand rise...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Hindalco commissions India’s first Superfine PPT ATH plant in KarnatakaHindalco Industries has commissioned India's first Superfine PPT ATH manufacturing plant. This new facility at Belagavi will meet domestic ...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
In 2023, researchers found shade cooled Singapore streets by 0.8°C across 20 sites. Today, vegetation is estimated to save 228 GWh of energy yearlySingapore's trees offer significant cooling benefits for city streets. Shaded areas were found to be cooler, reducing heat stress for peopl...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Power sector stocks: Rising demand, uneven risk; best owned as a basket. 10 power stocks with upside potential of up to 28%For years, owning power meant betting on a slow, steady rise in demand as the economy grew. That story has suddenly changed. The machines b...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
India may add 45-50 GW renewable capacity annually over next 2 years: ReportIndia's ambitious renewable energy plans aim for an addition of forty-five to fifty gigawatts each year, supported by a significant number ...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST