solar energy

London, March 30 A team of engineers from the University of Sheffield has developed a new way to produce sustainable aviation fuel that could reduce reliance on used cooking oil as a feedstock.The new technique captures CO2 from the air, combines it with hydrogen, and then heats it using...

Indore, March 30 The foundation stone for a 1-megawatt solar power plant was laid at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore campus on Monday.Once operational, the plant will result in annual savings of approximately ₹75 lakh in electricity bills, according to an IIT Indore release...

New Delhi, March 29 – Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva led party workers at 8,250 booths at 6,573 locations in tuning in to the 132nd edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme, a party leader said."Delhi BJP President Sachdeva tuned...

Agartala, March 29: The transformative impact of solar energy in remote and tribal areas of Tripura has gained national recognition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the state's achievements in his popular monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', on Sunday.Speaking about the success of...

New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing adoption of solar energy across the country on Sunday, stating that the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is transforming lives and accelerating India’s clean energy transition.Speaking during the 132nd episode of his...

Bengaluru, March 27 Karnataka on Friday advocated for a higher allocation of LPG for commercial use, particularly for the hospitality sector, during the meeting between the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for coordination between the Centre and...

New Delhi, March 27 Saatvik Green Energy announced on Friday that its subsidiary, Saatvik Solar Industries, has secured an order worth Rs 638.26 crore to supply advanced Solar Cell G12 R Type modules from a reputed solar module manufacturer.According to a regulatory filing, the order is...

March 26, Kohima: The government of Nagaland has announced 17 new budgetary initiatives totaling 62 crore rupees, aimed at inclusive human capital development, income generation for youth and women, education, and building a sustainable and resilient economy.The initiatives also aim to enhance...

New Delhi, March 26 Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Thursday that the time has come to develop the national capital into a leading tourism destination rather than just a transit hub, asserting that the city's growth vision is centered on improving infrastructure, aesthetics, and the...

New Delhi, March 25 India has commissioned around 8,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity by February 2026, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.The government has set a target of 5 Million Metric Tonnes per annum by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission...

Bhopal, March 25 – The Madhya Pradesh government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), allocated Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to developers selected under the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder Scheme on Wednesday.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav distributed the Power Purchase Agreements to the...

Ranchi, March 25 The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission announced a 6.12 per cent increase in power tariffs on Wednesday, which will come into effect from the beginning of the next financial year.Under the new rates, domestic consumers in rural areas will have to pay Rs 7.20 per...

New Delhi, March 25 Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized the Congress on Wednesday, stating that it suffered from a "lack of vision" during the UPA period, which prevented it from harnessing solar energy.The Minister of New and Renewable Energy made the remarks during the Question Hour in...

Amaravati, March 25 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has urged investors to expedite the implementation of renewable energy projects and ensure they are commissioned on schedule.During a review meeting held at the Secretariat with representatives of Brookfield-Axis and...

Noida, March 25 Energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Jakson Group, has signed former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly as its first ever brand ambassador.As part of this association, Ganguly will represent Jakson Group across key brand campaigns and strategic initiatives for a...

New Delhi, March 24 – As of March 19 this year, a total of 26,19,879 rooftop solar systems have been installed across the country under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana since the scheme's launch in February 2024, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.An amount of ₹17,967.53 crore has been...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) announced on Tuesday that there would be no increase in power tariffs for domestic consumers for the fifth consecutive year in 2026-27.OERC Secretary Priyabrata Patnaik said the Commission held public hearings in...

New Delhi, March 24 ACME Solar Holdings announced on Tuesday that it has commissioned an additional 155 MW/470.25 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity through its subsidiaries.With this, the company's total commissioned BESS capacity has reached 297.67 MW/951.74 MWh, out of a...

Lucknow, March 23 The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Monday approved a proposal to set up a 20 MW floating solar power plant at Chilua Tal in Gorakhpur, officials said.The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.State Energy and Urban Development Minister...

New Delhi, March 22 The government's decision to extend the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to include ingots and wafers will allow domestic players to control the solar manufacturing chain and reduce import dependence, industry players said.On March 18, the Union Ministry of...