Solar Energy: News
12 May 2025
Indian GovernmentModi government removes MD of Solar Energy Corporation of India
The Indian government has dismissed the services of former IAS officer Rameshwar Prasad Gupta.
13 Apr 2025
TechnologyNew material converts sunlight into heat, boosts energy efficiency
In a major breakthrough in solar energy technology, scientists have developed a unique material that can directly convert sunlight into heat with remarkable efficiency.
03 Mar 2025
LenovoLenovo's new concept laptop can be charged using solar energy
Lenovo has unveiled a groundbreaking concept laptop, the Yoga Solar PC, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC).
26 Feb 2025
MicromaxMicromax wants to make affordable solar panels
Indian electronics giant, Micromax Informatics, is entering the solar panel manufacturing business.
25 Feb 2025
Indian GovernmentModi government mulls $1B subsidy to boost solar manufacturing sector
The Indian government is finalizing a $1 billion capital subsidy plan to bolster the country's solar manufacturing industry, as per Bloomberg.
11 Jan 2025
IndiaIndia's renewable energy capacity soars by 113% in 2024
India has seen a remarkable increase in its renewable energy capacity, adding almost 30GW in 2024.
11 Jan 2025
Space NewsChina plans to build solar power stations in space
China is undertaking an ambitious project to build solar power stations in space, a venture that Long Lehao, a senior Chinese scientist, likened to "another Three Gorges Dam project above the Earth," according to South China Morning Post.
15 Nov 2024
LifestyleSolar cooking classes: Sustainable culinary skills
Solar cooking classes empower participants with the knowledge and skills to utilize solar energy for food preparation, fostering a sense of environmental stewardship and promoting sustainable living.
12 Oct 2024
Science and TechnologyScientists capture 1st-ever images of electric charges inside solar cell
In a major scientific breakthrough, a team of researchers from the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) has captured the first-ever images of electric charges, moving across semiconductor materials in a solar cell.
29 Sep 2024
SustainabilityThis device can generate solar power even at night
A group of researchers from the University of New South Wales has come up with a new technology that can generate solar power, even when the Sun's gone down.
22 Sep 2024
FossilsFossil fuels to dominate global energy supply until 2050: Report
A recent report by management consulting firm McKinsey, suggests that fossil fuels will continue to be a significant part of the global energy supply, contributing 40-60% by 2050.
21 Sep 2024
Science and TechnologyLight manipulation can boost silicon's efficiency in solar panels: Study
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), has revealed that manipulating light momentum can significantly enhance the optical properties of materials.
12 Sep 2024
Indian GovernmentHarnessing solar power: Cost-effective solution for reducing electricity bills
In today's era, where energy costs are on a constant rise, finding sustainable and cost-effective solutions is crucial for financial well-being.
02 Sep 2024
StartupsBillionaire Nithin Kamath backs start-up democratizing access to solar energy
Billionaire Nithin Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha, has announced an investment in SundayGrids, a Bengaluru-based start-up focused on addressing India's solar power harvesting challenges.
10 Aug 2024
Science and TechnologyNew coating turns your everyday items into solar power generators
A team of researchers from the University of Oxford's Physics Department has made a significant breakthrough in solar energy technology.
28 Jul 2024
China40% of China's power to come from renewables by year-end
China is on track to have over 40% of its total installed power generation capacity, come from wind and solar energy by the end of this year, according to the China Electricity Council (CEC).
17 Jul 2024
ChinaThis Chinese solar plant can power 1.7L homes for 1-year
China has reportedly launched the world's first twin-tower solar thermal plant, located near Guazhou County in Gansu Province.
14 Jul 2024
TechnologyOrganic solar panels now efficient enough to rival silicon models
Researchers at the University of Kansas have made a significant advancement in organic semiconductors, suggesting a future where solar cells could be more efficient and versatile.
11 Jul 2024
ChinaChina's renewables development surges ahead, twice as fast as world
China is currently constructing nearly twice as much wind and solar power as the rest of the world combined, according to a report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
25 May 2024
GermanyGermany's solar energy surplus outpaces demand, drastically lowering energy prices
Germany's solar power production has exceeded consumer demand, leading to a significant decrease in energy prices, affecting producers' profitability and slowing down the expansion of solar energy.
07 May 2024
Space NewsUnraveling the enigma of Venus's continuous water loss to space
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the continuous water loss from Venus, often referred to as Earth's twin, into space.
24 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaCalifornia is generating enough solar power to lower electricity bills
California, a US state that generates over a quarter of its electricity from solar power, is now experiencing an energy surplus.
22 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi announces Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana: What is it?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new scheme that will boost India's self-reliance in the energy sector.
21 Dec 2023
Climate ChangeIndia's climate action: Efforts toward sustainability & climate change mitigation
In the era of rising mercury and frequent natural disasters, India is actively engaged in climate action, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and mitigating climate change.
24 Nov 2023
IndiaThis expressway in Uttar Pradesh to soon become solar-powered
The Bundelkhand Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is on its way to becoming the first greenfield expressway in the state by relying entirely on solar power.
19 Sep 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI considers priority sector lending for domestic solar panel manufacturing
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is contemplating the inclusion of solar panel manufacturing in the priority sector lending bracket, as per The Economic Times.
08 Aug 2023
ResearchBat activity goes down at solar farms, finds study
A study, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, discovered that six bat species have significantly lower activity levels at solar farms.
13 Jul 2023
SustainabilityStrategies to achieve 'net-zero energy' home
A net-zero energy home maintains a balance between the energy it requires and the renewable energy it generates. Meaning, it produces as much energy as it consumes.
27 Jun 2023
ChinaHow China is supercharging itself with renewable energy
China is heavily investing in renewable energy to meet its power requirements.
21 Apr 2023
Sustainability6 ways you can save energy at home
Energy conservation involves employing less energy to save expenses and reduce its ill effects on the environment.
25 Feb 2023
HeatwaveSoaring temperatures across India might trigger energy crunch this summer
The scorching temperatures in parts of India in recent weeks have reportedly pushed electricity demand to unprecedented levels, raising concerns about a potential strain on the power supply this summer.
14 Feb 2023
Blue OriginJeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin makes solar cells from Moon dust
Blue Origin, a private aerospace company owned by Jeff Bezos, has come up with a technology that uses simulated Moon regolith to make solar cells and transmission wires.
20 Jan 2023
ResearchScientists discover efficient method of growing crops under solar panels
Scientists from the University of California, Davis, have come up with a method that can make agrivoltaic systems, the process of growing crops under solar panels, more efficient.
13 Dec 2022
Space NewsNine dangerous Earth-facing sunspots detected; highest in 3 years
As many as nine sunspots, the highest in the past three years, have been spotted on the Earth-facing side of the Sun.
03 Dec 2022
Electric VehiclesWorld's first solar-powered car, Lightyear 0, heads to production
Netherlands-based Lightyear has commenced the production of its first electric vehicle, the '0.' It happens to be the world's first solar-powered car.
09 Oct 2022
GujaratPM to declare Gujarat's Modhera as India's first solar-powered village
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to declare Modhera in Mehsana district of Gujarat as India's first round-the-clock solar-powered village on Sunday evening.
1 October 2022
EnvironmentSolar cooking: Meaning, advantages, and need of the hour
"Let the sun shine in," they said, without knowing how this could become one significant revolution in the way we cook.
25 Sep 2022
GujaratDiwali gift: Surat diamond baron makes native village totally solar-powered
The Dholakia family, owners of Shree Ram Krishna Exports diamond manufacturing firm in Gujarat, has gifted solar panel rooftops to around 850 families in their native village Dudhala in the Amreli district.
06 Sep 2022
Reliance IndustriesReliance buys 79.4% stake in US-based solar energy software company
Reliance Industries is set to acquire a 79.4% holding in US-based solar energy software developer SenseHawk for $32 million.
31 Aug 2022
Space NewsSun emits flares; causes GPS malfunction and power outages
The Sun is certainly keeping the Earth on its toes. Between August 28 and 29, the star hurled two flares toward our planet, causing GPS crashes, blackouts, and breathtaking aurora.
