L&T Scales Up Global Push in Solar Power and Battery Storage
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a top engineering and construction company, is growing fast by expanding into more solar power and battery storage projects in India and other countries. The company’s Power Transmission & Distribution division is currently handling...
China Sets New Records with the Rise in Solar and Wind Power
Amid growing renewable energy infrastructure across the world, China, the world’s second biggest economy in terms of GDP, set new records in the renewable energy sector. China further added 198 GW and 46 GW of solar and wind energy between January and May this year....
This State Beats Rajasthan to Become India’s Top Renewable Energy Hub
Gujarat has installed 35,163 MW of renewable energy, overtaking Rajasthan’s installation capacity, which is 34,611 MW. This achievement shows Gujarat’s strategic investments across solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy sectors. Gujarat's renewable energy includes...
Now Hydrogen Can Be Produced Using Only Solar Power
In India, scientists have developed a device that requires only solar energy to produce green hydrogen. This process will support goals to decarbonize industries by providing clean fuel. This clean fuel can also replace fossil fuels in vehicles. A research team led by...
Scientists Develop Solar Cells That Collect Energy from Dim Indoor Light
Researchers in Taiwan have developed advanced perovskite solar cells (PeSCs). Under the dim indoor light, the cell can produce electricity efficiently, such as a typical office light at around 2,000 lux. These cells achieve an amazing 38.7% power conversion efficiency...
New ₹2.3 Crore Government Scheme to Boost Rooftop Solar Installation
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a start-up innovation challenge worth ₹2.5 crore, which aims to accelerate rooftop solar installation and the adoption of renewable energy solutions in the country. According to the ministry, the scheme aims...
Adani Commissioned India’s First Off‑Grid 5 MW Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant in Gujarat
The Adani Group has announced India’s first off-grid green hydrogen plant in Khavda, Gujarat. This plant has a 5 MW capacity, which plays an important role in India’s green hydrogen journey. The Green hydrogen is made by the electrolysis of water from renewable...
Cell Import Increased from China, Despite Curbs
China’s share of cell imports has risen from 70% to 90%. According to official trade data, India’s import of photovoltaic cells from China increased by 141% despite restrictions on the use of imported models in utility-scale and rooftop solar setups. India’s...
Himachal Pradesh Speed-Up Solar Expansion: Aims for 13 GW of Energy Storage
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced a renewable energy plan. The plan aims to strengthen the state’s energy infrastructure. In a recent review meeting, he instructed officials to speed up two key solar initiatives. The first one...
Greenhouses Bring Hope to Farming in Ladakh’s Harsh Climate
In the freezing high-altitude desert of Ladakh, where winter temperatures drop below –30°C, open-field farming is limited to a few summer months. Greenhouse innovations are transforming agriculture. In Ladakh, farming was limited by extreme cold, strong...
