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Complete solar power systems in all market yards, godowns by Nov., says Minister
Minister for Agriculture and Marketing Tummala Nageswara Rao has asked the authorities to complete the installation of solar power systems in all market yards and godowns in three months and also complete automation, including digitalisation, ahead…
Can 'floating' solar boost India's renewable energy uptake? | Explained
The story so far: The Union Cabinet has cleared the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a central-sector scheme to build 5,000 MW of floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) capacity on India's reservoirs and waterbodies. It carries a total…
‘Plug-in batteries are the real game-changer': I talked to Octopus Energy and Anker about the home energy revolution than could soon be 'bigger than solar' for millions
It's typical, you wait for ages for a home energy revolution and then two come along at once — or at least that's what appears to be happening in the UK. You've probably heard about the first landmark moment. 'Plug-in solar' hit the…
Oxfordshire solar farm plan refused amid fears for Turner inspiration landscape
South Oxfordshire District Council planning committee debated the proposal for a solar farm on land northwest of Nuneham Courtenay on Thursday, July 30. The committee heard how the facility could provide 49.9 megawatts of energy during daylight…
'Did they sell too soon?' Questions raised after council banked £1.1m from solar farm
The 20-megawatt solar farm at Cwm Ifor is due to be connected to the grid in December, and could produce enough electricity to power 6,000 homes. The council has heralded the sale as a success story, arguing it brings environmental benefits and a…
Canadian aquaculture gets a high-tech makeover: How innovation could strengthen future food supplies
As global food demand rises, countries are increasingly turning to technological innovation to secure sustainable sources of protein. One sector attracting growing attention is aquaculture, the farming of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants. In…
Letters | How China's zero-carbon factories can shape future of manufacturing
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at [email protected] or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words. The European Union's Carbon…
Northern Lights Update: These 10 States Could See The Aurora Saturday
Up to 10 states may get a look at the northern lights Saturday night, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which predicts mild auroral activity to last through the weekend. The Northern Lights, formed by…
I Test Portable Power Stations for a Living. This FCC Ruling Could Kill Off-Grid Energy
When a new portable power station arrives for review, I wheel it or lug it into my garage and connect it to rows of solar panels outside that have somehow escaped the hawk-like attention of my HOA. It's a familiar ritual to me now. I measure how…
In a Warming World, Air Conditioning Is a Necessary Evil. Or Is it?
Power Shift is Ellyn Lapointe's ongoing Gizmodo series that explores advancements in green technology, with a focus on renewable energy, grid modernization, and emissions reduction. As carbon emissions push Earth's average temperature to new…
Mark your calendars: Aug. 12 could be the greatest single day and night for skywatching for years
Skywatchers across North America and Europe should mark Wednesday, Aug. 12 on their calendars. From a daytime solar eclipse to the peak of the Perseid meteor shower beneath a moonless sky, the date offers an exceptionally rare combination of…
Canada's minerals are becoming the foundation of its technology economy
Canada's next technology story may not begin in a software lab, but in a mine, a refinery, or a remote exploration camp. As the world accelerates towards electrification, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, battery storage and advanced…
The 4 Luckiest Zodiac Signs in August 2026, According to An Astrologer
The planets are kicking up the drama in August, and a few signs are lucky enough to avoid the experience. It doesn't mean that everyone else's lives are doomed; it just means these are the signs of the most fortunate in the weeks ahead. The reason…
The quiet revolution now underway that could save us from climate disaster
Here are the hard facts around emissions and climate change. Since 1992 and the first Earth Summit, when controlling carbon dioxide emissions was first declared a priority, carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere have risen 20%. This has…
How Green Is Your Ride This Summer?
As airlines promote their eco-friendly initiatives this summer, experts advise looking past the marketing to find companies making genuine operational changes. This summer, travel companies want you to know how green they are. Delta Air Lines says…
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