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Centre urged to extend subsidy for battery systems to store solar power
Emphasising the importance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the country's clean energy transition, A.P.J. Sheik Saleem, National Advisor of Solar-BESS Developers Association of India, on Wednesday urged the Centre to introduce subsidies…
Why India is not able to fully use the solar power it generates
At 3.30 in the afternoon on May 21, India registered its highest-ever power demand, of more than 270 GW. It was a day when most of north, west and central India was seeing heatwaves, during which power demand typically spikes as millions of people…
The U.S. must win the energy competition with China | Opinion
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has made it clear that the United States cannot rely on foreign entities for its energy needs, whether fossil fuels, nuclear power, or renewables. The world is a dangerous and unpredictable place. Instability in…
Strong Flare Erupts from Sun - NASA Science
The Sun emitted strong solar flare, peaking at 7:28 a.m. ET on June 3. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can…
This Umbrella Has Solar Panels... And It Doubles As An Emergency Power Bank
Every time you open an umbrella, you're deploying a canopy of wasted real estate. That dark stretched fabric sits between you and the sun, absorbing heat, blocking light, doing absolutely nothing with the energy raining down on it. For a surface…
IIT Guwahati Develops Innovative Semiconductor Platform
'Our research demonstrates the potential of perovskite-based semiconductor technologies for next-generation solar cells and memory devices.' In a significant breakthrough that could advance both renewable energy and next-generation computing…
B&M 'stylish' item 'suits any garden' similar to £40 B&Q
Bargain hunters keen to brighten up their outdoor spaces on a budget might want to make a beeline for B&M. The discount chain is stocking a garden must-have that it claims will 'suit any garden' – and the wallet-friendly price tag is…
Statkraft and Elkem sign seven-year power agreement for Bjølvefossen plant in Norway
(Oslo, Norway, 3 June 2026) Statkraft and Elkem ASA have signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) that secures competitive and predictable electricity supply for Elkem's plant in Bjølvefossen, Norway. The agreement is for the…
Lidl launches super-cheap solar balcony battery to help households store excess energy
Lidl has launched a new 2.24kWh balcony battery in Germany, allowing users to store solar energy generated during the day and use it later when needed. Priced at just €299, it's one of the most affordable home energy storage solutions we've…
Big Space Discovery: Like Earth, Exoplanets Beyond Solar System Found Shielded By Powerful Magnetic Fields
Based on the behavior of winds on seven large and hot gas exoplanets, astronomers have obtained the strongest evidence to date that planets beyond our solar system possess magnetic fields, like Earth and five other planets in our solar…
Malaysia taps Hong Kong battery firm to power ambitions for electricity grid
A Malaysian power systems specialist has struck a deal with a Hong Kong battery storage firm to pursue large-scale projects aimed at helping the country prepare its electricity grid for more renewable energy. The two-year agreement between Mikro…
Elon Musk Set To Become First Trillionaire, If SpaceX Hits IPO Target
Photo by Martin Schoeller; Photo illustration by Jamel Toppin S paceX plans to price its highly anticipated IPO later this month at a valuation of $1.75 trillion, or $135 per share, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. That would make Elon Musk the…
A British official built a solar engine in Bombay in the 1870s - but his bosses were unconvinced
William Adams was entranced by energy. As a young man, his interest was nursed by working as a clerk in a London patent office in the 1860s. This gave him an early look at some of the first British designs for exploiting solar energy using mirrors…
Researcher uses plant-inspired chemistry to combine energy storage and light control
PhD researcher develops dual-function polymer films for energy systems Porphyrin-based materials combine electrochromic switching with electrical energy storage Nickel, zinc, and metal-free films show different optical behaviours A PhD researcher…
Africa: A Quiet PV Revolution with Global Implications
Anyone looking at the official figures for solar energy expansion in Africa is likely to massively underestimate the actual pace of development. While international databases continue to focus primarily on large, publicly announced solar parks and…
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