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Groundbreaking solar-powered high-speed rail project nears a major milestone - here's what you can look forward to
California's long-promised high-speed rail project has officially gotten underway, with features that should have everyone excited for the future. According to El Diario 24, California's high-speed train will be fully powered by solar energy…
Indira Mahila Shakti to drive Telangana's rural economy: From solar power units to Night Bazaar
The State government's efforts to uplift the lives of over 64 lakh women members of self-help groups (SHG) through one of its flagship schemes — Indira Mahila Shakti — seem to be paying off given the administration's focused approach.
Solar power is so good the govt needs emergency powers to switch your panels off in case they crash the national grid
We're still subsidizing new solar panels even as we figure out how to shut down the excess panels we already have. The body responsible for keeping the lights on in Australia's biggest electricity grids wants emergency powers to switch off or…
Saudi Arabia: TotalEnergies and Aljomaih Energy & Water Company Awarded 300 MW Solar Project
On the occasion of the visit of the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Energy, The consortium comprising…
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GroupM and IOAA collaborate to promote sustainability in OOH industry
GroupM, WPP's media investment group, in collaboration with the Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA), has announced the formation of a dedicated task-force committee to advance sustainable practices within the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising…
Biden in Angola says the future runs 'through Africa'
President Biden on Tuesday declared the United States was “all in” on forging a stronger partnership with Africa as he nodded to the complicated and at times ugly history between the two during a visit to Angola. Biden delivered…
30 Under 30 Energy & Green Tech 2025: Star Power For A More Sustainable Future
Solar energy capacity has grown exponentially in the last decade as one of the leading catalysts of the green revolution away from fossil fuels, but a drawback of solar farms is that they can only generate energy in daylight. Ben Nowack is…
Tata Power gains as arm commissions solar project in MP
Tata Power Company added 2.21% to Rs 425.35 after the company said that its subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy, successfully commissioned the 431 MW DC solar project at Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh. In an exchange filing, the company said that…
Half of Swiss workers have experienced harassment at work
Despite prevention measures, sexual harassment in the workplace is a widespread problem in Switzerland. According to a study, 52% of employees have experienced unwanted sexist and sexual behavior. Women, young professionals and trainees are…
'Brazilian solar arrays will include energy storage by 2027'
Solar-plus-storage hybrid systems will enter the Brazilian consumer market within two to three years, according to Júlio Bortolini, photovoltaic unit manager at Brazilian conglomerate Soprano. That will mean distributors will need to expand…
Swiss Partners Group acquires real estate platform Empira Group
Partners Group, a Swiss company that specialises in private market investments, is acquiring Empira Group, a large Swiss real estate platform. Empira has a portfolio of residential real estate in Europe and the United States with a gross value of…
Switzerland edges closer to CHF96m Ukraine reconstruction package
The Swiss Senate has approved a CHF96.11 million credit that will help finance the reconstruction of war-torn Ukraine. The money will go to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which is the main institutional investor in…
Swiss Senate approves free trade agreement with India
The Swiss Senate is in favour of a free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and India. It was the first Swiss parliamentary chamber to approve the deal. The Senate reached its decision by 41 votes to 0 with three…
Swiss army receives CHF500m extra funding boost
The Swiss army will have CHF530 million more than expected for armaments investments after a parliamentary chamber approved the increase. The House of Representatives pushed through the spending boost despite objections from left-wing and green…
How giant canyons in the Earth could store energy and slash your electric bills
Solar panels and wind turbines give the world bountiful energy—but come with a conundrum. When it's sunny and windy out, these renewables can produce more electricity than is actually needed at the time. Then when the sun isn't shining and…
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