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Have your say on solar energy and earn rewards by joining The Independent's Insiders
Readers of The Independent are being invited to join a new community that will give them a greater say in how our journalism and wider offering develop. Independent Media Insiders is a research community where readers can share their views on what…
The future of U.S. renewable energy rests on Nextpower-the backbone of the growing solar sector
Nextpower operates as the spine of the U.S. solar sector—and increasingly worldwide—by literally lifting the solar panels toward the sun. But maybe cofounder and CEO Dan Shugar would think of his company as the stem of the industry…
India seeks to triple clean energy capacity to 900 gigawatts by 2035, but major hurdles remain
With the United Nations climate talks underway, India has set an ambitious goal of installing enough clean power to supply more than 1 billion homes by 2035, and has approved nearly $20 billion in power grid upgrades to ease bottlenecks that…
PM Modi launches Rs 15,600-crore projects in Karnataka, hails 'neo-middle class'
4 min read Bengaluru Make us preferred source on Google Your feedback has been reported succesfully. Launching development projects worth Rs 15,600 crore across Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the rise of an…
Many Solar Panels Still Deliver 80% of Their Original Power After 30 Years
In the late 1980s, when Switzerland was just beginning to experiment with solar power, engineers bolted a few shiny panels onto rooftops, mountain stations, and even utility-scale farms. They probably didn't expect those panels to still be humming…
China achieves some key climate targets ahead of 2030 schedule
China has made marked progress in addressing climate change, with some targets under its 2030 Nationally Determined Contributions — its climate action commitments under the Paris Agreement — already achieved ahead of schedule…
Agnikul To Invest Rs 510 Crore In Space Data Centres
The idea addresses an increasingly difficult problem on Earth: Data centres consume enormous amounts of electricity and water. Space-tech startup Agnikul Cosmos is joining a global race to take data centres beyond Earth, announcing plans to…
Lightbourne challenges Caines over Belco rate hike
Rising costs: solar power owners ended up paying more after changes to Belco's monthly rates (File photograph) A change in monthly electricity rates that proved unpopular with Belco customers using solar panels must be justified to “let the…
Renewables are transforming global energy systems, German minister says
The world is currently experiencing an 'energy revolution' driven by the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources, German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has said. Schneider noted renewable energy was making electricity supplies more…
Pakistan pursues Asian trade deals to widen economic ties
Pakistan has begun pursuing trade agreements with Asian countries, with some finalised and others under negotiation or being drafted, the country's Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan said in an interview. The effort would extend trade arrangements to…
Andhra Pradesh emerges as a leader in India's rooftop solar push: Union Minister
Published - November 13, 2026 07:12 pm IST - VISAKHAPATNAM Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just ₹1* Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just $4.99 *Offer only for new subscribers Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has said that India…
Caltech Robot Builds Part of an Antenna in Orbit Without Astronaut Help, a First Step Toward Space Telescopes Too Big to Launch
A robot launched from California has assembled part of a structure in orbit with no astronaut doing the work, a step its builders at Caltech call a first for spaceflight. The system did not finish the 1.4-meter (4.6-foot) reflector antenna it was…
The times I regret are the ones when I didn't value myself enough to speak up'
I believe every business benefits from diverse teams, and the evidence supports that. McKinsey's 2023 report, Diversity Matters Even More, found that companies with the most gender-diverse executive teams were 39% more likely to outperform…
The NYC nor'easter isn't over: Prepare for power outages with this easy fix
Heavy wind and rain struck New York City yesterday, and the weather isn't letting up just yet. Inclement conditions will persist into Friday, Nov. 12, with chilly air, strong winds and rain expected. Yesterday, parts of Brooklyn received up to 3.58…
Himachal announces Rs 1,500 monthly aid, 300 units free power for women aged 18-59 yrs
3 min read Shimla Make us preferred source on Google Your feedback has been reported succesfully. Around 3.50 lakh eligible women aged between 18 and 59 years are set to receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 and 300 units of free…
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