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India has increased solar power capacity: Modi
On the West Asia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, 'Over the past 11 years, the country has increased its solar power capacity from approximately 3 gigawatts to 140 gigawatts. Over the past year, nearly 4 million rooftop solar panels…
'A heated room': Earth's solar energy regulator is broken, says UN
New York | The Earth is out of balance. That's the message from a United Nations report released late on Sunday (Monday AEDT) that looked at how much energy from the sun is absorbed by the Earth or reflected back into space.
Plug-in solar power bill would power up Minnesota homes
If a bill introduced in the Legislature passes this session, a small solar array would be a mere plug in away for Minnesotans. The legislation would establish regulations for installation and operation of plug-in solar devices. Also known as…
Report: Solar tops new grid growth. Why is Duke Energy slowing its rollout?
A new report shows solar remains the dominant source of new electricity in the United States, even as installations slowed last year. The findings come as Duke Energy plans to expand fossil fuels to meet rising demand in North Carolina. The U.S.
Letters to Editor
This refers to ‘Realising solar power's potential for energy security' (March 23). The solar energy scheme, PM Suryaghar Muft Bijali Yojana, despite being cost-effective for the beneficiaries, is not attractive, due to bureaucratic lethargy…
The 3 Best Solar Panels You Can Buy Right Now, According To Consumer Reports
Solar panels, depending on the connectivity, can be used for a variety of applications. You can use them to charge power stations and solar generators, to power electronics or batteries in an RV or camper, or to charge power systems connected to…
Oil reserves last for weeks. Solar panels last for decades
Oil and gas prices are shooting up as war in the Middle East cuts down the supply of fossil fuels available, in what has been described as “the largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets”. There have been several major…
Musk Offers Sneak Peek at Orbiting Data Centers. They're Bigger Than the ISS
Elon Musk offered a first look at his plans for orbiting data centers this weekend, and they will be longer than the International Space Station (ISS). The satellites stand out for their exceptionally large solar arrays. The SpaceX CEO's…
UP hikes wheat MSP by Rs 160; procurement from March 30
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced a hike of Rs 160 per quintal in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat, setting it at Rs 2,585 per quintal for the 2026 procurement season as against last year's Rs 2,425. Briefing the media after…
Türkiye's solar capacity surpasses 25 GW
Türkiye 's cumulative solar capacity reached 25,827 MW of solar by the end of January, according to the latest update from the country's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. The total figure indicates a strong start to Türkiye's…
Nebraska Wants To Build Batteries For Storing Renewable Energy
When you generate energy, like through a generator, it has to be used or stored somewhere lest it go to waste. That's why a lot of solar energy setups introduce a backup battery or a whole-home backup battery system. The battery is charged, where…
Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors We were expecting a show this…
Myanmar to step up vehicle fuel rationing as shortages grow
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Mar 23, 2026, 06:10 PM Myanmar's military government is stepping up fuel rationing by implementing a system of barcodes and QR codes to determine how much customers can buy as…
Investors eye farming as AI's latest cash cow
A startup fitting livestock with AI-powered collars is closing in on a $2bn valuation, as investors turn their attention to a less obvious frontier for AI. New Zealand-based Halter is in talks to raise fresh funding led by Founders Fund, the…
Peter Thiel's Latest $2 Billion Investment, An 'Agritech Unicorn' - Or Something Else?
Peter Thiel is well known for his PayPal startup and later Palantir tech investment. Most people now have a better understanding of exactly what Palantir software and AI interface are capable of. Palantir AI is now established as a core military…
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