solar energy

NextGen energy: German scientists testing world’s largest ‘artificial sun’ to make hydrogen fuel

The device called Synlight, which they believe could pave the way toward creating hydrogen to use as a green fuel, is being developed at the German Aerospace Center near Cologne, Germany.

Mar 27, 2017, 09:52 AM IST

Pakistan setting up world's largest 1,000 MW solar park to promote renewable energy

Pakistan has also enacted the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2016 to promote effective conservation and efficient use of energy.

Nov 30, 2016, 18:24 PM IST

India strongly pitches for Chinese investment under 'Make in India'

India has made a strong pitch for Chinese investments under the Make in India initiative in a range of sectors like infrastructure development and solar energy at two events in the booming eastern Zhejiang province.

Nov 02, 2016, 13:02 PM IST

US claims victory against India in WTO solar panel dispute

The US on Friday claimed victory over India at the WTO wherein it had challenged the local content requirement in solar panels by the Indian government.

Sep 16, 2016, 21:58 PM IST

'Food waste may store solar, wind energy'

Some scientists have been exploring sugar alcohols as a possible material for making thermal storage work, but this direction has some limitations.

Sep 15, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

Government to set up Rs 1.5k crore payment security fund for solar projects

Government is in the process of setting up a Rs 1,500-crore fund to avoid delays in releasing viability gap funding (VGF) to solar power developers under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM).

Aug 28, 2016, 11:11 AM IST

Jaitley to 'take India story forward' with Japanese investors

Tokyo: Eyeing investments from Asia's second-biggest economy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said his visit to Japan is aimed at taking India growth story forward with investors so as to make them invest in a host of sectors, including infrastructure.

May 30, 2016, 12:15 PM IST

Nalco plans Solar Electrification in 163 villages of Koraput

National Aluminium Company (Nalco) has decided to install solar electrification systems in 163 periphery villages in tribal dominated Damanjodi sector of Odisha's Koraput district, where the company's Mines & Refinery Complex is located.

Apr 08, 2016, 18:44 PM IST

Govt looks to pull off 100 GW solar capacity by 2017-end

The Centre expects to achieve its ambitious target of 100 GW of solar capacity generation by 2017, much ahead of its deadline of 2022, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.

Apr 02, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

Govt's policy soon for large-scale solar manufacturing

 Government is working on a policy to boost large-scale solar equipment production facilities that will be soon be sent for the Cabinet's approval, New & Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal has said.

Mar 05, 2016, 16:05 PM IST

Solar energy to be harnessed for spinning Khadi wheel

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Feb 19, 2016, 14:06 PM IST

Kochi airport - World's first solar-powered airport!

Kochi Airport is India's first airport to solely run on Solar energy. The engineers told our reporters that it was a six months project and the output is very efficient.

Feb 09, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

PM, Hollande lay foundation stone for ISA HQs in Gurgaon

Speaking at the event here, Hollande said France wants to build the Post-Paris Agreement world with India, as he called the ISA as "India's gift" to the world in combating climate change.

Jan 25, 2016, 23:18 PM IST

PM Modi and Francois Hollande to meet in Delhi today

Today PM Modi and France's President Francois Hollande will hold an important meeting regarding the deal over nuclear energy, smart city and solar energy.

Jan 25, 2016, 11:10 AM IST

Coming, cheaper solar cells with greater efficiency

Scientists have developed a solar-panel material that can pave the way for cheaper solar cells while achieving competitive power-conversion efficiency of 20.2 percent.

Jan 19, 2016, 14:45 PM IST

Solar dome to create awareness about solar energy

The entire dome will be covered by solar panels which, in turn, will produce electricity to run the project and will also provide power to the nearby Eco-Park at Rajarhat.

Dec 25, 2015, 12:44 PM IST

Need to harness solar energy to fight climate change: PM Modi

Terming the negative impact of environment pollution as a challenge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said there is a need to harness solar energy.

Dec 21, 2015, 17:45 PM IST

Paris Climate Summit: PM Modi asks rich nations to shoulder responsibilities, launches 120-member solar alliance

PM Modi said that rich nations must shoulder their responsibilities in protecting the environment, with funding and transfer of clean technology to poor nations.

Dec 01, 2015, 00:17 AM IST

DNA: Meet Noor Jahan, who was praised by PM Modi in 'Mann ki Baat''

In a recognition to its social commitments and positive journalism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Zee News for its programme on solar energy.

Nov 30, 2015, 23:36 PM IST

Chennai startup develops power-saver device for solar units

 In a significant development that could give a big boost to the adoption of solar energy in power-starved countries like India, a Chennai-based startup has come out with a unique device - a dual mode micro-inverter.

Nov 30, 2015, 00:18 AM IST