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China's New Tech Turns Seawater Into Drinking Water, No Power Needed
Chinese researchers have created a solar-powered desalination material that uses nanoparticle technology to convert seawater into fresh water at a cost lower than bottled water, running entirely on sunlight with no external power needed.
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Opinion | India's Solar Dreams Have A Big China Problem
The entire edifice of Indian solar, the panels, the parks, the rooftop schemes, the 500 GW of non-fossil capacity promised by 2030, rests, at its base, on a single supply line that runs across a contested border.
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Adani Solar Ranks 6th In Wood Mackenzie's Global Module Manufacturer List
This makes the Adani Group company highest-ranked Indian firm in the annual global assessment, at a time when India aims to expand domestic solar manufacturing capacity and cut dependence on imports.
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Transparent Perovskite Solar Cells Could Turn Windows Into Power Sources
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University developed transparent Perovskite Solar Cells capable of generating electricity through glass surfaces. The ultra-thin technology could transform skyscrapers, vehicles, and wearable devices into clean energy sources.
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Explained: How India Can Turn Its Solar Potential Into National Security Asset
The latest geopolitical tensions affecting key oil route, the Strait of Hormuz, have sent a ripple through global fuel markets. For import-dependent economies like India, such disruptions quickly translate into higher costs, inflation, and fiscal strain.
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New Ionic Liquid Breaks Stability Barrier for Perovskite Solar Cells
A new ionic liquid additive developed by researchers at Purdue and Emory universities could transform perovskite solar technology. The compound stabilises crystal growth and buried interfaces, dramatically slowing heat- and light-driven degradation. Solar cells treated with the additive retained about 90% of their efficiency after 1,500 hours at 90...
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Battery Breakthrough Could Make Solar Panels Cheaper and More Powerful
Researchers in China have set a new 27.2 percent efficiency record for perovskite solar cells by fixing chlorine-ion clumping, a major barrier to performance. Their simple potassium-based method creates a uniform film and boosts long-term stability, marking a major step toward commercial adoption and more reliable low-cost solar energy.
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Explained: Why Isn't Renewable Energy Replacing Fossil Fuels Faster
The total global power generation from renewable sources saved US$467 billion in avoided fuel costs in 2024 alone.
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Swiss Solar Furnaces Recycling Watchmakers’ Waste Metal
Swiss firm Panatere has inaugurated two solar furnaces to recycle steel offcuts from the watchmaking industry. Using concentrated sunlight, the system melts waste metal into reusable steel. The initiative aims to produce 1,000 tonnes of green steel annually, promoting a sustainable circular economy in Switzerland’s precision manufacturing sector.
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Indian Scientists Unlock Secret To Clean Fuel Using Only Sunlight. Here's How
Indian scientists have developed a device that produces green hydrogen using solar energy, marking a significant step towards clean energy production and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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A New Method Improves Kesterite Solar Cells, Making Them More Efficient
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have set a new efficiency record for kesterite-based solar cells, achieving 11.4 percent power conversion efficiency using hydrogen annealing. This method enhances carrier collection by redistributing sodium and oxygen, reducing defects, and improving charge transport. The findings, published in Natu...
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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Partners with RSA to Promote Solar-Powered EV Charging Solution
The partnership between TPEM and RSA aims to boost both electric mobility and solar adoption in Rajasthan. This will be vital in the State’s commitment to sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions
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Reflect Orbital Plans to ‘Sell Sunlight’ at Night With the Help of Satellite Mirrors
A California-based start-up, Reflect Orbital, has announced an innovative plan that could significantly enhance global energy consumption by providing sunlight after sunset. The company, led by company's CEO Ben Nowack, plans to redirect sunlight onto Earth's solar panels during the night, effectively "selling sunlight" on demand. This innovative i...
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Himanta Sarma's Big Solar Infra, Green Energy Push In Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced plans to bolster the state's solar power infrastructure. Mr Sarma said solar energy is a key sector in India's quest to become a global powerhouse in green energy.
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Explained: PM's Rooftop Solar Scheme Launched Just After Ayodhya Event
PM Modi introduced the ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’ on January 22, with the target of installing rooftop solar on 1 crore houses
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China's New Tech Turns Seawater Into Drinking Water, No Power Needed
Chinese researchers have created a solar-powered desalination material that uses nanoparticle technology to convert seawater into fresh water at a cost lower than bottled water, running entirely on sunlight with no external power needed.
-
Opinion | India's Solar Dreams Have A Big China Problem
The entire edifice of Indian solar, the panels, the parks, the rooftop schemes, the 500 GW of non-fossil capacity promised by 2030, rests, at its base, on a single supply line that runs across a contested border.
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Adani Solar Ranks 6th In Wood Mackenzie's Global Module Manufacturer List
This makes the Adani Group company highest-ranked Indian firm in the annual global assessment, at a time when India aims to expand domestic solar manufacturing capacity and cut dependence on imports.
-
Transparent Perovskite Solar Cells Could Turn Windows Into Power Sources
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University developed transparent Perovskite Solar Cells capable of generating electricity through glass surfaces. The ultra-thin technology could transform skyscrapers, vehicles, and wearable devices into clean energy sources.
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Explained: How India Can Turn Its Solar Potential Into National Security Asset
The latest geopolitical tensions affecting key oil route, the Strait of Hormuz, have sent a ripple through global fuel markets. For import-dependent economies like India, such disruptions quickly translate into higher costs, inflation, and fiscal strain.
-
New Ionic Liquid Breaks Stability Barrier for Perovskite Solar Cells
A new ionic liquid additive developed by researchers at Purdue and Emory universities could transform perovskite solar technology. The compound stabilises crystal growth and buried interfaces, dramatically slowing heat- and light-driven degradation. Solar cells treated with the additive retained about 90% of their efficiency after 1,500 hours at 90...
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Battery Breakthrough Could Make Solar Panels Cheaper and More Powerful
Researchers in China have set a new 27.2 percent efficiency record for perovskite solar cells by fixing chlorine-ion clumping, a major barrier to performance. Their simple potassium-based method creates a uniform film and boosts long-term stability, marking a major step toward commercial adoption and more reliable low-cost solar energy.
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Explained: Why Isn't Renewable Energy Replacing Fossil Fuels Faster
The total global power generation from renewable sources saved US$467 billion in avoided fuel costs in 2024 alone.
-
Swiss Solar Furnaces Recycling Watchmakers’ Waste Metal
Swiss firm Panatere has inaugurated two solar furnaces to recycle steel offcuts from the watchmaking industry. Using concentrated sunlight, the system melts waste metal into reusable steel. The initiative aims to produce 1,000 tonnes of green steel annually, promoting a sustainable circular economy in Switzerland’s precision manufacturing sector.
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Indian Scientists Unlock Secret To Clean Fuel Using Only Sunlight. Here's How
Indian scientists have developed a device that produces green hydrogen using solar energy, marking a significant step towards clean energy production and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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A New Method Improves Kesterite Solar Cells, Making Them More Efficient
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have set a new efficiency record for kesterite-based solar cells, achieving 11.4 percent power conversion efficiency using hydrogen annealing. This method enhances carrier collection by redistributing sodium and oxygen, reducing defects, and improving charge transport. The findings, published in Natu...
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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Partners with RSA to Promote Solar-Powered EV Charging Solution
The partnership between TPEM and RSA aims to boost both electric mobility and solar adoption in Rajasthan. This will be vital in the State’s commitment to sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions
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Reflect Orbital Plans to ‘Sell Sunlight’ at Night With the Help of Satellite Mirrors
A California-based start-up, Reflect Orbital, has announced an innovative plan that could significantly enhance global energy consumption by providing sunlight after sunset. The company, led by company's CEO Ben Nowack, plans to redirect sunlight onto Earth's solar panels during the night, effectively "selling sunlight" on demand. This innovative i...
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Himanta Sarma's Big Solar Infra, Green Energy Push In Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced plans to bolster the state's solar power infrastructure. Mr Sarma said solar energy is a key sector in India's quest to become a global powerhouse in green energy.
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Explained: PM's Rooftop Solar Scheme Launched Just After Ayodhya Event
PM Modi introduced the ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’ on January 22, with the target of installing rooftop solar on 1 crore houses
