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Powerful Solar Storm Might Have Caused Widespread Auroras and Potential Disruptions, NOAA Says
A powerful G4-class solar storm, triggered by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, is causing breathtaking auroras in unusual regions. This geomagnetic event may disrupt power grids and communication systems while providing the chance for spectacular light displays across the northern half of the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
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Severe Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Auroras Across US, Possible Power Grid Impact
NOAA has issued a warning for a severe solar storm expected to hit Earth on October 10-11, 2024. This storm, classified as G4, is caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, travelling at nearly 2.9 million miles per hour. It has the potential to disrupt power grids, radio communications, and satellites. Additionally, the storm could enhance au...
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NASA Explains How Intense Geomagnetic Storms Lead to Stunning Auroras
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning about an intense geomagnetic storm at level G4, which is likely to disrupt power grids, GPS, and radio signals. Despite these potential issues, the storm offers a remarkable visual treat with colourful auroras visible in high-latitude areas of Canada and the United Stat...
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Northern Lights Likely To Illuminate Night Sky Again Amid "Extreme" Solar Storm
Auroras could light up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already dazzling Earthlings from the United States to Tasmania to the Bahamas the day before.
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Powerful Solar Storm Hits Earth, Could Disrupt Communication, Power Grids
A huge solar storm begun pummeling Earth on Friday, bringing possible disruptions to satellites and power grids -- and stunning auroras -- as it intensifies.
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Centre OKs Solar Scheme To Give 1 Crore Families 300 Units Of Free Power A Month
Continuing its push for renewable energy, the government has approved a scheme providing assistance of up to Rs 78,000 to 1 crore families to set up rooftop solar systems, which will enable them to get free electricity up to 300 units per month.
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PM Modi Launches 'Muft Bijli' (Free Electricity) Scheme, Shares Link To Join
In a bid to boost solar power and sustainable progress, PM Modi announced that his government is launching 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' which aims to light up one crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month.
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UN Chief Visits India's First Solar-Powered Village In Gujarat
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said the people of Modhera, India's first solar-powered village, are setting an example of "reconciliation between humankind and planet".
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Maruti Suzuki Installs Asia's Largest 20 MWp Solar Plant At Manesar
The power plant will contribute 28,000 MWH2 annually to the group's manufacturing unit and which is equivalent to the energy required for the production of more than 67,000 units.
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Mahindra Adopts Captive Solar Plant To Support Its Aim Of Achieving Carbon Neutrality By 2040
Mahindra & Mahindra, has announced adopting a 58 MWp (Megawatt peak) captive solar plant in the Parbhani district of Maharashtra that is expected to generate about 100 million units of power annually beginning 2022.
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Delhi Government Plans Drive To Urge People To Use Rooftop Solar Units
The Delhi government is in the process of chalking out a comprehensive roadmap to encourage adoption of rooftop solar projects, which is a part of its vision to generate more than 2,000 MW of solar energy in the national capital by 2025.
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Solar, Wind Power Tariffs May Dip Below Rs 2/ Unit In A Couple Of Years
As the government continues to focus on increasing renewable energy capacity, solar and wind power tariffs are likely to dip below Rs 2 per unit in the next 2-3 years, a senior official of transmission firm Sterlite Power said
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India Assures Contracts For Local Solar Equipment Makers In Government Projects
India plans to support local solar cells and modules makers by assuring contracts for government projects, a note from the renewable energy ministry said, as it looks to scale up manufacturing to cut Chinese imports and avoid legal hassles.
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US Takes India Back To World Trade Organisation In Solar Power Dispute
India has failed to comply with a World Trade Organization ruling on solar power, the United States will tell the WTO's dispute settlement body (DSB) next month, triggering a fresh round of litigation, according to an agenda issued on Wednesday.
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New Device Could Make Hydrogen Cars Affordable For Masses
Scientists have designed a device that can use solar energy to inexpensively and efficiently create and store energy, which could be used to power electronic devices, and to create hydrogen fuel for eco-friendly cars. The device could make hydrogen cars affordable because it produces hydrogen using nickel, iron and cobalt - elements that are much m...
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Powerful Solar Storm Might Have Caused Widespread Auroras and Potential Disruptions, NOAA Says
A powerful G4-class solar storm, triggered by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, is causing breathtaking auroras in unusual regions. This geomagnetic event may disrupt power grids and communication systems while providing the chance for spectacular light displays across the northern half of the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
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Severe Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Auroras Across US, Possible Power Grid Impact
NOAA has issued a warning for a severe solar storm expected to hit Earth on October 10-11, 2024. This storm, classified as G4, is caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, travelling at nearly 2.9 million miles per hour. It has the potential to disrupt power grids, radio communications, and satellites. Additionally, the storm could enhance au...
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NASA Explains How Intense Geomagnetic Storms Lead to Stunning Auroras
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning about an intense geomagnetic storm at level G4, which is likely to disrupt power grids, GPS, and radio signals. Despite these potential issues, the storm offers a remarkable visual treat with colourful auroras visible in high-latitude areas of Canada and the United Stat...
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Northern Lights Likely To Illuminate Night Sky Again Amid "Extreme" Solar Storm
Auroras could light up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already dazzling Earthlings from the United States to Tasmania to the Bahamas the day before.
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Powerful Solar Storm Hits Earth, Could Disrupt Communication, Power Grids
A huge solar storm begun pummeling Earth on Friday, bringing possible disruptions to satellites and power grids -- and stunning auroras -- as it intensifies.
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Centre OKs Solar Scheme To Give 1 Crore Families 300 Units Of Free Power A Month
Continuing its push for renewable energy, the government has approved a scheme providing assistance of up to Rs 78,000 to 1 crore families to set up rooftop solar systems, which will enable them to get free electricity up to 300 units per month.
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PM Modi Launches 'Muft Bijli' (Free Electricity) Scheme, Shares Link To Join
In a bid to boost solar power and sustainable progress, PM Modi announced that his government is launching 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' which aims to light up one crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month.
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UN Chief Visits India's First Solar-Powered Village In Gujarat
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said the people of Modhera, India's first solar-powered village, are setting an example of "reconciliation between humankind and planet".
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Maruti Suzuki Installs Asia's Largest 20 MWp Solar Plant At Manesar
The power plant will contribute 28,000 MWH2 annually to the group's manufacturing unit and which is equivalent to the energy required for the production of more than 67,000 units.
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Mahindra Adopts Captive Solar Plant To Support Its Aim Of Achieving Carbon Neutrality By 2040
Mahindra & Mahindra, has announced adopting a 58 MWp (Megawatt peak) captive solar plant in the Parbhani district of Maharashtra that is expected to generate about 100 million units of power annually beginning 2022.
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Delhi Government Plans Drive To Urge People To Use Rooftop Solar Units
The Delhi government is in the process of chalking out a comprehensive roadmap to encourage adoption of rooftop solar projects, which is a part of its vision to generate more than 2,000 MW of solar energy in the national capital by 2025.
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Solar, Wind Power Tariffs May Dip Below Rs 2/ Unit In A Couple Of Years
As the government continues to focus on increasing renewable energy capacity, solar and wind power tariffs are likely to dip below Rs 2 per unit in the next 2-3 years, a senior official of transmission firm Sterlite Power said
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India Assures Contracts For Local Solar Equipment Makers In Government Projects
India plans to support local solar cells and modules makers by assuring contracts for government projects, a note from the renewable energy ministry said, as it looks to scale up manufacturing to cut Chinese imports and avoid legal hassles.
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US Takes India Back To World Trade Organisation In Solar Power Dispute
India has failed to comply with a World Trade Organization ruling on solar power, the United States will tell the WTO's dispute settlement body (DSB) next month, triggering a fresh round of litigation, according to an agenda issued on Wednesday.
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New Device Could Make Hydrogen Cars Affordable For Masses
Scientists have designed a device that can use solar energy to inexpensively and efficiently create and store energy, which could be used to power electronic devices, and to create hydrogen fuel for eco-friendly cars. The device could make hydrogen cars affordable because it produces hydrogen using nickel, iron and cobalt - elements that are much m...
