New solar panel will produce 60 times more electricity

Commerce ministry recommends anti-dumping duties on solar cells imported from US, China

Renewable energy ministry may get prime minister-designate, Narendra Modi, to stall move, fearing energy price rise

Technologies

Is the state of technology an obstacle in implementing renewable future? Or is the current price of this technology out of our reach?

Cooling tactics

Water body and trees around the building provide cooling effect

Renewables, Deserted?

The Indian government has a set a target for renewable energy: 10,000 megawatt by 2012. So far so good. Renewables can electrify the rural …

Sun City

The German capital Berlin gives a preview of the solar energy future

Use sun to make ice

Solar refrigerator to help immunisation programmes

Bidding exposes solar tariff game

The ambitious solar mission is set to start on shaky ground

India’s annual solar capacity addition needs to increase annually by 36% till 2026-27 to meet 14th NEP targets

The country needs to commission a minimum of 17.5 GW in FY 2024, with a further ramp-up to 41 GW by FY 2027

Renewable spirit and purer energy

An extension of the 'pursuit of inner purity' to purer forms of energy

Planning to install rooftop solar panels? How about some grass beneath it

Integrating green roofs and solar PV systems can enhance their functions and effectiveness through cooling and shading effects

Largest solar plant

Sun's the limit

Solar energy is yet to reach its true potential. Engineers aim at efficiency

Hurdle race

How to make the solar mission possible  

Too little for renewables

The sector remains a low priority for government

Made in India or…

Controlling imports tightly can stifle efficiency. Laxity can compromise quality

Centre won't impose anti-dumping duties on imported solar cells and modules

Finance ministry allows deadline for issuing notification for imposing duties to lapse

Should India impose anti-dumping duty on solar cells?

There has been no increase in installed capacity of solar power for past two months

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Solar aircraft on world tour obstructed by bad weather

The aircraft is part of an experimental project to raise awareness about renewable energy

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The four pillars of non-conventional energy

After initial success in deriving energy from water, sun, wind and biomass, India is poised for a great leap in making these the energy sources …

Spurt forecast in nonconventional energy

The nonconventional energy sector is seen as the mainstay of the nation's future power requirements and is all set for major expansion, following …

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