How about solar units on lakes if land is scarce?

It will prevent water loss through evaporation, while producing clean energy

Can glare be a roadblock in solar power expansion?

US authorities in Belmont have issued guidelines to manage solar glare

Recent strong solar flare can hamper satellite communication

There is a strong ionospheric perturbation is ongoing over India, South East Asia and the Asia-Pacific regions, according to scientists, which …

Water pacifies heat

Soil moisture works as an indicator of weather extremes

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The cloud

Beyond the romance, clouds are an enduring scientific mystery that must be unravelled

Silver lining?

Aerosols mitigate the effects of global warming in India during winters

Science

The Sun’s activity cycle is reaching its peak early: Knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star

What would higher solar activity mean for us?

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Cold comfort: The sun is cooling; doesn't mean there'll be no global warming

The sun is going through a period of decreased activity known as the modern grand solar minimum. The last time such an event occurred led to the …

Deadline extended for developers of solar thermal projects

Faulty solar radiation data and delay in raw material supply slow down developers; deadline extended to spare them penalties

Climate engineering carries serious national security risks — countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared

International decisions on climate engineering are likely coming soon

Seven quick fixes for fast changing climate

UN’s latest climate report suggests temporary remedial measures to save the world from climate change. But most are in experimental stages …

A new awakening

When India launches its maiden Aditya-1 Mission, it will further illuminate our understanding of the sun

Adani, Azure Power win solar bids in Uttar Pradesh

Solar energy is significant for the energy mix because of its decentralised and modular nature

New gold rush

A third of non-melanoma skin cancer deaths caused by working under sun

Estimates from WHO, ILO call for protecting workers from hazardous outdoor work in the sun

Time to Plug in

The International Conference for Renewable Energies is to be held in Bonn, Germany. But here is a sector dwarfed by fossil fuels, and although …

Targets or diktats?

India: aim, hope high

Opting for renewables

Why geoengineering is still a dangerous, techno-utopian dream

Experts have increasingly warned against manipulating Earth’s natural systems 

‘Geoengineering could be catastrophic for the planet’

Scientists warn about the perils of tackling global warming with geoengineering

COVID-19: Solar power capacity addition falls short of targets, flags report

India added 989 MW of solar power generation capacity first quarter of 2020 — a third of total target supposed to be commissioned&…