Two years since Bihar’s ambitious solar streetlight project, village roads still engulfed in darkness
Only 20% of the target has been met with only few months left for the deadline, shows official data
Billions are needed for climate adaptation — now some frontline communities are deciding how the money gets spent
Examples from Namibia range from drilling solar-powered borehole pumps for water access to investing in firefighting equipment to prevent the …
Floating solar: Opportunities abound, but so do obstacles
By utilising existing waterbodies, floating solar minimises land requirements and its placement allows for ambient cooling
Solar City Ayodhya: PM Surya Ghar Bijli Yojana promoted as ‘free electricity scheme’ during polls, leaves many confused
Aggressive efforts for registration in Uttar Pradesh; But confusion reigns over plant costs due to ‘free’ tag
As climate change snuffs life out of hydroelectric sources, Zambia feels need to diversify energy mix
Zambia is experiencing powercuts as water levels in Lake Kariba, a major power source, fall
A dharna here, a court victory there: How Rajasthan villages try to keep their land from solar firms
Encroachment of pastureland was possible because government doesn't recognise them as village commons, say locals
The last over 4-minute-long ‘total solar eclipse’ in the US was used by Tecumseh to unite indigenous Americans
Tecumseh’s brother, Tenskwatawa, an influential shaman, predicted an eclipse on June 16, 1806; it happened, and indigenous people united …
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
During the 2024 eclipse, biologists like us want to find out how birds will respond to darkness in the middle of the day
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is a natural experiment that can help understand how animals respond to an unusual sudden change in …
The April 8 eclipse provides a rare opportunity to witness the sun’s superhot corona
Corona means crown; During the eclipse, it becomes visible and streaming plasma leaving sun appears in amazing patterns
76% of Africa’s energy could come from renewable sources by 2040: here’s how
The 76% from renewables would be met by 82% hydropower, 11% solar power and 7% wind power
How about solar units on lakes if land is scarce?
It will prevent water loss through evaporation, while producing clean energy
Solar lawn mower
Green rules
Scientists discover why photovoltaic cells will never beat the green leaves
Solar manufacturers lodge complaint against countries dumping solar cells in India
This is the second time that manufacturers have lodged a complaint
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?
Solar cooler
Soaking in the sun
The US is trying to revive solar thermal power technology
An unviable route
Draft of national solar mission’s second phase fails to learn from past mistakes
Warming up to the Sun
With increasing efficiency of solar cells, their use becomes more popular
Smart pack
Shirdi's Sun shrine
The sun in your kitchen
Virtually inexhaustible solar energy could be the cheapest cooking fuel the world has known
Solar wings
The world's first solar-powered aircraft completes its test flight successfully
India's 40 GW solar rooftop target for 2022: A Kerala case study
Despite interest and potential in the state, the target remains a tall order