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PSUs turn to joint ventures with states to beat land hurdles in solar projects

December 14, 2025 7:45 am

Explaining this approach to the PSC, NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) said, “In the model we have come up with, we have taken steps to move forward by forming a joint venture with the state government.”

US warns hidden radios may be embedded in solar-powered highway infrastructure

September 10, 2025 4:30 pm

The Chinese Embassy in Washington said in a statement that it opposed "the distortion and smear of China's achievements in the field of energy infrastructure."

Tripura trying to ramp up solar-energy production to meet future power demands: Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath

September 06, 2025 9:43 pm

‘On average, 46.1 per cent of power consumers in the state regularly pay their bills,’ says Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath.

With free power sop before Bihar Assembly polls, why Nitish Kumar has stepped up solar pitch

July 18, 2025 12:16 am

In view of the state's rising power demands and its high cost, the Nitish govt has brought in a policy to boost renewable energy production, dovetailing this with its industrial growth push

Solar energy systems: What is the science behind clean energy generation?

July 03, 2025 7:11 pm

There are fundamentally two ways to generate electricity. The first is based on electromagnetic induction, which remains the backbone of global electricity production today. The second method uses solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. But what are PV cells and how are they used in solar panels?

A silent solar energy revolution in J&K

May 07, 2025 3:26 pm

With a cumulative installed capacity of around 75 MW of rooftop solar power plants, the Union Territory has already exceeded its renewable power obligation

India overtakes Germany to become 3rd-largest generator of wind, solar power: Report

April 08, 2025 10:54 am

India sees a rapid increase in renewable energy production, overtakes Germany to become the third largest generator of wind and solar power.

Once off the grid, many villages in Jharkhand reap benefits of solar power

March 09, 2025 3:37 am

Satyarthi has been recognised for the initiative in the Excellence in Governance Awards 2024, organised by The Indian Express, under the Energy category.

Who funds the BJP? Prudent Electoral Trust, a solar giant and vaccine maker Bharat Biotech among top donors in 2023-24

December 27, 2024 10:21 pm

Among individuals, Pankaj Kumar Singh (Rs 15 crore), Ramesh Kunhikannan (Rs 12 crore), Sunil Vachani (Rs 10 crore) were the top three donors for BJP.

Explained: Taking stock of the International Solar Alliance

November 08, 2024 8:10 pm

The International Solar Alliance, launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2015 and led by India ever since, has delivered less than its formidable promise. The offtake of solar in the Global South has remained poor

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