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In a “breakthrough”, scientists have developed a novel solar-powered harvesting system that absorbs moisture from the air and converts it into clean, usable water. The…
Read insight — New solar-powered device creates water from thin airEngineering and construction major, L&T, has bagged a ₹352-crore contract for building a 100 MW solar plant for the Bengaluru-based Raasi Green Earth Energy Pvt Ltd.…
Read insight — L&T bags ₹352-cr solar plant order from Raasi Green EarthToday the entire world is abuzz with one word- Clean Energy. This has set an upward spiral in the need for jobs in this sector.…
Read insight — Building a Clean FutureLuminous Power Technologies, traditionally known for its power back-up systems, is now focusing more on residential rooftop solutions business. The company, now a unit of…
Read insight — Solar technology will synergise the power back-up businessIn the rush to meet the target of 1.75 lakh MW of renewable energy capacity by 2020, the Centre and several states have issued tenders totalling…
Read insight — Centre issue tenders for developing 30,000 MW of renewable projectsAs a human race we have done very well in the last century. It has seen a global economic boom on a scale never experienced…
Read insight — It’s a climate and environment emergency: We must reboot the world while it’s still alive and kickingThe festive season is ushering. Optimism for a better environment and healthy quality of life is high on our minds. As Ganesha rings bell and…
Read insight — Does staying indoors during extreme pollution really help?Construction of real estate space continues to grow at unprecedented rate, with urbanization of developing India. With the government’s reform agenda in full steam, there…
Read insight — Energy efficiency in buildings: implementation challenges and way forwardWhile the government’s decision to re-classify large hydroelectric projects as renewable energy will certainly help the sector, the move will also go a long way…
Read insight — New hydro policy to help meet renewables targetThe North Delhi Municipal Corporation has initiated work on its mega project for installing solar power rooftop plants at 30 model schools, four hospitals and…
Read insight — Rooftop solar plants at corpn schools to save 4k MW daily