Now, solar-powered car that follows the sun to maximize energy gain

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 19:59

Researchers have developed a solar-powered concept car that will follow the sun to maximize its energy collection.

Solar activity weakest in a century

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:45

The Sun is at its weakest in 100 years despite being at the peak of its 11-year cycle, scientists have found.

Japanese firm to supply solar energy from Moon to Earth

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 16:12

A Japanese firm has proposed an out-of-this-world solution to our planet`s power woes - building a solar panel array around the Moon`s equator and sending the electricity it collects back to Earth.

Indo-German biogas plant: Best of both worlds

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 20:17

With the wind and solar energy sector taking off in India, experts say it`s time that the biogas initiative gained momentum. And with the advent of German technology coupled with Indian engineering, the synergy ensures the "best of both worlds" for the nation.

ESA developing solar-electric driven satellites

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 19:39

ESA is set to develop a new generation of satellites propelled by solar electric thrusters, following the signing of a contract with SES of Luxembourg for the next phase of the Electra project.

New device harnesses Sun and sewage to produce fuel

Last Updated: Saturday, October 12, 2013, 10:57

A novel new device that uses only sunlight and wastewater to produce hydrogen gas fuel has been developed.

China invites people to name spacecraft

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 19:14

China has invited the public to name a spacecraft on board China`s Chang`e-3 lunar probe, expected to be launched by the end of the year, a senior space scientist said Wednesday.

China invites people to name spacecraft

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 19:13

China has invited the public to name a spacecraft on board China`s Chang`e-3 lunar probe, expected to be launched by the end of the year, a senior space scientist said Wednesday.

India to build world`s largest solar power plant in Rajasthan

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 20:09

The government will set up the world`s largest solar power project, having a total generation capacity of 4,000 MW, in Rajasthan.

Assam ties up with TERI to harness solar potential

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 23:54

Assam has tied up with The Energy Resource Institute (TERI) for application of solar energy in the state, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said Thursday.

Transform Coimbatore into solar power city & Centre of Excellence: Kalam

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 18:41

Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam today suggested tapping solar power in a big way to beat power outages and said this power starved city could transform into a solar power city and Centre of Excellence.