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.

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.

Cabinet approves setting up of institute for solar research

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 21:32

The Central government today approved setting up of an autonomous institute to carry out research and development in the field of solar energy.

First Indian floating solar power station by 2014

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 20:21

Following in the footsteps of Asian giants Japan and Singapore, this metro city might soon get India`s first floating solar power station by 2014.

Reliance Power's 100-MW solar project gets nod for carbon credits

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 13:26

Reliance Power on Tuesday said its 100- MW solar power project in Rajasthan has received approval for carbon credits under the UNFCCC.

Solar power scandal: BJP demands resignation of Kerala CM

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 21:45

The BJP demanded the resignation of Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy for his alleged involvement in the solar power scandal.

India, US science body launch space solar power initiative

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 16:38

India and a top US science body have forged an international organisation to develop space solar power, an initiative that has the potential of solving humanity`s energy needs and greatly mitigating climate change.

Abdul Kalam calls for space solar power research

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 19:17

Former president APJ Abdul Kalam has called for drawing up a workable research document for marketing space solar power to space-faring nations in six months.

Inter-ministerial panel for greater clarity in solar policy

Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013, 22:13

The inter-ministerial committee will enquire into the allegations after a media report last year alleged violation of guidelines in the 1,000 MW solar power project scheme.

Now, `artificial forest` for solar water splitting

Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013, 20:28

An important advance in the race to develop carbon-neutral renewable energy sources has been achieved.

Plants being used as alternate source to generate electricity

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 13:15

Researchers led by an Indian origin professor at the University of Georgia are developing a new technology that will make it possible for plants to generate electricity.