Solar Impulse 2: The aircraft that needs no fuel

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 00:10

The dream of flying had always fascinated mankind since ancient times but it was not until the Wright brothers in the beginning of the 20th century that the dream became true.

Facebook open to solar plane-based internet services in India

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 15:02

Social media giant Facebook is interested in testing internet services through solar-powered plane in India and other telecom connectivity technologies it is developing.

Cabinet nod for 15,000 MW grid-connected solar projects

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 23:12

The government Wednesday approved setting up of 15,000 MW grid-connected solar power projects through state-run NTPC under the National Solar Mission.

Renewable energy ministry seeks incentives for solar sector

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 17:28

The renewable energy ministry has sought incentives such as excise duty exemption and 10-year tax holiday in the forthcoming budget to give a boost to the solar energy sector.

Mahindra's renewable energy arm aims to be $1 bn entity

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 13:04

Mahindra Susten, which expects to have 350 MW of EPC installations by the end of the year is looking to scale up its own solar energy capacity from the current level of 80 MW.

Sun Edison, First Solar commit to build 20,000 MW green power

Last Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 16:07

US firms Sun Edison and First Solar have committed to set up over 20,000 MW of renewable power capacity in India in the next five years.

'India's solar energy output goal could create 1 million jobs'

Last Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 00:00

India's goal of reaching 100 gigawatt solar energy goal by 2022 could create one million jobs, a new analysis released Saturday said.

Reliance Power to set up 6,000 MW solar park in Rajasthan

Last Updated: Thursday, February 12, 2015, 12:55

An MoU in this regard was signed by state Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Chairman of Reliance Power Anil Ambani here.

Sembcorp picks 60% stake in Green Infra for over Rs 1K crore

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 20:03

Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries today said its wholly-owned subsidiary Sembcorp Utilities has acquired a 60 percent stake in Green Infra, a renewable energy company in India with a wind and solar portfolio.

Adani, Rajasthan govt to set up India's largest solar park

Last Updated: Monday, February 9, 2015, 22:36

The company will set up solar power project of 5000 MW on its own in the next five years. The Adani Group will also develop solar manufacturing units and power evacuation systems.

Quickly resolve issues to speed up pace of infra projects: PM Modi

Last Updated: Monday, February 9, 2015, 21:55

The meeting was told that no power plant today faces shortage of coal as issues regarding the fuel supply to the plants have been resolved.

Essel Group to set up solar parks in Rajasthan for Rs 4,000-cr

Last Updated: Friday, February 6, 2015, 23:26

Essel Group has signed an initial agreement with the Rajasthan government for setting up solar parks at Bikaner and Jaisalmer at a total investment of Rs 4,000 crore.