IIT BHU Develops Solar-Powered Microwave Reactor for Sustainable Waste Management
The device is called a microwave pyrolysis reactor. It rapidly converts waste into valuable products such as biochar and bio-oil, depending on the characteristics of the feedstock and operating conditions.
Energix, Google Ink Long-Term Renewable Energy Agreement
Carbon credits are critical for technology giants like Google, as they use them to power their rapidly expanding data centers and drive artificial intelligence.
China Cuts New Coal-Powered Plant Approvals by 80%, Finds Greenpeace
China’s combined wind and solar capacity of 11.8 terawatts exceeded coal capacity of 11.7 TW for the first time in the first half and made up 84.2 percent of all new grid-connected capacity.
Karnataka Tops List of EV Charging States: Bureau of Energy Efficiency
The government agency’s latest report revealed that Karnataka led the pack compared to states such as Maharashtra with 3,728 stations, Uttar Pradesh with 1,989 and Delhi with 1,941.
IIT Madras’ Plugzmart gets ARAI Certification for EV Charging
The certification for Plugzmart’s 60kW DC fast charger and proprietor controller card signifies its compliance with operational safety standards and efficiency norms in India.
Satara’s Manyachiwadi Becomes Maharashtra’s 1st Solar Powered Village
On Sunday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched the Solar Village Scheme, an initiative to provide 100 villages with 100 percent solar-powered electricity, at a function in Satara.
Global Renewable Capacity Rises 14% to 3,870 GW in 2023: IRENA
The report found that solar energy registered the largest share at 1,419 GW last year, recording 32.2 percent over 2022. Hydropower and wind energy accounted for most of the remainder, with total capacities of 1,268 GW and 1,017 GW, respectively.
Petronas Inks Deal with ADNOC, Storegga to Assess Carbon Storage in Malaysia
The three companies have signed an agreement to assess the CO2 storage capabilities of saline aquifers and the construction of carbon capture and storage facilities in the Penyu basin, offshore Peninsular Malaysia.
Punjab ITIs Gear Up for EV Revolution, Offer New Courses: Report
The department is associating with vehicle manufacturers like Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki to invest in infrastructure upgrading at the ITIs under the central government scheme to skill youth in collaboration with the industry.
Sceye Demonstrates Solar and Battery Powered Flight for Climate Monitoring
This is a major step towards flying for months or years using solar power during the day and batteries for night flights, which are recharged by the sun the next day.