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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
TopicRenewable energy

Topic: renewable energy

There is a global race to make fusion power a reality. India must step up investments soon

India is playing a very important role in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, the world’s largest nuclear fusion project that aims to produce net energy gain from fusion.

Is carbon capture tech more viable than renewable energy? Stanford study has an answer

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

India-Albania look to strengthen ties in sectors like AI, tourism, re-open diplomatic mission in Delhi

Speaking at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr Olta Manjani, Albania's deputy minister of economy, culture, & innovation, said exports to India had surged by 251.7% in 2023.

India leading global energy transition, says Union Minister Prahlad Joshi

The minister reiterated India's aim to build 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

Emerging economies risk missing on clean energy boom–3 ways they can harness it

China has shown that scale is critical for the international competitiveness of the clean energy manufacturing industry.

Pakistan is experiencing a solar power boom. The world can learn from it

Declining solar panel prices and skyrocketing grid electricity tariffs are fuelling a rush in renewable energy adoption in Pakistan.

25 lakh+ households applied for rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar, 24% got it, govt tells Parliament

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February, provides subsidies for rooftop solar. Gujarat leads in terms of percentage of applications leading to actual installations.

ADB approves $200 million loan for Sri Lanka’s power sector

The project aims to integrate renewable energy, and reduce reliance on thermal power plants.

Adani Group stocks, bonds fall for a second day after founder’s US indictment in bribery case

Investors are also watching to see if more Adani deals could be scuttled in the wake of the indictments.

SubscriberWrites: India’s journey in renewable energy transformation

India's renewable energy sector has seen the rise of several innovative start-ups that are driving change with technology, unique business models, and a focus on sustainability.

On Camera

Trump’s 4,500 troops can topple Nicolás Maduro—not fix Venezuela

The US troops could dislodge the government in Caracas, but it won’t be enough to police a country ringed by drug cartels and insurgents.

A Rs 33,000 cr ‘banking fraud’: ED’s case against Arvind Dham, Amtek’s web of ‘500 shell companies’

ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.