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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicSolar energy

Topic: solar energy

Centre considers ways to use SVAMITVA data to help villages realise their solar power potential

Panchayati raj ministry's assessing 3 villages using SVAMITVA data, which prepares geo-referenced maps of villages. It's also exploring ways to monetise data for other development projects.

India to fund solar energy projects in Africa, $25-mn infusion ‘gets in-principle nod’

India is pushing for realising Africa’s solar energy potential as part of International Solar Alliance (ISA). The sixth session of the ISA assembly is currently underway in Delhi. 

How Africa is going to become a global supply chain powerhouse

As the African Continental Free Trade Area begins operations, with its rich natural resources and growing consumer demand, the continent will transform its economic fortunes.

Record heat across Asia put renewable power fleet to the test

Temperatures in parts of the region breached 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in late April, earlier than usual, causing widespread infrastructure damage and power outages.

SubscriberWrites: Making our cities cool again

By 2030, billions of city dwellers are expected to be frequently exposed to extreme heatstress. So let’s make our cities cool.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.