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The EU has largely funded the project, providing 11 million euros ($12.5 million) of the total 13.7 million-euro ($15.7 million) cost.

Greek island to run on wind, solar power

The European Commission says Tilos will be the first autonomous renewable green island in the Mediterranean.

20 Aug 2018 10:19 AM

So, if you have installed Solar on your rooftop and implemented the net metering policy, then you get credited for the electricity you deliver back to the grid at the same retail price that you pay for the electricity you take from the grid. (image: Pixabay)

Adopting solar power can help you earn money

Consumers can feed surplus power into the state’s power grid and receive a credit on the bill.

30 Jun 2018 1:37 PM

Infosys, India's second largest software services firm, saw over 43 per cent of its electricity requirements being met through renewable energy sources during 2017-18, a report on Tuesday said. (Photo: AFP)

43.7 pc of electricity needs met through renewable energy, says Infosys

The Bengaluru-based company has an installed capacity of 46.1 megawatt (MW) of solar energy across the country, it added.

19 Jun 2018 4:50 PM

The Mahavitaran company has offered to waive the fine and interest on the electricity charges under the scheme. (Representational image)

Industrial defaulters get power relief

Mahavitaran had permanently disconnected the power of 97,464 industrial consumers since few years.

26 May 2018 6:33 AM

Now pay Rs 2/unit till 400 units of power

For consumers who use upto 200 units, the rate would be Rs 1 per unit and from 201-400 units it would Rs 2.5.

10 May 2018 6:08 AM

Tata Power on Monday said it produced 53,556 million units of electricity in financial year 2017-18, registering an increase of 1.9 per cent.

Tata Power output at 53,556 MUs in FY 2018

The company generated 52,512 million units of power in 2016-17 from all its units, ranging from thermal to solar.

07 May 2018 4:12 PM

‘Power in 82 per cent rural households’

Power Ministry aims to electrify every household by Dec. 31.

01 May 2018 1:47 AM

The efficiency of the process depends on temperature, flow rates, delays, and the location of the process in the wastewater treatment chain.

Study finds electricity can remove drug residues from wastewater

The study examined the formation of oxidants on the plasma-liquid-gas interface and their behaviour in the process.

17 Apr 2018 9:26 AM

E-vehicles charging stations need no licence, says govt

The power ministry has categorised charging batteries of electric vehicles as a service.

16 Apr 2018 4:28 PM

It said that the monthly market clearing price has spiked around 25 per cent from Rs 3.20 per unit in January this year to Rs 3.97 in March, taking the average cost to Rs 3.43.

Crisil warns about prices for Discoms

“We are staring at a huge problem because peak power deficit scenario is unlikely to improve anytime soon,” said Crisil’s Vivek Sharma.

04 Apr 2018 1:42 AM

The solar panel system installed at Shivalaya Tower in Thakur complex, Kandivali East, is expected to generate around 49,000 units every year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sun helps society in Kandivali cut power bills by 50 per cent

The move came after the society resolved to move to a cleaner energy that also does not create a hole in the pockets.

17 Feb 2018 4:44 AM

This program by Tesla has already started and a trial period has been introduced to 1,100 homes.

Tesla's Powerwall batteries make Australia energy efficient

The device stores the excess solar energy and makes it available on demand, even post sunset.

05 Feb 2018 3:32 PM

Yulmed has an average elevation of 3,650 metres above sea level (Photo: AFP)

Tibet's least populated village finally gets electricity

In 2008, the local government built a small hydropower station, but it failed to meet increasing power demands.

02 Jan 2018 8:35 PM

The non-toxic, biodegradable and biocompatible device takes advantage of the suitable piezoelectric properties of the onion skin. (Photo: Pixabay)

IIT scientists use onion skin to generate electricity

The device could withstand repeated cycles of pressing and releasing for up to five months.

18 Dec 2017 6:32 PM

Efficient energy availability backbone of economy: Ram Nath Kovind

Almost a third of India s power consumption occurs in commercial and residential buildings.

14 Dec 2017 4:18 PM

The treated excrement when converted to combustible solid biomass fuel, could replace about 10% of coal used in electricity generation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chicken poop can be used to generate electricity: study

Treated excrement from turkeys, chickens and other poultry birds may be used as a fuel for heat and electricity generation.

20 Nov 2017 1:07 PM

Protein in tears, egg whites may help generate electricity

The discovery may have wide reaching applications and could lead to further research in the area of energy harvesting.

03 Oct 2017 1:37 PM

To enable the ST bus to reach the village, the personnel of the district police prepared a bridge on a drain (Photo: AFP)

Electricity, bus comes to Maharashtra village 70 years after independence

District guardian minister Raje Ambrishrao Atram decided to provide these basic facilities for which he made a provision of Rs 45 lakh fund.

29 Sep 2017 8:36 PM

No free power for poor under Saubhagya; demand to rise by 28GW

The scheme is expected to increase the energy requirement by 28,000 MW per year.

27 Sep 2017 6:49 PM

Waste toilet paper is not often considered an asset. Yet it is a rich source of carbon, containing 70-80 per cent of cellulose on a dry basis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Waste toilet-paper can be used to generate electricity, says study

Researchers say the process could tackle the problems of overflowing municipal landfills and dependency on fossil fuels.

18 Sep 2017 7:59 AM

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