Billions are needed for climate adaptation — now some frontline communities are deciding how the money gets spent

Examples from Namibia range from drilling solar-powered borehole pumps for water access to investing in firefighting equipment to prevent the …

Floating solar: Opportunities abound, but so do obstacles

By utilising existing waterbodies, floating solar minimises land requirements and its placement allows for ambient cooling

Solar City Ayodhya: PM Surya Ghar Bijli Yojana promoted as ‘free electricity scheme’ during polls, leaves many confused

Aggressive efforts for registration in Uttar Pradesh; But confusion reigns over plant costs due to ‘free’ tag

As climate change snuffs life out of hydroelectric sources, Zambia feels need to diversify energy mix

Zambia is experiencing powercuts as water levels in Lake Kariba, a major power source, fall 

A dharna here, a court victory there: How Rajasthan villages try to keep their land from solar firms

Encroachment of pastureland was possible because government doesn't recognise them as village commons, say locals

The last over 4-minute-long ‘total solar eclipse’ in the US was used by Tecumseh to unite indigenous Americans

Tecumseh’s brother, Tenskwatawa, an influential shaman, predicted an eclipse on June 16, 1806; it happened, and indigenous people united …

Climate engineering carries serious national security risks — countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared

International decisions on climate engineering are likely coming soon

During the 2024 eclipse, biologists like us want to find out how birds will respond to darkness in the middle of the day

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is a natural experiment that can help understand how animals respond to an unusual sudden change in …

The April 8 eclipse provides a rare opportunity to witness the sun’s superhot corona

Corona means crown; During the eclipse, it becomes visible and streaming plasma leaving sun appears in amazing patterns  

76% of Africa’s energy could come from renewable sources by 2040: here’s how

The 76% from renewables would be met by 82% hydropower, 11% solar power and 7% wind power

How about solar units on lakes if land is scarce?

It will prevent water loss through evaporation, while producing clean energy

Solar lawn mower

Green rules

Scientists discover why photovoltaic cells will never beat the green leaves

Solar manufacturers lodge complaint against countries dumping solar cells in India

This is the second time that manufacturers have lodged a complaint

The Sun’s activity cycle is reaching its peak early: Knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star

What would higher solar activity mean for us?

Solar cooler

Soaking in the sun

The US is trying to revive solar thermal power technology

An unviable route

Draft of national solar mission’s second phase fails to learn from past mistakes

Warming up to the Sun

With increasing efficiency of solar cells, their use becomes more popular

Smart pack

Shirdi's Sun shrine

The sun in your kitchen

Virtually inexhaustible solar energy could be the cheapest cooking fuel the world has known

Solar wings

The world's first solar-powered aircraft completes its test flight successfully

India's 40 GW solar rooftop target for 2022: A Kerala case study

Despite interest and potential in the state, the target remains a tall order

Here's the answer...

...if you are really interested in developing an alternate source of energy