2026 Annular Solar Eclipse: Date, Visibility, Safety
The 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse on Feb 17, 2026, will be visible over Antarctica. Learn when to watch, why India won't see it, and crucial eye safety tips.
The 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse on Feb 17, 2026, will be visible over Antarctica. Learn when to watch, why India won't see it, and crucial eye safety tips.
Olaba and Kandakela Devabhumi in Cuttack become Odisha's first fully solar-powered tribal villages. 80 households now have clean, reliable electricity, boosting education and livelihoods. Discover this green milestone!
Bihar witnesses a surge in rooftop solar installations, with over 14,600 households benefiting from subsidies and loans under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. DISCOMs waive fees to boost clean energy adoption.
Tata Power Renewable Energy will build India's largest 10GW ingot & wafer facility in Nellore, AP, investing ₹6,675 crore. The project will create 1,000 jobs and boost domestic solar manufacturing. Read more.
The International Solar Alliance (ISA), led by India, vows to advance solar energy deployment with its 125 member nations despite the US withdrawal. Focus remains on LDCs and island states.
The 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse on February 17, 2026, will be a stunning event visible only in the Southern Hemisphere. Find out why India will miss it and how to watch live.
Chhattisgarh pioneers a national model, merging PM housing schemes with solar power for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, aiming for zero electricity bills. Discover this innovative convergence project.
On August 2, 2027, a rare 6-minute total solar eclipse will cross Europe, Africa & Middle East. Get details on visibility, safety, and why it's a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Andhra Pradesh's SIPB approves Tata Power's massive solar ingot and wafer facility, set to be India's largest. This move reinforces the state's leadership in advanced solar manufacturing. Read more.
Tata Power Renewable Energy will invest Rs 6,675 crore to set up a 10 GW solar ingot and wafer facility in Nellore, AP, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting India's green manufacturing.
Ace your UPSC Mains 2026 prep with this week's GS-3 practice. Dive deep into India's solar manufacturing bottlenecks and the revolutionary role of nanobots in targeted cancer therapy. Read, analyze, and craft your answers.
Welson Power MD Wally Jang advises India to learn from China's semiconductor and battery manufacturing ecosystem to accelerate its own production goals. Discover key strategies.
The dazzling Aurora Borealis is set for a spectacular surge in 2026. Scientists predict the upcoming solar maximum will intensify northern lights displays, making them visible from more locations. Discover why and where you can witness this celestial marv
Haryana MLA Shyam Singh Rana distributed 13 subsidy cheques to beneficiaries of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Rewari, promoting solar energy adoption.
South Africans are turning to affordable Chinese solar panels and batteries to combat crippling power cuts. This shift is transforming businesses and reducing reliance on coal. Discover the continent-wide clean energy revolution.
Centre approves 22 proposals from Samsung, Foxconn, Tata & others under ECMS to boost domestic production, cut imports. Investments to create Rs 2.6 lakh crore output.
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approves 22 proposals under the electronics components scheme, mobilizing Rs 41,863 crore in planned investment to boost domestic manufacturing.
ISRO's Aditya-L1, India's first solar observatory, successfully reaches its final halo orbit around Lagrange Point 1. Discover the mission's goals and see its first stunning images of the Sun.
Jaipur discoms introduce virtual and group net metering, enabling residents without rooftops to harness solar power and slash electricity bills. Learn how to apply.
Bihar's Kajra Solar Power Plant energises its 132 kV transmission line, marking a major step in renewable energy. The solar-plus-BESS project will ensure reliable daytime and peak-hour power. Read more about this green infrastructure milestone.
Over 25 lakh Indian households now have rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, slashing electricity bills. Learn about subsidies and how to apply for a sustainable future.
Tripura achieves over 6 MW solar power under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, with 17,131 participants. 1,762 homes now have rooftop panels, earning Rs 53,514 monthly from surplus power. Read more.
The Punjab government's objection over land lease has stalled the Bhakra Beas Management Board's 18 MW solar power project in Hoshiarpur, impacting green energy goals. Read details.
The Rudra solar dryer, developed by IIT Kharagpur, revolutionizes food processing in rural India. It empowers farmers, reduces waste, and promotes clean energy. Discover how this innovation is changing lives.
Tamil Nadu achieves a historic milestone with 50.8Mu solar energy absorbed into the grid and a peak generation of 7,276MW. Discover how dry weather is powering the state's green energy surge.
Tamil Nadu achieves a historic peak in solar power generation, injecting 50.8 million units into the grid. Discover how this green energy surge is powering the state.
India's government plans to nearly double auto PLI scheme funds to ₹5,500 crore for FY27 to boost EV manufacturing, but rejects pleas from new-age automakers to reopen applications. Explore the impact.
Gujarat govt announces a major renewable energy feat with over 5 lakh residential solar rooftops. The state leads India in solar adoption. Discover the details.
SJVN's massive 1,000 MW Bikaner solar power project is now commercially operational. It will supply affordable green power to three states and help India meet its 500 GW renewable target by 2030. Read more.
A Karnataka farmer's innovative model of combining solar power generation with agriculture yields Rs 1.2 crore annual income. Discover how this sustainable approach is being promoted by CM Siddaramaiah.