Former Kerala DGP’s allegation triggers debate over viability of KSEB’s ‘Soura’ project

On May 9, fomer DGP Sreelekha cautioned consumers against joining the ‘Soura’ project in a Facebook post titled ‘Don’t opt for an on-grid solar project, the KSEB will steal the power.’ Image used for representation. KOCHI: An argument between former DGP R Sreelekha and the KSEB over installing a grid-connected rooftop solar system has triggered a debate on social media regarding the benefits and potential of the project. The KSEB has been promoting solar rooftop power projects…
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Northern Lights, Auroras Likely To Illuminate Night Sky Again Amid “Extreme” Solar Storm

Northern lights dazzled Earthlings from the United States to Tasmania to the Bahamas on Friday nightWashington: Auroras could light up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already dazzling Earthlings from the United States to Tasmania to the Bahamas the day before.A powerful solar storm — which could continue into Sunday — has triggered spectacular celestial shows usually confined to the far northern reaches of the planet, hence their nickname…
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Aurora Live Tracker: Surrey, London Witness Northern Lights Due To G5 Solar Storm – Times Now

Aurora Live Tracker: Surrey, London Witness Northern Lights Due To G5 Solar Storm  Times NowNorthern lights (aurora borealis) — What they are & how to see them  Space.comAuroras illuminate night skies around the world, expected to continue through Sunday  NBC NewsBiggest solar storm in 20 years brings auroras. See spectacular photos  Mint
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Mesmerizing Northern Lights Illuminate Sky Amid Extreme Solar Storm – News18

Mesmerizing Northern Lights Illuminate Sky Amid Extreme Solar Storm  News18Auroras illuminate night skies around the world, expected to continue through Sunday  NBC NewsBiggest solar storm in 20 years brings auroras. See spectacular photos  MintAmerica issues blackout warning: First Geomagnetic storm in 20 years could knock out Power Grid, GPS  Hindustan Times
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Designing metal halide perovskite solar modules for thermomechanical reliability

Best Research-Cell Efficiency Chart. National Renewable Energy Laboratory https://www.nrel.gov/pv/cell-efficiency.html.Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Perovskite solar cells. https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/perovskite-solar-cells.Faheem, M. B. et al. Insights from scalable fabrication to operational stability and industrial opportunities for perovskite solar cells and modules. Cell Rep. Phys. Sci. 3, 100827 (2022).Article 
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Solar storm puts light show across globe, no serious problems reported | World News

Ladakh: Stable Auroral Arc (SAR), a rare red-coloured aurora, observed at the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve, in Ladakh, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (PTI Photo)3 min read Last Updated : May 11 2024 | 11:06 PM IST
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems.

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said…
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Expansion of wind and solar energy faster than ever before – Notebookcheck.net

Expansion of wind and solar energy faster than ever before  Notebookcheck.netIndia surpasses Japan as world’s third-largest solar power generator: Report  The Times of IndiaIndia surpassed Japan to become 3rd largest solar power generator in 2023  Business TodayFossil generation may see decline from this year  The New Indian ExpressRenewable energy passes 30% of world’s electricity supply  The Guardian
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Source: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Expansion-of-wind-and-solar-energy-faster-than-ever-before.836210.0.html

PSU stocks that are planning for IPOs for their green energy segment 

India ranks as the world’s third-largest energy consumer. With ambitious goals, the nation aims to decrease its carbon intensity by less than 45% by the decade’s end, achieve 50% renewable energy in its power mix by 2030, and attain net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. Additionally, India targets 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. 

In the past 8.5 years, India has seen a remarkable 396% increase in non-fossil fuel capacity, totaling over 198.75 GW. Specifically, solar…
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Solar Power’s Rapid Growth (Graphs), Tesla Cybertruck Review, EV Sales Up — Top Cleantech News of the Week – CleanTechnica

Solar Power’s Rapid Growth (Graphs), Tesla Cybertruck Review, EV Sales Up — Top Cleantech News of the Week  CleanTechnica
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Aurora borealis lights up sky with Northern Lights visible around the world. See photos. – Axios

Aurora borealis lights up sky with Northern Lights visible around the world. See photos.  AxiosAuroras illuminate the night sky around the world  NBC NewsAmerica issues blackout warning: First Geomagnetic storm in 20 years could knock out Power Grid, GPS  Hindustan TimesStrong solar storm brings northern lights to many countries  CGTN
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