Environment Green Energy

India Plans Major Investment in Solar Manufacturing

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

In a strategic move to bolster its renewable energy sector, India is finalizing a $1 billion capital subsidy initiative aimed at enhancing domestic solar manufacturing capabilities. This substantial investment underscores the nation’s commitment to reducing reliance on imports and achieving its ambitious renewable energy targets. Objectives of the Subsidy Plan The

Environment Wildlife

Introduction of African Cheetahs in India Sparks Debate

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2025

The recent initiative to reintroduce African cheetahs into India’s wildlife reserves has ignited a debate among conservationists and scientists. While the project aims to restore the cheetah population in India, experts have raised concerns regarding its ecological viability and the potential challenges in managing the translocated species. Ecological and Management

Environment Green Energy

BHEL Wins ₹8,000 Crore Order for Koradi Thermal Power Project

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2025

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has secured a significant contract valued at approximately ₹8,000 crore from the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd (Mahagenco). The order entails the supply of the Boiler, Turbine, and Generator (BTG) package for two 660-MW units at the Koradi Thermal Power Station in Nagpur district, Maharashtra. Details of the Koradi […]

Environment Pollution

Supreme Court Criticizes Government Over Power Plant Emission Extensions

By BPN News Desk February 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns over the government’s repeated extensions granted to coal-fired power plants for meeting emission norms. The court questioned whether these extensions effectively serve as a “license to pollute,” potentially worsening environmental degradation and posing a risk to public health. Background on Emission Standard

Natural Calamities

Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2025

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan prompts tsunami advisory along coastal areas; authorities on high alert.

Green Energy Space & Astronomy

China Plans Space-Based Solar Power Station Equivalent to Three Gorges Dam

By Editor - News Desk January 10, 2025

China has announced an ambitious plan to construct a space-based solar power station, aiming to generate energy levels comparable to the Three Gorges Dam. This initiative involves deploying a massive solar array, approximately one kilometer wide, in geostationary orbit 36,000 kilometers above Earth. The project is expected to collect solar energy continuously, unaffected

Green Energy

India’s Green Energy Share Reaches 46% of Power Capacity

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2025

India’s electricity capacity has reached a significant milestone, with 46% now derived from non-fossil fuel sources. This marks a major step in the country’s transition toward sustainable energy, aligning with its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. Milestone in Green Energy Expansion The Ministry of Power recently reported that India’s renewable

Environment

Massive Water Reservoir Discovered 12 Billion Light-Years Away

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2025

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, detecting a massive reservoir of water in space located 12 billion light-years away from Earth. This water reservoir, calculated to be approximately 140 trillion times the volume of water found on Earth, surrounds a distant quasar—a supermassive black hole that emits immense amounts of energy as it feeds on […]

Green Energy

India Becomes Sixth Largest Solar PV Exporter

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2024

India has ascended to the position of the world’s sixth-largest exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) products, marking a significant milestone in its renewable energy sector. This achievement underscores India’s expanding influence in the global solar market and its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. Global Export Rankings According to recent trade

Climate Change

Infosys Co-Founder Narayana Murthy Raises Climate Change Alarm

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2024

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has issued a cautionary statement about the potential large-scale migration to cities like Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad due to the looming impacts of climate change. Highlighting the growing urbanization trend and environmental changes, Murthy stressed the need for immediate measures to mitigate the challenges posed by climate change.