solar energy

With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposing a slew of measures to reduce India's carbon emission in Budget 2024, here are some propositions likely to help the agriculture and transport sector.

Reva Jhingan Malik, a resident of Bengaluru, uses solar energy to cook all her meals. She explains how she replaced an LPG stove with a solar cooker to move towards sustainable practices.

Pritpal Singh turned to hydroponics to avoid soil-borne diseases. He runs a thriving business with thousands of leafy vegetables growing on his 2.5-acre land. He also started Farmcult to help other farmers switch to this innovative method.

Shilpa and Suneet Kotwal's home in Pune harvests solar power for uninterrupted electricity. Using solar panels, they run everything from a refrigerator, air conditioners, and other appliances, saving 90% on bills.

When reporting from rural parts of Assam, Sanjoy Hazarika noticed the intense need for a sustained healthcare system in the region. In collaboration with the National Rural Health Mission, his non-profit, C-NES, launched boat clinics in 2005 to bridge the healthcare divide.

These women’s home ventures have lessons in how to use solar energy to build sustainable ways of earning a livelihood.

Varun Raheja designed foldable, portable, and scalable solar dryers to help small and marginal farmers derive better income from excess produce, which would otherwise be sold at throwaway prices.

Co-founded by Jacob Thekkekara, Azim Hashmi, and Abdul Hadi Mutheri, Kochi-based Sugrah Mobility Pvt Ltd has introduced a solar-powered electric three-wheeler designed for commercial use, particularly for small businesses and factories.

Want to harness solar energy in your apartment and save on monthly electricity bills? Experts share 15 factors to consider for solar panel installation.

Several myths surround the idea of utlising solar energy in buildings and homes. Time to get the facts straight!