Solar

It can shelter you from rain and sunshine, play good music, and charge your mobile phone. This umbrella really has you covered.

Even though the solar story in India is replete with a multitude of highs and lows, its progress in certain aspects is encouraging and its overall growth is inevitable.

ReMaterials was awarded the Parivartan Award in the Alternative Materials category on Nov. 24 for developing affordable, durable and eco-friendly roof systems.

The Indian Railways is all set to launch trials for solar-panelled trains that will power electrical appliances within the train.

Renewable energy in India has overtaken nuclear power as the country seeks carbon-free sources of energy to balance its reliance on coal. It accounts for 5.6% of electricity generated in India, against 3.2% for nuclear power.