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NEW DELHI: Riding on the growing contribution of solar energy to the power generation mix, India comfortably met the peak power demand of 256 gigawatts (GW) on Saturday, the highest ever recorded on a single day, amid soaring temperatures across the country.At the time of peak demand of 256.1 GW, reached at 3.38pm, solar contributed…
The United States has imposed a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 123.04% on solar cells and modules imported from India, a move that could further restrict shipments to a key export market, though its immediate impact may be limited as companies have diversified.The US department of commerce said it had found “critical circumstances” in its investigation…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has recorded the highest achievement in the country under the utility-led aggregation scheme, a rooftop solar initiative under the PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana, reflecting its implementation strategy and risingconsumer participation in renewable energy adoption.The achievement was highlighted during the 29th board meeting of power distribution companies responsible for electricity supply in different…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has provided the first direct in-situ measurements of magnetic reconnection, capturing the exact ‘spark’ that ignites solar storms. The spacecraft flew very fast by, through, and right into an event called a ‘magnetic reconnection,’ which happens when opposing magnetic field lines snap and realign in a process called magnetic reconnection, explosively…
Astronauts on Nasa’s Artemis II mission have captured a rare image of the Moon eclipsing the Sun, with Mars and two other planets visible in the same frame. The photograph, taken during the crew’s deep-space journey, shows the Moon completely blocking the Sun and revealing the glowing solar corona. Just off the lower right edge…
The universe is at it again; scientists have been baffled by a discovery that turns all the knowledge they have on planetary systems on its head. Scientists have discovered an alien solar system around 120 light-years away from our planet. This alien solar system apparently consists of two Earth-like planets, but the whole composition is…
Nasa’s Artemis II crew achieved a historic milestone on Monday near the Moon as their Orion capsule reached its maximum distance from Earth and entered a rare solar eclipse phase during a lunar flyby.The spacecraft traveled 252,756 miles (406,771 km) from Earth, surpassing the previous human distance record of 248,655 miles set by Apollo 13…
Artemis II astronauts are set to break the record for travelling the farthest distance from Earth to the Moon on a crewed mission, surpassing what Apollo 13 achieved by more than 4,100 miles (6,600 kilometers).During their journey, the four-member crew will spend about six hours flying around the Moon on Monday, capturing clear views of…
Spain is set to be the prime viewing spot for the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, marking Europe’s first in decades. From Galicia’s early shadows to the dramatic coastlines of Asturias and Cantabria, and the food-rich Basque Country, the eclipse offers spectacular sights. Inland Castile and León promises clear skies, while Aragón boasts…
NASA’s Space Umbrella Project: Earth’s magnetic field vs. solar winds (Image source: NASA) There is a constant outward flow of charged particles from the Sun. This flow, known as the solar wind, moves across space and reaches Earth every day. When it arrives, it meets the planet’s magnetic field, an invisible region that bends and…
