Breakthrough in Solar Technology: Cell Achieves 36.1% Efficiency

28 Sep 2023 CW Team

In a groundbreaking development for renewable energy, researchers have achieved a remarkable 36.1% efficiency in a new solar cell. This achievement, detailed in a recent study published in the journal Nature Energy, marks a significant leap forward in the quest for more efficient solar power generation.

Traditional solar cells typically have efficiency rates ranging from 15% to 22%, making this newly developed cell a potential game-changer for the industry. The improved efficiency means that more sunlight can be converted into electricity, making solar power even more economically viable and environmentally friendly.

The breakthrough was made possible through advanced materials and innovative engineering techniques. This higher efficiency paves the way for increased solar power adoption, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. The implications of this discovery are immense, as it could lead to a surge in solar power installations worldwide. Governments, businesses, and individuals looking to invest in clean energy sources now have a more compelling reason to turn to solar power. This development aligns with global efforts to transition to sustainable energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Infrastructure Urban

17 Sep 2025

DCPC Prepares for Special Campaign 5.0 with Focus on E-Waste

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, is gearing up for Special Campaign 5.0, to be held from 2nd to 31st October 2025. The initiative will focus on e-waste disposal as per MoEFCC’s E-Waste Management Rules 2022, space optimisation, and enhancing workplace efficiency across field offices.Special Campaign 4.0, conducted between October 2023 and October 2024, delivered notable results in record management, grievance redressal, scrap disposal, and cleanliness drives.Key outcomes of Special Campaign 4.0Records management: 2,443 physical fil..

BlackRock India Leases 1.4 Lakh Sq Ft in Bengaluru

BlackRock Services India, the domestic arm of global asset manager BlackRock, has leased 1.4 lakh sq ft of office space at IndiQube Symphony in Bengaluru, according to Propstack data. The 10-year deal is valued at around Rs 4.10 billion.The lease, among the largest transactions in India’s co-working sector, highlights the growing preference of global institutions for flexible office providers. The agreement, commencing October 1, 2025, covers ground plus five floors in KNG Tower 1 at Ashoknagar, MG Road — one of Bengaluru’s prime commercial hubs.As per the lease document, BlackRock will ..

L&T Bags Rs 25–50 Bn Order for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Track Works

Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Transportation Infrastructure business has secured an order valued between Rs 25 crore and Rs 50 billion from the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor.The contract, Package T1, involves the design, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning of 156 route km of high-speed ballastless track on a Design-Build Lump Sum Price basis. The stretch runs from Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex to Zaroli village in Gujarat and includes 21 km of underground track and 135 km of elevated viaduct.Se..