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Solar power can meet up to 7 percent of India's energy needsBy : sustainabilityo..., May 24, 2011
Solar power can meet 5-7 percent of India's total power requirements by 2021-22 compared to its current almost negligible contribution, reducing coal requirements by almost 30 percent, global consulting and advisory firm KPMG said in a report released Tuesday. ... Read more.. |
Areva May Seek Loans for $4.2 Billion of Renewable ProjectsBy : sustainabilityo..., May 24, 2011
Areva SA (CEI), the world’s largest producer of nuclear equipment, may seek loans to back 3 billion euros ($4.2 billion) of renewable energy projects this year, the head of the company’s renewable unit said today. Europe’s second-largest developer of offshore wind... Read more.. Subject Tags: Areva SA , Environment |
"Innovative IT solution can cut desktop computing energy cost by 35-50%," says Founder of SeeBeyond Technologies By : sustainabilityo..., May 24, 2011
In this next interview under the ‘Sustainable Technology Series’, V. K. Kripanand, Founder of See Beyond Technologies talks about InfraSecure, their innovative desktop energy reduction product which was also recognized at the Parivartan Sustainability Summit earlier in the... Read more.. |
Green trade: Now, a commodity to clear airBy : sustainabilityo..., May 23, 2011
The industry is well-versed with commodities like steel, copper, gold, sugar, wheat, oil, etcamong a host of others. Now, it will get to know familiarized with environmental commodities. It is a new term being used to describein addition to greenhouse gases, air/water... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , Technology |
Soon: India’s first REDD projectBy : sustainabilityo..., May 19, 2011
Forest conservation effort in Meghalaya can claim carbon benefits Illustration: DivyaINDIA’S first pilot project to be recognised under the UN’s mechanism for reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) could be in the East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya.... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment |
National Voluntary Guidelines for India Inc.: from CSR to Responsible Business By : Aparna Khandelwal, May 19, 2011
Following up on the recently held multi-stakeholder consultation meeting, this article reviews the draft ‘National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business’ and summarizes the potential opportunities and gap areas. IICA-... Read more.. |
Powering Eco Sustainability, the Latest Mantra Amongst the Indian Manufacturing FraternityBy : sustainabilityo..., May 16, 2011
India has been a hub for manufacturing outsourcing for over two decades now. Companies have focused on enhancing productivity and maintaining global standards, but there has been pressure on protecting the environment, while doing so, in the recent years. The Indian... Read more.. |
Now solar energy could kill woes of Tirupur dyeing unitsBy : sustainabilityo..., May 14, 2011
High energy requirements have always been a big concern for the dyeing unit owners as rising costs of electricity and usage of large quantity of firewood in the dyeing process are infringing into the profits and threatening the environment considerably. But here is... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment |
Is India Catching Up on Future Smart Vehicles? By : Pramita Sen, May 12, 2011
In this next article under the “Sustainable Consumption Series”, here’s an overview of where India stands in terms of smart vehicles - both consumer and mass transit systems- which are currently operational and /or scheduled to be introduced soon in India. ... Read more.. |
NCP frames committee to protect environmentBy : sustainabilityo..., May 12, 2011
In an initiative beyond politics, NCP state president Th Randhir Singh formed new 31-member committee to protect environment and save the mother earth. Addressing media persons here today the NCP chief said that global warming has created major problem in the world.... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment |