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Budget 2013: Finance solar energy projects at competitive rate of interest, demands FICCIBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 24, 2013
Given the challenges confronted by the solar industry due to scarcity of funds, FICCI solar energy task force has asked the government to make available low cost capital to provide a competitive edge to the Indian solar value chain. As per an estimate given by FICCI... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
‘Climate change to hit crop yield’By : Sustainability ..., Feb 23, 2013
There is going to be a major shift in crop pattern across the state and the yields of different agriculture and horticulture crops will be reduced owing to climate change over the years, according to agriculture scientists. Scientists in the field of climate change met... Read more.. Subject Tags: Hospitality , Technology |
India : 10,431 MW Renewable Energy capacity added during last 3 years against a target of 9623 MWBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 23, 2013
A capacity addition of 10,431 MW against a target of 9623 MW has been achieved from renewable energy sources during the last 3 years. The total installed capacity of power generation from renewable energy in the country is 26,920 MW. During 2012-13, a capacity addition... Read more.. |
Odisha to set up a PSU to boost renewable energy generationBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 22, 2013
The Odisha government today said it has decided to set up a dedicated public sector company for the purpose of increasing generation of renewable energy, mostly hydro-power production capacity in the state. “My government has decided to set up a dedicated Public... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Hubli-Dharwad set to become solar citiesBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 22, 2013
In a bid to tackle the perpetual power crisis, the government has decided to initiate the solar city project in Hubli. The government has already given its consent to sanction Rs 5 crore for the 'Solar City' project. Under the 11th five year plan, the ministry... Read more.. |
Honda offers a different deal: Inexpensive home solar power systemsBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 22, 2013
Automakers have long resorted to incentives like zero-per cent financing, rewards points and rebates to inspire customer loyalty. Now Honda is offering a different deal: inexpensive home solar power systems for customers. Through a partnership with SolarCity, a... Read more.. |
Our e-waste collection initiative includes other brands also, says Rothin Bhattacharya of HCL Infosystems By : Roselin Dey, Feb 21, 2013
Sustainability Outlook spoke to Mr. Rothin Bhattacharya, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Strategy & Business Development at HCL Infosystems about their e-waste management practices. Can you describe briefly the kind of e-waste initiatives by... Read more.. |
State to have country’s first offshore wind energy projectBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 21, 2013
The country's first offshore wind energy project in Gujarat, increasing power generation capacity by over 3,600 mega watts (MW) and creating a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to develop the Mandal-Becharaji Special Investment Region (SIR), are among the provisions made... Read more.. |
EMERGING MARKET LEADERSHIP FOR GLOBAL GREEN GROWTHBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 21, 2013
For the first time in history, emerging markets are proving to be the new drivers of global growth. India, Brazil, China and other emerging countries are shaping the future of the world economy, one that will largely be based on providing food, water and energy for more than... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Prioritize renewable energy based electricity: GreenpeaceBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 21, 2013
Greenpeace India has made a request to Bihar deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi, who also holds the finance portfolio, to prioritize renewable energy (RE) based electricity generation in the budget allocation for the financial year 2013-14. "As a group, we have always... Read more.. |