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Coimbatore solar energy units in an upbeat moodBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 21, 2013
Manufacturing of solar energy-related products in Coimbatore is set to get a boost with the State unveiling a new solar energy policy and the solar energy equipment manufacturers here expect to clock a 15-20 per cent annual growth, according to the organisers of the ‘... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Bucks for green energyBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 21, 2013
In a pre-budget exercise, the Climate Parliament group of Members of Parliament asked the Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram to incorporate a series of financial measures for renewable energy in the Budget 2013-14, so that the targets set in the National Action Plan of... Read more.. |
Solar heater scheme to conserve energyBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 20, 2013
The Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency has set a target of installing solar heaters in 3,340 houses in the state in an effort to conserve energy and reduce pollution. "We have installed solar heaters in 800 houses so far and the remaining will be... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
PCNDTA new green building worth 38crBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 20, 2013
PimpriChinchwad New Township Development Authority (PCNTDA) has constructed a new administrative "green building" near Akurdi railway station at a cost of Rs 38 crore. Yogesh Mhase, chief executive officer, PCNTDA said, "The construction of the building is over and is... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
NALCO setting up wind power plant in RajasthanBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 18, 2013
State-run National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) said Thursday it is setting up its second wind power plant in Rajasthan with an investment of Rs.283 crore. The 47.6 MW plant would be set up at Ludarva in Jaisalmer district. The project will be executed... Read more.. Subject Tags: National Aluminium Company Limited. , Technology |
Solar power to illuminate parks in MaduraiBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 17, 2013
Taking the lead in tapping alternative sources of electricity, the Madurai city corporation has decided to power all the parks in the city with solar energy. To begin with, solar panels and accessories, which can produce up to five kw electricity have been... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , Technology |
Engaging the Private Sector in Forest Carbon Management in India By : Sustainability ..., Jan 16, 2013
This article by Dr Promode Kant and Dr Wu Shuirong reflects on pathways, building on the Chinese model, for creative involvement of private business in CO2 sequestration through forest vegetation. At the recently concluded UNFCCC convention... Read more.. |
Vodafone releases sustainability reportBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 16, 2013
Vodafone India on Tuesday spelt out its game plan to include socially relevant services as part of its business. The company released ‘Footprints II’, the second edition of its Sustainability Report, which encapsulates the various initiatives undertaken by Vodafone India.... Read more.. |
Google surpasses $1bn in renewables investmentBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 15, 2013
Google’s investments into renewable energy now exceed $1 billion (£620m), after the internet firm announced it would be pumping $200m (£124m) into a wind farm development in Texas. The search engine giant revealed in November that it was edging closer to... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
The State of Gujarat Joins the Climate GroupBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 15, 2013
THE STATE OF GUJARAT JOINS THE CLIMATE GROUP Partnership aims to facilitate the government’s commitment to building a low carbon economy. The Climate Group today announced that the Government of Gujarat has joined its International States and Regions... Read more.. |