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GHMC to generate 40 MW power from garbageBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 21, 2012
The GHMC has obtained clearances for generating 40 MW of power from the 3,100 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste it generates everyday, said Special Commissioner Navin Mittal on Thursday. The power generation plant will be set up by the municipal corporation’s... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Bidders for clarity on solar power tariff in Tamil NaduBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 20, 2012
Critical questions that have a bearing on the tariff to be quoted for setting up solar power projects in Tamil Nadu remained unanswered at the pre-bid meeting held here Wednesday by the state power utility, said renewable energy consultants and potential investors. On... Read more.. |
Coal to Approach Oil as Top Energy Source by 2017, IEA SaysBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 19, 2012
Global coal demand will rise 2.6 percent annually in the next six years and challenge oil as the top energy source, according to the International Energy Agency. Coal consumption will climb to 4.32 billion tons of oil equivalent by 2017, compared with about 4.4 billion... Read more.. |
The [R]evolution in the Offing: Renewables Get Top Priority in New Greenpeace Report By : Anindita Chakraborty, Dec 18, 2012
Calling out for fiscal supports such as a lending body, a Renewable Energy collateral fund and public-private investment on research and development, Greenpeace’s latest report talks about the future of renewable energy and how renewable energy prices could be brought... Read more.. |
Smart cities under JNNURM-II: Kamal NathBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 17, 2012
India's new cities may soon boast of several smart features like IT-enabled transport and carbon neutral status. "Under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission Phase-II, every state will have atleast one smart city," Urban Development Minister Kamal... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Kyoto Protocol has remained but the objective for which it was designed has failed By : Anindita Chakraborty, Dec 17, 2012
Sustainability Outlook spoke to Sanjay Vashist, Director of Climate Action Network South Asia about the recently concluded Doha Conference on Climate Change and his take on the likely direction of Climate Change dialogue post COP18. What was your take-away from... Read more.. |
Space-based solar energy may solve energy crisis: KalamBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 17, 2012
The two-day Southern Regional Science Congress marking the centenary year of Indian Science Congress Association began at Kongunadu Arts and Science College here on Saturday with the theme of `Science for shaping future of India.' Over 300 scientists from leading institutions... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Solar power solution for Faridabad industryBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 16, 2012
FARIDABAD industrial units have been reeling under a power crisis for many years. This has resulted in players either moving out or closing down their production units in the city. Seeing the situation worsening, Faridabad Small Industrial Association (FSIA),... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
100-MW solar energy park to come up in RamnadBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 14, 2012
A 100-megawatt (MW) solar energy park is to come up in Ramanathapuram district, one of the economically backward districts of the State, at a cost of Rs. 920 crore. To be established over 500 acres in Paramakudi taluk, the park project will be promoted under the public... Read more.. |
NHPC fulfilling its social obligation in Rangit and Teesta Stage-V ProjectsBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 14, 2012
In respect of Rangit Project, 45 Project Affected Families have been rehabilitated as per the approved Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) Plan. The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power Jyotiraditya Scindia informed Lok Sabha that two Hydro-electric... Read more.. Subject Tags: NHPC Ltd , Technology |