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UN reports high demand for carbon-cutting loan schemeBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 12, 2012
Over 40 developers across 23 developing countries have applied for UN-backed interest free loans to kick-start their carbon-cutting projects. The loan scheme was launched in April to further the reach of the UN's carbon offset programme, the Clean Development Mechanism... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology , United Nations |
Global venture capital funding in tough solar market sees growth with $376 millionBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 11, 2012
Global venture capital (VC) funding in the solar sector came in at $376 million in 32 deals in Q2 2012 compared to $329 million in 34 deals in Q1 2012. Downstream companies have received the most with $133 million in nine deals, followed by thin film companies with $121... Read more.. Subject Tags: Entertainment , Technology |
Govt to promote eco-friendly energy in BiharBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 11, 2012
Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) has agreed in principle to set up solar power plants in the state. These plants would be set up under the power purchase agreement with Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB). In total 10 shortlisted promoter firms have... Read more.. |
Suzlon in pact with ReNew Power for supply of 300 MW equipmentBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2012
Wind turbine major Suzlon today said it has signed a pact with ReNew Power Ventures for supplying equipment for its 300 MW projects in India. "Suzlon Group has signed an equipment sale deal with ReNew Power Ventures Private Ltd for wind energy projects of 300 MW to be... Read more.. |
SQFlex guarantees renewable energy independence in Auroville, IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2012
In the late 60’s a group of people dreamed of creating a place “that no nation can claim as its sole property, a place where all human beings of good will, sincere in their aspirations can live freely as citizens of the world.” In the early 70’s a dozen pioneers realised this... Read more.. |
Green Tires as a new Business Tool to Address Climate Change By : Vijeta Rattani, Jul 10, 2012
Globally, a large number of international players have introduced green tires as an option for reduced carbon emission. Such initiatives also present a new opportunity that can be explored by Indian firms. Last year in November 2011, the European Union operationalised... Read more.. |
Freescale Semiconductor and Melange Systems demonstrates Automated Energy Meter Reading (AMR) technologyBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2012
Freescale Semiconductor along with Melange Systems showcased a demo on Automated Energy Meter Reading Technology at Freescale office in Bengaluru. The demo addresses the challenges of efficient energy distribution and management by offering technologies that utilize wireless... Read more.. |
Solar Energy Corporation of India to develop India-centric technology and productsBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2012
The state-run Solar Energy Corporation of India is planning to set up small, pilot power plants with strong linkages with research and academic institutions to develop technologies and products relevant for India. "We need to put up demonstration solar power units, say... Read more.. |
IEA report expects renewable power generation to continue steady growth over next 5 yearsBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 8, 2012
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has determined that over the next five years, in spite of economic uncertainty, global power generation from hydropower, solar, wind and other renewable resources will increase by over 40% to 6,400TWh. The report, “... Read more.. |
BEE signs agreement with EU for 'green economy'By : Sustainability ..., Jul 6, 2012
In effort to promote 'green economy', Bureau of Energy Efficiency ( BEE) has signed an agreement with European Union to work towards reducing carbon emission by about 70,000 tonnes in 500 micro and small foundries in Punjab, Rajasthan and West Bengal. Funded by EU, the... Read more.. |