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New technology a must for producing clean fuelBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 19, 2012
It is not uncommon for Indian companies to encounter situations that require ingenious engineering combined with a uniquely Indian approach to problem solving. Automobile companies around the world have developed some exquisitely advanced diesel engine technologies, but... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology , World Health Organization |
GSMA Green Manifesto Shows Network Efficiency Can Lead To Potential Annual Energy Savings Of $2bnBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 19, 2012
The GSMA today unveiled an update to its 2009 landmark report "Mobile's Green Manifesto" which outlines the positive impact of operator initiatives in the areas of energy and carbon management. Analysis of 34 mobile networks worldwide(1) shows that, despite considerable... Read more.. |
Diamantaire sees glitter in green energyBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 19, 2012
A city-based diamantaire has set up, what is touted to be the state's first solar energy production equipments plant, at Pipodhara village on the outskirts of Surat. The plant, set up by Goldi Green Technology with an investment of Rs 350 crore, will produce solar... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
During 2011 40 GW of wind power was put into operationBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 18, 2012
During 2011, an estimated 40 GW of wind energy capacity was put into operation, more than any other renewable technology, increasing global wind farm capacity by 20% to approximately 238 GW. Around 50 countries added wind turbines capacity during 2011; at... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , energy , European Union , Germany , Human Interest , India , Technology , United Kingdom , United States |
Water Quality and state of water in India-I By : Pranay Kumar, Jun 18, 2012
In this first of a series of article, the authors presents an overview of the underlying causes for water pollution in the country as also suggests remedial actions (in terms of best practices as also legal mandates) required for addressing the state of this extremely... Read more.. |
Lanco to exit hydropower businessBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 18, 2012
In an indication of growing stress in the Indian power sector, Lanco Infratech Ltd has decided to exit hydropower generation and is in talks with SN Power of Norway for selling its stake in the business. “The talks are on with SN Power for Lanco’s hydropower... Read more.. |
Jindal Power to Invest $7.7 Billion in Hydro: Corporate IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 18, 2012
Jindal Power Ltd., a unit of India’s biggest steelmaker by market value, plans to spend $7.7 billion on hydroelectric projects over the next decade as a coal shortage forces utilities to cut dependence on fossil fuels. The generator, which shelved a share sale... Read more.. |
Govt plans to roll out 3,000-MW solar power projectsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 14, 2012
The Government of India is working on a plan to roll out 3,000 MW of grid connected solar power projects in phase 2 of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. “The Government also has plans to set up four solar thermal power projects through the Solar Energy... Read more.. |
U.S.-India Bilateral Cooperation on Energy and Climate ChangeBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 14, 2012
Recalling the 2009 U.S.-India MOU on clean energy, energy efficiency, energy security, and climate change, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Minister of External Affairs S.M. Krishna reaffirmed their countries’ strong commitment to work collaboratively in... Read more.. Subject Tags: Clean Energy Pathfinders Fund , energy , Environment , India , Politics , Social Issues , Technology , United States |
Israeli wins World Food PrizeBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 14, 2012
While leading nations of the world are engaged in conflicts over the entire range of physical resources, from rare earth minerals to oil, this week the U.S. recognised the importance of a resource that matters much more to the vast numbers of the poor the world over — water... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |