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Himachal to sign carbon credit agreement with World Bank in MayBy : Pramita Sen, Apr 27, 2011
With a program to for earning carbon credits from a reforestation project having firmed up the state is to sign an Emission Reductions Purchase Agreement (ERPA) with World Bank executives in May. “Normally such agreements are signed in Washington, USA, but on the... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology , World Bank |
Matrix Partners tipped to invest $15m in Indian renewable energyBy : Pramita Sen, Apr 27, 2011
Early-stage investor Matrix Partners plans to invest R700m ($15.72m) in India-based renewable energy company Soham Renewable Energy. Reports suggest that the investment firm is eyeing the acquisition of a 20 per cent stake in the company and that its investment values... Read more.. |
CLP Power to invest Rs 1,800 crBy : Pramita Sen, Apr 27, 2011
CLP Power India Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CLP Holdings Ltd, would around Rs 1,800 crore to add around 200-300 MW capacity in renewable energy in the fiscal 2011-12. The company is also evaluating options to set up a solar power plant, said a senior... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
India eyes solar-powered UAVs capable of flying for a fortnightBy : Pramita Sen, Apr 27, 2011
After launching development of stealth UCAVs (unmanned combat aerial vehicles), India is now also looking at designing solar-powered spy drones which can cruise in the sky for several days at a time. The high-altitude, long endurance (HALE) solar-powered UAV will not... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Rural Electrification In India: Challenges and Successes By : ARE RuralElec.org, Apr 27, 2011
This is the last article of a series published by the Alliance for Rural Electrification , an international business association that provides efficient renewable solutions for rural electrification in developing countries. India has experienced rapid economic growth... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Entertainment , India , Policy Tracker , Social Issues , Sustainable Energy , Technology |
Korea’s POSCO Gets Green Light to Operate in Orissa, IndiaBy : Sandeep Roy, Apr 26, 2011
In January, Korean steel giant POSCO finally received the green light from the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) of the Government of India (GOI), for the $12 billion project in Orissa -- the state which is located on the east coast of India. The project is... Read more.. |
Mandatory CSR spending for coal mining firmsBy : Sandeep Roy, Apr 26, 2011
The Union government may make it mandatory for coal mining companies to spend a part of their net profit on the welfare of local people affected by the activities. The move, a part of the competitive bidding guidelines being framed by the coal ministry, is in line with... Read more.. |
How can Indian power industry have profitable operations? By : Hiro Chandwani, Apr 26, 2011
What is ailing the power industry in general, and power generation by renewable energy in particular?Here's a potential solution to help the power industry in having normal and profitable operations.
What is ailing the power... Read more.. |
Harnessing India's Renewable Energy PotentialBy : sustainabilityo..., Apr 26, 2011
India's answer to its energy deficit issue has been to implement attractive incentives for clean energy generation. Euromoney Energy Events' 4th Renewable Energy Finance Forum - India (http://www.reff-india.com) looks to match energy... Read more.. |
Mumbai civic amenities to match global standardsBy : sustainabilityo..., Apr 26, 2011
The water supply crunch, pitiful sanitation, improper waste management and a faulty drainage system may soon be a thing of past. The state government has chalked out a plan to augment the existing amenities in the city as per international standards. The water supply and... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics , Technology |