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Energy saving light bulbs contains carcinogenic chemicals

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 20, 2011

Researchers have warned that use of energy saving light bulbs contain cancer-causing chemicals.

Scientists have warned that prolonged contact with the European Union-imposed bulbs could put people at risk after discovering that they "pulse out" poisonous materials when...

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Brevini to supply gearboxes to Winwind's manufacturing plant in India

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 20, 2011

Winwind Ltd has signed an agreement with Brevini Wind, a part of the Brevini Group to supply main gearboxes for Winwind's 1-MW turbines to Winwind's manufacturing and assembly plant in India.

The development and supply agreement is for the manufacturing of 1 MW main...

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Suzlon bags 50.4 MW order from Gujarat State Fertilizers

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 20, 2011

The projects, utilising 24 units of Suzlon’s S88–2.1 MW wind turbine, will be set up in wind farms operated by Suzlon in the Rajkot and Surendranagar districts of Gujarat

Suzlon Group, one of the world’s leading and India’s largest wind turbine manufacturer, has...

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"Finance is central to the sustainability challenge," feels Head-Climate Change Centre, HSBC

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 20, 2011

Nick Robins, Head of HSBC's Climate Change Centre of Excellence, talks about the strategic implications of low-carbon growth and climate resilience for finance and investment.

Nick Robins has worked on the policy, business and financial aspects of sustainability...

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Abdul Kalam calls for India-Dubai energy platform

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 19, 2011

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former Indian president, proposed an India-Dubai joint energy platform with about $700 million (Dh2.56 billion) for research, development and implementation of a green energy solution.

The continuous depletion of fossil fuels — oil, gas and...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

Abdul Kalam calls for India-Dubai energy platform

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 19, 2011

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former Indian president, proposed an India-Dubai joint energy platform with about $700 million (Dh2.56 billion) for research, development and implementation of a green energy solution.

The continuous depletion of fossil fuels — oil, gas and...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

Solar energy initiatives of TATA Power

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 19, 2011

Sustainability is one of the key pillars of TATA Power India's largest private power company. The company has envisaged an aggressive plan of generating 25000 MW by 2017 and intends to have a 20% contribution from the clean fuels i.e. renewable. Primarily through a...

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ADB To Provide Up To $150 Million Credit Guarantee For India Solar Sector

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 19, 2011

The Asian Development Bank said Tuesday it will provide up to $150 million in credit guarantees to lenders in India to promote solar power as a major renewable energy source.

The guarantees will cover 50% of the payment default22222 risk on bank loans made to...

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Subject Tags: Technology

ADB To Provide Up To $150 Million Credit Guarantee For India Solar Sector

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 19, 2011

The Asian Development Bank said Tuesday it will provide up to $150 million in credit guarantees to lenders in India to promote solar power as a major renewable energy source.

The guarantees will cover 50% of the payment default22222 risk on bank loans made to...

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Subject Tags: Technology

Siemens launches new wind turbine for Indian market

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 18, 2011

Siemens Energy Sector today said it has launched a new wind turbine for the Indian market.

The new product SWT-2.3-113 (Direct Drive) with leading technological edge was launched at Wind Power India International Conference and Exhibition 2011 at Chennai.

With...

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