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KfW earmarks 800mn euros for India renewable energy projects

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 21, 2011

German government-owned development bank KfW plans to lend 800 million euros in the 2011-12 calender year to finance various renewable energy projects in India.
"We have already financed around 1.5 billion euros in the energy sector in India. In addition to this, we...

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Subject Tags: bank , energy , KfW , Technology

Heavy rain due to manmade warming: Study

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 20, 2011

Human beings may be partially to blame for the increasing intensity of rain and snowstorms, says a new climate study published on Thursday.

This is the first time human-induced rise in greenhouse gases has been directly linked to intensity of extreme rain and snow. The...

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Subject Tags: Entertainment , Technology

New Delhi rooftop solar panel policy ready- target 20MW in 3 years

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 19, 2011

According to reports, Delhi government has come up with a Cabinet note for solar power units on rooftops of households in the Capital.

After speaking to all stakeholders, the government is finally ready with the policy, according to which anyone can use their roof to...

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Nakoda commences 5.25 MW Wind Power generation at cost of Rs. 330 million in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 19, 2011

Nakoda Limited (BSE code: 521030) commences 5.25 MW Wind Power generation at cost of Rs. 330 million in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India.

According to the plans stated by Nakoda Limited last September, It has confirmed acquisition of Wind Mills from Global Wind Power Ltd...

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New Delhi rooftop solar panel policy ready- target 20MW in 3 years

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 19, 2011

According to reports, Delhi government has come up with a Cabinet note for solar power units on rooftops of households in the Capital.

After speaking to all stakeholders, the government is finally ready with the policy, according to which anyone can use their...

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Vestas India appoints Mr. Rajiv Wahi Executive Chairman

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 19, 2011

Vestas India, yesterday announced the appointment of Mr. Rajiv Wahi as its executive Chairman, with immediate effect.

According to the company, Rajiv’s main role will be to drive the business towards the ambitious goals that have been set for Vestas in the...

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Nakoda commences 5.25 MW Wind Power generation at cost of Rs. 330 million in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 19, 2011

Nakoda Limited (BSE code: 521030) commences 5.25 MW Wind Power generation at cost of Rs. 330 million in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India.

According to the plans stated by Nakoda Limited last September, It has confirmed acquisition of Wind Mills from Global Wind...

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IDFC Data Center First in India to be Certified Energy Efficient ‘green’ Data Centre by TÜV Rheinland

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 18, 2011

IDFC data center is the first in India to be certified as “energy efficient” by TÜV Rheinland, a German group that documents the safety and quality of business and technology systems to establish sustainability in social and industrial development. To date, this is the only...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

European Union to help Indian firms with clean technologies

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 18, 2011

The European Union (EU) Thursday set up a new business and technology centre in this tech hub to help Indian companies adopt clean technologies for protecting the environment.

"We expect the new centre to foster links between European and Indian businesses and...

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World Bank to provide $2 billion for improving power supply in rural India

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 18, 2011

The multilateral lending agency says unexploited renewable energy sources can generate cost-effective power for rural people, increase total supply and minimise losses. Commits $2 billion in funding over three years 

A new World Bank report says that generating...

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