You are here
Abengoa signs agreement with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited to develop Concentrating Solar Power projects in IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Feb 3, 2011
Abengoa Solar S.A. (Seville, Spain) has signed an agreement with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and formalized a strategic partnership to jointly undertake Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) projects in India. Agreement also includes analysis of new areas of co-... Read more.. |
NTPC Vyapar Nigam to start getting solar power by OctoberBy : sustainabilityo..., Feb 2, 2011
BL reported that the first batch of solar power is expected to come from the existing photovoltaic developers that have shifted their projects under the Solar Mission and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam expects to start buying power generated from solar energy by October.... Read more.. Subject Tags: NVVN , Technology |
Centre applauds UP for off-grid solar projectsBy : sustainabilityo..., Feb 2, 2011
The Union new and renewable energy ministry said Uttar Pradesh was progressing ‘very well’ in off-grid solar energy space. “Solar energy projects are being taken up aggressively in Uttar Pradesh with active cooperation of all the stakeholders, including National... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
The Switch enters India's booming wind and solar marketBy : sustainabilityo..., Feb 2, 2011
The Switch, a Finland-based new energy technology company, announced the expansion of its international presence by establishing a wholly-owned The Switch India office in Chennai. The new home base serves as the company’s beachhead to strengthen its business network and to... Read more.. |
Himalaya Nations Develop Common Climate PlanBy : sustainabilityo..., Feb 1, 2011
The mountain range containing the world's tallest peak is also one of the most important bastions of biodiversity in the world. This is why Eastern Himalayan nations have recently decided to adopt a common, unified plan of promoting adaptations to effects of climate... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Technologies for Rural Electrification By : ARE RuralElec.org, Jan 31, 2011
This is the second in the series published by the Alliance for Rural Electrification, an international business association that provides efficient renewable solutions for rural electrification in developing countries. There are three basic... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , energy , Entertainment , Resource Efficiency , Sustainable Energy , Technology |
POSCO may get environment clearance by January endBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 31, 2011
The South Korean multinational POSCO may get clearances for its project in Orissa on January 31. These clearances relate to environment clearance, clearance under Forest Rights Act (FRA) and port clearance under Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). According to... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Scientists find that debris on certain Himalayan glaciers may prevent meltingBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 31, 2011
A new scientific study shows that debris coverage –– pebbles, rocks, and debris from surrounding mountains –– may be a missing link in the understanding of the decline of glaciers. Debris is distinct from soot and dust, according to the scientists. Melting of... Read more.. Subject Tags: Entertainment , Technology |
Suzlon, Caparo Sign $1.2 Billion India Wind Farm DealBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 28, 2011
Suzlon Energy Ltd., India’s largest wind-turbine maker, signed a deal valued at $1.28 billion with Caparo Energy Ltd. to build 1,000 megawatts of wind power projects in India by 2013. The first 500 megawatts will be completed by March 2012 and the remainder by March of... Read more.. |
Bihar villagers now get green electricityBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 28, 2011
A technology that converts rice husk into electricity is gaining ground in Bihar. Some 100,000 households in the state already use electricity produced from biomass and their number is steadily growing. According to an estimate, 44 percent of India's population still... Read more.. |