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Making Plastic, Fertilizer, and Superglue Out of Thin AirBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 7, 2014
What to do with an environment-wrecking molecule like carbon dioxide? The gas behind global warming and ocean acidification enjoys a pretty rough reputation these days, but scientists have been working on ingenious ways to put carbon dioxide to good use... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Smart grid for electric vehicle fleetBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 6, 2014
Being able to charge up to 30 electric cars at once requires some ingenious energy management. Researchers are incorporating a mix of renewables into the design of a smart grid for Germany's largest charging station. The network of charging stations for electric... Read more.. |
Boost to energy solutions for households off the gridBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 6, 2014
An initiative to create access to clean and affordable energy to underserved communities has been given a financial boost with a $2,00,000 grant awarded to SELCO Solar Pvt. Ltd., a social enterprise that provides sustainable energy solutions. The grant from the United... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Vendor opportunities for Coimbatore MSMEsBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 6, 2014
Be it the Neyveli Lignite Corporation or the Integral Coach Factory, several public sector units are looking at expanding their vendor base. Most of them are already sourcing components from small and medium-scale enterprises here and they want more units to start... Read more.. Subject Tags: Human Interest , Technology |
Trina Solar and ANU develop 24.4% efficient solar cellBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 5, 2014
The Chinese PV company teamed up with the Australian National University to develop the high efficiency IBC solar cell. Fraunhofer researcher. The IBC cell was independently tested by Fraunhofer, achieving a verified efficiency of 24.4%. China's Trina... Read more.. Subject Tags: Australian National University , Technology |
Commercial element to drive large clean energy opportunities in India By : Sustainability ..., Mar 5, 2014
There is potentially a US$5-6bn opportunity for clean energy in India, according to Ashish Sethia, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, who spoke in a presentation to TiE clean energy entrepreneurs last month. Indian renewable energy markets are driven... Read more.. |
Mahagenco's 50 MW solar project will be unique PPP modelBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 5, 2014
The Mahagenco's 50 MW grid interactive solar project at Shirsuphal in Baramati will be the first of its kind and unique PPP model project in Indian Power sector, sources in the energy department said. It is based on revenue share basis for a period of 25 years and... Read more.. Subject Tags: Mahagenco , Technology |
Energy conservation building code comes into forceBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 5, 2014
Minister for Energy D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday said the government has approved the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and it will be applicable for new commercial buildings with more than 500 sq mt floor area across the State. The code, drafted under the Energy... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Selects BYD 40-foot Electric BusBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 4, 2014
The Karnataka State Minister of Transportation - Ramalinga Reddy, representatives from Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), and BYD Company Ltd. all gathered for the launch of a brand new program soon to change the skies of Bangalore,... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Rooftop PV bids for India's national solar mission publishedBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 28, 2014
The Solar Energy Corporation India (SECI) has revealed the successful bidders for on-grid rooftop PV tenders, to count towards the country's national solar mission. The published results are for successful bids for... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |