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Hydrogen as energy source: Breakthrough in Kolkata lab

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 18, 2013

In a two-pronged approach aimed at solving India’s energy and water problems, Kolkata scientists have acheived a breakthrough in developing an efficient and bankable hydrogen-based energy source.

“These results are breakthroughs that help pave the way for...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

Japanese firms look to market energy efficient products in India

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 17, 2013

Japanese firms are looking to market energy efficient products in India.

These firms appear to see a great opportunity from a business expansionist point of view, given that India has disturbingly high levels of carbon, which is increasing by the day.

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Board to push for coconut oil as bio fuel

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 17, 2013

The good old coconut oil may soon be in the list of emerging bio fuels in the country, if the latest initiatives of the Coconut Development Board are any indication.

The board is currently exploring the possibilities of using coconut oil as a fuel through tie-...

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Subject Tags: oil , Technology

India and Finland to Explore Solar Energy Applications for Oil & Gas Projects

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 17, 2013

India-Finland have identified several key areas of collaboration in sustainable development for mutual benefits in the oil & gas sector. This includes specific projects in Solar Energy applications for Oil & Gas Projects, Biofuels & Algae based biofuels...

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Subject Tags: Finland , Technology

Walmart Announces New Commitments To Dramatically Increase Energy Efficiency And Renewables

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 16, 2013

Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke today announced the company's next step on the path to achieving its goal of being supplied 100 percent by renewable energy. Unveiled at Walmart's Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting, the company committed...

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Subject Tags: Technology , Walmart

The Art Of Clean Energy War

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 15, 2013

A war is shaping up that pits an entrenched, aging, and uncompetitive fossil fuel industry against a young...

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Subject Tags: Technology

University of Hyderabad opts for solar power to cut costs

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 15, 2013

Hit hard by regular power cuts and steep electricity bills, authorities at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) have decided to opt for solar power to tide over an impending crisis. As a start, it has set up a solar plant that will power the Indira Gandhi Memorial Library...

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Subject Tags: Technology

Nepal, India & Bangladesh to make most of Ganga water, hydropower

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 15, 2013

In a significant development indicating a sub-regional strategic alliance, Nepal, India and Bangladesh (NIB) have decided to join hands to cooperate and exploit the hydropower sector and use water resources management for mutual advantage, including jointly developing...

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Germany to provide $1.3 bn for renewable energy in India

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 14, 2013

Germany will support building up of renewable energy in India by providing soft loans of up to 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) for a six-year period starting next year.

Germany's offer as part of its development cooperation with India was made in a "joint declaration of...

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Subject Tags: energy , Germany , Technology

High-rises to turn over green leaf, get energy-efficient

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 13, 2013

High-rises in the Capital are all set to become greener. It may soon become mandatory for high-rises in Delhi to use ‘energy-efficient glass’ on their exterior that allow ample sunlight in but keep the heat out, cutting down on use of lights and air-conditioning.

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology