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India to have highest growth in energy demand: report

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 10, 2014

 The growth in energy demand in India would be the highest among all countries by 2030-35, beating even China, says the 2014 energy outlook report issued by British oil giant BP.

“We project that by 2035, India will become increasingly import-dependent, despite...

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Subject Tags: energy , India , oil

Rays Power Infra launches solar park in MP

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 10, 2014

 In a bid to revolutionize the solar power sector, Rays Power Infra, the largest private solar park owner in the country, has announced the launch of solar park in the state of Madhya Pradesh.The announcement was made at the recently held Solar Development Summit in Bhopal in...

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Smart grid for electric vehicle fleet

By : 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...

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Boost to energy solutions for households off the grid

By : 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...

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Subject Tags: energy , 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...

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Energy conservation building code comes into force

By : 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...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

New Managing Director for Finnish Energy Company Fortum India

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 5, 2014

 Finnish energy company Fortum has appointed Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal as Managing Director in India. Based in Fortum's office in Gurgaon, Mr. Aggarwal will be responsible for developing Fortum's Business in India with a particular focus on combined heat and power, as well as solar...

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Subject Tags: Business , energy , India

Taqa buys India energy plants in a $1.6 billion dollar deal

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 3, 2014

A consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, or Taqa, has agreed to acquire two hydroelectric plants in India with combined capacity to generate 1,391 megawatts.

The enterprise value of the deal is pegged at...

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Renewable Energy Certificate tradings volumes doubled in February: Indian Energy Exchange

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 28, 2014

 NEW DELHI: The traded volume of renewable energy certificates more than doubled this month on the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX). 

Prices of these certificates both in solar and non-solar segments, however, remained flat on a month-on-month basis. 

The total...

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Subject Tags: energy , Renewable Energy

For energy fix, India to talk $5bn gas pipeline project with Oman, Iran

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 28, 2014

India will on Friday open formal talks with Iran and Oman for a deep-sea gas pipeline — three decades after the idea was floated — when external affairs minister Salman Khurshid meets foreign ministers of the two countries.

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Subject Tags: energy , India