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Lower tariffs drive big solar dreams

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 24, 2013

The sun is literally shining bright for India's green energy sector. And the government is taking a leap of faith by conjuring up unheard of mega-scale solar power plants as tariffs head south since the launch of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) in January,...

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Subject Tags: energy

Govt pitches for 'standards' in electro-tech devices

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 23, 2013

Amid rise in demand for electro- technology devices, Consumer Affairs Minister K V Thomas today emphasised the importance of 'standards' for ensuring safe and energy efficient products to consumers.

He also urged Indian industry to proactively participate in the...

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Global non-energy companies out to harness solar power

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 22, 2013

What do Google, Walmart and Apple have in common? Apart from the fact that they are deep-pocketed American companies, they also happen to be solar investors. Recently, Google announced it would spend $103 million (Rs 630 crore) to buy a chunk of a solar farm in California....

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WWF India brings cheaper renewable energy products to Bangalore

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 22, 2013

If you want to be a green energy user, you can choose products that fit your requirements at a fair that hosts economically viable renewable energy generation products. WWF India has organized this two-day Green Energy Fair in Bangalore which targets households to opt for...

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Subject Tags: energy

India's energy race with China sparks $4 billion loan rush

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 17, 2013

Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd (ONGC), India’s largest explorer, is leading a rebound in overseas loans from a three-year low as local energy companies compete with Chinese rivals including China Petroleum and Chemical Corp. for assets.

State-owned oil explorers and...

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Subject Tags: energy , India

Our electricity regime is increasingly being driven by the ability and willingness of consumers to pay

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 17, 2013

Sustainability Outlook spoke to Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency on green consumerism.

 

What have been your reactions to developments and increasingly heightened attention given to energy efficiency in the last few...

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Gamesa to equip India wind energy project with 54 MW in wind turbines

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 15, 2013

Spain-based wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa signed an agreement to supply 54 MW in wind turbines to an Indian electric utility company.

The contract calls for the wind farm development, as well as the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance for 10 years of...

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Subject Tags: energy , India , Technology

India needs $2.3 trillion investment in energy sector by 2035: Asian Development Bank

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 15, 2013

 India's energy sector will need USD 2.3 trillion in investments by 2035, accounting for bulk of the energy share in South Asia, according to the Asian Development Bank.

In its 'Energy Outlook for Asia and the Pacific' report released on Monday, ADB also said that...

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Centre to get tough on states not meeting clean energy targets

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 15, 2013

The Centre may get tough on states which are not meeting the clean energy target. The Union ministry of new and renewable energy has written to the power ministry suggesting that it make it mandatory for states to fulfill their 'Renewable Purchase...

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Subject Tags: energy

Gamesa to equip India wind energy project with 54 MW in wind turbines

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 15, 2013

Spain-based wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa signed an agreement to supply 54 MW in wind turbines to an Indian electric utility company.

The contract calls for the wind farm development, as well as the supply,...

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Subject Tags: energy , India , Technology