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Govt plans Rs 43,000-cr ‘green corridor’ for renewable energy

By : Sustainability ..., May 27, 2013

The Government plans to roll out a Rs 43,000-crore ‘green energy corridor’ project to facilitate the flow of renewable energy into the national grid.

The blueprint for the project has been submitted to the Power Ministry by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (...

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Subject Tags: energy , Politics , Technology

TERI organises promotional program for energy efficiency

By : Sustainability ..., May 26, 2013
 The Energy and Research Institute (TERI) organized a promotional program for 'Energy Efficiency in New Residential Construction in India' here recently. The program aimed to revolutionize the approach in developing the largest sector in India on principles of...
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Subject Tags: energy

Tata Power to expand renewable energy business in Africa market

By : Sustainability ..., May 24, 2013

In a bid to boost its global ambitions, Tata Power Renewable Energy, is looking to expand in Africa to tap the continent’s potential. “We are scanning different countries and looking at potential solar, geothermal and hydro projects at various overseas markets. However...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

Wind power to light up Marine Drive walkway

By : Sustainability ..., May 22, 2013

Look, who's tilting at windmills? Well, bitten by the alternative energy bug, the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) has decided to harness wind power, of all places, at Marine Drive! The development authority is planning to tap wind energy for power lighting...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

Extend subsidies to 3 KWh solar units: NREDCAP

By : Sustainability ..., May 21, 2013

The New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of A.P. (NREDCAP) has urged the State Government to extend subsidies to 3 Kilowatt Hour (KWh) capacity from the present 1 KWh for grid-connected roof-top solar energy harnessing units.

Revealing this at the...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

India retains fifth position in global wind energy market

By : Sustainability ..., May 19, 2013

Despite poor pace of capacity addition in the states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra , India retained its position in top five world wind energy markets in 2012 . India remained third largest market for new turbines in 2012 with capacity addition of...

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Subject Tags: energy , India

India-Germany green energy pact nears closure

By : Sustainability ..., May 18, 2013
With an assistance of €1 billion from Germany, India will develop green corridors fto link power generated from renewable sources like wind and solar energy into the national grid.
 
Power minister Jyotiraditya Scindia held detailed discussions during...
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Subject Tags: energy , Germany

Renewable energy firms explore listing in Singapore

By : Sustainability ..., May 16, 2013

Several Indian renewable energy firms are exploring the option of listing on the Singapore stock exchange (SGX) as they look for better valuations and also seek to benefit from the concept of “business trusts”.

The companies include IL&FS Wind Power Trust, Mytrah...

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UT Admn calls upon industry to make Chandigarh ‘model solar city’

By : Sustainability ..., May 16, 2013

The UT Adviser KK Sharma, called on the industry to come forward and join hands with the Administration to make Chandigarh a model solar city, by creating innovative, economical and safe solar systems.

"The industry's role is key in harnessing solar energy to...

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Subject Tags: CII , energy , Politics

Scindia in Germany to finalise pact for Green Energy Corridors

By : Sustainability ..., May 16, 2013

Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is in Germany to discuss early finalisation of an agreement with the European nation which will provide support for setting up Green Energy Corridors for transmission of power.

The aim is to supply 30,000 MW of clean power (...

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