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Wind energy in Arunachal can be tapped: TukiBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 20, 2012
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today emphasised on chalking out mechanism to tap the massive potential of renewable energy in the state. "Our hill locks, mountains and river banks has enormous potential for developing wind energy which if rightly... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Nalco's foray into energy sector, to invest Rs 40,000 crBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 16, 2012
Poised for a big leap in its diversification plan, aluminium giant Nalco is all set to invest around Rs 40,000 crore to make a foray into energy sector besides implementing a host of new projects and expansion works. "The company has taken up several greenfield... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy |
Burning questionsBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 16, 2012
Indian industry has one foot mired in outdated and unsustainable practices, while its other foot is poised for a leap forward. This dichotomy is clearly displayed in the environmental and operational health and safety practices of some of our heavy industry — the backbone of... Read more.. |
New toilet technology after 150 years of wasteBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 15, 2012
These aren't your typical loos. One uses microwave energy to transform human waste into electricity. Another captures urine and uses it for flushing. And still another turns excrement into charcoal. They are part of a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation competition to... Read more.. |
Swiss govt to help make Indian buildings more energy efficientBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 13, 2012
Switzerland is preparing a feasibility report on improving energy efficiency in the buildings coming up in India as they are likely to be major contributors to carbon emissions. Switzerland already has an MoU with the Power Ministry that is aimed at reducing energy... Read more.. |
Dr Farooq Abdullah inaugurates R&D conclave on renewable energyBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 13, 2012
In an attempt to boost the new and innovative technologies, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) kicked off a two-day seminar at Vigyan Bhawan, here. Minister for MNRE, Dr Farooq Abdullah, inaugurated the workshop “R&D Conclave on New and Renewable Energy-... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Solar homes to meet state households energy needsBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 13, 2012
The state's plans to exploit renewable energy sources to meet electricity demands has inched one step closer to reality with the central government giving an in-principle approval for the 10,000 Solar Homes project. An official announcement is expected soon, said a top... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , energy |
South Asia's energy crisis demands collective actionBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 13, 2012
The colossal collapse of India's power grid, twice in as many days last week, highlights how severe the consequences can be if nations do not address their energy demand and supply situation. Hundreds of millions of people were without electricity, there were massive... Read more.. |
Kiran Energy Solar Power, ReNew Power Ventures and Bharat Light & Power make headway in the renewable energy sectorBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 9, 2012
Three leading lights of India Inc have found a second wind with their renewable energy start-ups. ET digs deeper into the plans of these professionals-turned-entrepreneurs searching for their place in the sun. RAYS OF SUNSHINE He came to India with a foreign... Read more.. |
Standard Chartered picks up stake in wind farmBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 8, 2012
Standard Chartered Bank, which is targeting improvements in energy and resource efficiency in its buildings, has taken a stake in a wind farm to source green energy for an office in Chennai. It has taken a 26 per cent stake in Green Infra to source over 1.5 million... Read more.. |