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Meghalaya to tap its huge green energy potential in a big wayBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 25, 2012
Taking cue from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, power-deficit Meghalaya is going all out to tap green energy to bridge the widening demand-supply gap in the state. A preliminary investigation conducted by the Meghalaya Non-Conventional and Rural Energy Development Agency... Read more.. |
Morgan Stanley to invest Rs 1.2k cr in wind power companyBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 25, 2012
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners has struck a deal to invest Rs 1,200 crore in Continuum Wind Energy, developing 500MW assets. The private equity arm of Morgan Stanley will hold majority shares in the power generation company co-founded by Essar Group director Vikas... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Energy efficiency programs earn governments more tax revenue, federal study saysBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 24, 2012
A new report says provinces that promote energy efficiency may forfeit some tax revenue from lower sales of fuel and electricity, but will make up for the loss - and more - through competitive economies that help fill their treasuries. Natural Resources ordered the May... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , energy , Entertainment , Health , Labor , Natural Resources , Social Issues |
Hydro-power key to India's energy security: StudyBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 21, 2012
With coal supply remaining erratic and controversies dogging nuclear energy, hydro-power could hold the key to India's energy security and put an end to power cuts, according to a study released here Thursday. Given India's tight domestic coal supply and increasing... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy |
Himalayan Queen now fully solar poweredBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 21, 2012
The coaches of Kalka-Shimla toy train — the Himalayan Queen — have been converted to solar- based power system with the aim of harnessing green energy and reducing carbon emission. It is the first train in the country to have all its coaches solar powered. The experiment will... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Environment |
Green buildings gain momentum in IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 21, 2012
Noida near Delhi is one of the nodes of the green building movement. The builder 3C was an early mover. 3C built what was the country's largest green apartment complex. Called Lotus Boulevard, this was planned as a 500-unit complex, but all of it was immediately sold out and... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Power Finance of India Says Lending Rising on Renewables GrowthBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 20, 2012
Power Finance Corp. (POWF), India’s largest state lender to electricity utilities, said a renewable-energy boom will support growth in loans as the country seeks to double clean-power capacity by 2017. Loan disbursal at Power Finance increased 31 percent in the year... Read more.. |
Welspun Energy in talks to sell stake, hopes to raise $150-200 millionBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 20, 2012
Welspun Energy is in talks with renewable energy funds to sell a small stake in the company and raise $150-200 million for investments in wind energy farms. The associate company of the $3.5-billion Welspun Group has mandated investment banking firm Macquarie to advice on the... Read more.. |
India, China Agree to Jointly Explore Energy Assets OverseasBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 19, 2012
ndia and China's largest oil companies have agreed to jointly explore for oil and gas worldwide, in an attempt to put aside long-standing rivalry and better use their combined financial muscle and expertise to secure energy supplies for their fast-growing economies. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: China National Petroleum Corp , Dow Jones , energy , India , oil , Oil & Natural Gas Corp. , oil and gas , ONGC Videsh Ltd , Sudan , Technology |
GSMA Green Manifesto Shows Network Efficiency Can Lead To Potential Annual Energy Savings Of $2bnBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 19, 2012
The GSMA today unveiled an update to its 2009 landmark report "Mobile's Green Manifesto" which outlines the positive impact of operator initiatives in the areas of energy and carbon management. Analysis of 34 mobile networks worldwide(1) shows that, despite considerable... Read more.. |