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Green buildings are gaining ground in the real estate marketBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 11, 2012
Green buildings are gaining ground in the real estate market . Soon, there is every possibility that such buildings would become a norm one day. The concept of green buildings is not just a simple trend that's gaining momentum in real estate construction but it is also... Read more.. |
A solar-powered booth for charging phonesBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 10, 2012
Mangalore will soon get a booth where people can charge their mobile phones using solar energy. It will be installed at Panambur beach, Guruprakash, Area Manager, SELCO-India, told The Hindu . SELCO-India describes itself as a social enterprise that provides... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , mobile phones |
Global Environment raises Rs.700 cr fundBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 8, 2012
Sustainable forestry-focused private equity (PE) firm, Global Environment Fund (GEF), has raised a Rs.700 crore, small and medium enterprises (SME)-focused South Asia fund dedicated to India—the first niche fund of its kind in the country. In its maiden investment from... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Global Environment Fund , Kalki Communication Technologies Ltd , Social Issues |
Irena Says Renewable Energy May Create 4 Million Jobs by 2030By : Sustainability ..., Jun 7, 2012
The International Renewable Energy Agency said the United Nation’s goal of providing sustainable energy for all by 2030 may create up to 4 million jobs in the off-grid electricity industry alone. The renewable energy companies currently employ 5 million people, Rabia... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , energy |
Clean energy target for FY13 raised sharply to 4,125 mwBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 6, 2012
With a pick up in momentum of new capacity addition, particularly in the solar sector, the union government has fixed new capacity addition target of 4,125 mw, reported to be the highest annual target, for the ongoing financial year. Though April has seen only a modest... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy |
AMP Capital makes clean energy investment in IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 6, 2012
The AMP Capital Asian Giants Infrastructure Fund (AGIF) has acquired a significant minority stake in leading clean energy company Shalivahana Green Energy Limited (SGEL) for almost US$29 million. Based in Hyderabad India, SGEL develops, owns and operates a portfolio of... Read more.. Subject Tags: AMP Capital , AMP Limited. , energy , India , Shalivahana Green Energy Ltd. , Social Issues |
Low-cost desalination solutions & other tech innovations can add a lot of sparkle to waterBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 5, 2012
"GE's ultra-low energy membranes help in reverse-osmosis technologies. Efforts are on to make these membranes more energy-efficient. A lot of research is going into the chemicals which are coated on the membranes," says Erik Hanson, global product management leaders (water... Read more.. |
Holden Launches Energy and Environment WeekBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 5, 2012
As part of Holden’s ongoing commitment to taking a leadership position in the fields of energy and sustainability, the Lion brand has today launched Energy and Environment Week (E&E Week). This four-day campaign is focussed on raising awareness of energy and... Read more.. |
Power Exchanges commence trading of Solar Renewable Energy CertificatesBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 5, 2012
The two power trading exchanges Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) and Power Exchange India Ltd. (PXIL) commenced trading of solar Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) on Monday amidst keen interest within the power sector. The trading of RECs makes it easy for several... Read more.. |
Acciona Bullish on Indian Wind Energy Sector, Commissions 56-MW ProjectBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 5, 2012
Spanish wind energy giant Acciona recently announced the commissioning of its largest project in India. The company inaugurated a 56-MW wind project in India’s southern state of Karnataka. With the commissioning of this project, Acconia’s total wind generation capacity in... Read more.. |