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Indian carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 21, 2015

India's carmakers and dealers on Thursday called for a clear, nationwide policy to combat air pollution, after a crackdown on diesel cars and trucks in New Delhi, which campaigners have vowed to extend to other cities.

A Supreme Court decision on Wednesday to alleviate...

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Azure Power files for IPO to raise US$100 million

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 21, 2015

India-based renewable energy firm Azure Power has filed for an IPO in the US in order to raise US$100 million, according to a New York Stock Exchange filing.

The company is targeting 520MW by the end of 2016 and 1GW committed or operating by the end of 2017. Longer...

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Auto makers seek clear policy after Delhi diesel ban

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 18, 2015

India’s auto makers and dealers on Thursday called for a clear, national policy to combat air pollution, after a crackdown on diesel cars and trucks in New Delhi, which campaigners have vowed to...

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Global Solar Installations To Reach 64.7 GW In 2016, Says Mercom

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 16, 2015

Global installations of solar PV in 2016 are expected to reach 64.7 GW in 2016, according to new figures provided by Mercom Capital Group.

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Industries opt for solar power for daily needs

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 15, 2015

Commercial establishments such as hotels and petrol pumps are increasingly using solar power even as the consumers wait for the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL...

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Industry veterans Atul Hegde, Sudhir Menon launch $50 million fund

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 14, 2015

At a time when investment for start-ups is becoming scarce, industrialist Sudhir Menon and digital marketer Atul Hegde have launched a $50-million early stage start-up fund, Rainmaker Ventures...

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MSMEs submit loan applications worth Rs. 50 cr

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 8, 2015

Loan applications worth Rs. 50 crore were received from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) - both existing and prospective – from the eastern region, particularly West Bengal, at the end of the four-day ‘Biz Bridge 2015’.

According to a release by the...

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Subject Tags: Financing , industry news

India crosses 5 GW-mark for solar installations: Study

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 7, 2015

The cumulative installed capacity of solar power in India has crossed the 5 GW mark.

“While total commissioned utility solar capacity in India reaches 4.7 GW; rooftop capacity stands at 525 MW. In 2015 year to date, close to 2 GW solar capacity has been commissioned,”...

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Subject Tags: India , industry news , power

Azure Power bags 150 MW solar power deal in Punjab

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 7, 2015

Azure Power announced on Thursday that it has signed a 150 MW solar power project agreement with the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) under the third phase of the state’s Solar Policy.

“Azure Power has signed 150 MW of solar power implementation agreement with...

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Subject Tags: India , industry news , power

India needs to create green buildings, says expert

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 7, 2015

There is an urgent need for India to make energy efficient buildings by jumping to the latest technology, creating awareness among people and teaching building physics to next generation architects, says an expert in energy simulation.

There is also a need for...

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