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National Defence Academy to save 1,600 units of electricityThe National Defence Academy (NDA) will observe the Earth Hour by shutting down all non-essential electric lights on its 8,000-plus acre campus from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on March 31 to save more than 1,600 units of electricity. Earth Hour is an annual global event organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature and is held on the last Saturday of March. Under the initiative, people are urged to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for an hour at a designated time. The move is aimed at spreading awareness on the need for action to arrest climate change. ... Read more..Date : Mar 31 Source: Times of India
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SUV that runs on biodiesel unveiledA car that runs only on biodiesel extracted from microalgae cultivated in marine systems was unveiled by scientists. Science and technology minister Vilasrao Deshmukh flagged off the test-run of a sports utility vehicle that runs entirely on the biofuel, which may be used as an alternative to diesel. The biodiesel was prepared from mats of microalgae found growing naturally in the West Coast of India by Central Salt Marine and Chemical Research Institute (CSMCRI), Bhavnagar. Microalgae grow in either marine or freshwater systems and are primary producers in the oceans... Read more.. Date : Mar 31 Source: Times of India
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Make the earth greener this Sunday; an hour is all it’ll takeOn Saturday evening, Mumbai will be among more than 5,000 cities across the world to observe Earth Hour by switching off lights in a symbolic gesture for environmental conservation. And, it won’t be just landmarks, such as the Gateway of India, which will be plunged into darkness. Housing colonies, business establishments and even 5-star hotels in the city will switch off lights on their premises between 8.30pm and 9.30pm. “Earth Hour 2012 aims to encourage cities to collectively shift towards sustainable development and to urge citizens to reduce the growing environmental impact of... Read more.. Date : Mar 31 Source: DNA India
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ICICI Bank to get $100-m credit line from ADB for energy projectsThe Asian Development Bank will provide a $100-million credit line to ICICI Bank to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The central bank's board approved the sanction on Wednesday. The credit will be available to projects identified by the ADB and ICICI Bank. This is taking into consideration Indian Government objectives and overall impact assessment, according to ADB. The bank's support will help in developing renewable energy and energy efficiency in priority sectors. It will also catalyse local commercial bank financing to support the development... Read more.. Date : Mar 31 Source: The Hindu Business Line
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Wheat yields may fall by 6-18% by 2020 on climate changeThe productivity of staple grain wheat could decline by upto 18% by 2020 due to adverse impact of climate change which is causing rise in temperature, Parliament was informed today. The yield of another major food crop rice might also fall by up to 6 per cent by 2020, agriculture minister Sharad Pawar said in Rajya Sabha quoting from research conducted under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)'s Network Project on Climate Change (NPCC). "Indian studies conducted under ICAR's NPCC indicate that climate change may reduce yield of timely sown irrigated wheat by about... Read more.. Date : Mar 31 Source: Times of India
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City airport first in India to get award for tracking its carbon footprintsThe Mumbai airport on Friday became the first Indian airport to be awarded an international certificate for accounting for its carbon footprints. Bureau Veritas, a UK-based firm with more than two decades of experience in carbon management, gave the ISO-certified award. Once the city Date : Mar 31 Source: Hindustan Times
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Pimpri-Chinchwad set to tackle e-waste threatThere's a need to dispose e-waste responsibly in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The twin-cities along with Pune are the second highest generator of e-waste after Mumbai in Maharashtra, according to a study. It - Report on Assessment of Electronic Wastes in Mumbai-Pune Area - was jointly conducted by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). The state itself is the highest generator of e-waste in the country by pilling up 20,000 tonnes of e-waste every year. The twin-cities have joined ranks with IT hubs of Bangalore and Hyderabad with... Read more.. Date : Mar 31 Source: Economic Times
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National solar mission: Government says Lanco Infratech flouted norms, but not involved in scamLanco Infratech flouted norms of the national solar mission, but made up for it after a warning issued by the government, informed a senior official with the ministry of new and renewable energy. After completing the investigation against Lanco, ministry denies any scam done by the company. "Lanco had preferential shares in some companies, but after NVVN issued a warning in August 2011, they returned the shares," said Tarun Kapoor, joint secretary, ministry of new and renewable energy. The allegation against Lanco was that it had created front companies to bid for solar... Read more.. Date : Mar 31 Source: Economic Times
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Tax breaks not enough for green car: GMAfter years of sitting on the fence, as India's government gets ready to roll out next month what many hope to be a policy jackpot for environmentally friendly vehicles, the message from carmakers like General Motors is clear: do more than tax incentives. The all-American company, which reclaimed the 'world's largest automaker' title from Japanese rival Toyota earlier this year, has the capability, keen intentions even of launching electric cars here, but is waiting on political leaders play sport, a top exec told IBNS on Monday. "The number one thing that we need now is... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: New Kerala
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GlacialLight's LED Lights Result in over 72% in Electrical Savings for Kothrud, India ShowroomGlacialLight, a division of experienced technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., is pleased to announce that its environmentally-friendly LED lighting products are being used in many applications around the world and providing users with energy-saving light of the highest quality. The M/s P.N.Gadgil & Co.Kothrud,Pune Showroom, located in the upper middle-class suburb of Kothrud, India, realizes the advantages of GlacialLight LED lighting over out-dated traditional lights. Needing no additional equipment, the Pune Showroom installed GlacialLights GL-DL06 overhead LED lights and... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: ThomasNet Industrial News Room
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Biodiesel extracted from sea algae set to propel vehiclesExtract of the slimy green algae found in abundance across India's 7,517 km coastline is all set to fuel vehicles. On Friday, the country will witness the first test run of vehicle running on B100 marine microalgal biodiesel in New Delhi. The 200 km test run will be flagged off by Union minister for earth sciences Vilasrao Deshmukh in the presence of scientists belonging to a consortium of nine laboratories led by Bhavnagar-based Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI). Unlike other biodiesels, which are a mixture of conventional diesel, the B100... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: Times of India
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India suspends Posco steel plant environment licenceAn Indian tribunal has suspended the environmental licence given to the South Korean company Posco for building a steel plant in the state of Orissa. The National Green Tribunal also ordered a fresh review by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The plant has faced stiff opposition from local people campaigning to save farmland and woodland. A government panel had been pushing for the licence to be scrapped, but it was conditionally approved in January 2011. The ministry had spelt out 28 "extra conditions" for the steel plant and 32 conditions for a port... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: BBC News
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Going green, IIT-Bombay styleTill last year, Aditya Dogra never switched off lights in the hostel washroom simply because he didn’t know where they were located. He still doesn’t except that Dogra, a student at the IIT— Bombay (IITB), now knows the sensors will automatically turn off the lights when not in use. “If there is no one in the washroom for 10 to 15 minutes, the lights go off,” said Dogra, a final year civil engineering student. In an effort to conserve energy, the institute had last year, installed sensors in bathrooms and toilet blocks in all 14 hostels and academic departments. ... Read more..Date : Mar 30 Source: Hindustan Times
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Partnership Announced Between Empereal Inc. And Sun Liberty Holdings, Ltd.Empereal Inc, a Delaware Corporation in US, and its subsidiary Empereal Energy & Services Pvt. Ltd., a renewable energy and water desalination company based in Bangalore, India, announced a strategic partnership with Sun Liberty Holdings, Ltd., an innovator in practical solar and power management solutions for street lighting. Empereal recognized that their customers in the nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council and in Indian Subcontinent Region have unmet needs for energy production and management of street lights in parking lots, along roadways and on property. Enter Sun... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: Daily Matkets
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CRISIL assigned grade "SE3C" to DA Surya Shakti Services Pvt. Ltd.DA SURYA SHAKTI SERVICES PVT. LTD. (DASSSPL), a company for Solar Power Projects in India has been assigned “NSIC - CRISIL SE3C” rating by CRISIL for SMEs in 2012, which indicates “Moderate Performance Capability and Low Financial Strength”. CRISIL, the nation’s leading credit rating agency has assigned a NSIC CRISIL Grade SE3C to DA SURYA SHAKTI SERVICES PVT. LTD. (DASSSPL). This grade indicates Moderate Performance Capability and Low Financial Strength. This grade indicates that the level of creditworthiness, adjudged in relation to other Small Scale Industries (SSIs) in India.... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: PR-USA.net
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World Bank keen to partner Orissa in mining, agro sectorThe World Bank has identified water management, environment, mining, natural resources, agro business and social sustainability as the areas of future cooperation with Orissa as it looks to step up knowledge and financial support to bolster its two-decade long partnership with the state. “The World Bank has provided not only finance but also technical assistance for Orissa. In the future, our areas of focus would be environment, social sustainability, mining and natural resources. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) which is the private arm of the World Bank is keen on... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: Business Standard
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Green Infra, Bharat Light Bid for Lanco's Wind Power AssetsIDFC Private Equity-promoted Green Infra and Bharat Light and Power, founded by former GE chief executive TS Chopra, are among four bidders interested in Lanco Infratech's wind power assets, a senior Lanco official told ET. Lanco Infratech had earlier announced plans to divest interests in wind power assets. It has licences to generate 5,000 mw using wind turbines and has also acquired land largely spread between Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. In addition, Lanco has set up a 10-mw wind power generation unit at Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu and a 3-mw wind power generation... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: Economic Times
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Bihar CM’s residence to be solar-poweredThe Bihar government has decided to install a solar energy system at the official residence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The sprawling campus of Nitish’s residence, spread over several acres, will be lit with solar energy. The move is aimed at popularising renewable energy. Not only his office-cum-residence at 1 Aney Marg, but the adjoining area where the chief minister holds janata durbar, will also be lit with solar energy. The move, conceived by Nitish last year, has been given shape to convince the common man that solar energy is as good as any other traditional source of... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: Deccan Herald
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Tata Power’s ‘Greenolution’ campaign encourages employees of Power House 6 plant in Jamshedpur to come up with a green innovationSustainability at Tata Power forms the core of its vision to make a difference and remain committed to the issues of resource conservation, energy efficiency, environment protection and enrichment of its communities.As part of its endeavour of powering a greener world, Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, launched a unique initiative called 'Greenolution'to help its employees and other key stakeholders traverse the journey and make green living their 'way of living'. This green movement has gained significant momentum with its employees, leading to the creation of... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: India Education Diary
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Siemens wins second order for concentrated solar power plant in IndiaSiemens Energy has been awarded an order for the Megha parabolic trough concentrating solar thermal power plant to be built in Andhra Pradesh, near Hyderabad, India. The Siemens UVAC 2010 receiver as a key component of a solar thermal power plant features extremely high solar absorption and reduced heat loss with outstanding product durability. The special oil in this tube is heated to around 400°C and is used to transform water to steam at a different location. This steam, in turn, drives a turbine, which is used to ultimately generate electricity. Siemens Energy has been... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: REVE
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Titan Energy ties up with Spanish firms for supply of photo voltaic modulesHyderabad-based solar photo voltaic (PV) module manufacturer, Titan Energy Systems limited, has partnered Ortiz Energia, a subsidiary of Euro 600-million Grupo Ortiz of Spain. Under the partnership, Titan Energy will provide PV modules and other services to PIH Energy, Spain, which is planning to develop a 100Mw solar power project in Gujarat by bringing in foreign direct investment (FDI). “We were scouting for a renowned EPC partner and a developer who could bring in both equity and debt to set up power projects. While Ortiz is interested in setting up EPC projects, PIH has... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: Business Standard
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Himachal set to get WB’s Rs 1,000-cr green loanHimachal Pradesh is set to get World Bank’s (WB) Rs 1,000-crore green development loan, which will help the state to become the country’s first carbon neutral state by 2020. Making this announcement in the state Assembly on Thursday, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said: “The World Bank has agreed in principal to extend a loan to the state for undertaking carbon smart growth. The government has written to Centre for convening a joint meeting with the WB and state government for releasing the funds.” The loan will enable sustainable management of natural resources and... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: Indian Express
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Neeri meet to determine line of action on industrial ecologyCarbon trading and ISO certifications are being increasingly sought after by many companies. The government is also being more serious about environmental impact assessment. Yet, there is much scope for more stringent laws being practiced in the country. Scientists, activists, corporates and government officials discussed various aspects of law in the country and the further action that requires to be taken as the international conference organized by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Neeri). This was among the various topics discussed among the recent... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: Times of India
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40MW solar plant to generate power from SaturdaySaturday will prove to be a milestone in the field of renewable energy production as Reliance Energy will start power generation of 40MW from its solar energy power project in Rajasthan. This is first solar power project in the private sector. Chief minister Ashok Gehlot, Union minister for new and renewable energy Farooq Abdullah, state energy minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Reliance Energy owner Anil Ambani, including other personalities will be present during the inaugural function of the solar power project at Dhudsar village, 140 km away from the district headquarters here.... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: Times of India
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Public cry foul over dump yardResidents, environmentalists and social activists on Thursday demanded an immediate relocation of the Jawaharnagar dump yard and insisted that the Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) project, handed over to Hyderabad Integrated MSW Ltd (earlier Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd) be dropped at the earliest. Participating in the public hearing on the project that was held at the site, the 500-odd citizens unanimously stressed the need for a new dumping site pointing out how the Jawaharnagar dump yard had led to widespread health and pollution concerns for local residents. The hearing... Read more.. Date : Mar 30 Source: Times of India
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