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Reliance, Tatas In Race For Solar Photovoltaic ProjectsAnil Ambani Reliance Group, Lanco, Moser Baer and the Tatas, among 150 companies, showed interest in developing large solar photovoltaic projects of up to 20 MW. Others in the race include Gail (India) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., reports said. The request for selection (RFS) were received for 218 solar PV projects for over 2,500 MW capacity, much higher than the capacity offered - 350 MW, official sources reportedly said. The RFS were invited by the India government as part of the second batch of Phase-1 of the National Solar Mission. The last date for... Read more.. Date : Oct 17 Source: RTT News
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Carbon tax cannot be addl source of climate finance: Pranab MukherjeeIndia on Saturday strongly opposed imposition of carbon tax as an additional source of funding to fight climate change. "India believes that some of the measures like carbon export optimisation tax and levy on CDM/offsets violate the principles of the Convention (UNFCCC) as their incidence falls entirely on developing countries and these cannot be recognised as a source of new and additional finance for climate change," Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here. He was making an intervention at the G20 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' meeting on Development,... Read more.. Date : Oct 17 Source: Economic Times
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AEG Power Solutions and Electrotherm end solar businesses joint venture on poor demandAmsterdam-based AEG Power Solutions and power systems maker Electrotherm have decided to terminate their agreement to combine their solar businesses in India, citing poor demand. The two companies, which parted ways a few months ago, had said that they planned to set up 100 mw capacity in three years. Their first installation of 15mw was due to come up by December 20101 and another 30mw at beginning of this year in Gujarat and Rajasthan. "We will prefer to remain in our own domain as there are not many projects coming up," AEG chief executive officer Horst Kayser told ET.... Read more.. Date : Oct 17 Source: Economic Times
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Moser Baer plans 200 Mw solar capacity in India by next yearMoser Baer Clean Energy Limited (MBCEL) solar power generation arm of Moser Baer Projects Pvt Ltd (MBPPL) is looking to set up 200 megawatt (Mw) solar power capacities in India in next one year with 95 Mw to be set up in Gujarat. MBPPL has laid out ambitious plans to make heavy investments in clean energy vertical of its operations as it intends to set up nearly 1500 Mw of solar power generation capacities in India by 2015. The company is considering to enter capital markets to raise funds for the solar power projects. "We may list one of our individual businesses in a... Read more.. Date : Oct 14 Source: Business Standard
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India, Vietnam sign deal to deepen energy cooperationIgnoring Chinese objections to India-Vietnamese energy cooperation in the disputed South China Sea, India and Vietnam on Wednesday signed a pact to expand their partnership in oil and gas exploration, refining, transportation and supply. The pact was one of the six signed in the presence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and visiting Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang in New Delhi. The agreement says the two nations will cooperate on “various fronts in the oil and gas sector—in upstream activities, in refining, in gas processing in Vietnam, in India and in third countries... Read more.. Date : Oct 14 Source: Livemint.com
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Reckitt Benckiser Releases 2010 Sustainability ReportReckitt Benckiser (RB) plc, a world leader in household, health and personal care (with U.S. headquarters in Parsippany, NJ) and parent of Clearasil, Lysol, Durex, Woolite and other iconic brands, today released its 2010 Sustainability Report (available at www.rb.com). The report, along with its associated data, details RB's major sustainability improvements, and is independently assured by PwC. In its 2010 sustainability report, RB highlighted a major milestone in carbon footprint reduction: the company has achieved 75% of its Carbon 20 program goal... Read more.. Date : Oct 14 Source: Newsblaze.com
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J&K to witness shortage of 200 MW of power supplyThe Jammu and Kashmir government today said there will be shortage of 200 megawatts of power supply to the state over the next few days due to a fall in thermal and hydel power generation in northern India. "Due to less generation from thermal and hydel power houses in northern India, there will be a shortage of 150 to 200 MW in the power schedule of Jammu and Kashmir for the next few days," an official of the Electrical Power Development Department said today. He further said that power supply in Jammu province is likely to be disturbed as result. "The general public... Read more.. Date : Oct 14 Source: Economic Times
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Helpline to promote solar water heaters launchedThe ministry of new and renewable energy has started a voice-activated national helpline to raise awareness about solar water heaters, the technology used and answer questions from consumers. The initiative is part of the UNDP/Global Environment Facility Global Solar Water Heating Project ( GSWHP). The service, which has been operating since September 15, is managed by the Solar Thermal Federation of India (STFI). The toll-free number 18002334477 can be reached between 9.30 am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday, and 9.30 am and 1.30 pm on Saturdays. Help will be offered in both... Read more.. Date : Oct 13 Source: Times of India
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Shinde calls for thrust in hydro, solar energy to tide over coal shortagePower Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Wednesday said India must develop its hydroelectric, thermal and alternative sources of energy in response to a growing coal shortage. Shinde told a FICCI conference on power that he expected the mineral, which generates 65 per cent of India’s electricity, to generate the majority of power capacity added over the next five years. A lack of domestic supply of the mineral is making the country more dependent on imports, he said. A report by FICCI and consultants from ICF International released at the conference said domestic supply was... Read more.. Date : Oct 13 Source: Indian Express
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Carbon expert pitches for use of solar, wind energyClimate change experts at the International Conclave stressed on the urgent need for setting up wind and solar energy power generation projects as well as taking up fuel efficiency measures in transportation and planning energy efficiency for buildings. Former Planning Commission member Kirit Parikh, who was heading the Committee of Low Carbon Strategies for India, said, “India is emitting only two per cent of the amount of carbon dioxide emitted globally. Indian emissions are never above the average stipulated levels. Yet, we are also victims of climate change and we are seriously... Read more.. Date : Oct 13 Source: Deccan Chronicle
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AEG Power sets up first unit at Bangalore to make solar invertersPower electronics systems maker, AEG Power Solutions India Pvt Ltd, has set up its first manufacturing facility in India at an investment of Rs 100 crore. The company, at its plant near Bangalore, will manufacture solar inverters at the unit and has the capacity to manufacture 400 MW of solar inverters. AEG will manufacture inverters of 250 MW and 500 MW capacities and will also provide its customers monitoring solutions for the units. “With the National Solar Mission in place and the solar industry becoming more global, we see a huge market for the product in India... Read more.. Date : Oct 13 Source: Hindu Business Line
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India seeks ACD focus on energy, food securityMinister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed has proposed for the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) to focus on energy and food security. Date : Oct 13 Source: MSN India
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AES to unveil power electronics factory in IndiaAES Power Solutions, manufacturer of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energies, will unveil its power electronic factory here tomorrow. "With the new plant in which about Rs 100 crore has been invested, we forsee production of uninterrupted power supplies (UPSs)," S L... Read more.. Date : Oct 13 Source: Deccan Herald
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Hydel power generation registers fall in Northern IndiaAppealing to people to conserve electricity, the Jammu and Kashmir government today said that there have been fall in the power generation of hydel and thermal power generation in Nothern India. "Due to fall in hydel generation & thermal generation in Northern India, we appeal to the general consumers of electricity in Jammu Province to conserve energy", Chief Engineer, System and operation, Jammu said here today. As per the reports there has been fall of hydel and thermal power generation at the Northern Grid and so there has been fall in transmission of power supply to... Read more.. Date : Oct 13 Source: MSN India
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Moser Baer Clean Energy Limited commissions largest solar power capacityAHMEDABAD: Moser Baer Clean Energy Limited (MBCEL) commissioned Asia's largest solar farm in Banaskantha district of Gujarat. The 30 MW solar farm has been set up using 2,36,000 Thin Film modules with an approximate investment of Rs 465 crore. The power will be evacuated through 2 separate 66 KV lines to Sub-Stations at Anganwada and Dunawada. This project awarded under phase 1 of Gujarat Solar Power policy 2009 will be the first major project commissioned under the Gujarat Solar Mission. With 11 MW of existing solar power generation capacity, Gujarat is country's largest... Read more.. Date : Oct 12 Source: Economic Times
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India leads world in building efficiency: SurveyThe third annual global Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) shows that building owners and operators throughout India continue to say they place higher importance on energy management in comparison to their peers in other major countries. According to the survey, 88 percent of Indian respondents consider energy management very or extremely important and #8722; an increase of three percent over last year. For the second consecutive year, India’s level... Read more.. Date : Oct 12 Source: New Kerala
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TATA POWER CLUB ENERJI BESTOWED WITH ASIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD 2011Mumbai, October 12th, 2011: Club Enerji (previously known as Tata Power Energy Club), Tata Power’s nationwide energy conservation movement led by school children, has been bestowed the ‘Environmental Leadership Award’ and ‘Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practice Overall Award’ by Asian Leadership Awards 2011, at Dubai. The awards have been given to recognise an organisation for developing and executing successful and measurable energy conservation initiative and the impact it is making to the society at large. The Asian Leadership Awards are hosted by the Asian Confederation of... Read more.. Date : Oct 12 Source: India Carbon Outlook
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Tata Power Country’s leading Wind Power Generator Crosses 300 MW Wind Power CapacityNew Delhi 11th October, 2011: Tata Power, India’s largest integrated private power Company has crossed 300 MW wind power capacity installation in the country. Tata Power’s wind farms are spread across four states namely Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, the leading states in promoting wind power generation in India. An additional 64.5 MW capacity is under execution and will be commissioned by FYQ3 2011 In Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.Further, the Company is in the process of acquiring 20.95 MW operating wind assets in Maharashtra from Niskalp Energy Ltd. The Company will also... Read more.. Date : Oct 12 Source: India Carbon Outlook
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Scrap cars made before 1996, Siam tells govtFaced with crippling slowdown and rising vehicle pollution, apex auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) has suggested to government that all private cars made before 1996 should be scrapped to boost demand for new vehicles and push sales of environmentconscious vehicles. Siam has advocated to the government for a regular scrappage policy for private and commercial vehicles as well as two-wheelers to ensure that there is a regular churn and burn-out of old vehicles, while adding new and more efficient ones at the same time. And, there would be... Read more.. Date : Oct 12 Source: Times of India
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'Coimbatore SMEs can tap potential in Switzerland, Austria'Micro, small and medium-scale enterprises here can tap opportunities in the renewable energy, automobile and skill development fields in Switzerland and Austria, president of Coimbatore District Small Industries Association M. Kandhaswami said here on Tuesday. Mr. Kandhaswami was part of the trade delegation that accompanied President of India Pratibha Devisingh Patil to Switzerland and Austria from October 3 to 7. TRAINING Switzerland was ready to collaborate with interested individual companies or industrial associations to offer vocational and skill training to... Read more.. Date : Oct 12 Source: The Hindu
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DHL Unveils Key Environmental Protection Initiatives During October 2011 National Energy Awareness MonthDHL, the world's leading international express shipping provider, advanced several sustainability initiatives this month as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental protection. These environmentally-conscious practices minimize the impact of DHL's shipping network on the environment through more efficient transport, innovative technologies and services that reduce and offset carbon emissions. They are introduced as DHL recognizes the U.S. Department of Energy initiative that promotes conservation and a clean energy economy during National Energy Awareness Month. On... Read more.. Date : Oct 12 Source: Marketwatch
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Australia's carbon tax plan passes biggest hurdleAustralia's plan for a national carbon price passed its biggest political hurdle on Wednesday when the lower house of parliament voted in favour of the scheme -- a major victory for beleaguered Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Gillard, who is staring at electoral defeat according to opinion polls, has staked her minority government's future on the sweeping economic reform that will impose a carbon tax on around 500 of the country's biggest polluters from July 2012, before moving to a carbon trade scheme in 2015. "Today is a significant day for Australians and the... Read more.. Date : Oct 12 Source: Reuters India
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BMC Software Brings Alternate Power and Lights to a Village in IndiaBMC Software (NASDAQ:BMC), has launched an unique initiative to “gain by saving” by replacing lighting fixtures in its Pune office facilities with higher efficiency LED Lights from Hanul Technologies resulting in over 65 percent savings in power. These savings will be donated to a remote village outside of Sakur India to light the streets and homes and bring “New Life After Dusk” to the villagers. “BMC Software has always been a socially-responsible company that is committed to providing a valuable contribution to society at large through its employees’ and their families’... Read more.. Date : Oct 12 Source: Yahoo Finance
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Suzlon Energy bags order from Sri Lankan companySuzlon Energy on Tuesday said it has received an order from Sri Lankan group Senok to supply wind turbine generators. However, the financial details were not disclosed. The order from Senok is for supplying ten units of S88 - 2.1 MW wind turbine generators, aggregating 21 MW capacity. "The project will be commissioned in two phases and complete by May 2012," Suzlon said in a statement. Earlier, Suzlon had done 10 MW wind project for Senok. The new 21 MW project would come up alongside the existing one in the Puttalm district of Sri Lanka. A... Read more.. Date : Oct 11 Source: Economic Times
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EU Sets Conditions For Signing Up To Kyoto IIEuropean Union environment ministers -- responsible for only 11 percent of global carbon emissions -- said they would commit to a new phase of the Kyoto climate change pact, on the condition that nations blamed for the rest join up too. The environment council conclusions, agreed in Luxembourg on Monday, outline the bloc's negotiating position ahead of the next global climate conference in Durban, South Africa, which starts at the end of November. "What's the point of keeping something alive if you're alone there? There must be more from the 89 percent," EU Environment... Read more.. Date : Oct 11 Source: Planet Ark
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