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Solar Power Helping Reduce Pesticide Use In IndiaContinuous power supply is essential for any type of agricultural activity. Particularly in villages where the concept of invertors or generators is yet to attain a major breakthrough, electricity disruption means temporary suspension of any activity till power supply resumes. Though the Government has been harping on need to harness solar power and grants subsidies for installing solar units for farm related activities, the concept is yet to gain momentum. Major issue ... Read more.. Date : Jan 2 Source: The Hindu
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Hydro power capacity addition may lag by 30% in 12th PlanThe target of adding 10,800 MW of hydro power capacity in the 12th Plan may fall short by about 30 per cent, according to analysts. Currently, around 11,400 MW of projects are reeling under time and cost overruns. Poor geology, delays from contractors, local resistance and adverse weather conditions affecting logistics and operations are being cited as the main reasons for delays. “Around 265 MW is expected to come up in the second half of 2013-14 and another 2,500-3,000 MW in 2015-16. Looking at the progress of capacity under construction, we expect the capacity addition target to... Read more.. Date : Jan 2 Source: Business Standard
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Town panchayat offices going solar wayOffices of seven town panchayats in Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts are in various stages of tapping solar energy to meet their electricity needs. As the 3KV photovoltaic panels with inverters set up in each of these offices are capable of feeding power required by almost all the appliances in the offices except printers, these local bodies are set to relieve themselves from the burden of electricity bills apart from helping environment. Of these seven, solar systems in Kaverippakkam and Panappakkam town panchayat offices in Vellore district are equipped with batteries... Read more.. Date : Jan 2 Source: The Hindu
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American agri start-ups take root in IndiaIndia has built a reputation as a notoriously tough place to do business, one that has stymied even giants like Walmart. And, unlike Silicon Valley, where a decent idea can attract funding, investors in India are much more reluctant to risk their money on start-ups. Despite such challenges, some American technology entrepreneurs are seeking to pursue the country's untapped opportunities, even without the clout of a multinational corporation backing them. Peter Frykman, 30, of Palos Verdes,... Read more.. |
Adani Power generates highest 4644 mw at Mundra Project and earns carbon creditsCountry's largest thermal private power producer Adani Power Ltd announced that its 4620 mw project at Mundra has set a record by attaining the highest generation of 4,644 MW, making it the only power station of such a gigantic size to reach a significant milestone in electricity production. The Mundra plant is also the world's first coal fired power project to receive carbon credits. It is generating about 1.8 million Certified Emission Reductions each year. "The generation so far was... Read more.. |
India Hopes to Power Up on Better Energy Policies in 2014India aims to do more in 2014 to battle the bottlenecks in energy supplies which are contributing to the country’s painful economic slowdown.
New Delhi plans to auctions oil, gas and coal blocks, free diesel prices from government controls and promote alternative energy in hopes of invigorating the energy sector in 2014.
The energy-starved nation wants to cut down its dependence on energy imports by half in the next six years by attracting new investments in the sector. India now imports around three-fourths of its energy needs.... Read more.. Date : Jan 1 Source: Wall Street Journal
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Global temperatures to rise 4 degrees by 2100Global average temperatures will rise at least 4 degrees celsius by 2100 and potentially more than 8 degrees by 2200 if carbon dioxide emissions are not reduced, a new research has warned. Scientists found global climate is more sensitive to carbon dioxide than most previous estimates. The research also appears to solve one of the great unknowns of climate sensitivity, the role of cloud formation and whether this will have a positive or negative effect on global warming. "Our research has shown climate models indicating a low temperature response to a doubling of... Read more.. Date : Jan 1 Source: Times of India
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Strict guidelines for hotels on waste management soonThe Goa state pollution control board (GSPCB)has decided to issue strict guidelines to hotels across the state for proper management of waste generated in their premises. Speaking to TOI, GSPCB chief Jose Manuel Noronha said that the board will issue new guidelines to hotels by January 15, 2014. GSPCB, on Friday, held a meeting with the members of the Travel and tourism association of Goa to discuss on waste management. Noronha said that the decision was on three points, non-installation or non-functioning of an organic waste convertor, non-installation or non-... Read more.. Date : Dec 30 Source: Times of India
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UPPCL signs agreement for solar power purchaseThe UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has entered into an agreement with solar power developers for purchasing 110mw of power. The agreement was entered in the presence of UP chief secretary, Javed Usmani, who said that under the state solar policy the state government will be setting up 500mw of power solar power plants in the state. The New Energy Development Authority (NEDA) had invited bids for setting up of power plants compositely to the tune of 200mw. The authority had also put in place a competitive bidding process for power tariff from these power plants. Against this,... Read more.. Date : Dec 29 Source: Times of India
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Ethanol can bring down CAD, says GadkariBiofuel made from biomass or ethanol can help bring the current account deficit of the nation, former BJP national president Nitin Gadkari said. Ethanol is the best alternative to petroleum products, Gadkari, who is also Founder Chairman of the Purti Group of Industries said, at a national exhibition for farmers. "Our petroleum import is the basic reason for our nation's current account deficit," he said. ith the help of biomass and agriculture waste India can manufacture ethanol which can be used in automobiles, according to Gadkari. "The Purti Group has... Read more.. Date : Dec 29 Source: Business Standard
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Corporation Solar City Project StuckMore than nine months since inviting Expressions of Interest (EoI) from empanelled agencies to draw up the master plan, the ambitious Solar City project for the capital, already delayed by three years, continues to await redemption. Among the 48 cities in India selected for the project was Thiruvananthapuram, chosen by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), with the other entrant from the state being Kochi. The City Corporation says it had chosen a Hyderabad-based firm to prepare the Rs 10-lakh master plan, from the Rs 50-lakh financial assistance of the MNRE. “After... Read more.. Date : Dec 29 Source: The New Indian Express
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Policy to Promote Solar EnergyThe Energy Department has set up a committee to prepare a draft solar policy to promote the use of solar energy in the State to support development and address the problem of energy security. The seven-member committee headed by Joint Secretary, Energy department, Sangamjit Nayak will examine the draft policy prepared by the Science and Technology department and solicit opinion of energy experts of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to make necessary changes in the draft policy, official sources said. The... Read more.. Date : Dec 29 Source: The New Indian Express
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City awaits e-waste disposal systemHow do you dispose of the many dead batteries or a damaged phone that inevitably comes your way? More often than not, this situation would leave you confused. Lakhs of households across the city know little on how to systematically deal with e-waste, most of which contains materials hazardous to the environment and toxic for humans. The administration, meanwhile, has neither taken steps to open collection centres for residents, nor been proactive in creating awareness – the result being that hundreds of tonnes of e- waste are disposed as any other waste in the city. “There... Read more.. Date : Dec 29
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Electricity shortage bodes well got industrial batteriesThe widening demand-supply gap in electricity is powering the stationary industrial battery (SIB) market in India. Delay in the setting up of new power plants due to land unavailability coupled with slow environmental clearances and fuel shortage has led to a surge in SIB installations in the country, as per a recent analysis by Frost & Sullivan. The market for stationery industrial battery in India is dominated by lead acid batteries while other battery technologies (lithium Ion, flow batteries) are in their early stage. "The demand for back up power is expected to further... Read more.. Date : Dec 29 Source: Times of India
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Tamil Nadu Energy Conservation Building Code gets readySoon, the commercial and other major buildings in the state may have to adhere to Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) as the process is on to make it mandatory in order to conserve energy. Electrical Inspectorate of Tamil Nadu has sent a draft code to the state government to get its nod. On the sidelines of the 'Energy Savings Day' celebration in the district, S Appavu, chief electrical inspector, said their department has drafted and submitted the ECBC to the empowered committee. The event was organized by Electrical Inspectorate of Tamil Nadu on Thursday. "Once the... Read more.. Date : Dec 29 Source: Times of India
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Solar panels to power Churchgate stationIn one of the Western Railways most ambitious plans to save energy, they have decided to install solar panels at Churchgate Station to produce electricity that will be six times the amount the station consumes every year. The excess electricity produced will be given back to the grid said WR officials. As per the details chalked out by the electrical department of WR, the 2,600 sqm area comprising the roof of Churchgate building will be covered with solar panels. These panels will produce 100 kilowatt of electricity (in terms of units this would be 150 lakh units). Currently... Read more.. Date : Dec 29 Source: Daily News & Analysis
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Food Processing Sector Witnesses Fast Growth, Rising Exports in Recent YearsThe food processing sector has witnessed fast growth, employment generation and export earnings in the recent past. In major indicators, the growth in this sector has been better than other industries and the economy as a whole. On its part, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries has contributed to encouraging investment into the sector, improving infrastructure, evolving better standards, removing bottlenecks and initiating R&D and skill development. The National Mission on Food Processing (NMFP) was approved in June this year followed by quick formulation of guidelines to... Read more.. Date : Dec 27 Source: Press Information Bureau
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Plan for recycled plastic roads in fast lanePlan to use plastic waste to construct roads is set to get a big boost. The task force formed by Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) department to segregate plastic waste decided on Tuesday that Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) should segregate the waste at the collection source. The task force comprises BMC and Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) officials, Orissa State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) and works department. "The plastic wastes will be segregated during the collection of municipal solid wastes. The pollution control board will provide technical... Read more.. Date : Dec 27 Source: Times of India
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India Renewable Credit Demand Rises for Fourth MonthDemand for clean-energy credits in India rose for the fourth straight month as companies seek to comply with renewable targets amid enforcement by government regulators. There were 403,862 bids to buy wind, hydropower and biomass credits, up 31 percent from the previous month, according to data from trader REConnect Energy Solutions Pvt. Buyer-side participation is expected to increase through to April as companies purchase credits to fulfill renewable obligations by the end of the financial year compliance period, REConnect said in an e-mail to clients. Demand has surged... Read more.. Date : Dec 27 Source: Bloomberg
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Odisha Govt provides Incentives for development of Mega Food Parks, Sea FoodOdisha Food Processing Policy 2013 has stipulated numerous incentives for development of Mega Food Parks and Sea Food Parks in the state. Capital subsidy up to 20% of the project cost subject to limit of Rs. 15 crore will be provided to special purpose vehicle (SPV) to develop Mega Food Park and Sea Food Park. The subsidy can also be in the form of equity participation from Government of Odisha through a special purpose vehicle (SPV). State Government will provide reimbursement of Rs. 5 lakh on the cost of preparation of DPR for setting up of Mega Food Parks besides Government of... Read more.. Date : Dec 27 Source: Orissa Diary
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India among top 7 nations projected to add solar unitsGlobal solar installations are forecast to be nearly 43 gw in 2014. Interestingly, China alone is expected to push this figure considerably. It has already revised its solar installation goals to 12 gw (from 10.5 gw) in 2014 and 35 gw by 2015. In case of India, the forecast is for 1.8 gw in 2014, according to the latest report by Mercom Capital Group, a global clean energy consulting company. India is in the list of top seven countries in terms of projected solar installations — after China, Japan, the US, Germany and ahead of Italy and the UK. ... Read more.. Date : Dec 27 Source: Financial Chronicle
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US start-up uses jatropha plant seeds for biofuelA US company is eyeing countries such as India and Brazil to grow seeds of jatropha - the inedible, drought-resistant plant - to produce high-quality oil that can be refined into low-carbon jet fuel or diesel. The San Diego start-up SGB is growing hybrid strains of the plant that produce biofuel in quantities that it says are competitive with petroleum priced at $99 a barrel. Touted as the next big thing in biofuels about six years ago, jatropha attracted hundreds of millions of dollars in investments, 'New York Times' reported. However, jatropha fell from favour... Read more.. Date : Dec 26 Source: Economic Times
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Odisha to float tenders soon for 48 Mw solar powerIn its efforts to maximize solar power generation and also to fulfill the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) of its bulk power purchaser Gridco, the state government would soon float tenders for new soar power capacity of 48 Mw. Presently, on-grid solar power projects with a total capacity of 13 Mw are operational in the state. According to RPO fixed for 2013-14, Gridco has to buy six per cent of its energy from renewable sources out of which 0.20% has to be from solar power. Gridco has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for eight solar photo voltaic (PV) projects of 1... Read more.. Date : Dec 26 Source: Business Standard
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'Agri research policy must respond to changing environment'Agriculture research policy must respond to a changing agricultural, scientific and economic environment and the new paradigm underscored pluralistic institutional structure with dominant role for private sector, a senior union agriculture ministry official said today. The reforms were generally proceeding at slow pace in developing countries, where there was a large proportion of small scale farmers and the public sector still dominated the research system, Agriculture Commissioner J S Sandhu said. ... Read more.. Date : Dec 26 Source: Business Standard
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How to power up the rooftopExcept the nice feeling, Dutchman Toine van Megen, an Indophile who has been living in this country for over 40 years, gets nothing for the electricity he pumps into the grid from his rooftop solar power plant. If everyone could afford to be like the former executive of Suzlon and the co-Founder of Auroville Consulting, there would be a vibrant solar rooftop movement in the country. Today, industries, educational institutions and commercial establishments such as shopping malls are putting up rooftop solar — for reasons as diverse as depreciation benefit, meeting renewable... Read more.. Date : Dec 26 Source: Business Line
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