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Hatsun Agro joins global renewable energy bandwagon "RE 100"Manufacturer of branded milk and ice-cream, Hatsun Agro Product Ltd today said it has pledged to make its energy sourcing 100 per cent renewable by 2032 ny joining a global clean energy initiative "RE 100." Joining "RE 100" which is aimed at harnessing clean power and commitment to 100 per cent renewable energy, HAP said it already sourced about 82 per cent of its power requirements from renewable sources... Read more.. |
Norway's Scatec Solar plans new power plants in Southeast AsiaNorway's Scatec Solar plans to build solar power plants in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Myanmar, the company said on Friday. The Oslo-listed firm, said that it was negotiating its first 50 megawatt (MW) project in Vietnam. It said Vietnam has a national goal for more than 4 gigawatt (GW) of new solar power capacity. ... Read more.. |
Cypark bags 30MW solar EPC contract in MalaysiaCypark Resources has secured an EPC and O&M contract from Cove Suria (CSSB) for a 30MWac solar plant at Empangan Kelinchi, Negeri Sembila, Malaysia, according to a filing on Bursa Malaysia. The contract is valued at around RM260.5 million (US$67 million). CSSB has given Cypark two years to complete the project, while O&M services are expected to be carried for a period of 21 years.... Read more.. Date : Jan 29 Source: PV Tech
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In Andhra Pradesh, 3,526 tribal houses bid goodbye to darknessIf one were to hear television noises in remote parts of Visakhapatnam district, one must not be surprised. Living in the dark has become a thing of the past in several remote areas in the district. The Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) has made this possible by harnessing solar power. According to APEPDCL officials, a total of 3,526 households that fall under 171 remote... Read more.. |
Delhi: Vendors to soon sell wares from solar-powered ‘smart shops’The North Delhi Municipal Corporation is planning to provide smart shops to vendors in its jurisdiction and create vending zones to decongest the markets. Standing committee chairman Tilak Raj Kataria said that they have taken their cue from Gurgaon and Faridabad, where vendors are selling their products from smart shops, which have charging point, refrigerator and solar panel. "The idea is to decongest the... Read more.. |
Manufacturers May Soon Profit from Bio-Nylon ProcessMaterials used by the nylon industry have traditionally been derived from crude oil, but manufacturers will soon be able to create their own “bio-nylon” made from plant-based renewable ingredients. Aquafil and Genomatica have announced an agreement to create sustainable caprolactam, an ingredient used in nylon that is usually made from crude oil. The companies will provide R&D collaboration and... Read more.. |
Housing society in Mumbai’s Kurla switches to solar power, cuts electricity bill by 83%Residents of a housing society in Kurla have managed to cut their electricity bill by 83% by switching to solar energy. Twin Star Cooperative Housing Society in Rupa Nagar, Kurla (West), with 56 flats, has installed a 20 kilowatt (kW) rooftop solar power generation system with 60 panels that generate 76 kilowatt-hour (kWh) electricity per day and is expected to generate 28,000 kWh annually. A two-bedroom... Read more.. |
Environment ministry adopts new plan to rejuvenate riversThe environment ministry on Wednesday announced a new strategy for conservation and rejuvenation of major river water systems, stating that focus will now be on the entire river basin compared to the current strategy that only looks at tackling pollution load from domestic wastewater and regulation of industrial pollution. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Union minister for environment, forest... Read more.. |
Rajasthan deploys ABB technology for clean solar power generationRajasthan has deployed ABB technologies, the power and automation technology group, for 40 per cent of clean solar power generated in the state, an official of the technology service provider company said. The company has supplied solution for extraction and processing of ores in the mining sector. Almost half of the state's cement plants run on ABB drives, automation and instrumentation solutions. ... Read more.. |
Chinese electric bus makers look to set up operations in IndiaChinese electric bus manufacturers are exploring opportunities to start operations in India and have held initial discussions with the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) and the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), three people aware of the development told Mint. According to one of the persons cited above, five Chinese electric bus manufacturers, including well-known ones... Read more.. |
UBS announces partnerships to mobilize private wealth towards the UN SDGsUBS has released a new white paper for the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting 2018 in Davos. The paper focuses on partnerships for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
The paper outlines the steps taken to mobilize capital, including private wealth, towards the SDGs and announces a range of SDG-related partnerships for 2018. It also explores lessons that UBS has learned in this field since... Read more.. Date : Jan 25 Source: The Asset
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Next-generation smart solar windows could produce electricityScientists have discovered a new material for next-generation smart windows that not only darken automatically when the Sun is too bright but also convert solar energy into electricity. Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) in the US found a form of perovskite that works well as a stable and photoactive semiconductor material that can reversibly switch between transparent... Read more.. |
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation set to become 1st urban local body to issue green bondsAfter a year's wait for the central government nod to issue tax-free bonds, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is finally set to issue green bonds, reportedly the first Urban Local Body (ULB) to issue such bonds in the country. The civic body has been exploring new ways to raise money through the market, eyeing international investors as well. ... Read more.. |
Commercialise use of ISRO’s lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles: Government panelA panel headed by cabinet secretary P.K. Sinha has recommended commercial use of ISRO’s lithium-ion battery technology under the ‘Make In India’ initiative for electric vehicles, official sources said. The committee of secretaries also recommended that the power ministry should initiate “requisite power tariff and access policies” for enabling development of charging infrastructure, in consultation with the... Read more.. |
India downscales its rooftop solar power target for financial year 2017-18 to 1,000 megawattsRooftop solar may have been the fastest-growing segment within India’s renewable energy sector last year, but it is still not growing fast enough. The Narendra Modi government has quietly downscaled its targets for financial year 2017-18 to only 1,000 megawatts (MW) of capacity. While the target was 5,000 MW till as recently as Dec. 21, 2017, the capacity progress report made available in January shows the... Read more.. |
India to host first summit of International Solar Alliance: PM Narendra ModiModi said: "To save the environment and to counter climate change, a huge campaign, a very big goal my government has placed in front of the country. "In 2016, India and France jointly envisioned a... Read more.. |
SECI consults industry on 160MW solar-wind-storage hybrid in Andhra PradeshSolar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has reached out to industry to establish how much interest there is in providing EPC services for a 160MW solar-wind hybrid project coupled with energy stroage in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Shaurya Bajaj, analyst at consultancy firm Bridge to India, told PV Tech that SECI will own the pilot project and it will be financed with help the World Bank, IBRD and Clean... Read more.. |
‘Surprise’ four-fold oversubscription in Karnataka’s 860MW PV tender just as another 1.2GW issuedKarnataka’s 860MW dispersed solar tender has been oversubscribed by four times and the state has released another 1.2GW tender, to the surprise of a top analyst firm that foresees grid integration troubles ahead. A total of 26 bidders put in submissions for a cumulative 3,320MW of capacity, led by the likes of Renew Power, Greenko, Aditya Birla and Asian FabTec. ... Read more.. Date : Jan 24 Source: PV Tech
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U.S. solar panel import tariff to hit European, Asian manufacturersPresident Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on solar panel imports is a blow to a booming global industry, and hit stocks in European and Asian solar groups on fears their business might suffer. Although the move was intended to help American manufacturers, some in the sector said it would slow U.S. investment in solar power and cost thousands of U.S. jobs. ... Read more.. Date : Jan 24 Source: ET Energyworld
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Reliance Energy to set up EV charging stations in MumbaiReliance Energy today said it plans to set up over 15 electric vehicle charging stations across its distribution license area in suburban Mumbai over the next three months. The company, which recently sold its entire Mumbai power business to Adani Transmission for over Rs 18,800 crore, plans to add 15 charging stations in the next three months and cover the entire distribution licence area in the next three... Read more.. |
India’s first grid-scale electricity storage system inauguratedAES India, a subsidiary of US-based AES Corporation, and Mitsubishi Corp today started construction on India's first utility-scale energy storage system, a 10 Megawatt (MW) facility that will serve the electric grid operated by Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, the power distribution arm of Tata Power. The launch of the mega storage facility marks a key step forward in modernizing India's power system and... Read more.. |
177/180: India at bottom in global Environmental Performance IndexPoor handling of air pollution abatement and forest protection measures has seen India slip to 177th position in green rankings this year from its 141st position two years ago. The latest global Environmental Performance Index (EPI) rankings released on Tuesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meet in Davos, Switzerland, saw India figure in the bottom five performers in a list of 180 countries... Read more.. |
India ranks top three countries on the LEED list, behind Canada, ChinaIndia is among the top three countries to make it to the annual LEED list, published by US Green Building Council (USGBC), behind only Canada and China. India took the third spot with more than 752 LEED-certified projects, totaling more than 20.28 million gross square meters of space. The LEED list recognises markets outside the US that are using Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) to create... Read more.. |
2,500 government buildings to get environment-friendly ACsSuper-efficient and environment- friendly air-conditioners, which consume 30 per cent less power will be installed in 2,500 government buildings, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan has said. All automobiles will be converted to electric keeping in view the government's commitment to shift to electric mobility by 2030 he said while launching replacement of conventional lights with LED lights in East... Read more.. |
3rd National Summit Sustainable Water & Sanitation India concludes in BangaloreSustainable water supply and sanitation is a critical area in India’s urbanization drive. Various national initiatives mare currently underway to tackle the current challenges in water scarcity, the impact of climate change & adaptation, the increasing demand in providing quality water and providing effective sanitation for the billions of inhabitants. Nispana in association with CDD Society India successfully launched the 3rd National Summit Sustainable Water & Sanitation 2018 at the Sheraton Grand,... Read more.. |
