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SunEdison likely sell Andhra wind power plant to Sitec RERenewable energy giant SunEdison, which filed for protection from creditors in the US in late April, is close to an agreement with domestic wind energy major Sitec RE to sell a 24 MW wind-power plant in Andhra Pradesh . This is the first asset sale by SunEdison in India since the bankruptcy threat arose. "The details are being worked out and the deal will probably be closed in a week or ten days," said CD Singh, chief operating officer at Sitec RE, confirming the deal. While... Read more.. |
George brothers say portable wind turbine can be a game changerBrothers Arun and Anoop George from Kerala, south west India, are hoping to revolutionise the renewable energy market with a small wind turbine that costs around $750 USD (670 EUROS). It’s around the size of a ceiling fan and costs about the same price as a new Apple iphone. But this wind turbine can... Read more.. |
Indian-origin scientists discover non-polluting nano fertiliserIndian-origin researchers in the US have shown that zinc nanoparticles can substitute nitrogen and phosphorous fertilisers to increase plant growth without causing water pollution - a serious problem with conventional fertilisers. A nanoparticle is an ultrafine object that behaves as a whole unit in terms of its properties. ... Read more.. |
Renewable energy surges to record levels around the worldNew solar, wind and hydropower sources were added in 2015 at the fastest rate the world has yet seen, a study says. Investments in renewables during the year were more than double the amount spent on new coal and gas-fired power plants, the Renewables Global Status Report found. For the first time, emerging... Read more.. |
Human digestive system inspires idea for in-flight waste managementHere is something to think about the next time you take a long flight. Three long-haul flights of approximately 10 hours each can generate up to one tonne of waste. And this is only organic waste comprising food and toilet waste – both of which are degradable. Add to this an unspecified amount of non-biodegradable waste such as plastic. This may raise a few eyebrows, but there is more. Much of this waste, if... Read more.. |
CSERC determination of generic tariff for renewable energy for FY 2015-16The Chhattisgarh Electricity Regulatory Commission came up with its final order on the CSERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Renewable Energy (RE) Tariff) Regulations, 2015, (“the RE Tariff Regulations”) on 1st May, 2016. The RE Tariff Regulations specify the Terms and Conditions and the Procedure for determination of Generic Tariff by the Commission. Central Commission has specified capital cost as Rs.619.16 Lakh/MW for wind energy projects for the year 2015-16.The graph below gives a... Read more.. |
Government offers online facility for installing solar rooftopsGovernment has put in place a centralised facility which will enable consumers to apply online for installation of solar rooftops on their premises. "We have provided for an online facility where consumers can apply for solar rooftops based on requirements and space available with them," a senior official said. ... Read more.. |
CLP India plans $1 billion investment in solar energyCLP India Pvt. Ltd, one of the largest foreign investors in India’s power sector, is looking to enter the solar energy sector as part of the parent’s push to increase the share of renewables in its portfolio, a top company official has said. The local unit of Hong Kong-listed CLP Holdings Ltd is planning to invest about $1 billion for setting up over 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar power capacity over the next 3-5... Read more.. |
Call for proposals: CTI PFAN Asia forum for clean energy financingAsia Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFCEF-7) seeks to nurture entrepreneurs, start-up and existing companies, project teams and consortia with environmentally beneficial business proposals with the aim of linking them with investment and finance and making them happen. Applications for AFCEF-7 Business Plan Competition must now be received by midnight (Japan Time) on Monday, 20th June 2016. Find out more... Read more.. |
NGT’s diesel vehicle ban may extend to more cities like Kolkata, Mumbai, BengaluruThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) is set to consider, on Monday, whether to impose a ban on the sale of large diesel-powered vehicles in 11 more cities, worrying auto makers who say such a move will be unscientific and uncalled for. The 11 cities are likely to include metros such as Mumbai , Kolkata , Bengaluru , Chennai and Hyderabad, said a person in the know. The industry says a wide ban on large diesel... Read more.. |
75% thermal power units shut, but MP to get one moreMadhya Pradesh government would be setting up one more thermal power generation unit with an investment of more than Rs4,000 crore at Amarkantak in Anuppur district. Incidentally, 75% of the existing thermal power generation units are shut due to low demand even in this peak season. However, officials said that the decision to establish another unit is futuristic and has been taken with an eye on rising... Read more.. |
Decentralized production of hydrogen peroxide – using surplus renewable powerWood-colored pulp from which white paper is to be produced, objectionable tooth discolorations or disinfecting work areas in hospitals and food production facilities: Due to its highly oxidizing and cell toxic effects hydrogen peroxide is widely used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant in many technical areas, the production of cosmetics and medical applications. Hydrogen peroxide has also become firmly established in... Read more.. |
With pollution on mind, Chandigarh plans electric busesTo reduce pollution being caused by the ever-increasing number of vehicles, the Administration is contemplating starting electric buses in the city. A company made a presentation on electric buses before senior officers of the Administration on Friday. Parimal Rai, Adviser to the Administrator, KK Jindal,... Read more.. |
Innovative water management technique from Gujarat gains global acceptance181 Newly appointed IAS officers will undergo training in an unique water harvesting technique developed in Gujarat. The 'Bhungroo' method is a brainchild of Ahmedabad based couple Biplab Paul and Tripti Jain. The technique has been successfully tested and implemented for the last 10 years. This technology is the result of eighteen years of field experience in semi-arid and disaster affected regions of north... Read more.. |
94 percent of people willing to be part e-commerce packaging reuse, says surveyWith e-commerce rapidly growing in India, a survey has said that 94 per cent people want to be part of any initiative for re-cycling of packaging material and contribute to the cleanliness campaign. "Ninety four per cent people surveyed said that they would be willing to recycle for a small incentive," said the survey by LocalCircles, a citizen engagement platform. ... Read more.. Date : May 31 Source: Business Standard
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Government to unveil solar zones policy in JuneTo encourage solar power generators and equipment manufacturers, the New and Renewable Energy Ministry will unveil a policy on solar zones that would be spread over one or more districts of a state. "We have been working on a new policy for solar zones, which would be spread over one or even more districts of a state to encourage generators as well as equipment manufactures," Ministry of New and Renewable... Read more.. |
Javadekar lists increased forest cover for better monitoring of industrial pollution among top achievementsMinister of State for Environment and Forests Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said the vital accomplishments of his ministry included increase in forest cover, better monitoring of industrial pollution and representation of the country's interest in COP Paris meet. 'We have increased our forest cover by 3,500 square kilometres in the last two years, as also 100 square kilometres of Mangrove cover has increased... Read more.. |
Ganga To Be Among World's Cleanest Rivers In 2 Years, Promises Uma BhartiUnion water minister Uma Bharti has promised that Ganga will be among the world's 10 cleanest rivers by 2018. The Narendra Modi government, she said, has allocated Rs. 20,000 crore to meet the target. "The Previous governments spent the money in an unplanned way. We have a clear, phased approach to clean the Ganga," the minister said. "Today, Ganga is among the 10 dirtiest rivers in the world. By 2018, it... Read more.. |
India’s IREDA considers raising funds through non-convertible bondsState-owned firm the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is considering raising funds through the issue of non-convertible bonds, according to a filing on the Bombay Stock Exchange. IREDA noted that in its latest board meeting it would “consider a proposal for raising funds through issue of non-convertible bonds in the nature of debenture.” ... Read more.. |
Portal launched to promote highly energy-efficient buildingsPower Ministry and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today launched India's first integrated web portal designed to promote and mainstream Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB). NZEBs combine energy efficiency and renewable energy generation to consume only that much of energy as can be generated onsite through renewable resources over a specified time period. ... Read more.. Date : May 30 Source: The Times of India
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US energy giant AES bets big on India’s green corridorEncouraged by its first sale of a 10 MW storage system to Panasonic India, US-headquartered energy major AES Corp is in talks with Indian renewable energy companies and electricity transmission and distribution utilities (discoms) for more business. Last month, AES’s energy storage division announced it would set up a 10 MW lithium ion-based battery storage system for Panasonic India at the Japanese company’... Read more.. |
Higher wind generation powers electricity outputThe increase in wind power generation capacity by 3,000 MW over the last one year has helped raise electricity generation from renewable energy source to new highs in 2016-17. Data from the National Load Dispatch Centre show that on May 24, 2016 almost 21 per cent or 650 million units of the country’s total electricity demand of 3,127 million units was met through wind and hydro energy. ... Read more..Date : May 30 Source: The Hindu Business Line
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Lakshadweep inks pact for energy efficiency measuresThe government today said that Lakshadweep became first union territory to sign 24x7 Power for All document which chalks out plans to increase solar capacity of the region from 2.15 mw to 8.45 mw. The plan also envisions reduction of Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses from the current level of 21 per cent to 6.7 per cent till 2019 by increasing the collection efficiency up to 99 per cent,... Read more.. |
EESL Distributes LED Bulbs Under "UJALA" in the Range of Rs. 75-95 across 16 StatesThe LED bulbs under Government of India' s UnnatJyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA)scheme are being distributed across 16 States in the country in the price range of Rs 75- 95. The project, executed by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under the administration of Ministry of Power, procures high quality LED bulbs from leading manufacturers through a transparent bidding process. In the latest round of procurement, which ended on March 31, 2016, the lowest procurement cost was Rs. 54.90 (exclusive... Read more.. |
Adverse climatic conditions to have negative impact on tea cultivation in North-East India: ReportThe FAO of United Nations at the 22nd session of the Intergovernmental Group on tea held at Naivasha, Kenya from 25th-27th May released its report of the Working Group on Tea on Climate Change. India chairs the working group on Climate Change on tea supported by Sri Lanka, China and Kenya. The report states that as per advanced modeling studies conducted by using general circulation models at TRA Tocklai,... Read more.. |
