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Self-cooling solar cells to last longerBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 24, 2014
What if a solar cell could keep itself cool even in the blistering heat of the sun? By adding a specially patterned layer of silica glass to the surface of ordinary solar cells, a team of researchers has found a way to let solar cells cool themselves by shedding... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues |
Global Ranking for Energy Efficiency: US Near Bottom, Germany Near Top, India ranked 11By : Sustainability ..., Jul 23, 2014
Many industry observers will not be surprised to find out that Germany outranks the U.S. in terms of energy efficiency, according to the second International Energy Efficiency Scorecard put out by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. But it’s not just... Read more.. |
Can waterless dyeing clean up the clothing industry?By : Sustainability ..., Jul 22, 2014
Each year, one global industry gulps down trillions of liters of fresh water, together with massive amounts of chemicals. The wastewater from that industry is then dumped, often untreated, into rivers that bring its toxic content to the sea, where it spreads around the globe... Read more.. Subject Tags: Adidas , Business , chemicals , China , DyeCoo , Entertainment , Law , PDF , Social Issues , Technology |
Delhi Considers ‘Rent-a-Roof’ Solar Power Program To Meet Rising Electricity DemandBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 16, 2014
A solar rooftop policy mastered by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat during his tenure as Chief Minister is set to be replicated across the country, starting with the national capital Delhi. The aggressive expansion of this solar power program may help bridge... Read more.. |
Inox Wind gets SEBI approval for IPOBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 16, 2014
Wind turbine maker Inox Wind Ltd, a part of $2 billion Inox Group, has got the approval for floating its initial public offer (IPO) from capital market regulator SEBI, becoming the first firm to get the green signal for a public float after the new government took over.... Read more.. |
Strapped for Cash: Union Budget 2014 & the Sustainability Agenda By : Sustainability ..., Jul 12, 2014
"India unhesitatingly desires to grow… the country is in no mood to suffer unemployment, inadequate basic amenities, lack of infrastructure and apathetic governance." These were some of the opening remarks to preface the first budget of the newly minted BJP government. There... Read more.. |
Opportunity for Increasing Waste Paper Reuse in India By : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014
Along with advances in education and a large growing middle class in India the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector is rapidly growing which in turn became the locomotive for the rapid growth in the paper packaging sector. Consequently, this will most likely increase the... Read more.. |
Locus Energy Launches Virtual Irradiance(TM) Solar Analytics SolutionBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014
Locus Energy, a solar monitoring and data analytics platform provider for the distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) market, today announced the launch of its advanced irradiance modeling tool, Virtual Irradiance™ (VI), which provides solar fleet operators with valuable data on... Read more.. |
TERI and USGBC join forces to promote high performance buildings in IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of high performance buildings in India and Southeast Asia. Developing a sustainable approach to the built... Read more.. |
Cytec partners Dralon on tow industrial grade carbon fiberBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014
Cytec Industries Inc. (CYT) announced that they have entered into strategic discussions with Dralon GmbH, the recognized German manufacturer of acrylic fibers, to support the exploration and development of large tow industrial grade carbon fiber. Demand for large tow... Read more.. |