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World Bank to fund ecologically safe power projectsBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 11, 2014
A World Bank economist has said that the lender will fund only those hydropower projects where safeguards are in place to prevent any adverse impact on the environment. "We are prepared to support only those good hydro-power projects in India which make economic sense... Read more.. |
North Eaastrn Council Tests New Base Station Energy Management Systems in IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 11, 2014
NEC and Pixela Corporation will begin testing the use of two innovative new energy management systems to cut base station power needs. A renewable photovoltaic (PV) energy and lithium-ion rechargeable battery system will be installed at 20 sites. At a further 52 sites... Read more.. |
Plan to promote electricity generated from agro-residuesBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 11, 2014
With an overall shortage of power in the country, both in terms of energy and peaking power and with a considerable chunk of India's rural population still living without electricity, the government has unveiled plans to promote electricity generation from agro-residues... Read more.. |
Power up: Graveyards to get biogas plantsBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 11, 2014
With residents in several neighbourhoods up in arms against setting up of biogas power plants in their localities, Chennai Corporation has now sought recourse in the silence of the dead. The civic body is now planning to set up biogas plants at burial grounds in the... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Harnessing excess generation in Delhi’s grid By : Sustainability ..., Aug 8, 2014
A look at real-time generation for the Northern Grid, from which Delhi draws its power, reveals that despite popular belief, over 160-240MWh of energy is being lost due to excess generation each day. This is over and above the often quoted 20% transmission losses.... Read more.. |
Building smart cities without energyBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 8, 2014
Recent statements by Ministers from the National Democratic Alliance, when read together, provide insights into the government’s acche din promise. Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu promised to create a hundred smart cities with better facilities, connectivity and... Read more.. |
Tata Global Beverages plans 100 per cent sustainable sourcing by 2020By : Sustainability ..., Aug 8, 2014
Tata Global Beverages (TGB) today said it plans to achieve 100 per cent sustainable sourcing by year 2020. In a statement, Tata Global Beverages said its commitment to reduce the use of synthetic plant protection formulations in the supply chain is an integral part of... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , Technology |
CYAN WINS FROST & SULLIVAN INNOVATION AWARDBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 8, 2014
Cambridge-based Cyan has won the 2014 Europe Frost & Sullivan award for Technology Innovation Leadership in developing a smart metering technology for the power sector in emerging economies. Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Technology |
Singapore PE Fund Invests $40 Million In Indian Renewable Energy CompanyBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 8, 2014
Indian renewable energy companies are fast attracting investments from international companies and funds as the Indian renewable energy sector looks set for a major push backed by a favorable government. AT Capital, a Singapore-based private equity fund, has announced... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Centre, 5 states to set up solar power projectsBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 7, 2014
The Narendra Modi government has made the first concrete move towards expanding India's solar generation capacity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh would soon tie up with the Centre to execute ultra mega solar power projects with more... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |