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India and Russia hold major consultation to set up 22 nuclear power projects in IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 30, 2014
India and Russia held major consultation in the realm of nuclear research away from the public eye ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Brazil in July. Nuclear energy was a key element at Modi-Putin talks. Both countries are... Read more.. |
Indian Techie Will Drive Solar-Powered Auto to BritainBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 30, 2014
An Indian techie will soon embark on a trans-national expedition riding on a self-built solar-powered autorickshaw to Britain to promote a sustainable low-cost alternative transport solution and check air pollution in towns and cities across the country. "The objective... Read more.. |
6,500 solar streetlights; 1,950 solar water pumps installed in PunjabBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 30, 2014
Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has successfully implemented Biogas Development & Solar Water Heating Programme under which 1.6 lakh biogas plants and 29 lakh liter per day solar water heating systems have been installed in the state, informed chief parliamentary... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Delhi schools try out solar powerBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 30, 2014
In a bid to increasing the use of solar power, several public schools are considering setting up roof-top solar power plants. The environment department of Delhi government has already installed these in four government schools—Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalayas in Mayur... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
EPEAT® Environmental Rating System Debuts in IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 25, 2014
The Confederation of Indian Industry’s Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development (CESD) today celebrated the Indian debut of the EPEAT® environmental-rating system for electronics with an event in Delhi co-hosted with the Green Electronics Council. CII convened... Read more.. |
IIT to study JNNURM city bus serviceBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 25, 2014
The state government has engaged IIT-Bhubaneswar to conduct an "impact assessment study" of JNNURM-city bus service in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri. Though the housing and urban development (H&UD) department selected the School of Infrastructure of IIT-Bhubaneswar... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
CYAN SIGNS MOU FOR INDIAN SMART METER DEALSBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 24, 2014
Cyan, the Cambridge UK smart metering and lighting control technology business, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with El Sewedy Electrometer India Pvt Ltd to develop, market and deploy integrated smart metering solutions in India and across the globe. Under... Read more.. |
Rise in temperature impacting India’s wheat production: studyBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 24, 2014
The recent rise in temperature, especially during night time, is having a negative impact on India’s wheat production, according to a new study that warned of “serious implications” to the country’s food security. Geographers at the University of Southampton in the UK have... Read more.. Subject Tags: India , Technology |
Solar lamps to light up 148 schools in KandhamalBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 24, 2014
Over 2,600 solar lamps have been installed in 148 residential schools of Kandhamal district. The project has been funded by Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) of Phulbani and Baliguda. Each lamp costs around Rs 2,100. While ITDA, Phulbani, provided around 2... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
India supports Dearman EngineBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 24, 2014
Support for the Dearman Engine liquid air technology as a solution to the challenges of postharvest food losses and air pollution gained prominence recently, following events in both the UK and India.
This began with a call for urgent attention to cold chain... Read more.. |