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NTPC to replace 11 GW of inefficient plants with Rs 50,000 crore investment

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 15, 2016

NTPC will spend Rs 50,000 crore to replace 11,000 MW of ageing, inefficient plants with modern energy-efficient power stations, minister for power, coal, renewable energy and mines Piyush Goyal...

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India to Extend LED Efficiency Program to Eight Other Countries

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 15, 2016

India, one of the world’s top emitter of greenhouse gasses, aims to extend its lighting efficiency program to seven other Asian countries and the UK with aid from the World Bank, reported...

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APEPDCL bags top spot in energy conservation in India

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 15, 2016

City-based Eastern Power Distribution Company of AP Limited (APEPDCL) bagged the top spot in energy conservation among all 44 distribution companies in the country. The union ministry of power,...

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World Bank grants $5.19 million for energy financing to MSMEs

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 14, 2016

World Bank will provide an additional USD 5.19 million grant to MSME industries in the country to help them adopt efficient energy means. 

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India saved Rs 4,866 crore through energy efficiency measures last fiscal : Piyush Goyal

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 14, 2016

The Indian industry saved more than Rs 4,866 crore through adoption of energy efficiency measures last financial year, the power ministry informed today. The top entities who took part in the...

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India to get additional $ 5.19 million financing from IBRD for Financing Energy Efficiency at MSMEs Project

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 14, 2016

India has signed a grant agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) for USD 5.19 million for additional financing for financing energy efficiency at MSMEs...

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Otis develops Green elevator for affordable housing

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 12, 2016

Otis India, the subsidiary of Otis Elevator Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of elevators, escalators and walkways, has entered the high-volume elevators market for affordable housing...

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Himachal Pradsh 18th state to join UDAY, to get benefit of Rs 823 crore

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 9, 2016

Himachal Pradesh has become the 18th state to join UDAY, a central scheme for revival of debt stressed power distribution companies, availing a net benefit of about Rs 823 crore. “Government of...

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Consumers to get 20W LED tube lights at Rs 230: Piyush Goyal

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 6, 2016

State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) will distribute LED tube lights at Rs 230 per unit to consumers through discoms and other marketing channels, Parliament was informed today. ...

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New technology aims to make photovoltaic cells 70% more effective

By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 6, 2016

Technion Israel Institute of Technology researchers have developed a technology that could improve the efficiency of photovoltaic cells by nearly 70 percent. The study was conducted at the...

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