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Railways to add 1000 MW of solar, 200 MW of wind energy: Suresh Prabhu

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 6, 2017

Railways plans to use renewable energy in a "big" way and is looking to add 1,000 MW of solar and 200 MW of wind energy, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today said.

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Adani Ports will go green, focus on logistics business

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 5, 2017

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone chief Karan Adani is charting the next growth phase for his company which entails usage of greener energy sources as well as a sharper focus on the...

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India must maximize solar power use for higher GDP growth rates: Expert

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 24, 2017

"India can become a super power if its economy becomes stronger and its GDP (Gross Domestic Product) grows at 9.5%. For this to happen, use of solar power should be maximized as it would be one...

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Subject Tags: GDP , solar

Solar-powered skin for prosthetic limbs

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 24, 2017

Amputees with prosthetic limbs may soon get a better sense of touch, temperature and texture, thanks to the energy-saving power of the sun, British researchers said on Thursday....

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Subject Tags: innovation , solar

Rajasthan: NTPC commissions 20 MW capacity at Bhadla solar project

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 24, 2017

State-run power producer NTPC today said it has commissioned 20 mega watt (MW) of Bhadla Solar Power Project in Rajasthan. 

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Subject Tags: solar

Energy boost for Uttar Pradesh: Solar power park, panels in the offing

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 23, 2017

The district is fast emerging as a solar energy hub. As per the clearance given by UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Agency), different institutions of the district have been picked...

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Subject Tags: policy , solar , Solar Park

Delhi secretariat saves Rs 1 cr by using solar power

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 16, 2017

The Delhi government has saved over Rs 1 crore in the last one year by running the Delhi secretariat on solar power, a senior official said.

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Subject Tags: solar , Urban Development

Storing solar power increases energy consumption, emissions

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 1, 2017

Storing solar power for nighttime use actually increases both energy consumption and emissions compared with sending excess solar energy directly to the utility grid, according to a new study....

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Gamesa set to bag 100 MW solar order

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 31, 2017

Wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa is all set to bag a contract for building a 100 MW solar power plant for Neyveli Lignite Corporation. Gamesa has emerged the lowest bidder in 500 MW NLC tender...

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Subject Tags: industry news , solar

EESL to invest Rs 24,700 cr for energy conservation in Andhra Pradesh

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 30, 2017

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a company under the Union Power Ministry, today signed multiple MoUs, worth Rs 24,700 crores, with the Andhra Pradesh government for energy efficiency...

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