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Wind farm 'predator' effect hits ecosystems: study by Indian Institute of Science

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 6, 2018

Wind farms act as a top "predator" in some ecosystems, harming birds at the top of the food chain and triggering a knock-on effect overlooked by green energy advocates, scientists said Monday....

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Maharashtra government to tax power consumers to finance solar pumps for farmers

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 5, 2018

The Maharashtra government has imposed an electricity surcharge of 10 paise per unit on industrial and commercial consumers to finance its scheme to provide 25,000 solar pumps to farmers, a...

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Solar Energy Corporation of India auction for Maharashtra Park put off indefinitely

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 5, 2018

 Developers’ interest in Solar Corporation of India’s (SECI) auctions hit a nadir when Tata Power Renewable Energy was the sole bidder on Wednesday for an auction for 50 MW at Dhodhainicha Solar...

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Gamesa’s Indian installations cross 5.5-GW mark

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 5, 2018

The Indian subsidiary of the global wind power major, Siemens Gamesa, has achieved a milestone of crossing 5,500 MW of installed capacity in India with its recent winnings of two orders for its...

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Sembcorp India posts Rs 153.3 crore profit in September quarter

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 5, 2018

Singapore-based energy firm Sembcorp's India unit has turned around to post a net profit of Singapore dollar 28.9 million (about Rs 153.3 crore) in the September quarter on better operational...

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Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corporation Limited proposes to set up 32 MW solar power plants in 6 villages

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 5, 2018

The Nashik urban division of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corporation Limited (MSEDCL) has proposed setting up of solar power plants generating 31.67MW electricity in rural areas...

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Central government approves moving of resolution for amending ISA Framework Agreement

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 5, 2018

The central government has given ex-post facto approval for moving a resolution in the first assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for amending its Framework Agreement to enable...

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National Buildings Construction Corporation issues new guidelines for contractors to curb air pollution

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 2, 2018

With all construction activities halted in the national capital for 10 days starting November 1 in view of rising air pollution, NBCC has come up with new guidelines for contractors at all its...

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10-day campaign to combat air pollution as Delhi gasps for breath

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 2, 2018

Deteriorating air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) has set alarm bells ringing, pushing the centre to launch an aggressive Clean Air Campaign to combat the increasing air pollution...

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Goa drags feet over connecting solar prosumers to grid

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 2, 2018

Seven residential premises in the state have fitted grid-connected rooftop solar installations this year and have already begun consuming and supplying green power to the electricity grid. They...

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