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San Francisco braces for the Big One with microgrids

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 27, 2015

In 2008 the U.S. Geological Survey reported that California has a 99 percent chance of a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake in the next...

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Off-Grid Electric Raises $25 Million For Micro-Solar In Africa

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 27, 2015

A funding round of $25 million was recently raised by Off-Grid Electric to grow its African micro-solar leasing efforts. The majority of the funds came from DBL Partners, though other investors included SolarCity, Western Technology Investment, Omidyar Network, Serious Change...

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Solar Renewable energy to assist atmospheric water generation (AWG)

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 26, 2015

Atmospheric water generation (AWG) is gaining ground in the wake of worsening water crisis and climate change challenges.

AWG is ideal where water purification is not a practical solution and in places with little access to conventional water sources.

Harvesting...

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Subject Tags: Clean Technology , power

India solar power equipment market to surpass $4 bn by 2020

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 26, 2015

According to “India Solar Power Equipment Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020” from Reportbuyer, the solar power equipment market in India is projected to surpass USD4 billion by 2020.

India consumes a large amount of fossil fuels such as coal and crude oil to...

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Subject Tags: India , industry news , power

Parts of wind operated energy generators exempt from excise

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 21, 2015

In a boost to non-conventional energy generation, the Central Board of Excise and Customs on Tuesday issued a notification clarifying that parts such as tower, nacelle, rotor, blades and wind turbine controller of wind operated electricity generators are eligible for...

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Subject Tags: policy , power

Shell Lubricants organises 1st Transformer Technology Seminar for Power sector

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 21, 2015

Continuing its series of sector-specific forums and platforms, Shell Lubricants hosted the 1st Transformer Technology Seminar for power sector stakeholders on Friday. The seminar deliberated on challenges faced by OEMs due to the erratic power supply. Insights were also...

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Subject Tags: industry news , power

Govt seeks views on new guidelines for solar projects

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 20, 2015

Government has sought views of developers and other stakeholders on the proposed amendment to the guidelines for setting up of over 2,000 MW grid-connected solar power projects with viability gap funding (VGF).

These projects are being set up under the Jawaharlal Nehru...

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Subject Tags: policy , power

Nuclear & Renewables Will Drive India’s Cumulative Installed Capacity by 2025 : GlobalData

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 20, 2015

India’s cumulative installed capacity will more than double from 272.8 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to 609 GW by 2025, representing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.3%, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.

The company’s latest report* states that...

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Subject Tags: industry news , power

India's non-hydro renewables to reach 126 GW by 2025

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 20, 2015

India’s installed non-hydro renewable energy capacity is expected to more than triple to an estimated 125.9 GW by 2025 from 33.1 GW in 2014, shows a new report from research and consulting firm GlobalData.

“India has significant solar power potential, due to its...

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Subject Tags: industry news , power

Sany group, Andhra sign MoU; to invest Rs 4,000-cr in wind projects

By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 20, 2015

China's construction equipment manufacturer Sany Group today said that it has entered into an MoU with Andhra Pradesh government for investment of USD 600 million (Rs 4,000) crore to set up wind power projects.

"Sany Group... today signed an MoU with the Chief Minister...

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Subject Tags: industry news , power