Sustainability Outlook Headlines

Assam to come up with solar park

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of a 70 MW Solar Park at Japisajia village of Amguri in Sibsagar district in a bid to boost power production and promoting clean energy in the state. The Solar Park to be set up in an area of 340 acre with production life of 25 years will also provide facilities for research and development in the field of solar energy. 

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Bescom app to help e-vehicle owners locate charging stations

 Bescom is working on a mobile app, which can help electric vehicle (EV) owners to locate their nearest charging stations, said officials. They pointed out that it is likely to be ready before the inauguration of city’s 12 EV charging stations in June.The app will also help sort charging stations according to... Read more..

India stuck with household solar subsidy ‘friction’

While the Indian solar industry has shown gratitude to the government for its recently announced ~US$1.6 billion boost for the rooftop PV programme, some industry members believe there are too many processes for the subsidy scheme to be effective. Problems with the prior subsidy scheme for residential rooftop PV have been well documented and there are concerns that raising the subsidy percentages for certain PV... Read more..

Delhi Budget: Rs 100 cr for State Electric Vehicle Fund in 2019-20

Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday allocated Rs 100 crore for the State Electric Vehicle Fund in the Budget for 2019-20, a measure termed a "positive start" by E-vehicle manufacturers. Sisodia, in his Budget speech, said vehicles contribute to approximately 40 per cent emission of PM 2.5 in Delhi and to resolve this problem, the government has formulated a draft Electric Vehicle Policy to promote the... Read more..

Indian company to install underground electric cables in Kathmandu

An Indian contractor company will install underground electric cables in Kathmandu to minimise the risk of electrocution and to beautify the city. 

KP Industries Ltd will undertake the project worth Rs 6.60 billion with a deadline of 30 months from its initiation. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has decided to... Read more..

Scientific disposal of waste should be carried out to check pollution

Scientific disposal of construction and demolition waste should be carried out to check water and air pollution in the national capital, Delhi lieutenant governor Anil Baijal said Monday. Baijal chaired a meeting, also attended by city e nvironment minister Imran Hussain, on pollution due to construction and demolition waste and dumping of waste in drains and water bodies. Officials told Baijal that flying squads may be deployed to prevent dumping of construction and demolition waste and garbage along the banks of drains. He said scientific disposal of waste should be done to check water... Read more..

Just dye it: how this apparel company is developing water- and chemical-free textile tinting

The apparel industry is quickly becoming a leader in circularity, from scaling innovative business models such as recommerce and clothing rental to developing textile recycling programs to incentivizing product take-back. Given the potential for brand-boosting (and undeniably compelling marketing narratives), it’s no surprise that many companies are beginning their foray into circularity with consumer-facing programs. This approach can tell a strong story about closing the loop and curbing environmental... Read more..

Congress to put former Chhattisgarh govt's zero power cut status under lens

Chhattisgarh’s much-publicized zero power cut claim had come under the lens of new Congress government which says it plans to examine the status. The previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government had showcased the zero power cut claim as one of its biggest feats during its 15-year rule. The then Chief Minister Raman Singh had asserted that Chhattisgarh was the first state in the country where there was no load-... Read more..

Niti Aayog working on policy to end crop residue burning

Government think-tank Niti Aayog will soon come out with a policy roadmap to promote alternative use of crop residue, which farmers continue to burn in the fields despite a ban in some states to curb air pollution. The advisory body has floated an expression of interest inviting research institutions to conduct a study on mass production of manure/fertiliser from agricultural biomass. Based on this study, a policy... Read more..

Mahindra launches e-mobility service in Mumbai

Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Monday said it has launched a technology-based electric mobility service in Mumbai on select routes. As part of the initiative - Glyd - the company flagged off the first batch of 10 e-Veritos in the city. 

"The company has from time to time provided innovative and first of its kind e-mobility solutions. Glyd is one such flagship premium e-mobility solution to... Read more..

Rashtrapati Bhavan to switch to LED lights

Rashtrapati Bhavan will switch to LED lights by the end of this week, bringing down its electricity consumption through lights by 55 per cent. To achieve this, the Central Public Works Department, which undertook the lighting project, has replaced nearly 21,000 light fixtures inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, containing not only the presidential offices and quarters, but also staff quarters, auditorium, bank,... Read more..

Adani Green Energy arm bags tender to set up solar power project in Gujarat

 Adani Green Energy Saturday said its subsidiary has been awarded a tender to set up a 150 MWac solar power project in Gujarat and the project is expected to be commissioned by October-December quarter of 2020-21 financial year. According to a regulatory filing, "Adani Renewable Energy Park (Gujarat), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy (AGEL), has been awarded for setting up 150 MWac solar power... Read more..