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Delhi pollution: Air quality ‘very poor’ again, after two days of reliefThe air quality of Delhi, which breathed relatively clean air over the last two days, once again turned ‘very poor’ on Monday as the impact of sporadic drizzle in flushing out pollutants ebbed and more vehicles hit the streets on the first working day of the week. However, forecasters have emphasised that the city’s air quality will remain in the ‘very poor’ category and chances of it deteriorating further... Read more.. |
IIT-Kanpur to Conduct Artificial Rains in Lucknow to Reduce Air PollutionDays after many cities of Uttar Pradesh were declared dangerously polluted in the country, Lucknow is gearing itself to witness first artificial rains through cloud seeding. The IIT- Kanpur scientists have completed their experiments to conduct artificial rains. The institute was given a grant of Rs 15 lakh from the state government to explore the option of artificial rains. “IIT Kanpur got the project on... Read more.. |
Clean energy firms eyeing SE Asia, Middle East & Africa to hedge risksClean energy companies are increasingly looking abroad to expand business and diversify risks even as some state utilities in the country are now backing out of contracts, threatening the viability of a number of renewable power plants. Leading companies like Hero Future Energies are pursuing opportunities overseas after establishing themselves in India. Major rooftop solar developer SunSource Energy... Read more.. |
Taaleri eyes Fortum’s solar power projects in IndiaTaaleri Plc has evinced interest in acquiring a stake in Finland’s state-controlled power utility Fortum Oyj’s operational Indian solar power projects, said two people aware of the development. Fortum is present in electricity, heating and cooling businesses in Nordic and Baltic countries, Russia, Poland and India with €3.6 billion in annual sales. Fortum India’s operation has a solar power project portfolio... Read more.. |
Foam-dyeing technology set to transform denim industryThe denim industry is all set for transformation with the introduction of foam-dyeing technology. The foam-dyeing process by Indigo Mill Designs (IMD), will allow fabric mills to produce waste in much smaller quantities than conventional dyeing processes, when desired. Foam dyeing of yarn is a new technology that is environmentally friendly and cost effective. |
EDMC, IIT-D join hands for Ghazipur landfill projectIn a bid to avoid recurrence of the recent cave-in incident at the Ghazipur landfill site, wherein two people were killed, the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) on Monday joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology- Delhi (IIT-D) to work for the cause. Superintendent Engineer, Arun Kumar on behalf of the EDMC and professor Ramesh Dutta on behalf of IIT-Delhi signed the agreement at the... Read more.. |
London buses to be powered by coffeeIn a first, waste coffee grounds will be used to make biofuels to power some of Londons buses from today, according to a media report. A biofuel created by blending oil extracted from coffee waste with diesel is to be added to the public transport fuel supply, BBC reported. Technology firm bio-bean says it... Read more.. |
Caterpillar guts could help break down plastic wasteCaterpillars that munch through plastic may help us understand how to break the polluting waste substance, researchers, including one of Indian origin, have found. Caterpillars cultivate a diverse community of digestive bacteria that process the plastic, researchers said. Dousing old plastic in a similar... Read more.. |
India scores victory in climate talks, China announces plan to join International Solar AllianceIndia scored a significant victory at the UN-sponsored climate talks here as China has announced that it has plans to join the Indian initiative -- International Solar Alliance. China’s decision to join the sunshine alliance is significant. As the biggest manufacturer in the renewable energy segment, China’s participation could help address demand at affordable costs more rapidly. ... Read more.. Date : Nov 20 Source: ET Energyworld
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Niti Aayog can’t be implementing agency for EV Mission 2030: Nitin GadkariThe ministry for road transport and highways has objected to the Niti Aayog’s proposal to appoint itself as the implementing agency for India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Mission 2030. “Niti Aayog’s role is to develop good policies and they should do that. They should not become an implementing agency. Implementation should be given to anybody deemed to be fit by the Cabinet,” Nitin Gadkari, minister for road... Read more.. |
Indian Oil Corp opens India's first electric charging station in NagpurIn a major step in spreading the use of green energy, India's first electric vehicle (EV) charging station was started here on Sunday by Indian Oil Corp (IOC), according to the state-run oil marketing company. Indian Oil has partnered with cab aggregator Ola to set up the charging station at an IOC petrol pump here. ... Read more.. |
Toyota and Suzuki in tie-up to sell electric vehicles in IndiaToyota Motor Corp and Suzuki Motor Corp have agreed to cooperate in selling electric vehicles in India from around 2020, they said on Friday, aiming to give each other a leg up in emerging markets and low-emission technology. The announcement comes after the Japanese companies agreed in February to trade expertise in parts supplies and research and development. ... Read more.. Date : Nov 20 Source: ET Energyworld
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Delhi to get 2,000 new CNG and electric buses by Nov 2018: Transport MinisterBy November next year, the capital will not only get 2,000 new CNG buses, but also electric buses to provide last mile connectivity with metro rail stations. Delhi’s transport minister Kailash Gahlot announced that the rollout plan for the procurement of 2,000 CNG buses had been finalised by Delhi government’s transport department. The government will procure 1,000 buses each for Delhi Transport Corporation... Read more.. |
Renewable energy companies expect easier financing for projectsIndia’s rapidly growing renewable energy projects will gain from easier finance for investments following the upgrade of the country’s sovereign rating by Moody’s, industry leaders said. But the good news may be overshadowed by regulatory woes stifling the sector. “Moody’s upgrade of India to a solid investment grade level is a positive and significant move. This will especially be beneficial for the... Read more.. |
Pepsi to introduce cola in glass bottles that don’t need to be returnedAfter shifting its focus to healthier products, PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd has turned to a healthier option in packaging. The local arm of American food and beverages company PepsiCo Inc. has introduced non-returnable glass bottle with a twist-and-turn cap for Pepsi Black, a zero-calorie carbonated beverage. ... Read more.. |
In Pune, CME to set up solar panels to generate 5 MW electricityThe College of Military Engineering (CME) will soon have a 5 MW solar power system as part of the larger plan to meet its power requirement and also contribute to the national gird. In September this year, the Pune zone chief engineer of the Military Engineering Services (MES) released a notice calling for tenders relating to the 5MW solar power system at CME. The project is estimated to cost Rs 33 crore.... Read more.. |
73% of Kerala's water sources polluted says survey by Kerala State Literacy Mission AuthorityA first-of-its-kind survey in Kerala, based on 58,463 households, has found that an alarming 73% of water sources in the state is contaminated. Of the 3,606 water sources including rivers, streams, ponds, lakes and wells covered by the survey, 26.9% were found to be totally polluted. The survey was conducted by Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority and its report 'status of water resources' was released by... Read more.. |
NGT asks states to prepare and submit an action plan to combat air pollutionThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has once again cracked the whip on the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. The green court, while lifting some of the restrictions it had imposed earlier, has asked these States to prepare and submit an action plan to combat air pollution within two weeks, failing which it would impose “exemplary costs”. ... Read more.. Date : Nov 20 Source: Business Line
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NTPC’s Kahalgaon super thermal plant to produce solar power tooState-owned power generator NTPC's Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Plant (KhSTPP) near Bhagalpur has planned to produce at least 15 Megawatt electricity through solar energy even while continuing to rely on conventional coal for power generation. KhSTPP executive director Rakesh Samuel told newsmen on Thursday the geo-technical project report had already been prepared and the topographical survey for power... Read more.. |
World's First Vegan Shoe Line Made from Apple Peels DebutsVegan brand VEERAH is revolutionizing the fashion industry with a collection of stylish shoes made from apple peels. New York City-based vegan fashion brand VEERAH this month launched the world’s first shoe line made with apple peels. The VEERAH Appeal collection—three styles that feature clip-on interchangeable accessories such as fringe, bows, and ankle straps—are made from upcycled apple peels, making the... Read more.. |
Government to push prepaid, smart meters in universal electrification drivePrepaid and smart meters are going to get greater thrust from the government as India moves towards the target of achieving universal household electrification as part of the Saubhagya scheme by end of next year. “The government is planning to provide prepaid facility for electricity where the consumer can recharge for as small an amount as Rs 50,” minister for power and new and renewable energy RK Singh... Read more.. |
Smoggy Delhi to get BS-VI fuel from April: Oil MinistryThe Delhi ‘smog’ seems to have ended the ongoing feud between car manufacturers and petroleum retailers on the rollout of Bharat Stage-VI grade fuel. Both have expressed their preparedness to meet the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry’s proposal to advance the higher-grade fuel supplies by two years to April 1, 2018. As three State governments — Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana — struggle to find a solution to... Read more.. |
Power minister launches portal to track Saubhagya schemeIn a bid to widen the scope for tracking electrification in rural and urban areas, power minister RK Singh on Thursday launched the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana or “Saubhagya” web portal. “It is a major challenge to electrify 4 crore households. But it needed to be done. Without this push, universal electrification will not happen. This is the single most important step in improving the quality... Read more.. |
IL&FS joins hands with Ecamion to explore energy storage businessInfrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) Ltd has tied up with Canadian clean technology company Ecamion Inc. to explore entering the energy storage business, with an eye on the electric vehicle opportunity, said a senior executive. Ecamion, incorporated in Ontario, Canada, is a turnkey solution provider for the community energy storage industry, specializing in integration of battery... Read more.. |
Pre-paid electricity meters across Haryana in 2 years: power utility chiefPower meters in Haryana are set to enter the mobile phone pre-paid mode. The Haryana Power Utilities have firmed up plans to install pre-paid electricity meters at houses in the state. Consumers would get power according to the amount of the pre-paid recharge done by them. They would also be able to shut their meters if and when required. In case of no usage, the recharge amount would remain in their account... Read more.. |
