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Nagpur City prepares for smart developmentWith the selection of city into the central government's Smart Cities Mission, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and its special purpose vehicle-- Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Ltd-- are all set to begin the process for execution of Rs 3,577.77 crore Smart City Plan. Phase-I involves developing 951 acres in Pardi, Bharatwada and Punapur on the outskirts of East Nagpur as smart habitat within three years followed by remaining areas of the city in four-five more years.... Read more.. |
New California law to curb climate pollutant emissions based on Scripps scienceCalifornia Governor Edmund “Jerry” Brown signed into law today new state restrictions on the emissions of so-called short-lived climate pollutants such as methane, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in refrigeration, and soot and other forms of black carbon. The new law was inspired by decades of research by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego Climate and Atmospheric Scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan. The work uncovered the potential for such curbs to have a nearly immediate effect in slowing the... Read more.. |
Solar power plant to begin generation by AprilPower production at the solar power plant coming up in Tumakuru district, which is said to be the world’s largest, will begin by April-May 2017. The first phase of the project, when it becomes operational in April-May, will add 600 MW to the grid. Speaking to reporters at the European Climate Action Day conference, Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) Managing Director G V Balaram said the... Read more.. |
With 35,000 LED streetlights, Udaipur leads smart citiesAt a time when global leaders are stressing on the adaption of green ways to reduce carbon emission for sustainable development, Udaipur has taken a lead among all smart cities in installation of LED street lights. As per a release from the Ministry of Power and Energy Efficiency Services Limited, a joint venture company of the PSUs of the ministry, Udaipur is the first city to have got rid of traditional... Read more.. |
Centre announces third list of smart cities: 27 cities qualify from 12 statesUnion Minister of Urban Development Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday released the third list of smart cities. The new list accommodates 27 cities from 12 states, the minister said. Naidu told reporters that 27 out of the 63 participating cities qualified for this financial year. The cities were put through three rounds of tough competition where they were evaluated on a variety of factors. “With this announcement,... Read more.. |
Rays Power Infra launches 100 MW solar project in UttarakhandRays Power Infra, a solar energy company, will set up a 100 mw solar power plant in Uttarakhand. The Project's execution began in August, 2016, and is expected to be commissioned by February, 2017. It will be executed by Rays Power Infra on turnkey basis - from land acquisition to commissioning. Pawan Sharma, director-projects, Rays Power Infra said, "After successfully commissioning a 55 MW Solar Power PV... Read more.. |
BRICS nations-led New Development Bank to raise up to $3billion in next 3 yearsThe BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations-led New Development Bank (NDB) will raise $2.5-$3 billion in the next three years to lend to infrastructure projects in emerging markets such as India. The bank is trying to raise resources to meet an estimated financial need of $1 trillion a year for such projects in these markets. NDB is now seeking a credit rating from at least two... Read more.. |
‘India will need 1mn technicians by 2022 to achieve rooftop solar target’In order to achieve the 40,000-megawatt target in rooftop solar installations, India will need 10 lakh technicians by 2022, Ishwar Bhavsar, Chairman, Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA), said here on Tuesday. Speaking at the inaugural function of the Trainers’ Workshop under the National Certification Programme for Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Installer (Certification Programme), he said rooftop solar... Read more.. |
Indian Govt Makes Real World Emission Testing MandatoryAs a part of the crackdown against the increasing menace of pollution in India, the government has now made it mandatory to randomly test at least half of the cars produced from a manufacturer’s plant. The move is a step in the direction of implementing the BS VI emission norms in the country by April 2020. “At least 50 per cent of vehicle models produced from a particular plant shall be selected randomly... Read more.. |
Water reforms expected in Visakhapatnam with ADB loanVisakhapatnam is expected to see water sector reforms as it accesses a loan to modernise its water network for household and industrial usage. The loan will be under the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Visakhapatnam-Chennai industrial corridor development programme. Manoj Sharma, Principal Urban Development Specialist, South Asia Department, ADB, while responding to a BusinessLine query, said that $245 million... Read more.. |
Indian government plans to phase out aged coal-based plantsThe Indian government is planning to phase out coal-based power plants that are more than 25 years old and are inefficient in order to reduce carbon emissions, a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) source said Tuesday. Power plants with capacity of around 30,000 MW that burn around 100 million mt/year of coal are likely to be retired in a phased manner, the source said. ... Read more.. Date : Sep 21 Source: Platts
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Indiagosolar rolls out first ever online ecosystem for Indian Solar IndustryIndia's first ever e-info marketplace Indiagosolar rolls out its comprehensive service offerings, starting with basic information, consultancy to project execution and post implementation service across institutional and retail customers. The company provides a unique platform that offers information, technical advisory services and multiple options to buy and sell solar products and services online.... Read more.. |
Wind energy co Suzlon to work on hybrid wind-solar model soonWind energy firm Suzlon will start working on its plans for a hybrid wind-solar model next year, a senior company executive said. This is the company's first step in working towards an integrated model where wind, solar and storage batteries will be a part of the same renewable energy ecosystem. "It is not... Read more.. |
Karnataka govt. adopts 'BEEP guidelines' for energy efficient public buildingsThe Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP), in collaboration with the state government has announced launch the Guidelines for Energy-Efficient and Thermally Comfortable Public Buildings in Karnataka. The guidelines have been developed keeping in view different climatic regions found in Karnataka and provides a step by step approach to designing efficient public buildings. ... Read more..Date : Sep 21 Source: Business Standard
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NMRC to apply for green nod from state agencyFour days after the Supreme Court stayed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order mandating environment clearance for Delhi Metro and railways projects, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) on Tuesday said it will go ahead with the process of getting environment nod from the state agency. The Supreme Court on September 16 stayed the green tribunal’s order mandating environment clearance for the 30-km under... Read more.. |
Railways to kick off waste segregationIndian Railways will kick off segregation of waste at major railway stations including Chennai Central and Egmore railway stations by providing separate dustbins for collecting biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. In the first phase, zonal railways will ensure provision of separate dustbins for segregated collection of garbage at all 'A1' category stations immediately, followed by 'A' category... Read more.. |
India saved 55.7 million units of energy through UJALAThe ministry of power's initiative Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for all (UJALA), has already resulted in 55.7 million units of energy savings and has reduced carbon emissions over 45,000 tonnes. UJALA has benefitted more than 5 crore citizens across 18 states and 4 union territories. This has been possible only through robust distribution and awareness mechanisms. The government has also ensured that... Read more.. |
Madhya Pradesh government readies blue print for Green Energy Corridor ProjectMadhya Pradesh government has readied its blue-print for the Rs 4000 crore worth Green Energy Corridor project spearheadeed by Power Grid Corporation (PGCIL), as next five years would add another 6000 megawatts (Mw) of renewable energy projects in its installed capacity. This will also include a mega solar power project of 750 Mw capacity. The German development Bank KfW has already tied-up for a loan with... Read more.. |
French power major EDF plans $2 billion green bet on IndiaFrench state-run power major EDF will invest heavily in renewable energy in India, with projects worth $2 billion in the pipeline, and is bullish about the sector, where it sees electricity tariffs falling 30% in five years, EDF Energies CEO Antoine Cahuzac told ET. India is among the few countries EDF has chosen for a significant expansion of its global portfolio of renewable energy because the country has... Read more.. |
NTPC, EESL sign pact for energy efficient lighting solutionsState-run NTPC has entered into a pact with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) to implement energy efficient LED lighting solutions for all its projects, stations and offices across the country. "NTPC and EESL have joined hands for implementation of energy efficient LED lighting solutions for all NTPC's projects, stations and offices across the country with an MoU signed by S K Roy, ED (OS), NTPC and A K... Read more.. |
Rs. 2119 crore set aside for smart city implementation in RaipurChief Minister Raman Singh on Monday said that under the Smart City project, an amount of Rs 2119 crore had been set apart for implementation. The target is to achieve the project goals by 2020. About Rs 882 crore is meant for developing better sewerage facility and Rs 50 crore for developing gardens, the Chief Minister stated. ... Read more.. |
CSIO develops technique to reuse metals, elements from e-wasteThe Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), here, has developed technology to extract and reuse metals and other elements that have adverse ecological implications from discarded computers and electronic gadgets. The problem of solid waste accumulation from used consumer electronics is increasing day by day. In a developing country like India, the feasibility of recycling of such wastes largely... Read more.. |
Smart City second list likely to be announced soon: Jalandhar expected to get the boostEven though the Municipal Corporation of Jalandhar (MCJ) has received a huge set back after the Punjab Industrial Development Board (PIDB) rejected its proposal to construct the four lanning of NH 703-A connecting Jalandhar to Pathankot, the civic body may get a huge boost today as the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) may announce the second list of smart cities today. ... Read more.. |
Suzlon scores domestic double with its first deal signed with Oil IndiaSuzlon Group is to supply 25 turbines to Oil India for two wind farms in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat totalling 52.5MW. The order is for 12 S97 120-metre high units and 13 S111 90-metre machines. The projects are scheduled to be complete by June 2017. ... Read more.. |
India: Imported solar module prices plunge to 36 US cents per watt-peakAnalysis by Bridge to India finds that the average cost of solar PV modules imported into India has fallen by almost 15% over the past three months, prompting severe concerns for local manufacturers. Solar PV modules imported into India now cost an average of $0.36 per watt peak (Wp) – a fall of around 15% in the space of three months, say analysts Bridge to India. ... Read more.. Date : Sep 20 Source: PV-Magazine
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