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To minimise carbon footprints, Zoho sets up solar farm to power its operations

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 27, 2019

In a bid to cushion the impact of tech development on the environment and minimise its carbon footprints, Software-as-a-Services (SaaS) firm Zoho has set up a 5-megawatt on-grid solar energy farm near Trichy to power its offices and data centres. Located at the village of...

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Indian Railways signs MoU with DFID for energy efficiency cooperation

By : Sustainability ..., Dec 4, 2019

The Indian Railways has signed an agreement with the Department for International Development (DFID), United Kingdom for cooperation in the field of energy efficiency of the Indian Railways. As part of its obligations & commitment to reduce carbon footprints, Indian...

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Indian Railways to be fully electrified in next 3-4 years

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 25, 2019

Indian Railways, country’s national carrier, is taking steps to minimise carbon footprint by reducing the number of trains running on diesel and to fully bring the network to run with electric locomotives. As on 01 November 2019, 37,237 route kilometers of rail lines have...

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Focus on afforestation, renewable power as Gujarat special economic zones go green

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 25, 2019

In a bid to lower carbon footprint, special economic zones (SEZs) across Gujarat will be made more environment friendly. Special initiatives including afforestation, shifting to renewable energy for power requirements and usage of electric vehicles and bicycles for internal...

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Eastern Railway plans to generate 30 MW solar power by 2020

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 25, 2019

In an effort to minimise carbon footprint and contribute towards reduction in global warming, the Eastern Railway on Friday said it has set an ambitious plan to generate solar power of 300 million watts (30 megawatt) by 2020. Aiming at maximum possible use of clean and...

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‘Govt may grant 20% parking reservation for e-vehicles’

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 21, 2019

In a major push to encourage electric vehicles (e-vehicles) in Karnataka, the state government is mulling on expanding the existing 10 per cent of parking space allotted for e-vehicles by 10 per cent, said Gaurav Gupta, Principal Secretary, Department of Commerce &...

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Tata Power to operate EVs as part of its maintenance fleet in Delhi

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 18, 2019

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. (TPDDL), a power distribution company (DISCOM) in our national capital, has announced its intention to operate battery-electric cars as part of its fleet. The company has rolled out a pilot project with the car-rental service Zoomcar that...

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Allahabad: Soon, solar power plant to come up at City Enclave

By : Sustainability ..., Oct 21, 2019

With an aim to cut down on power expenses, the Civil Enclave of Allahabad Airport at Bamrauli would be lighted up by a solar power plant soon. Authorities maintaining the enclave have planned to set up an 800 KVA solar power plant at the premises. The proposal sent by the...

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Gore Fabrics outlines eco-friendly innovations

By : Sustainability ..., Feb 22, 2019

WL Gore & Associates (Gore) Fabrics is using scientific research to drive eco-friendly improved material innovations that deliver uncompromised performance with a reduced environmental...

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited aims for self-reliance in Power, Inaugurates Wind Energy Power Plant

By : Sustainability ..., Jan 28, 2019

Aviation major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) CMD R Mahadhavan, contributing towards green energy production and to achieve self-reliance in electricity power requirement, inaugurated a 8....

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