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Government plans bailout for hydro projectsBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 26, 2013
The government plans to provide relief to the beleaguered hydropower projects in the country by softening the stiff penalties levied on the developers on account of delays. For every six months’ delay in construction, merchant power sales earmarked from a project are... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics , Technology |
US-Iran thaw fuels hope in energy-hungry IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 25, 2013
The United States and Iran are renewing direct diplomatic contact after nearly 35 years. Responding to Iranian overtures, President Barack Obama on Tuesday asked his Secretary of State John Kerry to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of the UN General... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , Entertainment , Environment , Health , India , Iran , Politics , United Nations , United States |
Many industries, hotels switch to green powerBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 18, 2013
INDORE: With growing awareness about judicious consumption of energy and sustainable development, many industries and hotels in the city are now shifting from existing thermal plants to renewable sources like solar and wind power. It works two ways--helps reduce power bills... Read more.. |
TN govt to take up power evacuation projects worth around Rs 6,000 crBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 17, 2013
In a move to support the wind energy sector, Tamil Nadu government will take up power evacuation projects, at a total cost of Rs 5,998 crore. The sector has been crying about the poor evacuation infrastructure in the state, which has resulted in diversion of... Read more.. |
Indian state soon to unveil new wind energy policyBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 9, 2013
The government of India's Karnataka state will introduce a new policy for the wind sector in about two months, according to statements by government officials. Karnataka is a state in Southwest India. The capital and largest city is Bangalore. Officials said the new... Read more.. |
Nation's first geo-thermal power project in ChhattisgarhBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 9, 2013
Preparations are on to establish nation's first geo-thermal power project in Tatapani, the newly-formed Balrampur-Ramanujganj district of Chhattisgarh. Dubbing it as a big achievement for the district, chief minister Raman Singh, on Friday, said that India's first geo... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics , Technology |
Oil India targets clean energy sourcesBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 8, 2013
Oil India Ltd plans to invest Rs.600 crore to set up renewable energy capacity in the wind and solar space as it seeks to diversify into clean energy sources. The state-owned company is also planning to buy as well as... Read more.. |
Power Grid to invest Rs 210 cr for strengthening networkBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 29, 2013
State-owned Power Grid Corp will invest close to Rs 210 crore for strengthening transmission network over the next two years. The Board has approved Rs 135.65 crore for procurement and installation of transformers, and Rs 73.48 crore for strengthening the eastern... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics , Power Grid Corporation |
Smart Micro-grids for rural electrification By : Sustainability ..., Aug 27, 2013
In India, around 40,000 villages (with upto 300 households) and arguably another 250,000 to 300,000 hamlets (with households ranging from 50 to 100) remain either un-electrified or de-electrified. This lack of access has been an inhibitor of equitable economic growth for... Read more.. |
Parliamentarians seek adequate measures to achieve climate change targetsBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 21, 2013
Parliamentarians involved with clean energy are concerned that there is no firm Government commitment yet for achieving the target of 15 per cent renewable energy in the total electricity mix of the country by 2020. The target was spelled out in the National Action Plan for... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics |