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Have solar power, can sell to government soon

By : Sustainability ..., May 17, 2013

Hoping to lure residents to opt for solar power by offering monetary benefits, the state government is set to buy power at the rate of Rs 3.50 per unit from domestic consumers who install solar units at their residences and generate power more than their individual...

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Subject Tags: Politics , Social Issues

UT Admn calls upon industry to make Chandigarh ‘model solar city’

By : Sustainability ..., May 16, 2013

The UT Adviser KK Sharma, called on the industry to come forward and join hands with the Administration to make Chandigarh a model solar city, by creating innovative, economical and safe solar systems.

"The industry's role is key in harnessing solar energy to...

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Subject Tags: CII , energy , Politics

Tata Power May Sell Shares in Clean-Energy Unit Next Year

By : Sustainability ..., May 16, 2013

Tata Power Co. (TPWR), the utility business of India’s largest business group, is considering an initial public offering of its clean-energy unit next financial year.

The utility plans to increase wind and solar power capacity at Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd...

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Wind brings weekend relief from power cuts

By : Sustainability ..., May 13, 2013

For the Tamil Nadu government the answer to the power crisis appears to be blowing in the wind.

Over the weekend, the state's windmills came to the rescue of Chennaiites who have been reeling under the searing May summer and extended power cuts. Tamil Nadu...

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Subject Tags: energy , Politics , TNEB

SC gives green signal to commissioning of Kudankulam nuclear plant

By : Sustainability ..., May 6, 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday gave its nod to the commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.

The SC while delivering its verdict, said the Kudankulam power plant was set up for the welfare and sustainable growth of the people of India....

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Solar power producers oppose any anti-dumping duty on imported gears

By : Sustainability ..., May 1, 2013

Ten solar power producers, including Jackson Ltd, Vikram Solar, Symphony Vyapar Pvt Ltd and Lexicon Vanijya Pvt Ltd have written to the ministry of new and renewable energy ( MNRE) saying imposition of anti-dumping duty on solar imports will severely affect the...

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Subject Tags: energy , Politics

NMMC To Plans A 20 MW Solar Plant At Morbe Dam

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 27, 2013

To fulfill the power requirements of the city, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is laying plans to construct a solar power plant at Morbe dam, near Khalapur, Maharashtra. The project aims to generate 20 megawatts (MW) of energy and will expectantly cost Rs 220...

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Rs 7,000 crore underground hydel power station planned in Nilgiris

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 26, 2013

In an effort to address power woes of the state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today said the government planned a Rs 7,000 crore underground hydel power station in Nilgiris district besides the ongoing related schemes, which in all will cost over Rs 20,000...

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Subject Tags: Politics

Andhra Pradesh to purchase solar power at Rs 6.49 per unit

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 25, 2013

Andhra Pradesh government today fixed the benchmark price for purchase of solar power at Rs 6.49 per unit.

The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Power fixed the benchmark price at its meeting today.

The state government has invited bids from interested parties for...

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Subject Tags: Politics

Himachal to go for re-bidding in Kinnaur hydropower project

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 25, 2013

The Himachal Pradesh government Tuesday decided to go for re-bidding of a multi-million dollar hydropower project that is currently under litigation between the Netherlands-based Brakel Corp. and Anil Ambani-led Reliance Infrastructure.

The cabinet, presided...

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