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Gedcol seeks regulatory approval for considering rooftop solar generation as RPO

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2014

 Green Energy Development Corporation Ltd (Gedcol), the nodal body appointed by state government to generate renewable energy, has sought regulatory approval for considering solar power generated by rooftop projects towards meeting target for mandatory purchasing of green...

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Transmission issues plague power-starved southern states

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2014

 The much-talked-about synchronization of the southern power grid to the national grid has not benefited Tamil Nadu and Kerala for power purchase from other states. Lack of proper transmission infrastructure continues to hinder smooth supply of power. 

Demand for short...

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Subject Tags: Tamil Nadu , Technology

PE-backed Orient Green Power to raise up to $67M via QIP

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2014

 Chennai-based Orient Green Power Company, the public listed renewable energy firm of the Shriram Group, has said its board has approved a proposal to raise as much as Rs 400 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP), subject to shareholders’ nod.

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Economic Survey reiterates India’s stand on climate change, sustainability

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2014

 India won’t agree to any binding cuts on emissions as it has not utilized its fair share of the earth’s carbon space and still has to provide minimum standards of living to its entire population, the Economic Survey said, reiterating the nation’s stand in international...

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Subject Tags: India , Technology

AU Financiers (India) gets $25 mn debt funding for MSME finance from IFC

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014

IFC, the investment wing of the World Bank, which has committed an investment of $4.5 billion in India, made its latest investment in a Rajasthan-based non-banking finance company with $25-million debt for onward investment principally into medium and...

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Subject Tags: Technology

Ahmedabad to have smart power grid by October

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014

Come October and Ahmedabad will have probably India's first smart grid system in place where consumers will be able to pick a suitable plan for electricity consumption like they do for cellphones. Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Pvt Ltd (UGVCL) is set to roll...

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Subject Tags: Technology

German firm Passavant Energy & Environment bags wastewater treatment project in Punjab

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014

Passavant Energy & Environment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drake & Scull International (DSI) PJSC of Germany, has signed two contracts for a combined value of $28 million (103 million dirhams) for the construction and operation of two wastewater treatment plants in...

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PLUSS Polymers promotes Indian Participation at Solar Decathlon Europe 2014

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014

 PLUSS Polymers, the leader in research, development and manufacture of specialized polymers and phase-change materials (PCMs) aided Team Shunya, India’s entry at the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 get closer to their goal of a zero energy house. 

The project of Team...

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Huntsman promotes 'Sustainability in Action' initiative

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014

 In a company-wide effort spanning the globe, Huntsman Textile Effects has mobilized more than a quarter of its 3,000 strong associates at major facilities in eight countries to promote environmental sustainability through community activities. Clocking over 1,500 hours, this...

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Treating waste water without chemicals

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 9, 2014

A city-based scientist has found an environment-friendly way to treat used water without mixing any chemicals so that it can be safely reused. Dr Rajah Vijay Kumar's invention holds promise for effective waste-water recovery and management, especially...

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Subject Tags: chemicals , Technology