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SMEs, startups see Swachh Bharat as an opportunity and hope for simplified paperwork

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 4, 2014

SMEs and startups see Swachh Bharat as an opportunity and hope for simplified paperwork and speedy implementation to help them along the target set for cleaning up India by the Swachh Bharat programme has opened a host of opportunities for startups working in the space of...

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Discontinuation of subsidy forcing many solar water heater makers to shut down operations

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 4, 2014

In the midst of several government announcements to provide more funds for the clean energy sector, the state of the Rs 1,000-crore solar water heater manufacturing industry has become some kind of a paradox, where discontinuation of a subsidy has resulted in shutting down of...

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Delhi Development Authority to have incentive policy for green buildings soon

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 4, 2014

 The Delhi Development Authority is drafting a policy on financial and non-financial initiatives to promote green buildings in the national capital.
 
"DDA will soon come up with a policy defining the financial and non-financial initiatives to be offered to those...

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Wind energy sector in India expected to attract Rs 20,000 crore of investments

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 4, 2014

India's sluggish wind energy market is set for a revival following the restoration of a depreciation incentive, which is expected to attract about Rs 20,000 crore of investments next year as companies across sectors add 3,000 MW of capacity powered by this renewable source of...

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Subject Tags: India , investment , wind

Renewable Energy Act on the anvil

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 3, 2014

Government has decided to come up with a Renewable Energy Act to streamline power generation, supply and tariff and help attract more investment.
 
The concrete policy related to the Act would come in place by February next year before Renewable Energy Global...

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UN climate change report: India at risk, say report authors

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 3, 2014

A crucial United Nations report on climate change released on Sunday telling governments to cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2100 is "both an opportunity and a challenge for India", said an expert from India involved in preparing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...

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Sweden keen on opportunities in India's renewables space

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 3, 2014

At a time when India is embarking on an ambitious renewable energy plan, Sweden is looking for possible collaboration with the country in developing 'micro grids' which would help in increasing power availability by tapping green sources.
 
'Micro grid' generally...

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Ground-breaking Indian study benchmarks Pongamia Biodiesel 2030 pricing

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 3, 2014

Ground-breaking Indian research on the viability of Pongamia Biodiesel has today been released titled "PONGAMIA BIODIESEL 2030: Projecting a Path for Permanent Progress & Prosperity, at the culmination of almost three years of work by The Advanced Biofuel Center (CJP).The...

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Big targets in solar power need back-end push

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 3, 2014

A solar power generation target of 100 gigawatts in five years could be a tall order without strong back-end support. Experts point to a lack of domestic equipment manufacturing capability apart from issues over financing and land availability.
 
“The government’s...

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Cancer-causing benzene not part of air quality index

By : Sustainability ..., Nov 3, 2014

The air quality index (AQI) recently launched by the Centre doesn't monitor the quantity of benzene, a component of petrol or gasoline. Constant exposure to high levels of the carcinogen (a cancer-causing substance) may have serious long-term health effects. With benzene...

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