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SQFlex guarantees renewable energy independence in Auroville, IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2012
In the late 60’s a group of people dreamed of creating a place “that no nation can claim as its sole property, a place where all human beings of good will, sincere in their aspirations can live freely as citizens of the world.” In the early 70’s a dozen pioneers realised this... Read more.. |
Iran may send electricity to IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 28, 2012
Iranian state media says the country could generate electricity from natural gas for delivery of 500 megawatts of electricity to India. Iran's state-funded broadcaster Press TV reports that a proposed transmission line could deliver electricity to India. "After... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , India |
Koramangala's solar product manufacturers positive about future growth but awareness remains an issueBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 27, 2012
Despite Karnataka government's efforts, people of Koramangala have shown less enthusiasm about going solar to tackle their power needs. Though, solar products dealers have seen a hike in their sales of late but, most of them believe that if awareness is raised about... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity |
Harnessing ‘Water Gold’ – Teesta Urja shows the wayBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 25, 2012
As the rest of India struggles to meet perennial power shortages, the tiny Himalayan State of Sikkim has taken steps to emerge surplus in power by the next year with the execution of Teesta Urja cascade projects. Work is in rapid progress at Teesta-III, part of the Teesta... Read more.. |
Energy efficiency programs earn governments more tax revenue, federal study saysBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 24, 2012
A new report says provinces that promote energy efficiency may forfeit some tax revenue from lower sales of fuel and electricity, but will make up for the loss - and more - through competitive economies that help fill their treasuries. Natural Resources ordered the May... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , energy , Entertainment , Health , Labor , Natural Resources , Social Issues |
Power Finance of India Says Lending Rising on Renewables GrowthBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 20, 2012
Power Finance Corp. (POWF), India’s largest state lender to electricity utilities, said a renewable-energy boom will support growth in loans as the country seeks to double clean-power capacity by 2017. Loan disbursal at Power Finance increased 31 percent in the year... Read more.. |
During 2011 40 GW of wind power was put into operationBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 18, 2012
During 2011, an estimated 40 GW of wind energy capacity was put into operation, more than any other renewable technology, increasing global wind farm capacity by 20% to approximately 238 GW. Around 50 countries added wind turbines capacity during 2011; at... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , energy , European Union , Germany , Human Interest , India , Technology , United Kingdom , United States |
Universal access to energy would herald enormous economic and social benefitsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 14, 2012
Providing modern access to energy for all the world’s citizens is achievable and would have only a minor impact on global energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions, according to IEA Executive Director Maria Van der Hoeven. Writing in the Commonwealth Ministers... Read more.. |
Infosys cuts energy use by a thirdBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 12, 2012
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Irena Says Renewable Energy May Create 4 Million Jobs by 2030By : Sustainability ..., Jun 7, 2012
The International Renewable Energy Agency said the United Nation’s goal of providing sustainable energy for all by 2030 may create up to 4 million jobs in the off-grid electricity industry alone. The renewable energy companies currently employ 5 million people, Rabia... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , energy |