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OFF THE GRID LIVING by Swaminathan By : hai2swami, Jul 1, 2010
There is no one magic "Big Button Solution" for this current situation, which is really really allarming. Wake Up ! We need to act right now at this very moment. As a good old saying says, small drops make mighty ocean. Even a little baby step conunts here. Let us team up... Read more.. |
Opinion: NSM phase 1 targets- Issues, constraints and the road ahead By : Lavleen Singal, Jun 30, 2010
A critical review of the National Solar Mission Phase 1 targets and issues influencing establishment of Solar Thermal power projects. A critical review of the National Solar Mission Phase 1 targets and issues influencing establishment of Solar Thermal power... Read more.. |
Opinion: Indigenization of solar thermal power plants – Opportunities and risks By : Lavleen Singal, Jun 16, 2010
The article provides an analysis of the risks in adapting indigenous sources of supply for solar thermal power projects, but highlight the long term opportunities in saving costs. The article provides an analysis of the risks in adapting indigenous sources... Read more.. |
Opinion: What to consider while setting up a solar thermal power plant? By : Lavleen Singal, Jun 9, 2010
Pre project assessment cost of solar thermal power plants is prohibitively high but extremely helpful for a successful project construct -- for evaluating the power purchase price and ultimate financial closure. Pre project assessment cost of solar thermal... Read more.. |
Opinion: If wishes were horses, Climate Bills would ride By : Ashish Rana, Jun 7, 2010
While the APA bill of the US, whose draft was unveiled recently, is widely believed to have no chance of sailing through in 2010, it is pertinent to note its key provisions as future versions might carry several of its tenets. While the APA bill of the US,... Read more.. |
Opinion: What solar thermal means for India? By : Lavleen Singal, Jun 1, 2010
The article analyzes the challenges towards the implementation of solar thermal power projects in India in light of the National Solar Mission and accompanying policy initiatives of the Govt. of India. The announcement of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (... Read more.. |
Biofuel & Nuclear LCA: Setting the standard By : Anonymous, May 27, 2010
Conventional resources are degrading at a fast and unrestorable pace. Non-conventional energy options are being sought. But what will be the result? LCA comes as a handy assessment tool in here. Unregulated and uncontrolled use of the convention sources of energy are... Read more.. |
Green revival: Youth to save Kashmir By : Arjun Vachani, May 25, 2010
Kashmir's Green Solution Fair, first of its kind environmental event, is being organized in Kashmir in the month of May 2010 by the Indian Youth Climate Network to talk about the environmental problems in the state and required actions. Kashmir's Green... Read more.. Subject Tags: Sustainable Energy |
Carbon capture and storage: Insurance to climate change? By : Romita Pandita, May 17, 2010
CO2 capture and storage (CCS) is seen as potential tool for greenhouse gas mitigation. But due to concerns like the emissions due to increased energy consumption, cost and safety, India should critically examine all the associated issues before joining the bandwagon. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Environment , India , Politics , Resource Efficiency , Social Issues , Sustainable Energy , Technology |
Carbon Footprinting Step by Step By : Sangeeta Malhotra, Apr 19, 2010
Carbon footprinting is not just a ‘in vogue’ term these days, but is largely being used to measure the sustainability of actions both at a personal and industrial front. This article explains the basic concept and the need for a low carbon living. If someone asks you... Read more.. |