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Leaders in an open letter call for solarisation of clinics in rural areas

By : Sustainability ..., May 1, 2020

Twenty leaders from across the country in an open letter released on Thursday have called for action to make all unelectrified healthcare clinics in rural areas solarised. The signatories were from various think-tanks, research groups, renewable energy firms, sustainable...

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Maruti bats for CNG, hybrid cars to reduce oil imports, air pollution

By : Sustainability ..., Aug 2, 2019

The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has said that usage of all kinds of green technologies, including CNG and hybrid cars, should be encouraged in order to cut oil imports...

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Modi Government's Big Electric Vehicle Push: All the Cities in India With Electric Bus Service

By : Sustainability ..., Jun 6, 2019

The Narendra Modi led BJP-NDA government is planning to curb the pollution by giving a major push to electric vehicles in India. As per a report on CNBC-TV18, government sources have informed...

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India proposes electrifying motorbikes, scooters in 6-8 years

By : Sustainability ..., May 23, 2019

The Indian government's leading think-tank has proposed electrifying most motorbikes and scooters within the next six to eight years to curb pollution and reduce dependency on fossil fuels, a...

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Greenlight Planet's solar fans to keep rural India cool this summer

By : Sustainability ..., May 8, 2019

While the country braces for the hottest year since 1901, this model provides powerful airflow for grid-like cooling, striking the perfect balance between performance, durability, and affordability. For ten years, Greenlight Planet has been focused on developing affordable...

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Fuji Electric close to Consul Neowatt buy for Rs 700 crore

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 29, 2019

Japanese electric and thermal energy major Fuji Electric is in the final stages of discussions to acquire Consul Neowatt Power Solutions, a Chennai based power backup manufacturer, in a deal...

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Lok Sabha 2019 elections: 17 years on, poll helps power school in Coimbatore

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 25, 2019

Mega sops for the electorate, allegations of voter inducement, imposition of the model code of conduct among others typically mark the run-up to elections in the world’s largest democracy. But,...

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Rooftop solar power plants at schools to save 4,000 MW electricity daily

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 19, 2019

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation has initiated work on its mega project for installing solar power rooftop plants at 30 model schools, four hospitals and four zonal office buildings. The...

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Imports of Chinese auto parts set to rise as government pushes for electric cars

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 15, 2019

India, the world’s third-largest automobile market, will rely more on China for components as the government pushes for electric vehicles. In the financial year 2018 alone, Chinese exports to...

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NTPC and Power Grid to form pan-India power distribution firm in an equal JV

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 12, 2019

State run NTPC Ltd and Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (PGCIL) may shortly set up the National Electricity Distribution Company (NCDC)—a pan-India power distribution firm in an equal joint venture...

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