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Labeled Green Bonds Issuance Crosses $40 Billion In 2015The global labeled green bonds market has crossed a grand milestone in terms of total issuance this year. A total of $40 billion worth of labeled green bonds were issued in 2015. According to the Climate Bonds Initiative, the milestone was achieved in December, and the total issuance last year was $36.59 billion. As of the 23rd of December, the total issuance for 2015 stood at $41.8 billion. The jump in issuance this year may be attributed to the entry of new players in to the green bonds market. Several entities from India issued their first green bonds, so did some entities... Read more.. Date : Dec 28 Source: Clean Technica
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Surface Cleaning of Ganga to Start Next Month Consultative Committee Meeting of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation HeldUnion Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti has said that Surface cleaning of Ganga will start next month in 10 major cities (Haridwar, Garhmukteshwar, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna, Sahibganj, Kolkata, Nabadwip and Gangasagar) under Namami Gange programme. Stating this in the meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to her Ministry held last evening in New Delhi, the Minister said trial for this has already begun in Varanasi which has been assigned to Tata projects Ltd. under corporate social responsibility scheme... Read more.. Date : Dec 24
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PM Modi Flags off the First Electric Bus in IndiaThe Prime Minister presented the keys of the first retrofitted bus to Hon'ble Speaker Smt Sumitra Mahajan who was also present on the occasion. "There is a challenge before the mankind to find a solution to this problem", Modi said. US, France and India have together taken this initiative. A standard electric bus uses about one unit of electricity for one kilometer, which is much cheaper than diesel. Such buses would "not only significantly contribute in minimising pollution, but would encourage younger generation to come into research and making of batteries". Congratulating... Read more.. Date : Dec 24 Source: Bonham Journal
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AP Solar Corpn sanctions 4,000 MW power parksAndhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation Limited has achieved the distinction of sanctioning 4,000 MW of solar power generation parks under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. In doing so, it has been chosen as the best government nodal agency for solar energy push. Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation is a joint venture of AP Genco, New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh and Solar Power Corporation of India (SECI). Ultra mega parks The corporation has encouraged the setting up of ultra mega solar parks at Anantapur (1... Read more.. Date : Dec 24 Source: BusinessLine
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Sanjeev Jaiswal gives green signal for bio-CNG plant in ThaneWith these projects in place, wet waste generated at hotels, vegetable markets and other places will be taken care of. City-based NGO Samarth Bharat Vyas Peeth has been asked to set-up the first such plant at Kopri east on a contract of 10 years. Jaiswal said, "Initially, the plant with a capacity of 10 metric tonnes will be functional at Kopri east. Once the set-up is ready, the NGO will provide one tonne electricity for free to Chhatrapati Shivaji Hospital for a year." He has also given instructions to repair the 15-tonne biomethanation plant at Shivaji Hospital and... Read more.. Date : Dec 24 Source: DNA
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KMC eyes pvt hands to manage wasteThe civic body's move to hire 350 private sanitary workers for the collection, segregation and transportation of garbage in the city has not gone down well with the social activists, who are crying foul over the attempts to privatise the waste management system. The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to outsource the work of garbage collection and segregation to a private agency, which would have to provide 350 workers for the project. Activists claimed that the civic body does not have a good track record of hiring private agencies and its past effort had... Read more.. Date : Dec 24 Source: The Times of India
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Delhi Metro signs MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of IndiaThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) will now jointly collaborate on taking up an ‘off site’ solar power project, to maximise the use of renewable energy, mitigate the impact of regular increase in grid tariffs and to reduce the carbon footprint. A fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with this objective was signed today in the presence of DMRC’s Managing Director, Dr. Mangu Singh and other senior officials from DMRC and SECI. DMRC intends to take 1,000 MU annually from “offsite” renewable sources, through a one stop... Read more.. Date : Dec 24 Source: The Siasat Daily
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7 temples get solar power unitsSeven temples in Tiruchi, Perambalur and Pudukottai districts are being provided with solar power units with a view to bring down the expenditure towards power consumption. The Rockfort Sri Thayumanaswamy Temple in Tiruchi, Sri Mathura Kali Amman Temple in Siruvachur, Sri Subramanyaswamy Temple in Kumara Vayalur, Sri Vekkali Amman Temple in Woraiyur, Sri Jambukeswarar – Akilandeswari Temple in Tiruvanaikovil have set up the solar power units. According to officials, the solar units of varying capacities depending on the requirement have helped bring down the power bill,... Read more.. Date : Dec 24 Source: The Hindu
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SunEdison to invest $2 billion in solar, looks for Indian partnerIn a big boost to the government’s Make in India initiative, US-based renewables major SunEdison Inc is looking to invest up to $2 billion (Rs 13,200 crore) in the next one year in a polysilicon manufacturing facility in India. Polysilicon is used as feedstock material in most solar energy applications. The company is in the process of identifying an Indian partner for the proposed investment, SunEdison’s CEO and president Ahmad R Chatila told HT. “I am talking to people, but these things take longer than I would like. It took me two years to negotiate the deal with Samsung... Read more.. Date : Dec 24 Source: Hindustan Times
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Azure Power bags 100 MW solar project from NTPCAzure Power has announced it has won 100 MW solar power capacity projects in Andhra Pradesh, which were recently put up for auction by NTPC Limited under the National Solar Mission. The projects will be built in the Andhra Pradesh solar park, where NTPC has auctioned a total capacity of 1000 MW of solar power projects. Although ten companies participated in the online reverse auction process, Azure Power secured 100 MW of the total 150 MW capacity auctioned. The tariff for the project is pegged at Rs. 5.12/ kWh, 11 per cent higher than the first two auctions priced in the same solar... Read more.. Date : Dec 24 Source: BusinessLine
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Auto sector loses speed as pollution takes centrestageDriving smooth on a slow but steady recovery path, the automotive industry came to a screeching halt as the year 2015 entered its last lap —— thanks to a raging debate on pollution control. The sector is bracing for further bumps ahead in the new year after a roller—coaster ride in 2015 that also saw a record number of vehicle recalls, an unprecedented emission scandal involving German giant Volkswagen and a ban on high—end diesel vehicles in the national capital region. The unprecedented rains in Chennai and adjoining areas also led to huge production losses for auto makers... Read more.. Date : Dec 24 Source: BusinessLine
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Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) launches a scheme for Upgradation of Industries for Energy EfficiencySo far as Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) is concerned, the Department has always supported green and efficient energy initiatives. However, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) have informed that they are implementing a Scheme under National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) in the name of “Technology and Quality Upgradation support to MSME (TEQUP)”. Under TEQUP scheme, Government is providing financial assistance to MSMEs for implementation of energy efficient technology (EET). Since inception of the scheme, till date, 209 nos. of MSME units have been... Read more.. Date : Dec 23
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Power Ministry Electrifies 51 Villages in Uttar Pardesh and 13 Villages in AssamMinistry of Power has electrified 51 villages in Uttar Pradesh last week, Out of these electrified villages, 34 belong to Bareli district and other 17 villages falls in Mainpuri district of the state. Apart from these, Ministry of Power also electrified 13 villages in Assam last week, Out of these electrified villages, 3 belong to Baksa district , 1 in Darrang and other 9 villages falls in Nagaon district of the state. All of these villeges were electrified under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana... Read more.. Date : Dec 23
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Depletion of Ground Water LevelCentral Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has proposed revision of the guidelines issued in the year 2012, in compliance to the directions of various orders of Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, which would bring the existing industries/Units under the ambit of ground water guidelines. As per the guidelines of the year 2012, only new and industries seeking expansion fall under the purview of guidelines. Some of the major amendments in proposed revised guidelines include:
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Environment Ministry Notifies Stricter Standards for Coal Based Thermal Power Plants to Minimise PollutionThe Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has notified the revised standards for coal-based Thermal Power Plants in the country, with the primary aim of minimising pollution. These standards are proposed to be implemented in a phased manner. Thermal power plants are categorised into 3 categories, namely those:- (i) Installed before 31st December, 2003 (ii) Installed after 2003 upto 31st December, 2016 and (iii) Installed after 31st December, 2016. The new standards are aimed at reducing emission of PM10(0.98 kg/MWh), sulphur dioxide(7.3 Kg/MWh) and Oxide of nitrogen (... Read more.. Date : Dec 23
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Ethanol blending targets scaled up from 5% to 10% to improve the liquidity position of sugar millsUnder Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP), the Central Government has scaled up blending targets from 5% to 10% to promote blending of ethanol with petrol and its use as alternative fuel. This information was given by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. The Minister said that presently, 156 units are producing molasses based ethanol with annual installed capacity of approximately 224 crore litres. 21 distilleries with sugar factories produce only alcohol requiring up gradation for ethanol... Read more.. Date : Dec 23
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Air quality in Delhi plunges to 'very poor' levelAir quality in Delhi plunged to the 'very poor' level with real-time readings of PM 2.5, the tiniest and most damaging of all the particulate matters, breaching the 'severe' category in areas across the national capital. Around 10 PM, in three stations of System of Air quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), PM 2.5 fell in the severe category which affects healthy people and seriously impacts those with existing diseases. Delhi Pollution Control Committee's (DPCC) reading of Anand Vihar station, one of the most polluted spots in the city, had PM 2.5 at 534... Read more.. Date : Dec 23 Source: The Economic Times
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Delhi Metro Signs Agreement To Set Up 500 MW Solar Power ProjectThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is making progress towards its goal to go 100% solar as far as power procurement is concerned. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to source electricity from solar power projects. The DMRC is looking to ensure low-cost, escalation-free electricity for a period of several years to ensure financial and operational efficiency. The DMRC intends to source around 1,000 million kWh of electricity from ground-mounted solar power projects every year. A solar PV project of... Read more.. Date : Dec 23 Source: Clean Technica
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Vikram, Tata and Jakson win 260MW of EPC contracts in RajasthanThree separate developers have won 260MW of capacity on an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis for a solar park in the Indian state of Rajasthan. India-based module manufacturer Vikram Solar won 2x65MW projects at INR 56.28 million/MW. Meanwhile EPC firm Jakson won 65MW capacity at INR 56.34 million/MW and Tata Power won another 65MW capacity at INR 56.60 million/MW. The EPC contracts are for Bhadla solar park in Rajasthan for which India's Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) rules apply. This means the solar projects must use locally sourced cells and... Read more.. Date : Dec 23 Source: PV TECH
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ZDHC to push for single, unified discharge guidelineThe Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme's review of Textile Industry Wastewater Discharge Quality Standards shows a wide range in discharge regulations and measuring methods that differ from nation to nation and between guidelines published by brands and amongst multi-brand consortia. Developing a single, unified discharge guideline and standardised analytical methods for monitoring wastewater quality would benefit the textile industry greatly and will drive momentum towards meeting the programme's zero discharge goal. This review is a preliminary step towards... Read more.. Date : Dec 23 Source: Fibre 2 Fashion
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Tamicare targets wearables market with 3D printed smart textilesManchester, United Kingdom based Tamicare has spent the past decade developing and patenting a unique system to mass produce 3D printed textiles, and its first production line, capable of producing up to three million items a year, has just gone into operation. The system is said to virtually eliminates waste, and uses environmentally friendly recyclable materials. Founder and CEO Tamar Giloh explains “Our Cosyflex production system allows 3D printing to be used for mass production for the first time ever. Instead of creating items one at a time, Cosyflex enables high volume high... Read more.. Date : Dec 23 Source: Innovation in Textiles
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India considering support for polysilicon, ingot and wafer productionThe Government of India is considering supporting polysilicon, ingot and wafer production in India as part of prime minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ programme, that was launched last year. There are currently no polysilicon, Ingot and wafer manufacturing facilities in India. Furthermore there are only 1,386MW of cell manufacturing capacity and 2,756MW of module capacity. The country’s National Solar Mission (NSM) plans for 4-5GW of manufacturing capacity to be achieved by 2020. As part of this, polysilicon, ingot and wafer manufacturing would be needed to make about... Read more.. Date : Dec 22 Source: PV TECH
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Districts in TN (India) going for common waste treatment facilitiesTirupur, Erode, Salem, Namakkal and Karur districts are some of the major textile processing clusters down South (India) that have been the focus of the Indian textile industry and Government, to establish common facilities for treating effluents and managing waste. The effluents released from these units are said to be major groundwater pollutant in the area. In 2014, the State Government of Tamil Nadu had announced a scheme worth Rs. 700 crore to address the pollution problem in four districts (Erode, Salem, Namakkal and Karur) in the region and rehabilitate the small- and medium-... Read more.. Date : Dec 22 Source: Apparel Resources
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50,000 solar lanterns for non-electrified villages in OdishaCentral PSU Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) will provide 50,000 solar lanterns to families residing in non-electrified villages of the state, official sources said. Surendra Pradhan, chief project manager, REC, said Rs 10 crore would be spent on the initiative as part of the corporate social responsibility of REC. Pradhan said around 3000 lanterns were already distributed in some villages while the rest would be done soon. REC has partnered with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) as procurement partner and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) as... Read more.. Date : Dec 22 Source: The Times of India
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PBMC starts pilot drive for solid waste management in Ward No.14At present the municipal council is collecting mixed waste from individual households in the municipal area without segregating at source level. Now, the new municipal council is taking efforts to segregate the biodegradable waste from non-biodegradable at the household level itself to achieve better management of solid waste in an environment friendly manner. To achieve this, a pilot drive is started in Ward Number 14(Dairy Farm) today with the active involvement of the Councillor and PBMC Officials. Momentum was created to shift towards this improved system of solid waste segregation at... Read more.. Date : Dec 22 Source: The Echo of India
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