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Environmental performance could matter for budgetary allocation: plan panelThe Planning Commission plans to link funding allocations to states to their environmental management, and is putting in place an index to gauge performance.
“The Planning Commission is in the process of developing an environmental performance index (EPI) to incentivise states for environmental performance through budgetary allocations,” minister of state for planning Rajiv Shukla said in a written reply to a question in Parliament on Wednesday.
Date : May 9 Source: Livemint
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Schneider Electric launches solar power solutionsSchneider Electric today launched solar power solutions for residential and commercial applications in India. "Schneider Electric Solar Business has launched a range of products for residential, small commercial and off-grid solar and backup power," a company statement said today. Date : May 9 Source: Economic Times
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Pedalling on solar powerDate : May 9 Source: Times of India
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CII bid to SPEED power supply in UP's rural areasThe Confederation of India Industries (CII), UP launched on Tuesday, the Smart Power for Environmentally-sound Economic Development (SPEED) in the state claiming that decentralised renewable energy plants can meet the demands of households, irrigation and micro enterprises in rural areas. Date : May 8 Source: Times of India
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Canadian PV project developer P2 Solar launches Indian subsidiaryP2 Solar Inc. (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) announced that it has formed a new subsidiary, Jagat Energy Private Ltd., in India to become a player in the rapidly growing energy markets in India. The formation of Jagat Energy in India will allow P2 Solar to comply with certain local government and corporate requirements that normally preclude foreign participation, the company notes. Date : May 8 Source: Solar Server
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AP solar project bidders to extend validity of offersThe Andhra Pradesh Power Coordination Committee has asked prospective bidders of solar photo-voltaic projects in the State to come forward with their proposal to take part in the process for finalisation of developers. The Committee also asked some of the bidders to extend the bid validity and bank guarantee period till September 30, in cases which are now under consideration by the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Date : May 8 Source: Hindu Business Line
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India to Close Solar Import Loophole in Energy AuctionIndia plans to close a loophole before its next solar-power auction to stop companies from importing thin-film panels from overseas suppliers like First Solar Inc. (FSLR) for projects that otherwise must be built with local equipment. Date : May 8 Source: Bloomberg
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Packaged water firms asked to take conservation stepsA committee formed by the National Green Tribunal to study issues related to groundwater depletion in Noida and Greater Noida has recommended that packaged drinking water industries should undertake adequate conservation measures.
Date : May 8 Source: Times of India
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Mumbai’s ‘waste to energy’ project to generate 30 MW of powerMumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) plans to generate 30 MW of power from its Rs 300-crore worth ‘waste to energy’ project. The contract for the ambitious project will be awarded to a consortium of Ramky Enviro Engineers and Chinese firm Chongqing Sanfeng Environmental Industry Group this week, MMRDA Commissioner U P S Madan told reporters on the sidelines of an event here today. Date : May 8 Source: Hindu Business Line
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US firm to invest $240mn to light up Bihar's Buddhist sitesA power venture formed by Indian and North American energy professionals plans to create a role model for the world by lighting up famed Buddhist sites in Bihar with a $240 million (Rs. 13 billion) solar energy project as part of a corporate social responsibility initiative. Founded in 2011, FJS Energy LLC, USA, aims to work around the Buddhist Circuits starting with Rajgir-Nalanda and Bodhgaya in the first phase and then taking up Vaishali and other places. Date : May 8 Source: IndiaTV News
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