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Hybrid Tata Nano Announced by the Tata Group
The producer of the “world’s cheapest car,” the Tata Group, has announced its plans to produce a hybrid Nano. According to the company, the hybrid Nano will allow them to join the dozens of automakers that are producing hybrid vehicles. The company is India’s largest auto maker and Americans may...
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Wind Power in India to Triple, to 33,000 MW by 2022
India will triple is wind power generation capacity to 33,000 megawatt by 2022, New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah said.The wind power energy target will be achieved through private public partnership initiatives, he said, adding his Ministry has received a large number of proposals from India Inc.
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Walkathon in Bangalore to Promote Use of Solar Energy
To highlight the importance of solar energy in a day-to-day life, a Non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Bangalore organized a walkathon on Saturday.The main purpose of the walkathon was to popularize solar energy and create awareness among the people about renewable energy segments.Display of unique and attractive solar caps marked...
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Datamonitor Survey – India Heading Towards Energy Security
A new research reveals that India's power sector is expected to enjoy a favorable regulatory environment. Complimented by private sector interest, this is expected to propel investment in high capacity power plants. Government and investor support is also likely to boost wind power capacity; however, the fuel exploration sector will...
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India’s First Marine Energy Project Planned by Atlantis
UK-based marine energy specialist Atlantis Resources Corporation has this week announced plans for a wide-ranging feasibility study that could establish India as a world leader in tidal energy.The company has signed a deal with Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister of the state of Gujarat, which will see it conduct an...
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GFL (Inox group) chalks out Rs 150 cr to manufacture wind turbines
Gujarat Fluorochemicals (GFL), India’s largest refrigeration gas producer and part of the $ 2 billion Inox group that has diversified interests in chemicals, engineering and entertainment, is all set to commission its Rs 150 crore turbine manufacturing facility in Una, Himachal Pradesh next month.As a part of its wind power...
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Cost of Solar Panel Costs Set To Drop Fast
New research shows that the cost of installing and owning solar panels will fall even faster than expected, BBC News reported.The forecasts are that solar panels would be cost-competitive with energy from the grid for half the homes in Europe by 2020 - without a subsidy. Incentive programs for solar...
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Full Copy of the Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission
Here's the full copy (PDF) that contains details of India's National Solar Mission
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Energy Efficient Computing Program from CSCI Attracts Enthusiasts
Over 65 individuals and organizations signed in to adopt CSCI recommended best practices and norms; Work towards CSCI goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4 million tons over next 3 yearsProgram for energy efficient computing attracts new enthusiasts. Over 65 individuals and organizations signed in to adopt CSCI recommended...
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Green Buildings Evolving as Best Design Standard
Panelling made from plastic waste, wood recycled from old ships, carpets of recycled plastic and CO2 monitors that regulate the proportion of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the room. These are just a handful of things you are likely to encounter if you walk into the ITC Green Centre in...
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