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18,000 Wind Mills Installed in India – Farooq Abdullah
India's Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah said the government has installed 18,000 wind mills across the country with production capacity of 10,386 MW.In addition, 216 locations have already been identified that are considered potential sites for installation of grid connected wind turbines.
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Reliance KG-D6 Gas Fields Finds To Save Billions for India
In a recent announcement, Morgan Stanley said the that recent natural gas finds by Reliance Industries in the KG-D6 gas fields and the expected subsequent production could save India about $8.3 billion a year (about 0.7% of GDP).This estimation assumes 80 million cubic meters per day of gas supplies. RIL...
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Solar Semiconductor Setting Up Solar PV Plant in the US?
Read in the news recently that the Hyderabad-based solar PV modules maker Solar Semiconductor is in discussions with two firms in Europe and US to set up a 50-MW solar power plant in the near future. The firm also recently announced its quality certification by the US-based Underwriters Laboratories (UL);...
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Suzlon to Supply Wind Turbines to KS Oil’s New Wind Power Project
KS Oils Limited is an edible oil producer in Madhya Pradesh. With its interest in wind power, the company started a wind power project in 2006 with 2.5 MW capacity in Madhya Pradesh. In 2008, another 27 MW wind power capacity was added to the project. Till date it has...
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National Solar and Enhanced Energy Efficiency Missions Finalized to Combat Climate Change
India has finalized two of the eight missions under its National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The missions are on solar energy and energy efficiency. National Solar Mission includes specific goals for increasing use of solar thermal technologies in urban areas, industry and commercial establishments. It sets a goal...
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Problems Faced by Wind Energy Developers in Constructing and Erecting Towers in Remote Sites.
India is fifth largest in global wind power market, and has more potential to grow in future. But Indian infrastructure appears to be a bottleneck for the growth. Wind power developers are faced with challenges in erecting the turbines in the remote areas.They face problems in transporting turbines through narrow,...
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Reva Cars and Bavina Cars to Manufacture Green Cars/ Electric Cars
Indian cities are likely to be free from car pollution soon. The reason behind this is the declaration by the Indian companies to manufacture electric cars.Chennai based company, Bavina Cars India to set up electric car producing factor worth $60m in Tamil Nadu and produce 25,000 electric cars annually when...
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Energy Efficient Buildings in Delhi with Cool Roofs, CFL Bulbs
The Delhi government will promote energy efficient buildings with white roof and CFL bulbs. Fittingly enough, the work will start from the secretariat. The plan involves building “cool roofs”, roofs that are painted white. It was finalised at a meeting between Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and officials of the...
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A Wave of IPOs from Indian Power Companies
Starting soon, the country will witness IPOs. Oh well, it has already started, possibly: Sterlite Industries India, one of the country’s largest miners, said yesterday that it had issued $1.5 billion in new shares in the United States to fund its plans to increase power generation and finance acquisitions.The other...
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Incentivising Hydro Power in India by Giving Premium Prices
Hydropower has been the unsung hero worldwide, and it is true of India as well - hydro-electricity is about 15% of all electricity we generate in India.But hydro-electricity generation has its problems. The toughest might be political and societal problems, but there are issues with capital costs, cost and time...
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