Refex Energy, based in Mumbai and part of Chennai-based Refex refrigerants, a BSE listed company , is setting up a 50 MW solar PV power plant in Gujarat. The energy firm signed a MOU with energy and petrochemicals department in the State at the recently held vibrant Gujarat global investors...

In Eastern India, the Coastal Energy Limited (CEL) has announced the production of bio-diesel at its Falta SEZ plant. Ashok Kumar Bajoria, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, CEL, said the company will market the product initially in Eastern Indian states only in collaboration with PSUs. A fully automated plant, located at Falta Special...

A good SWOT analysis of the biofuels industry in India by Jagpreet Walia. He says, "Many private players in the transportation sector have already adopted this renewable source and now various PSUs have also come up in adopting Biodiesel consumption initiatives to promote the steps taken by the government e.g....

An excellent assessment of the Indian biofuels industry. The following is the conclusion: "In conclusion, the biofuels industry is poised to make important contributions to meet India’s energy needs by supplying clean, environmentally-friendly fuel. The ethanol industry, though mature, can benefit from improved agricultural practices in sugarcane cultivation, more efficient...

All's not well in India & China when it comes to renewable energy and water.High density population in both countries, along with a move toward urbanization and industrialization, has placed significant pressure on their infrastructure and its natural resources. According to the report from World Water Forum, in China 60...

Suzlon Gujarat Wind Park Ltd. (SGWPL), wholly owned subsidiary of Suzlon Energy Ltd., the world’s fifth leading and India’s largest wind turbine manufacturer*, announced the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat for developing wind power projects of up to 1,500 MW in the Kutch-Saurashtra...

Suzlon Energy has entered into Sri Lankan market with an order to supply 10 MW of wind turbine capacity to a project developed by Senok Wind Power.The project, supplied with Suzlon`s S64-1.25 MW wind turbines, will come up in the Kalpitiya region of Sri Lanka. Project completion slated for financial...

"Annual installed wind energy of top five countries US, Spain, China, Germany and India made up to 77.26 percent to the world’s total wind power capacity in the year 2007 compared to 62.06 percent in the year 2006."So says a recent report on global wind energy installation. Just 5 countries...

Name of Project “12.3 MW wind energy projects” at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu by M/s Indowind Energy Ltd Location of the project (village / District / State) Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu Brief Description of the project Utilization of wind energy using Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) to produce electricity – 12.3 MW Wind...

SELCO Solar Pvt. Ltd, a social enterprise established in 1995, provides sustainable energy solutions and services to under-served households and businesses. It was conceived in an effort to dispel three myths associated with sustainable technology and the rural sector as a target customer base: 1) Poor people cannot afford sustainable...