The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for setting up of an autonomous “National Institute of Solar Energy” (NISE). NISW will assist the Ministry and function as the
The concept of simultaneous generation of electricity and thermal energy is called cogeneration. It produces two forms of energy from a single fuel source. One of the forms
Power Grid Corp will invest upto Rs 210 crore for strengthening transmission network as per reports. The Board has approved Rs 135.65 crore for procurement and installation of
India may install more wind capacity than US this year for the first time as per reports. This is because of a tax-benefit window extending to 2015 prompts
Suzlon has indicated that it is hoping to restore the business to a strong position over the medium term aided by strong order books and other initiatives even
Indian government has banned the practice of finning sharks that is, the practice of hunting sharks for only their fins as per reports. The fins are a delicacy
Continuum Wind Energy Pte Ltd has acquired DJ Energy Pvt Ltd and Uttar Urja Power Projects Pvt Ltd from Delhi-based Sravanthi Group as per reports. DJ Energy and
Five central public sector undertakings intend to set up a solar power project with a total capacity of 4,000 mega watts. The five PSU’s are BHEL, Power Grid
We live in a country replete with contradictions in almost all aspects. Consider poverty and rampant food insecurity that most households have to live with in India. On
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) -Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre has developed the ‘Greenco rating’ system for evaluating the ‘greenness of companies’. The rating system is the “first of
The global auto components industry is estimated at US$1.2 trillion with a major share from India. As per the Auto Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), the Indian auto component
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission has rejected a cut in solar tariffs paid to generators as per reports. The move by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd, which submitted a
