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Taking wind out of growing sector?
Accelerated Depreciation, an important driver of growth for Indian wind energy sector, was modified in April this year, forcing strong reactions from the industry. Along with this, the ambiguity on generation based scheme (GBI) has created confusion among independent power
SHP costs divorced from reality
Small Hydro Power is witnessing a curious case of opposing perceptions. While the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) thinks there is no need to revise the price estimates set three years ago, the independent power producers feel the pinch of
Driving change
By providing incentives which would promote and steer the cause of renewable energy, the country has given an unparallel boost to its development. Ritu Gupta explores how China has got its perspective in place and is making all the right moves A
Out of the grid!
India needs to invest in smart grids and associated infrastructure for evacuating renewable energy adequately, writes Ritu Gupta Power is one of the key development indicators of any economy. Although India has a power generation capacity of more than 153,694 megawatts
Nearly there?
The very fact that it is one of the most preferred destination when it concerns investments in RE, speaks volumes for India’s clean energy sector. Yet, much needs to be done in the areas of innovation and R&D to make
Powering lifeline
In September 2004, Deepak S Parekh, chairperson, Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation, had very rightly said, “India’s power sector is a leaking bucket; the holes deliberately crafted and the leaks carefully collected as economic rents by various stakeholders that control the
The Rupees factor
In a country which reels under voluminous and bountiful amount of sunshine, tapping solar power should ideally be an effortless task. Ironically though, the economics have come in the way of the much hyped solar mission. Ritu Gupta unfolds the trend in India
Indispensable, yet ignored
With copious inflow, the waters that nourish the soil of the Indian subcontinent and have sustained life over the ages, could easily be a source of power too. While policies to this end have been incepted, the lack of implementation
Battling the bumpy route
Its counterparts have surged ahead and are the oft preferred option when it concerns alternate energy, but this sector is still struggling to find its foothold. While the trends are positive, it may take a while before biofuels become fully
Generation is the key
Current numbers perpetuate a secure future for the wind energy sector in India. Forging ahead, such statistics conjure the reality of meeting 20 per cent of the country’s power needs from wind by 2020. Yet, analysts suggest that a mere
Gone with the grid
With the emphasis on renewables surmounting, the development of intelligent grids is crucial to reducing peaks in electricity demand, in order to ease pressure on the grid and increase its capacity. Marianne de Nazareth delves into what is unfolding globally As the
Concentrated Solar Power : Sunflower in full bloom
Emerging changes in the environmental scenario have compelled governments across the world to look for alternatives that help reduce carbon emissions and keep climate change under tabs. In India too, plans are on to harness power from solar energy, via
Spinning a winning tale
The wind turbine manufacturing industry in India is flying high, thanks to the rapid pace at which the wind energy sector is growing. Upendra Singh gives you an overview The wind energy sector in India has grown at a tremendous
Small hydro big challenges
The seven northeastern states offer tremendous potential for the development of small hydro power projects. However, the challenges inherent to the region are a major deterrent to power developers, finds Keshav Chaturvedi The Land of Seven Sisters, as the seven
Lessons from pioneers
Europe has been at the forefront in the use of solar energy. Experiences of Spain in particular should offer valuable lessons on introducing policy changes for India, suggests Marianne de Nazareth In spite of the world moving purposefully towards renewable
Caught in a gridlock
Generating renewable energy may be easier than deploying it. Planners and utility managers in India face various challenges in their attempts to integrate renewable energy with the existing grid. Keshav Chaturvedi reports India is one of the first countries to
On the boil
Biofuels could be the answer to India’s energy crisis. Yet inadequate government support threatens to stunt the growth of the biofuel industry, finds R Gupta India today faces the daunting task of resolving its energy crisis. Scientists, industry, nongovernmental organizations
Renewable Energy & Climate Control
Renewable energy can be a creditable alternative to fossil fuel-based energy and thereby play a significant role in mitigating climate change, opines Keshav Chaturvedi The increasing frequency with which the extreme weather events occur nowadays signals that all is not
National Solar Mission
Energy unleashed, a resource tapped. Solar power in India is looking up and smiling upon the industry, thanks to the initiative, which we have come to know as the National Solar Mission. Pradip Bagchi offers a magnified view The Indian
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Taking wind out of growing sector?
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SHP costs divorced from reality
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Driving change
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Out of the grid!
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Nearly there?
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Powering lifeline
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The Rupees factor
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Indispensable, yet ignored
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Battling the bumpy route
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Generation is the key
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Gone with the grid
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Concentrated Solar Power : Sunflower in full bloom
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Spinning a winning tale
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Small hydro big challenges
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Lessons from pioneers
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Caught in a gridlock
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On the boil
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Renewable Energy & Climate Control
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National Solar Mission
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Dr Bibek Bandyopadhyay
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Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland
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Yvo de Boer
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Phil Marker
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Manoj Kumar Upadhyay
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Deepak Gadhia
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Dr S P Gon Chaudhuri
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Naji Haddad
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Nico Anten
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Steve Sawyer
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Tulsi Tanti
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Jens Burgtorf
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Christine Lins
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Mark Dolan
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Sashi Shekhar
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Goh Chee Kiong
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Dr Pramod Deo
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Dr Bharat Bhargava
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Ajay Mathur
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Dr Jayant Sathaye
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US imposes duty on Chinese solar imports; China criticises0
Reacting to the antidumping duties imposed by the US Commerce Department, the leaders of China’s
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Bright future for solar power in space: Research0
Solar power gathered in space could be set to provide the renewable energy of the
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Nagzira wildlife sanctuary in Maharashtra employs solar powered waterholes0
The Nagzira wildlife sanctuary in Gondia district of Maharashtra has embraced solar energy to power
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Emmvee installs Solarizer in hostels of KL University0
In a bid to supply hot water for bathing purpose in hostels of KL University
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Welspun group bags 125 MW of solar PV project in Madhya Pradesh0
Welspun, one of the country’s largest solar power developers, has successfully bagged solar photovoltaic (PV)
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Bollywood star Ajay Devgn shows interest in solar project on Narmada canal0
After successfully commissioning a 25-MW solar power plant through a joint venture in Gujarat’s solar
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Centrotherm’s technology for high efficiency solar cells successfully transferred into industrial-scale production0
At this year’s 6th International Solar Industry and Photovoltaic Exhibition & Conference in Shanghai (SNEC),
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German solar industry sees ray of hope amid concerns of subsidy cut0
The solar energy industry in Germany is quite apprehensive about the government’s proposed policy of
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Entire grid-connected solar capacity under Phase I of JNNSM allocated: MNRE minister0
The entire capacity of 1,100 MW of grid connected solar power capacity meant for the
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centrotherm photovoltaics reports figures for the first quarter of 20120
In a difficult market environment, centrotherm photovoltaics AG reports EUR 255.4 million of new order
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Electricity from wind farms cheaper than conventional power: Study0
The power generated at wind farms was cheaper than conventional energy in Nicagarua and Kenya,
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Suzlon all set to raise up to US$ 300 million for June FCCB obligations: CFO0
Suzlon group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine supplier, is at an advanced stage of
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Wind power generation in Tamil Nadu on track; reached a high of 41.32 million units0
The wind energy sector in Tamil Nadu seems to have come to the grips, as
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Spain creates record in wind power generation; covers record 61% of electricity demand0
In what could be termed as an impressive feat by the Spanish wind energy sector,
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AP could add 1,000 MW of wind power annually: IWPA chairman0
If some of the local issues are sorted out, then Andhra Pradesh could potentially add
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REpower wins second wind energy contract for UK’s onshore wind power0
Repower, the subsidiary arm of Suzlon group, has been successful in signing a contract to
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Suzlon creates India’s largest wind park; crosses 1 GW capacity in Jaisalmer0
In what could be termed as a commendable achievement on the part of Suzlon, the
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New wind assessment project by C-WET for onshore sites at 100 & 120 metres0
In order to assess the wind power potential in India at 100 and 120 metres,
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Suzlon Group wins 39 MW order in Poland1
REpower Systems SE, the subsidiary arm of Suzlon, has been able to bag its largest
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HIL commissions 2.5MW wind power plant in Rajasthan0
Increasing its wind power portfolio, the Hyderabad Industries Ltd. (HIL) has commissioned a 2.5 MW
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Biomass power producers in India seek Govt. support0
In a bid to make the biomass power projects financially viable, the Indian Biomass Power
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NIIST develops compact digester that creates biogas from biomass wastes at origin0
The National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has developed
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Production of bio gas depends upon composition of sewage waste: Farooq Abdullah0
The feasibility of biogas production from sewage waste depends upon, among other factors, size of
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Bioenergy to supply 16 per cent of UK energy by 2020; create 50,000 jobs: Report0
The bioenergy sector in the UK has huge potential which could create around 50,000 jobs
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India to pacify biofuel production through R&D projects0
In order to develop technologies for production of biofuel from agricultural wastes and residues, the
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NTE Energy awarded patent for commercially viable biomass hybrid RE technology0
NTE Energy, a leader in the development of commercially viable hybrid renewable energy technology in
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Biofuel production needs to be doubled to meet the target: Report0
Biofuels for transport are not on track to meet their share of CO2 reduction that
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Global biogas market on a growth spree; to reach $8.9bn by 2017: Report0
The global market for biogas plants is on a growth spree and is estimated to
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Weltec Biopower builds biogas plant in France0
In early 2012, WELTEC BIOPOWER started building a 526-kW biogas plant in Saint-Nicolas-du-Tertre, Brittany, about
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Honeywell’s Envergent Technologies receives sustainable Biofuels Award0
Envergent Technologies LLC, a Honeywell company, has been awarded a Sustainable Biofuels Award for its
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Renewable energy sector witnessed unprecedented growth in 20110
India is fast turning out to be a hot destination for renewable energy sector aided
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REC market in India attracting companies in green energy sector0
With the renewable energy certificate (REC) market gathering steam in India, a number of companies
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AHEC announces national training courses in SHP for 20120
To give an impetus to capacity building programmes for different stakeholders involved in small hydropower
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One of India’s oldest SHPs re-commissioned in Meghalaya0
In what could be termed as an unique initiative in the field of renewable energy,
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India needs to utilise the SHP potential to overcome power crisis0
Hydropower is a renewable, non-polluting and environmentally benign source of energy. In India, hydro projects
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MNRE to provide assistance for off-grid rural electrification programme0
In a bid to develop off-grid renewable energy facilities for lighting and basic electricity generation
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MNRE seeks 10-fold increase in fund outlay for RE in next five years0
In a bid to ramp up India’s renewable energy capacity to 30,000 MW by 2017,
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India, Canada to work together in exploring renewable energy options0
In a bid to work towards increasing the use of renewable energy, India and Canada
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SHP market in India needs a push0
Small Hydroelectric power (SHP) projects are a crucial plank of the renewable sector which has
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Orissa intends to harness power from renewable sources0
Amid increasing concerns for climate change and fast decreasing reserves of fossil fuels, the renewable
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Renewable energy has potential to overcome power crisis: Bihar CM0
Even as the state of Bihar is battling power crisis, the Chief Minister of the
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Green Economy: A bridge towards sustainable prosperity!0
The encouraging signs of renewable energy sector over the recent years has led to a
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Tata Power awarded ‘Best Performing Renewable IPP’0
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility and a leading renewable energy company was conferred
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Need to develop microgrid network in Bihar: Greenpeace0
To provide energy to all in the power-starved state of Bihar, there is need for
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‘Energy Revolution Bihar’ to focus on decentralized RE0
While the energy generating capacity in India, has gone up, 40 per cent of the
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India, Germany to work together on electric mobility0
In order to reduce and possibly eliminate the use of fossil fuels over a period
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DERC’s new tariff order to mandate use of 2 per cent renewable energy in Delhi0
To encourage the use of green energy in the national capital of India, the Delhi
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Techno Electric announces Q4FY12 and FY12 financial results0
Techno Electric and Engineering Company Ltd (TEECL), one of the leading EPC Company in the
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Siemens develops energy-storage system for renewable energy1
In a bid to overcome the problems of fluctuation in the renewable power, especially solar
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Indus Towers joins hands with TERI to light rural villages through solar LED lanterns0
Indus Towers has decided to partner The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in lighting up
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