Global electricity review 2024
Renewables generated a record 30 percent of global electricity in 2023, driven by growth in solar and wind especially from China, according to the Global Electricity Review 2024 released by the global
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Govt. sets target to get 2,969 MW wind power by 2010
The state of Karnataka is bestowed with good wind energy potential. Of the 48,561 MW wind energy potential identified by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the country, 12,950 MW has been assessed for Karnataka. According to the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited, the total wind power installed capacity as of January 2010 stands at 1,368 MW.
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Blessing and curse
While the commercial and banking centre Dubai finds itself dealing with the aftermath of the economic crisis, the conservative neighbour Abu Dhabi is already pursuing ambitious targets-but the climate conditions in the desert states are not always ideal for the utilization of renewable energies.
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Nigeria, China strike refinery deal
Nigeria and China signed a tentative deal to build three oil refineries in the West African state at a cost of $23 billion, strengthening the countries' energy partnership.
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Gayatri Projects gets JV partner
Foreign investors seem to be warming up to India
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Competitive rivalry
The Ambanis should share the peace treaty with investors Business Standard / New Delhi May 26, 2010, 0:27 IST
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National mission on clean power planned
A national technology mission initiative on `Clean Carbon technologies', which will focus on clean power generation is in the offing, according to the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Union Government, Dr R. Chidambaram.
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Sahara joins hands with Israeli co for solar plant
Lucknow: Sahara India Power Corporation Limited (SIPCL), a subsidiary of Sahara India Group, has joined hands with Safesky Software of Israel to promote and manufacture advanced solar power and other technologies for Indian users. As a step towards this, Safesky Software along with SIPCL will set up a demonstrative solar power plant of 5 mw at a Sahara location in India.
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India, Turkmenistan explore energy cooperation
Sandeep Dikshit NEW DELHI: India and Turkmenistan on Tuesday discussed energy cooperation and signed several agreements signalling the desire of both countries to strengthen bilateral ties.
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Every little helps
A new winter tradition is emerging in Britain. Whenever a cold snap occurs, commentators fret that the country
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Power and the Xingu
PROTESTERS in paint and headdresses in Bras