Advancing sustainable development in Africa
<p>The report provides a detailed analysis of the design and implementation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) roadmaps aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan
Energy Technology
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When bulls light bulbs
Bull power can be used to generate electricity, as an experiment conducted in Gujarat demonstrates
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Sunny alternatives
Solar power is being used to run fax machines, computers and telephones
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Sunny alternatives
Solar power is being used to run fax machines, computers and telephones
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Restoring power
A unique system for immediate restoration of power and rectification of damaged transmission lines has been developed by the Power Grid Corporation Ltd (pgcl), Calcutta. Usually, repair of
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Wind power
Britain's National Wind Power will construct Europe's largest wind farm, Carno, in the Powys region of Wales which will generate forty-per cent of electricity needed for the region. Its 56
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Sun powered scooter
An award-winning vehicle designed at London's South Bank University by engineering graduate Paul Chapp may provide an alternative to conventional mopeds and motor- cycles. The scooter's 12-volt
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Gas aplenty
Exxon Corporation and Pertamina, Indonesia's national oil company, plan to begin building offshore plat forms that will enable them to drill into a natural gas field beneath South China Sea,
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Energy savers
Zenergy and Cie of Britain have developed a monitoring and control system when fitted with fluorescent and discharge lighting gadgets can reduce energy consumption by much as 24 per cent.
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Assembling power
The world's largest barge mounted power plant will be operational in Pakistan by 1999
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High fliers
Soon a new high powered solar aircraft will monitor pollution levels, hitherto done by satellites