Altered microbe makes biofuel
In a bid to overcome the drawbacks of existing biofuels, researchers have engineered a bacterium that can convert a form of raw plant biomass directly into clean, road-ready diesel.
In a bid to overcome the drawbacks of existing biofuels, researchers have engineered a bacterium that can convert a form of raw plant biomass directly into clean, road-ready diesel.
The increasing cost of energy and concerns about the environment have emphasized the need to find new sources of fuel, with the microbial production of high-energy fuels a promising approach. Here, Escherichia coli is engineered to produce more complex biofuels
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has become the first State Regulatory Commission in the country to issue a tariff order on solar energy. It has issued its first tariff order for procurement of power by distribution licensees from solar energy generators (solar photovoltaic and solar thermal projects).
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Government has established an Energy Conservation Fund for promoting skilful exploitation of energy resources, encouraging research in the field and formulating pilot projects and ensuring their effective implementation.
BANGALORE: The State Government will again go before the State power regulator seeking permission to impose a
BANGALORE: The State has embarked upon an ambitious initiative to reduce power consumption by hotels, hospitals and technical institutions by convincing them to switch over to renewable energy sources, especially solar and through implementation of
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) on Friday ordered the state
Hoteliers can reduce dependency on electricity and cut their power bill by installing solar heaters, Deepak Gupta, secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said here on Friday.
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh may soon get yet another chance to voice its concern before the Centre over its dismal power situation. Come February and a forum of regulators and northern region forum of electricity regulator would be holding a meeting in the state capital to review the power situation.
Contractors were given Rs 13.42 crore. However, the progress is not even worth Rs one crore. This is the condition of ambitious Rajiv Gandhi Rural Electrification project in the district. The project aimed at supplying electricity to 30,000 BPL families in 293 villages.
China's wind industry is booming. But manufacturing capacity growth is out stripping the market. The competition is squeezing margins; international providers are falling behind as national champions pull ahead.
Building-integrated photovoltaic solutions are still significantly more expensive than traditional on-roof systems, comprising a niche market. But manufacturers are increasingly offering solar modules for facades and in-roof systems. Are we on the threshold of a major new market?
It used to be made by Native Americans, but now "terra preta" [black earth] is going industrial under the name "biochar". With modern technology, a number of research institutions are working on ways to compress organic waste products into a coal-like substance.
As Government mulls hiving off Oil and Natural Gas Corp
Offshore structures that generate electrical power from ocean waves have been deployed but engineering challenges remain.
A new fuel discovered by a Dubai-based firm is claimed to be more efficient in cutting metals and would cause less harm to the environment.
Petrol Price May Go Up By Rs 4.7, Diesel By Rs 2.3 Within Weeks Our Bureau NEW DELHI THE government may take a decision on freeing petrol and diesel prices after the Kirit Parikh committee on rationalising fuel subsidies submits its report this week, oil minister Murli Deora said.
Hyderabad, Feb. 1: The Power Finance Corporation has decided to build its second Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) in the state. The 4,000 MW project would be constructed at Nayanapalli in Vetapalem mandal in Prakasam district. With this, the state has attracted nearly 20,000 MW capacity in less than five years.
Petroleum Minister Murli Deora today said the government was trying its best not to increase the prices of petroleum products. Deora will meet Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee tomorrow to seek higher subsidy for oil marketing companies (OMCs). He also said any decision on petroleum pricing would be taken up only after the Kirit Parikh committee submitted its report later this week.
This paper focuses on the potential role that large-scale energy storage systems can play in future power systems. The starting point and basis for simulations is the Energy Technology