The global wind industry installed a record 117GW of new capacity in 2023, making it the best year ever for new wind energy, finds this year’s Global Wind Report from the Global Wind Energy Council. The report finds the wind industry is entering a new era of accelerated growth driven …
WHILE harnessing wind energy could satisfy growing demand for electricity and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, turbulence from wind turbines could affect the growth of surrounding crops, US researchers said. Led by atmospheric sciences professor at University of Illinois, Somnath Baidya Roy, the researchers suggest careful placement of windfarms. Roy …
Oil and gas are being drained from under the North Sea. But its time as Europe’s energy reservoir is not over. Along its shores and on its waters, thousands of turbines are being built to harness the winds. Next month ministers from ten countries will sign a pact to start …
In a landmark move which will augment the power supply in Delhi, Tata Power owned discom NDPL on Tuesday announced the commissioning of the first 36 MW unit of the 108MW (36 MW x 3) gas-based combined cycle power generating facility at Rithala in its distribution network. The plant successfully …
FRENCH industrial engineering major Alstom will formalise its tripartite joint venture agreement with state-owned Bhel and Nuclear Power Corporation over the next few months to help it tap about 45,000 mw of nuclear power, expected to come up in India over the next 10-15 years. The company has already entered …
Handball competitions in the Commonwealth Games 2010 will provide an additional satisfaction. The Thyagaraj Sports Complex in Delhi is called a green stadium. One look at its features shows why. From using renewable energy to getting the most out of energy sources, from water conservation to use of recyclable materials. …
In 1833, German engineer John Etzler had dreamt of generating power from high-altitude wind. The dream may come true, almost two centuries later. Hermann Plauson, an Estonian engineer, had thought about producing power from
Small-scale wind power is getting a lot of attention nationally and internationally and is becoming increasingly popular. Even politicians now believe in the potential of wind generators. But these systems won't get established without mandatory quality standards.
New Delhi: DLF group has bagged carbon credits worth Rs 40 crore for reducing emission of greenhouse gasses. The company consumes 150 mw power in its different buildings across the country. Besides this, the company also owns 228 mw of green power capacity wind power turbine installations in states such …
African countries are making some important strides toward a green energy sector. According to the Global Renewables Status 2009, Northern Africa boasts more than 500 MW of installed wind power, while Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania are all planning their first wind farms. Mauritius, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa have all …
California - the top wind producer in the US since the 1980s lost its lead in 2008 in the face of intense competition from other states. But backed by strong financial and political support from the government, California's wind energy sector is slowly making a comeback.
A quiet revolution is underway in the world of hydropower. An emerging non-dam based hydro industry holds the promise of economically viable technologies that do not deplete resources or warm the planet, and do not wipe out species, ecosystems and cultures. With supportive policies from governments, non-dam hydro could become …
In the UK, 2010 got off to a superb start for the wind power industry. Crown Estate has announced the nine successful bidder consortia for Round 3 of the offshore wind farm licencing. As administrative body for Crown property, it is also the official agency for awarding offshore projects.
The upcoming gas-based power plant at Bawana is giving nightmares to the Delhi Government ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Work at the 1,500-MW plant, which is being developed by Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) to meet the electricity requirement in the city, is running behind the schedule, worrying the Government. …
