Reply filed by the Director, Environment-cum-Special Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Odisha and Member Secretary, Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority, May 1, 2025. NGT, had registered suo motu in response to the news item in the Hindu, May 4, 2024 titled "Swell waves likely to strike coastal areas …
Around 3000 homes in 49 villages of Sindh Province have been energised so far through use of solar energy under Rural Electrification Programme. A PC-I for electrification of 300 villages of Balochistan have been approved and will be executed on availability of funds under the programme launched Alternate Energy Development …
Global renewable energy deals climbed 40 percent to a record high of $53.5 billion last year from $38.2 billion in 2010, as solar, wind and energy efficiency overtook hydropower as the main deal drivers for the first time, a report said on Monday. Historically, hydro power has dominated renewables deal …
About half the projects miss deadline. A number of power projects taken up under the first phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) are running behind schedule. A survey by Delhi non-profit Centre for Science and Environment shows many projects in the first batch of phase I, totalling …
In exercise of the powers conferred under Sections 61 (h), 62 (1) (a), and 86 (1) (e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), guidelines of the National Electricity Policy, 2005, Tariff Policy, 2006 and all other powers enabling it on this behalf, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (hereinafter …
All families in the Kalutara district will be provided with electricity by the end of this year. Steps have already been made to meet 90 percent of the electricity demand in the district, said Transport Minister Kumara Welgama. The minister was addressing a meeting after he commissioned three new electricity …
SILCHAR: The Army in its quest for a peace building process and overall development of the region has undertaken several welfare projects in South Assam. As a part of this noble initiative, 33 Field Regiment, a part of 57 Mountain Artillery Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division installed …
KOLKATA, 23 JAN: To reduce consumption of electricity the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) plans to install solar power lights in all parks and gardens in the city. A senior civic official said solar light is environment-friendly and it will reduce pollution as well. The decision was aimed at beautifying the …
AHMEDABAD: In an attempt to cut down on "soaring" electricity bills, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has decided to use green and energy-efficient techniques to reduce power consumption by almost 35 per cent. The AMC has decided to construct all its new projects as green buildings, convert its main energy consuming …
Kolkata-based crystalline photo voltaic module maker as well as EPC contractor; Vikram Solar Group, announced the commissioning of 2 MW grid-connected solar power project at Khaora, in Chhattisgarh. While solar PV modules are manufactured by Vikram Solar at its facility at Falta Special Economic Zone near Kolkata; the EPC contracts …
Tokyo: For a former James Bond car, it's a chance to live twice. Japanese engineers put a new spin on an old classic car for a recent auto show, remodelling a Toyota 2000GT with solar panels and hightech gadgets to make it 100% electric and solar-powered. Heralded as Japan's first …
The Coimbatore Corporation is moving towards the status of a “Solar city”, which is aimed at reducing the conventional energy consumption by a minimum of 10 per cent at the end of five years, through a combination of enhancing supply from renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures. The initiative …
Abound Solar, a US-based manufacturer of thin-film photovoltaic modules, and Solar Integration Systems India Private Ltd (Solarsis), today announced the commissioning of a 1 MW solar photovoltaic plant in Kadiri in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The commissioning took place on January 14 and comes less than a year after …
We show in climate model experiments that large-scale afforestation in northern mid-latitudes warms the Northern Hemisphere and alters global circulation patterns. An expansion of dark forests increases the absorption of solar energy and increases surface temperature, particularly in regions where the land surface is unable to compensate with latent heat …
Dhaka: Bangladesh will seek about US$ 1 billion financial support from German government for the development of renewable energy sector in the country, officials said. They said the request for the fund will be made at the upcoming biannual Bangladesh-German Government Consultations Meeting scheduled for January 18-19 in Dhaka. The …
Bangladesh is located between 20 º 34 to 26º 38 north latitude and 88.01 º to 92.42 º east longitude, with an area of 147,570 sq km). With a population of 164.000 million, Bangladesh is one of the world's most densely populated countries. Geologically, Bangladesh is a part of the …
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday inaugurated a 5-MW solar energy plant by SunEdison, the leading solar energy services provider, at Phalodi in Jodhpur district. Union Minister for Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah was also present. The plant was set up under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). Situated …
Jaipur\Jodhpur: Two days after Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi’s visit during the just concluded Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the impact of his statements is yet to waive off on Wednesday. State chief minister Ashok Gehlot addressing a public meeting after the launch of solar power plants in Phalodi on Wednesday, used …
Japan's Fukushima disaster has spurred public protest in India against government plans to build new nuclear power plants, despite the Atomic Energy Commission's reassurances. We should instead be considering solar energy — a safe and sustainable option. (Correspondence)
