The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
According to the FKCCI, there is a disparity between the actual amount of monthly solar rebate being given by the Escoms to consumers and the potential for the Escoms to earn carbon credits, by showcasing these solar water heaters as sources of green energy that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The …
B.S. Satish Kumar The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) has appealed to the State power regulator to extend the rebate on solar energy to those who use other alternative sources of energy such as biofuels and agricultural waste, to heat water. In its objections filed before …
The government would extend all possible support for production and promotion of solar water heaters in Pakistan, said Raja Pervez Ashraf, Chairman AEDB/Minister for Water and Power, while presiding over the 19th AEDB Board meeting here on Friday. He said that the use of solar water heaters would drastically reduce …
The government has decided to set up an electricity development company in Northern Areas to implement power projects in the region. This was stated by Water and Power Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf at a meeting of the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) here on Friday. The minister said the government …
Chennai: Solar thermal heating system is fast replacing petrofuels globally and China is leading the fray, followed closely by Germany . India is considered to have a vast potential but only a nano-fraction has been achieved so far. According to the World Watch Institute, water heating for domestic use through …
The Government is mulling over a proposal for mandatory implementation of solar water heaters or solar photo voltaic systems in the state and the legislation might come into effect in the next four months, said Energy Minister K S Eshwarappa. Speaking on the occasion of Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas …
- Hut where all appliances run on renewable energy to be unveiled soon; pool, toy train on cards ARTI SAHULIYAR Construction work in progress at Sidho-Kanho Park in Ranchi. Picture by Manik Bose Ranchi, Aug. 3: Picture a house where all electric appliances run without electricity. It is time to …
The Delhi Cabinet on Monday approved a proposal for implementation of the Energy Conservation Building Code in government buildings and building complexes to bring down the estimated average energy use for new buildings by 25 per cent to 40 per cent. Talking to media persons after the meeting, Chief Minister …
Mumbai Mumbai's premier civic hospital, which annually treats more than 18 lakh patients from across the country, will finally be restored to its original glory, with an eco-friendly touch. King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital in Parel, a Grade II heritage structure that has suffered damage because of modifications over the …
BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd)realized the importance of renewable energy sources as early as in the 1980s development, manufacture, and supply of a range of renewable energy products and systems. BHEL developed a range of renewable energy products and systems.
Aarti Dhar NEW DELHI: The government intends to make mandatory the use of solar heating systems in all functional buildings under the first phase of the proposed National Solar Mission. To be implemented between 2009 and 2012, the Mission proposes to make it compulsory for all hospitals, guest houses, hotels …
The Karnataka Energy Department plans to set up at least one lakh solar roofs in the next five years to emerge as the number one in the country in terms of renewable energy usage.
Do you have a new home and want power connection? Have a good look at your roof before venturing to the nearest Bescom office. Because the electricity company now wants all new house owners, including those having two-storied buildings in 20X30 sites, to install solar water-heaters to get electricity connections. …
The gross potential for solar water heating systems in India has been estimated at 140 million sq. m. of collector area. Of this, 40 million sq.m. has been estimated as the realizable techno-economic potential at this stage. In order to accelerate development and deployment of solar water heating systems in …
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) perceived it as a new and important window to take up CDM projects with programmatic approach, particularly pertaining to households, small enterprises and rural areas. To increase awareness at all levels and to understand technicalities of this approach this study
AHMEDABAD: Imagine a house running only on solar energy. From water heater to every light bulb. This thought could turn into a reality soon, with a sharp rise in number of takers for this alternative and green power source. Advanced solar appliances have become popular among educational institutes and corporate …
