NDMC takes steps towards turning Delhi into a smart city
Following the guidelines set by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is taking steps to turn Delhi into a smart city
Month: April 2015
Delhi Lt Gov inaugurates solar power plant at govt school
Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung inaugurated a 60 kilowatt rooftop solar power plant at the Nagar Palika Bengali Girls Senior Secondary School in Gole Market
Govt plans to roll out its solar energy plan
The Narendra Modi government plans to increase India’s solar energy capacity to 100,000-Mw by 2022. It plans to rope in PSUs like NTPC and Solar Energy Corporation in this endeavour
Railway minister advocates use of renewable energy
Speaking out against the harmful effects of greenhouse gases due to fossil fuel useage at a lecture, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu called for a change in the energy scenario through the use of alternative energy like solar and wind power.
India’s Delayed Arrival On The Nuclear World Stage
The nuclear agreement between India and Canada marks a a kick start of India’s dream of harnessing nuclear power to meet it energy needs. But along with the euphoria is a realization of challenges ahead.
Oil India commissions wind parks in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
Oil India Limited (OIL) has successfully commissioned its third commercial wind energy project in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
IEA keen on full-time membership for India
Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA), which advises the governments of 29 developed nations, is keen that India become its full-time member
Cameco Corp expects windfall from Canada-India uranium deal
Saskatchewan province based Cameco Corp expects a windfall in revenue when PM Modi visits Canada on April 14-16
PEA for Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project signed
India’s Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) and France’s Areva signed a Pre-Engineering Agreement (PEA) to set up two Evolution pressurized Reactors (EPR) in connection with the proposed Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project in Maharashtra. Each EPR will produce 1650 MWe each. The PEA will assess whether the two EPRs will be able to function according […]
The solar price revolution
A silent revolution is under way. In November, Dubai announced the construction of a solar energy park that will produce electricity for less than $0.06 per kilowatt-hour – undercutting the cost of the alternative investment option, a gas or coal-fired power plant