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Gamesa signs 230 MW supply orders in India

panchabhutha — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:16:56 +0000

Gamesa has announced the signing of two agreements for the supply of a total of 230 MW: 130 MW to China Light & Power India (CLP India) and 100 MW to Greenko Wind Project. Gamesa is present in India as technology provider and wind farm developer. The company has installed over 830 MW and manages … Continue reading »

Photo voltaic makers in India seek anti-dumping measures

panchabhutha — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:08:07 +0000

According to reports, cornered by cheaper imports of finished products in the solar power sector, including solar panels, domestic manufacturers see their only hope in anti-dumping laws in India and elsewhere. While India commenced its anti-dumping probe against import of solar panels in November last year, the European Union (EU) has recently decided to impose … Continue reading »

THDCIL to invest Rs 240 billion – diversify in wind and solar energy

panchabhutha — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:08:04 +0000

According to reports, THDC India, a mini ratna company in the hydropower business, has finalised its corporate and financial plans, with an investment of Rs 24,000 crore in the next 10 years. “The total investment envisaged during the ten year period is around Rs 24,000 crore, to be funded through debt and equity, with equity … Continue reading »

India’s Wind-Power Target Is up in the Air

panchabhutha — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:59:03 +0000

According to reports, India’s ambitious push to increase the share of renewable energy in its total power generation portfolio to nearly one-fifth by 2017 largely on the back of wind power could falter due to slow progress in implementing policies to attract investment to the sector, according to industry officials. Wind energy accounts for around 70% … Continue reading »

25,000 Kerala homes to get rooftop solar in 2013-14

panchabhutha — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:56:19 +0000

According to reports, Electricity Minister Aryadan Muhammad said load-shedding would be lifted once the rains begin in June and from then on 2013-14 fiscal would be generally free of any power curbs. The minister said that he could turn around KSEB in just two years. “However, this cannot be said of KSRTC, which will require … Continue reading »

EU experts in North-East to explore energy opportunities

panchabhutha — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:49:37 +0000

According to reports, exploring the abundance of opportunities that the North-East states of India has to offer for EU-India collaboration in the field of energy and water is the key focus of European Business and Technology Centre’s (EBTC) Cleantech Expert Mission to North-East India 2013. The EBTC, in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute MOEZ from Germany, … Continue reading »

Fuelling change

panchabhutha — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:48:08 +0000

According to reports, state-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has claimed a technological breakthrough that could be a game changer for advancing use of bio-diesel in the country and ensuring ready acceptance of the fuel by the automobile industry. IOC has stated that it has successfully developed and commercialised a technology to co-process non-edible vegetable oil in the … Continue reading »

Tamil Nadu fast emerging a solar power destination

panchabhutha — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:39:51 +0000

According to reports, with 7,162 MW of installed wind capacity, Tamil Nadu is the leader in wind power in the country. But in ‘solar’ the State ceded the leadership position to Gujarat, which has over a 1,000 MW. However, the growing solar project pipeline in Tamil Nadu suggests that the State is fast emerging as a … Continue reading »

Bullish on India, First Solar scouts for partnerships

panchabhutha — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:34:48 +0000

According to reports, describing Indian market as an attractive and big for solar power, equipment maker ‘First Solar’ has said it is looking for partnerships to strengthen business activities in the country. However, First Solar noted that the single biggest challenge for the sector is availability of funds. First Solar Chief Executive Officer James A … Continue reading »

Wind power to light up Kochi’s Marine Drive walkway

panchabhutha — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:31:55 +0000

According to reports, look, who’s tilting at windmills? Well, bitten by the alternative energy bug, the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) has decided to harness wind power, of all places, at Marine Drive! The development authority is planning to tap wind energy for power lighting systems at the Marine Drive walkway. In the first phase, … Continue reading »