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Energy sources of the future

Energy sources of the future

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Once oil runs out - where are we going to be getting our energy in 50 years?

Ramesh slams India Inc for not tapping green tech

Ramesh slams India Inc for not tapping green tech

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

He said government's objective is to generate 20000 MW solar power by 2020.

SoftBank, Bharti, Foxconn announce $20-bn solar project

SoftBank, Bharti, Foxconn announce $20-bn solar project

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

SoftBank will hold majority stake in the joint venture.

Chinnaswamy is first cricket stadium with rooftop solar plant

Chinnaswamy is first cricket stadium with rooftop solar plant

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The roof top installation by the Karnataka State Cricket Association is a novel initiative executed for the first time at any stadium in the country and, probably, also the first cricket stadium in the world to have such facility, the Karnataka State Cricket Association said.

Solar plane: From San Francisco to Phoenix in 18 hours!

Solar plane: From San Francisco to Phoenix in 18 hours!

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The solar-powered airplane from San Fransisco to Phoenix took 18 hours and 18 minutes on Saturday - and didn't use a drop of fuel.

Under India's digital infra hood: Growing data centres

Under India's digital infra hood: Growing data centres

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

As India builds its data centre capabilities, it is imperative that it is supported by green energy. This is because data centres are guzzlers of energy.

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

At a virtual press conference to launch the report, Inger Anderson, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme, said, "Climate change is here and now. No one is safe. Despite warnings from so many years, the world did not listen. We need to act now. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will not only limit climate change but also reduce air pollution."

ISRO all set, Sun mission to take 125 days to reach exact radius

ISRO all set, Sun mission to take 125 days to reach exact radius

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Days after landing on the Moon, India will aim for the Sun on Saturday with its maiden solar expedition, as ISRO's trusted PSLV will carry the Aditya L1 mission on a 125-day voyage to the Sun.

Modi posts video of him feeding peacocks

Modi posts video of him feeding peacocks

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The 1.47-minute video also has a few glimpses of the prime minister's daily walk from his home to his office within the Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

Action plan on climate change by June

Action plan on climate change by June

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

The government is finalising the national action plan on climate change and would release this in June, said Shyam Saran, Prime Minister's special envoy for climate change. The action plan would focus on key issues like improving energy efficiency, harnessing solar energy, studying the melting and cracking of icebergs on the Himalayas and understanding the dynamics of coastal and island territories.The plan would contain mechanisms for implementation of various policies.

Sunderbans renewable energy project on track

Sunderbans renewable energy project on track

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

The project biomass solar energy type and would be developed in a viability gap funding kind of model, in which the end product has to sold at a specified price.

Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Unveiling his infrastructure conglomerate's green vision, billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday said his group will invest $20 billion over the next 10 years in renewable energy generation and component manufacturing and will produce the world's cheapest green electron. The port-to-energy conglomerate plans to triple its renewable power generation capacity over the next four years, foray into green hydrogen production, power all data centres with renewable energy, turn its ports into net carbon zero by 2025, and plans to spend over 75 per cent of capital expenditure until 2025 in green technologies, he said. Speaking at JP Morgan India Investor Summit, Adani Group chairman said the USD 20 billion investment will be in renewable energy generation, component manufacturing, transmission and distribution.

SERVe: An amazing solar car designed by Indian students

SERVe: An amazing solar car designed by Indian students

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The car which has a 30 kmph cruising speed, can travel a distance of 150 kms on a fully charged battery.

EIB keen on financing solar park project in India

EIB keen on financing solar park project in India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

European Investment Bank has expressed interest in financing solar park projects in India, the Asian Development Bank senior investment specialist Don Purka said on Thursday.

Making Drones For India's Villages

Making Drones For India's Villages

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'From our survey we found that there was a problem in the agricultural sector and drones could solve the problem.'

Is this what life will look like on Mars?

Is this what life will look like on Mars?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

In 2017, the United Arab Emirates announced its ambition to colonise Mars within the next 100 years. And taking that dream forward, architects have imagined what the Martian city might look like -- and planning to recreate it in the desert outside Dubai.

Climate Crisis Presents Opportunity For India

Climate Crisis Presents Opportunity For India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

India's negotiating posture at the multilateral negotiations should be aligned with a significantly transformed development strategy domestically.' 'The positions the country takes at the negotiations will then carry credibility, says Shyam Saran, former foreign secretary and India's chief negotiator on Climate Change 2007-2010.

'Successful listing is true justice to RE development in country'

'Successful listing is true justice to RE development in country'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

'This is not just the IREDA's IPO. It is the success of the ministry of new and renewable energy and of the renewable energy industry.'

India to double renewable energy capacity by 2017: PM

India to double renewable energy capacity by 2017: PM

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

India plans to double its renewable energy capacity to 55,000 MW by 2017 as part of efforts to increase efficiency of its energy use.

Will Power Decide Telangana Victor?

Will Power Decide Telangana Victor?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

24x7 power supply to farmers emerges as a political lightning rod in the state.

In search of clean energy

In search of clean energy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

The main "culprit" for CO2 emissions is coal-based energy which has 24 per cent share in India's emissions and 41 per cent worldwide. While coal accounts for 25 per cent of energy, the role of renewables is 13 per cent. Of these, wind, solar and bio masses contribute just 4.1 per cent.

An energy superpower? Not India!

An energy superpower? Not India!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Arunabha Ghosh on why India will increasingly become an energy great power, but not an energy hegemon.

New Mumbai buildings must have solar panels: MEDA

New Mumbai buildings must have solar panels: MEDA

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

This is one of the major suggestions in the draft proposal that Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), recently submitted to the Urban Development Department (UDD).

Who owns the most cars in the world?

Who owns the most cars in the world?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Despite its aggressive renewable energy policies, Europe's economy is getting more not less dependent on oil. Cars are the reason.

China develops world's 1st solar mobile phone

China develops world's 1st solar mobile phone

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

The company says a scale-like solar panel on the top side of the clamshell-designed phone can also be recharged by light from other sources including candles.

30 Indian cities that will soon boast of solar power

30 Indian cities that will soon boast of solar power

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy proposes to develop 60 cities as solar cities.

Tamil Nadu students design low-cost amphibian car

Tamil Nadu students design low-cost amphibian car

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Students have designed two types of light weight, eco-friendly and low-cost cars.

Renewable Energy: 61% increase in outlay

Renewable Energy: 61% increase in outlay

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Finance Minster Pranab Mukherjee in his Budget Speech in Parliament on Friday proposed to increase the Plan outlay for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy by 61% from Rs 620 crore in 2009-10 to Rs 1000 crore in 2010-11.

India's Big Guns Firing On Capex Front

India's Big Guns Firing On Capex Front

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'Interim Budget has ignited the entrepreneurial spirit.'

1,300 MW solar power to be added in 3 years

1,300 MW solar power to be added in 3 years

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

A day into the Copenhagen climate change meetings, the Union ministry of new and renewable energy has indicated that it has no definite roadmap to implement its ambitious target of 20,000 MW of solar power by 2022.

India's biggest challenge is inclusive growth: Chandrasekaran

India's biggest challenge is inclusive growth: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

All the global transitions are working in India's favour, giving it the potential to become a force in today's uncertain world, but one of the country's biggest challenges is inclusive growth, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. In his address at the JRD Tata Oration, the head of the Tata group also asserted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay and it will be beneficial if India prepares for it. Post the cold war era of relative stability and prosperity, the world appears to have given way to unpredictable conflicts and economic uncertainty, he said, adding that the pandemic resulted in supply chain shocks of gigantic proportion.

New energy: India setting up cell for investments

New energy: India setting up cell for investments

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Over $10 billion was invested in the Indian clean energy sector in 2011, with a substantial quantum coming from foreign direct investments.

Tata Power, Adani lead Rs 6.64 trn funding plans at TN Investor Meet

Tata Power, Adani lead Rs 6.64 trn funding plans at TN Investor Meet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Driven by mega investment proposals from Tata Power, Adani group, Singapore's Sembcorp Industries and Leap Green Energy, among others, the two-day Global Investors Meet 2024 in Tamil Nadu is expecting an infusion of around Rs 6.64 trillion. This is likely to create around 2.69 million direct and indirect jobs in the state. "Due to our tireless efforts and your participation during this Global Investors' Meet, we have attracted an unprecedented Rs 6.64 trillion of investments.

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Around 80 mn rural households are estimated to have no access to grid power.

Power Grid Corporation stock in expensive zone

Power Grid Corporation stock in expensive zone

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) was one of the top Sensex gainers in trade on Monday, ending with gains of nearly 9 per cent. The stock has gained about 42 per cent year-to-date. For the March quarter, the company reported a revenue of Rs 12,000 crore, which was down 3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) but up 4 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q). The drop was on account of one-time arrears related to the Nagapattinam tariff bid competitive bidding (TBCB) project in Q4 FY23.

Maharashtra prods builders to go green

Maharashtra prods builders to go green

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Under these regulations, it will be mandatory for new buildings to use green technologies for recycling dry waste and drainage water, vermiculture for treatment of wet waste, solar energy and above all rainwater harvesting.

Green energy fails to impress villagers

Green energy fails to impress villagers

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Green energy may have become a buzzword in the cities today but people in the hinterland of the country prefer conventional power grids for electricity.

He can produce electricity using air power

He can produce electricity using air power

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Santosh Pradhan, 38, who runs a bunch of engineering and mechanical units and has almost two decades of experience in manufacturing engineering tools, has registered 20 patents with the government of India about his technology.

Govt wants telecom towers to run on solar power

Govt wants telecom towers to run on solar power

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

To be headed by Ajay Bhattacharya of Universal Service Obligation Fund of Telecom Ministry, the five-member panel has recently been asked to submit a set of guidelines to suggest ways to promote renewable energy options in the sector within the next three months.

Coca-Cola may 'eKoCool' urban India as well

Coca-Cola may 'eKoCool' urban India as well

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

eKOCool is a chest cooler that operates exclusively through solar energy, and has a capacity to store two crates (48 no) of 300 ml Coca-Cola glass bottles.