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Archive for May 11, 2012
In a first, wind, solar energy for temples in Tamil Nadu
According to reports, the government would introduce wind and solar hybrid energy system at select four temples in the state to meet the power requirements of the temple and institutions coming under its control. Wrapping up the debate on the demand for grants for the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department on Wednesday, HR & … Continue reading
Suzlon’s Jaisalmer Wind park crosses 1GW installed capacity
The Jaisalmer wind park, being developed by the Suzlon Group, crossed 1,000 MW of installed capacity at the end of FY12, reaching 1,064 MW on Apr. 01, 2012. This achievement makes the wind park the largest of its kind in India, a proud accomplishment for the state of Rajasthan and Suzlon. Speaking on this achievement, … Continue reading
Tamil Nadu reduces power tariffs for powerloom weavers
According to reports, in order to meet demands of powerloom weavers who are on strike for over a week, the Chief Minister, Ms J. Jayalalithaa, today reduced the power tariffs for them which would entail the exchequer an additional Rs 59.69 crore. Making a suo motu statement in the Assembly, she said free power supply … Continue reading
C-Wet starts new wind assessment project in India
According to reports, Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C-Wet), an autonomous R&D institution under the renewable energy ministry, has launched another phase of its wind assessment project. This phase of the project will measure the potential of wind energy at a height of 100 meters in 75 locations and at 120 meters height in 4 … Continue reading
Bonfiglioli plans to make solar inverters in India – crosses 200MW in inverter sales
According to reports, Italian company Bonfiglioli, a supplier of solar inverters in India, plans to produce the inverters here after one year. Bonfiglioli has two manufacturing plants near Chennai where it produces a range of products such as gear boxes, motors and drives. The Italian group has so far invested Rs 650 crore in India … Continue reading
Solar Power system to clean energy in Gujarat
According to reports, the initiatives taken by the Gujarat government in the field of solar power generation are expected to help the state reduce carbon emissions by a staggering 8 lakh tonnes every year. Officials say this is a small but a definite step in the battle against global warming and climate change. According to … Continue reading
