Panchabuta-Renewable Energy & Cleantech in India
Archive for December 10, 2012
India-US discuss domestic content issues in National Solar Mission
According to reports, domestic issues like hike in visa fee and recent Indian regulations in solar tech policies were raised by India and the US respectively during the high level official meeting on Monday. With the focus on concerns of various sections in their respective countries, Commerce Secretary SR Rao and Assistant US trade representative … Continue reading
India targets 30 GW of renewable energy capacity addition in 12′th plan period
India has a total power generation capacity of around 26,267 MW from renewables in the country as on 31.10.2012. A target of adding about 30,000 MW from various renewable energy sources has been fixed for the 12th Plan period. The Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah informed Rajya Sabha today that the … Continue reading
For debt-laden Suzlon, the answer is blowin’ in the wind
According to reports, in the wind power industry, Suzlon Energy is known for its aggression. And, a lot of it can be directly attributed to its Chairman and Managing Director Tulsi Tanti who started the company in the mid-1990s. It is this trait that has taken the Pune-headquartered Suzlon to where it is now — market … Continue reading
Installation of solar lights in Tamil Nadu districts intensified
According to reports, village panchayats have intensified installation of solar streetlights not only to face acute power shortage but also scale down expenses. To begin with, installation commenced in 46 village panchayats at an estimated cost of Rs.1.1 crore. On completion of the first phase, the rest of the villages will be covered in subsequent phases, … Continue reading
India to invest in Iran renewable energy sector
According to reports, India will provide money and technical know-how to Iran to build wind and solar power plants, the Iranian official media reported Monday. Both sides have already finalised an agreement, Xinhua quoted the Press TV as saying. The private sector will be involved in the endeavour, said Yousef Armodeli, head of Iranian Renewable … Continue reading
India fast emerging hub for wind power gear makers
According to reports, with India set to remain among the major markets for wind power, the country is emerging as a wind turbine manufacturing hub with global and domestic majors continuing to beef up their operations here. The annual wind turbine production capacity in the country is expected to cross 10,000 mw during the current … Continue reading
