Articles for Energy & Environment

Gujarat government inaugurates solar rooftop project

A total of 5.43 MW (5,430 KW) capacity solar rooftops has been installed on 52 government buildings and 376 private residential buildings in Gandhinagar

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Delhi 'Metro model' inspired new solid waste mgmt rules: Javadekar

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has said that the government has adopted the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation or the 'Metro model' for solid - waste management

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The Path to Light: A case for LEDs

LEDs offer significant advantages over other lighting technologies like CFLs and ICLs, last longer, are safer to dispose of and generate huge savings in the long term

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Renewable energy targets quadruple in 10 years: IRENA

A total of 164 countries have adopted at least one type of renewable energy target, up from 43 countries in 2005, as per the International Renewable Energy Agency

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Greenpeace proposes solar street lights for Delhi's dark spots

The international NGO, Greenpeace India, has proposed lighting up of dark spots in the city using solar street light systems to make such areas crime-proof and safe for women and children

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Urban Development Ministry ties up with CSC for Swachh Bharat

The tie up with the Common Service Corporation is to ensure the speedy implementation of the construction of household toilets in urban areas under the Swachh Bharat Mission

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Railways plans to harness solar power in big way

A non-AC coach of Rewari-Sitapur passenger train has been lit by solar panels installed on its roof as a part of Indian Railways plan to harness the solar power

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LED lights to help India save $2billion: Goyal

The plan is to cut down energy demand by nearly 10,000 MW in peak hours by changing to LED lights in street and homes by 2019, says Power, Coal & MNRE Minister

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