Articles for Energy & Environment

Green Houses, not Greenhouse Gases

Energy & Environment May 30, 2015 4 mins read

The industrial sector may have released enough pollutants into the atmosphere but our homes are just as responsible. Smart cities are set to change the way we consume energy

Indian cities need better energy management

Energy & Environment May 28, 2015 4 mins read

Innovations in smart grid technology and renewable energy can boost nationwide power generation, lower costs and optimise electricity consumption

GE unveils digital wind farms in power push

Energy & Environment May 22, 2015 2 mins read

These digital wind farms (DWFs) can boost power production by up to 20 percent and help generate about $50 billion of value for the wind industry

CMs' panel on Swachh Bharat bats for generating energy from waste

Energy & Environment May 19, 2015 3 mins read

The CM's panel on Swachh Bharat will submit a "very practical" report to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the end of next month

Nagpur Metro Rail may use solar power for operations

Energy & Environment May 18, 2015 2 mins read

The Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (NMRCL) plans to install a 30 MW capacity solar plant that will meet 40 percent of its energy requirement

Government to approve policy on 100 GW solar power soon

Energy & Environment May 15, 2015 2 mins read

With the aim of achieving the energy generation target of 175 GW by 2022 from renewable sources, the government has already approved 19 solar power parks

Delhi discoms draw elaborate plans to promote solar power

Energy & Environment May 10, 2015 4 mins read

Reliance Infra, BSES and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd plan to encourage domestic consumers to set up rooftop solar panels and earn money by selling electricity to the discoms