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Solar Power and Biometric Based ATM Being Developed for Rural India

Science and Technology Ministry has discussed the launch of two pilot prototypes of Solar Power and Biometric Based ATM in a rural bank. As reported in IANS, Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan told that a Solar Power and Biometric Based ATM have been developed by Indian scientists for rural areas. He further mentioned […]

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Solar Power to Light Up 214 Remotely Located Villages in Jharkhand

Laying stress on supplying electricity in all houses by 2018, Jharkhand Chief Minister has instructed Energy Department to make solar power available in 214 remotely located villages of the state. The State Government of Jharkhand has decided to harness solar power to brighten as many as 214 remotely located villages in the region. Chief Minister […]

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Coca-Cola’s Ludhiana Beverages Private Limited Commission 100 kW Solar Power Plant

In order to keep safe the environment and adopt sustainable manufacturing, Coca-Cola’s Ludhiana bottling plant has commissioned 100 kW solar power plant, which will help in reducing the carbon footprint by 2 percent. Ludhiana Beverages Private Limited, which is an authorized franchise bottler of Coca-Cola has commissioned a 100kW solar power plant. Coca-Cola’s Ludhiana bottling […]

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APGENCO Tenders 100 MW of Solar Power Project at Ananthapuramu-II Solar Park at Talaricheruvu

The 100 MW of Solar Power Project has been estimated at Rs.4.45 billion and the project completion timeframe is 15 months from date of issue of letter of intent. The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) has tendered a 100 MW solar power project at the Ananthapuramu-II solar park in Talaricheruvu, Andhra Pradesh. The bid-submission […]

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India Expects To Add Almost 10 GW of Solar Power Capacity in 2017

Mercom Capital Group expects over 9,000 megawatts of utility-scale and almost 800 megawatts of rooftop solar power capacity to be added in 2017. The Indian solar power market is expected to see another record capacity addition this year as several large-scale power projects are lined up for commissioning. According to India-based consultancy Mercom Capital Group, […]

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Scientists at IIT Roorkee Create More Efficient and Low Cost Solar Cells Using Jamun

Naturally occurring pigment found in jamun as an inexpensive photosensitiser for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) or Gratzel cells have been used to create More Efficient Solar Cells. Scientists at IIT Roorkee have used the juicy, delectable Indian summer fruit Jamun to create inexpensive and more efficient solar cells. Researchers used naturally occurring pigment found […]

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Mumbai Metro One Private to Utilize Solar Panels to Meet its Power Needs

The electricity generated from the solar panels will be utilized for operations of various Mumbai Metro stations equipment such as lighting, air-conditioning, lifts, escalators and pumps. From May onwards, Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd (MMOPL) will source 30% of its non-traction energy requirement through solar panels which have been installed at Andheri and Ghtatkopar Metro […]

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Market Regulator SEBI Finalizes Norms for Issuance and Listing of Green Bonds

SEBI had proposed a new framework for issuance and listing of green bonds more than a year ago, and this will help in raising funds from capital markets for investment in the renewable energy space. Regulator SEBI has finalized norms for issuance and listing of green bonds, which will help in raising funds from capital […]

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NISE to Conduct Three Day Skill Development Program on Solar PV System Design Using PVSYST & PVSOL Software

The Three Day Skill Development Program from NISE will focus on Solar PV System Design Using “PVSYST & PVSOL” simulation software and understand an off- grid system, on- grid system and hybrid system. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is conducting its 11th Three Day Skill Development Program on Solar PV System Design Using “PVSYST […]

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