Green Energy

Adani Says To Start Australian Coal Mine With Own Funds

Thomson Reuters | Monday August 28, 2017

Analysts doubt if Adani can fund the coal mine given opposition from green groups and a global backlash.

Some Apple Employees May Quit Over New 'Open' Office Floor Plan

World News | Gene Marks, The Washington Post | Thursday August 17, 2017

Construction at Apple Park, the tech giant's new "spaceship" headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., is projected to be completed by the end of this year. The $5 billion campus is to be a state-of-the-art facility, boasting the latest in energy efficiencies, green technologies, a 100,000 square foot fitness center,an orchard, a meadow and a pond. Some 1...

Harvesting The Sun: India's Push For Renewable Energy

India News | Written by Snigdha Basu | Friday August 11, 2017

India is bullish on the green energy business. India came in second to only China in the renewable energy attractiveness index according in a report by global consultancy Ernst & Young.

Indian Oil Plans To Buy North American Sour Crude For First Time: Report

Thomson Reuters | Tuesday July 4, 2017

India's largest oil refiner is seeking to buy the crude grades Mars, Southern Green Canyon and Thunderhorse from the United States.

Not Greener Future, Experts Say What Really Could Push Renewable Energy

India News | Written by Gargi Rawat | Saturday June 24, 2017

It might take US President Donald Trump a few more years to complete the formalities to pull out of the Paris climate accord. But many experts at the Clean Energy Ministerial in Beijing this month suggest President Trump's walking out of the deal might not be such a big setback as was feared initially.

Japan Court Clears Way For Nuclear Reactor Restarts

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 13, 2017

Withstanding heavy public opposition against restarting nuclear reactors, the project was given a green light by the Japanese court today.

World Environment Day: These Simple, Eco-Friendly Practices Will Reduce Your Power, Water Bills and Help You Go Green

Pranay Parab | Monday June 5, 2017

World Environment Day 2017 is on June 5, and building a green home is not easy but anyone can start by following these simple, cost-effective practices.

India, UK Agree On 240 Million Pound Fund To Finance India's Energy Needs

Tuesday April 4, 2017

The two nations agreed on a green growth equity fund designed to finance India's energy needs, whereby both India and the UK will be making contributions of about 120 million pounds.

RIL Gets Green Nod For Rs 13,250 Crore Dahej Unit Expansion Project

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 4, 2017

The green nod to the proposed project, which will be carried out within the existing plant area of 700 hectare, is subject to some conditions, the official said.

Government Plans Push For Large-Scale Adoption Of Electric Vehicles In India

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 22, 2017

The government's top brass, led by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, will brainstorm on Thursday on how best it can push large-scale adoption of electric vehicles in the country, ahead of the roll-out of FAME India - the national mission on electric mobility. At the meeting scheduled for February 23, Power, Coal, Mines and New & Renewable Energy Minis...

India Headed For A Green Energy Revolution: Harvard Scientist

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday January 22, 2017

Harvard chemist and energy innovator Daniel G. Nocera is a man on a "renewable" mission. The inventor of the artificial leaf and co-creator of its bionic version plans to launch a pilot of the advanced technology in India with the assertion that a "renewable energy revolution will take place" in the country.

Solar Power, Green Corridor Blip On Energy Radar For 2017

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 29, 2016

Green seems to be the catchword for the government heading into the next year as it gears up to achieve 175 gigawatt of clean energy by 2022 through auction of 1,000 MW of rooftop solar power, Rs 13,000 crore investment in solar parks and a Rs 21,000-crore package to boost local manufacturing of panels.

Leonardo DiCaprio Meets With Donald Trump On Green Jobs To Boost Economy

Associated Press | Thursday December 8, 2016

Terry Tamminen, CEO of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, said the pair gave a presentation to Mr Trump, daughter Ivanka, and other members of Mr Trump's team on how focusing on renewable, clean energy could create millions of jobs.

East Kidwai Nagar Project Should Be Replicated In Cities: Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 5, 2016

Describing the East Kidwai Nagar project as a role model for redevelopment, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said the Rs 5,298 crore project should be replicated at other places for development of cities.

Suzlon Wants To Raise $3 Billion For Australian Wind Farms By 2020: Report

Thomson Reuters | Wednesday September 21, 2016

India's Suzlon Energy Ltd is seeking Australian partners to develop local wind farms as it taps a surge in global investor appetite for green energy assets after the Paris climate agreement, its managing director said.

NTPC Celebrates Green Masala Bond Listing In UK

Press Trust of India | Friday September 9, 2016

India's state-owned energy major NTPC celebrated its recent Green Masala Bond listing by opening trading at London Stock Exchange (LSE) on this morning as part of its efforts to promote renewable energy projects in the country.

A New US, India Project: A Power Plant Safer Than Nuclear Reactors

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Thursday July 14, 2016

India and America hope to build a first of its kind energy generating system, which is expected to be far safer than the nuclear reactors that are currently being used around the world.

GreenWeb Framework Aimed at Creating Energy-Efficient Web: Study

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 17, 2016

GeenWeb is a set of Web extensions that enable developers to have more flexibility and control over the energy consumption of a website.

Green Panel Defers Clearance to Coal India's Washery In Odisha: Report

Press Trust of India | Monday June 6, 2016

A high-level panel has deferred green clearance to Coal India's 10 MTPA washery in Odisha and sought more information from the company, a move that may hit government's plan to provide quality fuel.

India Reaffirms Commitment To Pursue Green Path To Growth

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 3, 2016

India has reaffirmed its commitment to pursue a green path to growth as leaders of 20 countries and the European Union gathered in San Francisco for the seventh Clean Energy and the inaugural Mission Innovation ministerials.

BRICS Bank Approves First Loans, $811 Million for Green Energy: Report

Thomson Reuters | Saturday April 16, 2016

The New Development Bank (NDB), formed by the BRICS group of emerging nations, has approved its first loans - $811 million for renewable energy projects in Brazil, China, India and South Africa, Russian news agencies reported on Saturday.

Inox Wind Bags Two 70-MW Wind Energy Projects

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 12, 2016

As part of the two turnkey orders, Inox Wind will deliver, install, and commission 35 units of 100 rotor diameter turbines and has also been given contract to undertake operations and maintenance services of the projects for a multi-year period, post commissioning, it said.

Green Panel Defers Decision On Jaiprakash Power's Coal Mine Project

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 30, 2016

An Environment Ministry panel has deferred a decision on granting approval to expansion of a coal mining project owned by Jaiprakash Power Venture in Madhya Pradesh.

Piramal Enterprises, APG To Pump $132 Million In Essel Green Energy

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 30, 2016

Piramal Enterprises, through its Structured Investment Group and Dutch pension fund asset manager APG Asset Management, will jointly invest around Rs 900 crore to power Essel Green Energy, the solar platform vehicle of Essel Infraprojects, across India.

IL&FS Engineering Wins Rs 154-Crore Contract From Power Grid

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 26, 2016

The scope of work includes supply contract for tower package for 765 kV Bhuj-Banaskanta Transmission Line associated with green energy corridor.

Adani Green Energy Incorporates Two Subsidiaries

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 19, 2016

Adani Enterprises Ltd on Saturday said that its arm Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has incorporated two wholly-owned subsidiaries.

22 Coal India Mining Projects Receive Green Nod in FY16

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 9, 2016

As many as 22 mining projects of state-owned Coal India have received green clearance this fiscal.

Cut Import Duty on Wind Power Equipment: Sumant Sinha

NDTV Profit Team | Wednesday February 24, 2016

The government is aiming at green energy capacity to 175,000 MW by 2022.

10,000 Houses To Have Solar Panels In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 25, 2016

Promoting clean and green energy, the Centre today approved fitting of roof top solar energy panels on 10,000 houses belonging to economically weaker sections in Tamil Nadu at an estimated cost of Rs 253 crore under Prime Minister's Awas Yojana.

Hyderabad International Airport Begins Switch To Green Energy

Hyderabad News | Tuesday January 12, 2016

After Kochi, the Hyderabad international airport plans to go entirely green. It has begun by generating captive solar power that meets one-fifth of its energy needs, using 24 acres of its vast land bank to initiate the shift to clean energy.