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August 26, 2009 by Team EAI
The Ministry of Urban Development have requested the State/Union Territory Governments to consider issuing suitable directives to the local bodies under their control for modifying the building bye-laws with a view to make the installation of solar water heating systems mandatory in certain categories of buildings. In order to assist...
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August 26, 2009 by Team EAI
Developed by Cosmos Ignite, MightyLight is a solar-powered device which uses Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology rated to last for over 30 years if used for four hours daily. Combined with solar energy, it is designed to be a waterproof, shockproof and multiple-function lamp that can be used as a...
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August 26, 2009 by Team EAI
To expose youngsters to the world of renewable energy, the Sidho-Kanho Park will open its doors next month. And the highlight of the park is a hut running on solar energy.Spread across an area of nine acres, the solar energy park is coming up at an estimated cost of Rs...
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August 26, 2009 by Team EAI
Some incentives suggested by the National Solar Mission* It also proposes to impose a “small cess” on all fossil fuels at the rate of Rs 0.20 per 10,000 Kcal to meet the requirement of the funds. International funding may also be sought for various components of the Mission.* The Mission...
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August 26, 2009 by Team EAI
Scientists at IIT Kanpur plan to set up a 500 kW solar plant at the institute and focus on research aimed at reducing the price gap between solar power and energy from conventional sources.When complete, the Rs 18-crore project — launched recently on a small plot, plans to supply free...
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August 26, 2009 by Team EAI
Aug. 9Driven by volume production, solar power generation costs could break the viability barrier.According to latest estimates firmed up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the capital cost of solar power projects could come down to around Rs 6-8 crore a MW in five years, down from around...
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August 26, 2009 by Team EAI
Aug 24th, 2009The Indian Ministry of New Renewable Energy has agreed in principle to develop Shimla and Hamirpur towns as Solar Cities and Dr. Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan and National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur as Energy Parks in the State under the Ministry of New...
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August 24, 2009 by Team EAI
Apparently some 1,500 hectares of land in the Rann of Kutch has been allocated by the state of Gujarat for the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation to create the infrastructure for the 'solar park'. Just in case you are interested in knowing how to tap solar power for your home or...
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August 24, 2009 by Team EAI
Aug 12, 2009Spire Corp has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Spire Solar India LLC, to be based in New Delhi, which will aid in sales, provide rapid customer communications, provide improved after-service capabilities, and serve as a regional headquarters for equipment service operations.
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August 24, 2009 by Team EAI
Charles F Gay is President, Applied Solar, the solar energy business focused arm of the $8 billion Applied Materials Santa headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Dr. Gay talks about the trends that could help increase adoption of solar energy technology in India. Excerpts:Q: How much will solar energy cost?A: It...
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