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July 14, 2009 by Team EAI
Himachal Pradesh asked mini hydropower project producers to provide funds for the development of the areas where the power plants have been commissioned, says this news article from ThaindianA bit funny. Why would the government indirectly tax renewable energy producers? Intrigued, I started reading more.The state government has decided that...
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July 13, 2009 by Team EAI
A research study titled "Hydro power assessment for small ungauged catchments in Himalayan region using GIS techniques".By Arun Kumar , M. K. Singhal; Alternate Hydro Energy Centre, University of Roorkee RoorkeeProvides inputs on small hydro project assessments, with a specific focus on Himachal PradeshFull details here
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July 13, 2009 by Team EAI
Detailed inputs on the small hydro power projects in India; from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India.What I liked about the document is that it has identified, statewise, small hydro potential available in India. The total comes to about 14 GW, with states such as Arunachal...
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July 13, 2009 by Team EAI
Here's a detailed article on the status and trends for small hydro projects in India; also provided are details on tax incentives available for small hydro projects.Details for feed-in tariffs, construction time for projects and small hydro project implementation details also available at this page.Quite a useful page for those...
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July 13, 2009 by Team EAI
Read this interesting piece on how Indian entrepreneurs are combining profit with social benefits.India is now home to a large share of carbon-offset projects. Yet forests remain poorly represented in these efforts.This may not be the case for long, however, if one of India’s climate-focused entrepreneurs has his way, says...
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July 13, 2009 by Team EAI
A long and detailed article from Gopinath's Blog with examples, insights and company details on the emerging solar energy business opportunities in India. Talks about the ambitious National Solar Mission as well as the opportunities in semiconductor and solar cells industries; (special mention is made about the FabCity in Hyderabad)....
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July 13, 2009 by Team EAI
Indian Chiller Energy Efficiency Project has been sanctioned US $6.3 million by the World Bank with the aim to cut down greenhouse gas emission and phase out the substances responsible for ozone depletion.The components to the project are:Financial incentive to subsidise the cost of the replacement of centrifugal chillers; or...
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July 13, 2009 by Team EAI
Cairn India, a leading player in Indian oil and gas industry, from its new production facility in Rajasthan is expected to account for more than 20% of India’s total crude production. It is expected toProduce 1,75,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd), yielding enough fuel daily for about 3.4 million...
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July 13, 2009 by Team EAI
India, with its entry into Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) after a three-decade ban is seen as one of the potential market for nuclear power. The nuclear power programme offers an opportunity worth $60 billion for the global nuclear industry, as India plans to add about 60,000 Mw capacity by 2032.Areva,...
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July 13, 2009 by Team EAI
India will give an income-tax break on natural gas production after withdrawing it last year, seeking to attract overseas investment in the nation’s energy exploration program.The benefit will be available on earnings from oil and gas production from blocks to be awarded in the 2009 round of auctions, Finance Minister...
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