Net metering is the mechanism that allows distribution companies monitor the user’s energy production and consumption. This mechanism also allows consumers who generate some or all of their own electricity to use that electricity anytime, instead of when it is generated. For an instance, consider a prosumer is generating and Read more…
India’s largest renewable energy company, ReNew Power won India’s first e-Reverse Auction of 400 MW renewable energy project conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) and will be the first company to deliver round the clock electricity supply. The other winning bidders included Solarpack, Avikiran Surya (ENEL Green Read more…
After the energy ministry’s approval of letting cities to wean themselves off the state utility, South Africa’s biggest cities are preparing to source their own power. This has earlier subjected cities to outages for the past 13 years. More and more sustainable sources such as solar and landfill gas produced Read more…
The first step is to estimate the energy consumption of a typical domestic consumer. Load Number Working time (Hour) Power (W) Energy reqd. (W-hour) Tube-light LED bulbs 2 8 6 6 40 20 480 960 Fan 3 10 60 1800 Washing Machine 1 5 160 800 TV 2 6 140 Read more…
While buildings themselves cannot solve the COVID-19 pandemic, it cannot be denied that they will play a crucial role in minimising viral transmission. A recent study suggested that enhancing indoor air quality (IAQ) could be as effective in reducing aerosol transmission of viruses as vaccinating 50-60% of the population. As Read more…
A hydro power project approved by NHPC board will supply power at a tariff of Rs 4.07 per unit. This project is likely to be completed in next four years. The NHPC had bagged the 500 MW Teesta VI hydro power project under corporate insolvency resolution process. Earlier, the Hyderabad Read more…
Whole world is suffering from a pandemic right now and it has affected our workplaces more than ever. There is a wide agreement that health of an individual is the most important thing at workplace or at home. We need to make our buildings healthier in order to make ourselves Read more…
Intent Control soil erosion and sedimentation, thereby, reducing negative impacts to the site and surroundings. Compliance Options:Implement the following measures, as applicable:1. Soil erosion control measures taken before construction and during construction must conform to the best management practices highlighted in the National Building Code (NBC) of India 2005, Part Read more…