CHANDIGARH: The UT Administration has removed a major hurdle in the installation of solar power plants at houses and other buildings by deciding to transfer the subsidy amount directly into the account of the solar power company installing these plants. The UT Administration has removed a major hurdle in the Read more…
SHIMLA: Solar mission concerning rooftop solar plants scheme has hit a road block. Solar mission concerning rooftop solar plants scheme has hit a road block. Himurja and HP State Electricity Board Ltd (HPSEBL) have failed to install software for billing “green energy” that the power board buys from individual power Read more…
PITHORAGARH: The Adani group from Gujarat has bid for a 50 MW solar power plant at the Khurpia farm in Kiccha subdivision of Udham Singh Nagar district. The Adani group from Gujarat has bid for a 50 MW solar power plant at the Khurpia farm in Kiccha subdivision of Udham Read more…
CHANDIGARH:UT Adviser Parimal Rai today launched a web portal touted as a one-stop facility for obtaining all clearances for setting up solar power plants in the city. UT Adviser Parimal Rai today launched a web portal touted as a one-stop facility for obtaining all clearances for setting up solar power Read more…
New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) will now jointly collaborate on taking up an ”off site” solar power project, to maximize the use of renewable energy, mitigate the impact of regular increase in grid tariffs and to reduce the carbon Read more…
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for co-operation in building energy efficiency. An official statement said BEE and CPWD will cooperate in promoting designs and construction of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) compliant new buildings, star Read more…
At the Paris Climate Conference, India pledged to reduce the greenhouse emission (GHE) intensity of its gross domestic product by 33-35% over 2005 levels by 2030. One of the key sectors that need to be factored in to meet this target is the real estate. India’s building stock is expected Read more…
With the construction industry panting to keep pace with the rapid urbanisation and the momentous target of achieving housing for all by 2022, building environment friendly buildings can no longer be ignored. This has led to the availability of “green” building material options in the market. Fly ash bricks, blocks, Read more…
MOGA: Giving a push to solar power energy, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has floated a tender for empanelment of companies to install 30 MW of grid-connected solar rooftop projects in the range of 1 kw to 1,000 kw. Giving a push to solar power energy, the Punjab Read more…
The District Library, in collaboration with NGO Sanjhi Chaan, held a seminar on sustainable development and self reliance, based on Mahatma Gandhi’s principles. The seminar was held in the Bachat Bhawan. As many as 45 delegates from different organisations attended the seminar, including a special address by TV Narayanan from Read more…