The Index of Industrial Production (IIP), which measures output in mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors, contracted 0.1 per cent in November 2012 as against 6 per cent growth in November 2011. In October 2012, the index grew 8.3 per cent on the back of increase in output during festive season. The man
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Rules to OGRE projects
The Forum of Regulators (FoR) is to issue guidelines for development of off-grid renewable energy (OGRE) projects with a capacity of up to 300 MW. Off-grid renewable energy projects are standalone systems generating electricity from renewable energy sources.
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Preventing blackouts: A step back in power distribution?
The future of power sector is linked with smart grid systems that would integrate energy infrastructure, processes, devices, information and markets into a coordinated and collaborative process that allows energy to be generated
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Is smart grid the solution to blackouts?
For greater acceptability of smart systems in India, there is a need to tailor smart grid solutions to Indian conditions, define expected benefits of such solutions,
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Switching to sustainable power grids
Cities are becoming unsustainable as we tackle 21st century problems with 20th century infrastructure.
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Smart initiatives
The US has initiated work on developing smart grid to optimise energy consumption and reduce its dependence on conventional fuels.
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Restructuring of loans to discoms is not a permanent solution
In a freewheeling interview with Rahul Kamat, M V Tanksale, Chairman and Managing Director, Central Bank of India, says that although discoms are going through a rough phase
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India may go for smart grid
India may introduce smart grid to automatically restrict overdraw of electricity from its power grids. The July’s breakdown of power supply in North and subsequent breakdown in East and North-east prompted the government to modernise the existing grid system.
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Standard Chartered buys stake in wind farm
Standard Chartered Bank has bought a stake in a wind farm, Green Infra, to source green energy for an office in Chennai. The bank is targeting improvements in energy and resource efficiency in its buildings.
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First Solar for manufacturing in India
Chief Executive of First Solar, Jim Hughes has hinted that the company might look at manufacturing in India. First Solar is the American photovoltaic cells and modules manufacturer.