Daily Archives: July 30, 2012

Wind power players to meet Minister on Aug 1 as industry in dire straits

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

According to a recent estimate, wind power capacity addition is expected to be half what it was last year. Against the backdrop, the Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah, is scheduled to meet representatives of the wind … Continue reading →

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‘Water becoming a serious constraint for power generation’ GE Energy India CEO

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

It’s time to levy a certain price for water usage: GE Energy India CEO US multinational GE Energy feels India’s economy is headed in the right direction, but a lot more can be done by bringing in legislation to rein … Continue reading →

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Solar PV installations cross 1 GW / 1000 MW Mark

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar photovoltaic installations in India have crossed the 1,000 MW or 1 gigawatt (GW) mark, data made available by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, show. As at the end of June, India had grid interactive solar PV installed … Continue reading →

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Pilot solar power project for Cochin airport

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The Cochin International Airport Limited is planning to install a solar photovoltaic power system at the terminal building this year. An agency experienced in designing and commissioning of solar PV system will be entrusted with the task of setting up … Continue reading →

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