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| › | Course correction
Indian coal sector is playing a dangerous game: the game of regulation-deregulation-reregulation. When the United States reregulated its telecom sector to a certain extent, it was a course correction of sorts, one that was carefully thought out and e... More |
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| Cover Story |
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| › | Hydropower initiatives
In the 12th Plan period, the private sector is expected to play a major role in capacity building - demoting for the first time the dominance of Central government agencies, says PK Chaubey.... More |
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| › | Hidden Hydro
Hydro power, besides supplementing demand for electricity, is one of the better available choices to meet peak demand due to its inherent ability of instantaneous starting, stopping, load variations, which can enable it to play a crucial role in redu... More |
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| Interaction |
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| › | Potential for returns in terms of energy is huge
Apart from energy from waste, technologies can lead to a huge reduction in overall quantities requiring disposal. The company has three waste-to-energy projects, two in Bangalore and a first-of-its-kind project in Solapur, Maharashtra.... More |
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| Spotlight |
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| › | Banks are showing interest in funding projects
This is due to the increasing awareness about the benefits of wind power and the growing government thrust on the sector, Kailash Tarachandani, CEO, Kenersys India, informs R Srinivasan.... More |
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| Green |
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| › | There is a dearth of skilled manpower
Admitting to the shortage, HK Chaudhary, Chairman, Vikram Solar, informs R Srinivasan that they will take help from Proener Renovables and use in-house resources to impart staff training.... More |
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| › | Solar power generation: A game-changer
Our country faces significant challenges in terms of energy security, action against climate change problems and inclusive growth and solar energy can address these challenges.... More |
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| Analysis |
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| › | CCS versus CO2
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) can mitigate the contribution of carbon dioxide (CO2) to global warming, says Magnus Melin as he presents a snap-shot of the current state of play around the globe.... More |
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| › | Software helps minimise energy use and emissions
In the oil and gas sector, simulation software can minimise pressure and heat losses to consume less power and in more sophisticated facilities, the process can be controlled to consume less fuel and yet achieve production targets.... More |
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| Focus |
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| › | Boom for boilers?
The industry, a few years ago, had slowed down but is now on an upswing due to the demand for power, says Daya Kingston. The global market for power or utility boilers is forecast to reach 128,000 MW by 2015.... More |
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| Equipment |
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| › | Usage of solar-powered gensets is restricted
The company's focus on rural areas has been their driving force in the past 2-3 years. The company COO spoke to us about pressures that the industry faces due to vagaries of diesel prices.... More |
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| Technology |
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| › | Why wireless?
In the power sector automation, especially wireless technology, reduces labour and material costs and shortens the time required for installation and project execution, says Sanjeev Agrawal.... More |
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| News Brief |
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| › | BHEL expects hike in orders for nuclear power projects
Amid anticipated delays in the setting-up of projects based on imported reactor technologies, forcing the government to scale up its pressurised heavy water reactor (PHWR) technology to get near its target of 20,000 MWe by 2020.... More |
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| › | Tata Power's Maithon project unit 1 achieves full load
Tata Power announced the successful achievement of full load generation of the 525 MW - Unit 1 at the Maithon power plant in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.... More |
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| World News |
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| › | Saudi Arabia to spend $100 billion on clean energy
It was reported that Saudi Arabia is planning an investment of at least $100 billion into clean energy resources over the next decade, including a target to achieve 5 GW of solar generated power.... More |
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| › | Baghdad co wins contract for 500 MW gas-fired power plant
Baghdad Co won a $130 million contract to build a 500-MW power station in central Iraq.... More |
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