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Carbon, Renewable Energy and Sustainability
Horizons- April 2013
The financial year gone by brought mixed fortunes for renewable energy in India. Difficult market conditions in general affected renewable energy. At the same time, the sector witnessed significant shifts foremost being the change in government focus from wind to solar. Renewable energy capacity in India grew 12% in FY12-13 over the previous financial year […]
Posted in: Agneya Newsletter
Summary of second amendment to REC regulations
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) suggested amendment in the existing REC regulations. The principal objective of the Amendment Regulations is to provide clarity on applicability of the regulations to eligible entities and bring in certain essential checks and balances in the REC related process. The summary of the draft amendments is given below; Reverse bidding […]
Posted in: Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Certificates
Horizons- March 2013
Power Sector: Lessons from Industry In an economy chronically starved for energy, a 10% shortage in power and electricity supply is not breaking news. It is well accepted that the power sector has a significant multiplier effect on the economy. In our attempts to bridge this persistent gap, can we in the power sector learn […]
Posted in: RE Newsletter
Karnataka Launched a Request for Proposal for Solar Power Projects
March 22, 2013
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The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) – an organization working to promote renewable energy in the state has recently announced the Request for Proposal (RfP) to undertake the development of Solar Thermal or Solar PV projects in the State of Karnataka. The RfP is looking for bidders to develop either PV or CSP projects, […]
Posted in: Renewable Energy
Horizons- Feb 2013
March 6, 2013
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Solar Energy – The Case for Small Scale The potential of solar energy to address our energy needs on a sustainable basis is acknowledged by industry, government as well as academia. Solar energy also has broad global support irrespective of political or national goals. India has a good solar irradiation and is well placed to […]
Posted in: RE Newsletter
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Climate Change
- Could radio help mitigate climate change in the Congo Basin? May 22, 2013Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation - Climate change is hitting the Congo Basin region hard and while communities there and in other parts of Africa struggle to adapt to rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns, scientists are trying to help using radio to spread the word.
- Namibia: Biodiversity Action Day Marked May 22, 2013Source: New Era - Namibia's environment has started turning into an enemy that conspires with nature, while poor farming practices, excessive mining and deforestation have contributed to environmental degradation, according to the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Uahekua Herunga.
CDM News
- What do you think about the CDM? May 22, 2013Bonn, 22 May 2013 - The UNFCCC invites you to participate in a survey designed to gauge your opinions on the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism. This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete, and we will use this important feedback to review and adjust priorities. To take the survey, follow this link: https://www.research.net/s/JDDX7JH […]cdm-multimedia@unfccc.int(CDM Newsletter)
- CDM SSC WG 40: report available May 13, 2013The report of the fortieth meeting of the CDM small scale working group (SSC WG) including its annexes is now available on the UNFCCC CDM website at the following link:cdm-multimedia@unfccc.int(CDM Newsletter)
May 20, 2013
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