Environment
First solar-powered GSM network launched in india
07 Oct 2009
The solar-powered network is designed to help mobile operators build sustainable and profitable networks in remote areas where ARPUs are as low as Rs100 a month
India to announce National Solar Mission
07 Oct 2009
A commitment that 15 per cent of its new energy capacity addition would be from renewable resources by 2020 is likely to make India a global leader in solar energy.
Philips in race to reinvent Edison’s light bulb
26 Sep 2009
Nothing much has changed in the ubiquitous electric bulb in our homes since Edison first invented it in 1879.
Fuel subsidies must go - but not now, says India
25 Sep 2009
Two US power providers to convert to green fleet
25 Sep 2009
GM ties up with Reva for electric car production
24 Sep 2009
Environment-friendly handsets to drive growth
23 Sep 2009
Canada launches $2.3-billion wind power initiative
23 Sep 2009
The initiative includes a makeover for its power grid as part of an ambitious, three-year effort to create 20,000 jobs and deliver more green electricity to homes and businesses
Don’t hope for Indian magic on emission cuts: Ramesh
19 Sep 2009
Developed countries should not “expect miracles” from developing countries at the global climate summit in Copenhagen in December, says environment minister Jairam Ramesh
Indica electric vehicle to be launched in Europe this year
18 Sep 2009
The Tata Indica Vista EV will be launched in Europe this year.
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