CG to Pioneer Manufacture of Smart Grid Devices...

  Avantha Group Company CG launched its state-of-the-art Smart Grid facility at the Global Village, in Bangalore today, for full-fledged manufacturing of Smart Grid devices. Besides manufacturing Smart Grid devices, the facility will support economic development, foster job creation and boost an understanding of Smart Grid solutions...

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Soon, wireless power transfer on the go...

  Imagine charging your cell phone while on an evening walk without any wire or device near you. This 'power in the air' thought has received a big boost with Duke University researchers demonstrating the feasibility of wireless power transfer using low-frequency magnetic fields over distances much larger than the size of the transmitter...

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Indian to launch National Smart Grid Mission soon...

  The government will soon launch a national smart grid mission and monitor the implementation of policies and programmes envisioned in the smart grid road map for the power sector. "This will help in finding solutions for some of the daunting challenges the Indian power sector is faced with, such as enabling better access to electricity,...

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Government eases environment clearance norms for coal mines...

  The government has eased environmental clearance norms for expanding coal mines, which will help state-run Coal India boost output by a record 30-40 million tonnes in the new financial year and ease the crippling fuel scarcity in the power sector. The ministry, which has taken a pro-industry stance since Veerappa Moily took charge,...

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GVK in dialogue with banks to fund $10-billion Hancock project...

  Infrastructure developer GVK Power & Infrastructure (GVKPIL) is keeping all options open to fund its $10-billion Hancock project and is in discussions with bankers. “We have made significant progress towards realising this project. This milestone symbolises our common vision,’’ GV Krishna Reddy, chairman, GVK, said. “We are...

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UP govt pulls plug on Dopaha power project after Centre’s green snub...

  The Uttar Pradesh government has finally pulled the plug on its 1,980 mw coal-fired Dopaha power project in Sonebhadra after failing to get a green nod and land for the plan. The state has been trying to kick-start the project for four years. The 3x660 mw supercritical plant needed 1,475 acres land, approximately 9.7 million tonne...

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