As India continues its struggle to find alternative energy sources to cope with the growing energy demand, it is looking aggressively at cbm (coal bed methane) gas as a source of clean, thermal energy, that is known for its easy inflammability. India currently consumes 140,000 mw of electricity per year, about 55 per cent of which is thermal-based and derived from coal.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a memorandum submitted by Power and Energy Minister W.D.J. Seneviratne to launch a comprehensive rural electrification scheme with financial assistance from the Government of Iran.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday underscored the need for using environment-friendly state-of-the-art technology in extracting coal from Barapukuria coalmine so that local villagers do not suffer any kind of loss from soil subsidence.

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NEW DELHI: Faced with a 200-MW shortfall and with no relief in sight from the Damodar Valley Corporation that had assured of providing 400 MW of power, Delhi has now turned to Jammu and Kashmir for help.

The Philippines hopes to attract $9-10 billion in investments in renewable energy projects over the next 10 years as a law giving investors fiscal incentives takes effect next month, a top official said on Monday.

"Our objective is to double the power being generated from renewable energy sources, from 4,500 MW to 9,000 MW in 10 years," Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes told a news briefing.

The definition of renewable energy seems clear cut: The sun continues to shine, so solar energy is renewable. The wind continues to blow, so wind turbines churn out renewable power.

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A $1 billion proposal to build the first big U.S. offshore wind-power farm passed a key hurdle on Thursday by winning permit requirements in Massachusetts, where it faces opposition from some influential residents.