Energy

Power transmission lines threaten ecology, lives of people from 6 villages in Budgam

The public outcry about anticipated accidents and health hazards due to Higher Voltage Overhead Electricity Transmission Lines coming out from a 6.5 mega watt capacity mini hydroelectricity project that crosses through six-far-flung densely populated villages of Branwar belt of Budgam district has no takers in the governor's administration.

Publication Date: 
10/11/2008
Kashmir Times (Jammu)
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Ecology, Health Effects, Hydroelectricity, Energy, Power Transmission
Energy

Pare power project cleared

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has cleared implementation of Pare Hydro Electric Project (110 MW) in Arunachal Pradesh by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO). The Project is estimated to cost Rs.573.99 crore. Briefing newsmen, Union Minister of State, Prithviraj Chavan said that the Project is scheduled to be commissioned in 44 months.

Publication Date: 
07/11/2008
Assam Tribune (Guwahati)
Tags:
North East, Ranganadi, Hydroelectricity, Energy, Power Industry, Arunachal
Energy

Gundia hydro electric project: challenged by people

The proposal to set up a 400 MW capacity hydro electric project in evergreen forests of Western Ghats in Hassan district of Karnataka has met with a lot of opposition from the locals and environmentalists. The Detailed Project Report of the proposal poorly backs up the project with many contentious issues. The

Publication Date: 
01/11/2008
South Asia Network on Dams
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Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Forests, Western Ghats, Dams, Hydroelectricity, Displacement, Rehabilitation, Energy, Electricity, Karnataka, Hassan (D)
15 Oct 2008
The just framework for climate

Let’s cut to the chase. If we are serious about climate change then we have to be serious about changing (drastically) the way the world generates and uses its energy. But even as the rich world talks glibly about ‘decarbonisation’ of its economy it has done precious little to reinvent its energy system and to wean itself from its fossil fuel addiction.

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'Hydel power potential of NWFP enough to overcome energy crisis'

The country is blessed with an enormous hydropower and the prevailing energy crisis could be overcome by exploiting the resources properly. Managing Director Sarhad Hydel Development Organisation (SHYDO), Engr S Ishtiaq Hussain Shah expressed his views here on Tuesday.

Publication Date: 
01/10/2008
Business Recorder (Pakistan)
Tags:
Hydroelectricity, Energy, Pakistan
Energy

Economics of energy conservation: a case study

This paper examines the financial and economic feasibility of adoption of an energy-conserving technology in the household sector in Sri Lanka. Results shows that the adoption of this energy-conserving technology is financially profitable and economically viable. Systematic incorporation of environmental benefits further strengthens the case for energy conservation.

Publication Date: 
01/10/2008
Herath Gunatilake, Dhammika Padmakanthi
Asian Development Bank
Tags:
Environment, Hydroelectricity, Energy, Energy Technology, Sri Lanka, Energy Efficiency

 Himalayan blunder

Dam makers rake in the moolah irrespective of the amount of electricity projects generate TWO issues back this magazine had done a detailed analysis of the wind energy sector in the country. We told you how wind turbines were being installed in increasing numbers, but performed at a dismal level and generated electricity far lesser than their potential. The policy gave incentive only to

Publication Date: 
14/09/2008
Down to Earth
Tags:
Himalaya, Dams, Sedimentation, Hydroelectricity, Energy, Hydrology, India
Energy

Key world energy statistics 2008

In 1997 the IEA produced a handy, pocket-sized summary of key energy data. This new edition responds to the enormously positive reaction to the books since then. Key World Energy Statistics from the IEA contains timely, clearly-presented data on the supply, transformation and consumption of all major energy sources.

Publication Date: 
01/09/2008
International Energy Agency
Tags:
Coal, Nuclear Power, Hydroelectricity, Energy, Fossil Fuels, Natural Gas, Oil Products, Electricity, India, Global
Climate Change

Low-carbon energy projects for development in Sub-Saharan Africa

This study aims to reveal Sub-Saharan Africa

Publication Date: 
01/09/2008
Christophe de Gouvello, Felix B. Dayo, Massamba Thioye
The World Bank
Tags:
Biodiesel, Hydroelectricity, Renewable Energy, Biofuel, Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Energy, Household Energy, Fossil Fuels, Power Industry, Africa, India, Vehicles
Energy

Electricity without carbon

Nature's News team looks at how much carbon-free energy might ultimately be available

Publication Date: 
14/08/2008
Nature
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Carbon Dioxide, Climate Mitigation, Nuclear Power, Hydroelectricity, Biomass, Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Geothermal Energy, Energy, Energy Technology, Electricity, Ocean Thermal Energy

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