A start-up founded by an Indian Institute of Technology-Madras alumni has developed microbial fuel cells that can generate electricity by treating textile wastewater.
New Delhi: Giving crowd sourcing a whole new meaning, scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have initiated a countrywide venture to build a chemical library with d
There has been nearly 10 per cent increase in sale of solar devices in the city in the past one year
Rising fuel prices, frequent power cuts and the overall costs that accompany the use of electrical devices have forced many households and institutions in the city to look beyond conventional sources of energy, especially at solar power.
Suppliers point to a nearly-ten per cent-increase in th
CHENNAI: As part of efforts to minimise power consumption and promote renewable energy sources in government buildings, the Prison Department is proposing to install solar power system in high-security prisons.
No humans in manholes: On June 23, the Madras High Court asked the state to nominate members to a committee to oversee implementation of the court order banning human entry into sewer lines and septic tanks. The committee would comprise members from the water supply and sewerage board and Chennai Corporation. The court also asked the government to invite voluntary and technical organizations
