Since Independence, there has been substantial growth in the power sector. Generating capacity in India which was only about 1400 MW at the time of Independence has increased to about 1,59,399 MW as on 31.03.2010

The oil and gas sector in India is the largest in terms of sales turnover, touching the lives of all citizens, providing uninterrupted supplies of oil products to the remotest parts of the country. The oil sector is the largest contributor to State exchequer through taxes.

Energy is a prime requirement for sustainable development and poverty reduction. The energy dimension of poverty is fundamental. Lack of energy/electricity perpetuates poverty as it precludes most industrial activities and the jobs they create.

The IEA, which was established in November 1974, has over the years gained recognition as one of the world

This paper brings out the requirements for a sustainable and affordable energy and transport scenario. The demand/supply gap for the next twenty-five years has also been vividly brought out.

NHPC Ltd, previously called National Hydroelectric Power Corporation, is the main vehicle of the Government of India

The US wind power market has put on a breathtaking turn of speed in the last few years. And now, the incentives have been improved and the supply chain strengthened.

For progressive improvement in the economic growth of a developing country like India, sustainable energy supply is of paramount significance. Coal, being a relatively cheap and abundant energy resource in contrast to a very low hydrocarbon resource potential in India, remains the focus of attention of the energy planners ever since the oil crunch of the early

A new study by the Energy Watch Group has predicted complete phasing out of conventional power within the first half of the 21st century. Titled, 'Wind Power in Context: A Clean Revolution in the Energy Sector', the report predicts that global non-renewable power generation would 'peak' in 2018 and could be phased out completely by 2037!

The study examines the hypothesis that citizens with higher social capital score may have better performance on CO2 reduction and energy saving. For that purpose, WEB-based survey is conducted and 1500 responses are obtained. To calculate social capital, the concept of Japan Cabinet Office's SC Index is also used as the reference.

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