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Register for domestic solar power plants

November 2, 2016 Anand Gupta

The Agency for Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Technology (Anert) has started registration for supply of domestic solar power plants and LED lanterns. As many as 15,000 solar powered LED lanterns will be supplied to SC/ST, BPL and fishermen families and 30,000 to general category households. The 5 watt lantern will work for four to six […]

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Solar lighting for rural roads on the anvil

November 2, 2016 Anand Gupta

ROURKELA: With rural power supply remaining highly erratic and stress on generation of conventional energy increasing, Sundargarh district administration will cover villages with solar street lighting system in a phased manner. District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) has recently floated tender inviting manufacturers/authorised dealers to bid for installations and commissioning of 500 units of LED-based integrated […]

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PM to launch solar irrigation scheme

November 2, 2016 Anand Gupta

Raipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 16th Statehood Day celebrations during his one-day visit to Chhattisgarh on November 1. He will also launch Saur Sujala Yojana that aims to install 51,000 solar pumps for irrigation in the state. Chief minister Raman Singh told reporters at Naya Raipur that Prime Minster Modi during his […]

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These solar panels can literally pull clean drinking water out of thin air

November 2, 2016 Anand Gupta

Our atmosphere contains approximately 3,100 cubic miles of water – enough to cover the entire planet in one inch of water. That water surrounds us in the form of vapor – water’s gaseous, evaporated state. We’re usually only reminded of this on especially humid days, but our air can actually be considered a water source. […]

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Solar-powered heath screening kit launched for Indian armed forces

November 2, 2016 Anand Gupta

A unique solar powered health care screening kit for the Indian armed forces and the paramilitary has been launched in the country that will keep record of the vital parameters of the defence personnel. These specially designed kits will keep a record of data like blood sugar level, blood pressure and heart rhythm. This information will […]

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AR distribute Solar lights at Vijaynagar

November 2, 2016 Anand Gupta

Solar Powered Lights and other utilities were provided by Jairampur based Assam Rifles Battalion at remote Vijaynagar under Changlang district on Oct 25 and 26. The local people of the remote area were also provided with 200 chairs, LED TV with Dish and Solar Panel Charger with Inverter for the under construction Community Hall at […]

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Solar dryers for fisherwomen soon

November 2, 2016 Anand Gupta

Solar powered fish dryers would be given to the four cooperative societies of fisherwomen each whose members eke out their living by drying fish, announced collector Pravin Kumar here on Thursday. At a special meeting held to discuss the issues pertaining to the livelihood of fisherwomen here, the collector said that as many as 80 fisherwomen […]

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Solar lamps distributed

November 2, 2016 Anand Gupta

Senapati Forest Division in association with EcoSOLUTIONS, Mumbai, distributed solar lamps to about 47 BPL families of 3 villages under Saranamai. The distribution function was presided by Rajesh AM, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Senapti; Alexander Maikho, ADC Member, and Chairpersons and Village Council members of all three villages, our correspondent reports. DFO Rajesh AM said […]

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How solar power is turning rural India bright and shining

November 2, 2016 Anand Gupta

As the Indian economy enjoys a sustained positive momentum, rural India continues to be the heart of the country, accounting for 67 per cent of the total population and 37 per cent of its GDP. Agriculture is the primary occupation of rural households and mainstay of their socio-economic structure. While the overall Indian economy is expected […]

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Rajasthan’s Melawas village lighten up through solar energy

November 2, 2016 Anand Gupta

The world is looking to increase its reliance on renewable energy considering the perils of climate change due to carbon emissions. The govt has also accorded top priority to develop such resources..and its impact is becoming visible even in far-flung villages. The effort to convert the Sun’s rays to electricity has transformed Rajasthan’s Melavas village in […]

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