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The Rs 2.25 crore Renewable Energy Education Park will finally become a reality by May 2010.
Rechristened as the Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy Education Park (RGREEP), the project is expected to give a boost to students as well as tourism in the state.

The solar energy plan seems too ambitious to be realistic

The Government is mulling over a proposal for mandatory implementation of solar water heaters or solar photo voltaic systems in the state and the legislation might come into effect in the next four months, said Energy Minister K S Eshwarappa.

The Obama administration

Solar power can be the basis for energy security and competitive strength in a carbon-conscious world
Nitin Desai / New Delhi August 20, 2009, 0:53 IST

The government has unveiled an ambitious programme for solar energy development with the goal of 20,000 MW of solar power capacity by 2020. The plan aims at ensuring that by 2020 solar power is cost-competitive. How realistic is this?

The Maldives on Wednesday said a budget crisis will keep its president from attending landmark U.N. climate talks, the results of which could have a huge effect on the future of the low-lying archipelago.

Australia's government struck agreement with opponents on Wednesday for 20 percent of the country's energy to come from renewable sources by 2020, unlocking a $22 billion investment rush and reviving hopes of a later emissions trade deal.

Two environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LP over alleged violations of the U.S. Clean Air Act at its Cedar Bayou plant, located east of Houston, representatives of the groups said on Wednesday.

PB Jayakumar / Mumbai August 20, 2009, 1:11 IST

Domestic power majors Suzlon Energy and Tata Power, which have renewable energy projects in Australia, will benefit as that country is implementing a law to ensure 20 per cent of the country

Aug. 19: The Delhi government is planning to acquire land in the desert areas of Rajasthan to set up solar power plants in its efforts to boost availability of power in the city.