Wind energy

DNA: Unique experiment to generate electricity from the wind of the train

Trial is going on to generate electricity from the wind generated at the speed of local trains. Railway has started the scheme as a pilot project. Watch in DNA the unique experiment of generating electricity from the wind of the train.

Jul 03, 2023, 23:10 PM IST

By 2030, one-fifth of world electricity to be supplied by wind: Report

"By 2030 wind power could reach 2,110 GW, and supply up to 20 per cent of global electricity, creating 2.4 million new jobs and reducing CO2 emissions by more than 3.3 billion tonnes per year, and attract annual investment of about €200 billion," GWEC said in a release here.

Oct 18, 2016, 18:32 PM IST

'Food waste may store solar, wind energy'

Some scientists have been exploring sugar alcohols as a possible material for making thermal storage work, but this direction has some limitations.

Sep 15, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

'Karnataka tapped only miniscule portion of potential wind energy'

 Karnataka has only tapped a miniscule amount of its wind energy generation potential, leading wind energy company officials said on Thursday.

Jan 08, 2016, 00:20 AM IST

Belgium to power 170 trains with wind energy

The number of trains to be covered by the wind energy project represents about five percent of the country's total rail traffic.

Oct 25, 2015, 23:27 PM IST

Suzlon bags 98.7 MW contract from Mytrah Energy

Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Monday said it will supply 47 turbines, each of 2.1 MW capacity, for Mytrah Energy's 98.7 MW wind project in Telangana.

May 18, 2015, 19:14 PM IST

Suresh Prabhu advocates use of solar, wind energy

Cautioning against harmful effects of greenhouse gases due to fossil fuel use, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has advocated a paradigm shift in the energy scenario through the use of alternative energy like solar and wind power.

Apr 20, 2015, 12:59 PM IST

Essel Group signs pact with German firms

The Essel Group Wednesday announced entering into technology transfer pacts with three leading German firms.

Apr 15, 2015, 17:00 PM IST

Inox Wind marks splendid debut; shares soar 35.5%

Integrated wind energy firm Inox Wind made a splendid debut on the bourses Thursday, surging by 35.5 percent over the issue price of Rs 325 a share.

Apr 09, 2015, 18:34 PM IST

Suzlon shares soar 16% on Senvion sale rumours; co denies

Suzlon Energy shares Wednesday surged over 16 percent amid reports that the company is looking to sell its German subsidiary Senvion even as the wind turbine maker termed them as "false and speculative".

Jan 07, 2015, 21:23 PM IST

Accelerated depreciation move to create 20,000 jobs/year: Suzlon

Hailing the government's move to restore accelerated depreciation in the wind energy space, turbine maker Suzlon Energy said the step will help in creating 20,000 jobs annually in the sector.

Aug 28, 2014, 18:19 PM IST