ID: 64060
Title: Offshore wind energy development Indian Perspective
Author: Dr. Siraj Ahmed
Editor: Dr. P.C. Maithani
Year: 2017
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja Vol. 11 (3-5) 38-40 (2017-18)
Subject: Offshore wind energy development Indian Perspective
Keywords: Offshore wind energy development, Indian perspective
Abstract: A consistent and smooth-flowing wind over the sea leads to a lower turbulence level. This exerts a steady load on wind turbines, thus offering a favourable operating condition and a reduced impact on the environment. Besides, higher wind speeds at the sea result in increased production of energy.
Despite these favourable conditions, the offshore wind potential of the country remains unexplored an unexploited mostly because of several constraints. In India, prior knowledge and experiences of offshore development of wind farms are not consolidated. In addition, essential datasets such as measured wind data, correlated mesoscale models, detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and oceanographic studies are not readily available.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 64059
Title: Maximizing Solar Power Generation Making Use of Existing Roofs
Author: Satish N Diwakar
Editor: Dr. P.C. Maithani
Year: 2017
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja Vol. 11 (3-5) 32-36 (2017-18)
Subject: Maximizing Solar Power Generation Making Use of Existing Roofs
Keywords: Maximizing Solar Power Generation, Existing Roofs
Abstract: The demand for power in India is increasing with the growing population and the aspiration to become a developed nation. Hence, it has become necessary to explore the viability of power generation using renewable energy sources such as solar power since climate change is forcing us to bring down the dependency on fossil fuels.
India has high solar insolation, which provides a favourable for generating solar power. A huge potential is available for generating solar power using the unutilized existing and new roof spaces of industrial, commercial, educational, and residential buildings, or any other type of roof spaces available on buildings. Solar power can be used partially to cater to the captive power requirement of the building and any excess power can be fed to the grid (on –grid system).So, the best suitable long-term solution in India would be to install efficient individual rooftop power-generation systems to minimize the dependency on conventional power.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 64058
Title: Renewable Energy and Improved cooling technologies key to reduce water Use in India’s Power sector
Author: - (Re-update)
Editor: Dr. P.C. Maithani
Year: 2017
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja Vol. 11 (3-5) 31-31 (2017-18)
Subject: Renewable Energy and Improved cooling technologies key to reduce water Use in India’s Power sector
Keywords: Renewable Energy, Improved cooling technologies, water Use in India’s Power sector
Abstract: A new policy brief co-authored by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and th world Resources Institute (WRI) finds that increasing the share of renewable, in particular solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind, in India’s power mix, and implementing changes in cooing technologies mandated for thermal power plants would not only lower carbon emissions intensity, but also substantially reduce water withdrawal and consumption intensity of power generation.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 64057
Title: Optimizing transmission from large renewable energy farms
Author: Snigdha Kala
Editor: Dr. P.C. Maithani
Year: 2017
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja Vol. 11 (3-5) 27-30 (2017-18)
Subject: Optimizing transmission from large renewable energy farms
Keywords: Optimizing transmission, large renewable energy farms
Abstract: This article evaluates the efficacy of strategies such as ‘capped capacity transmission’, local sale of surplus power’, ‘energy storage’. Analysis suggests significant improvements in technical and cost performance upon using these strategies. The article also finds that at current costs, energy storage may not be viable, as the costs fall, it will start to play more important role in large renewable farms.
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ID: 64056
Title: Energy Sector Transitions (A move towards the future we want)
Author: Aayushi Awasthy and Neha Pahuja
Editor: Dr. P.C. Maithani
Year: 2017
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja Vol. 11 (3-5) 24-26 (2017-18)
Subject: Energy Sector Transitions (A move towards the future we want)
Keywords: Energy Sector transitions, A move towards the future
Abstract: Energy systems around the world are witnessing transformations at an unprecedented rate. There has been a very rapid increase in renewable energy technology, costs of which have been falling at an average of 60 % since 2001.In terms of demand composition, more and more demand composition, more and more demand has electrified; some of this demand is expected to be from increased penetration of electric vehicles, some from the newly electrified households in developing countries and increased intensity of electrification in the developed countries.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 64055
Title: Solar Anti-Dumping duty in India (Protection is needed to build a bright future
Author: Karunesh Chaturvedi
Editor: Dr. P.C. Maithani
Year: 2017
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja Vol. 11 (3-5) 22-23 (2017-18)
Subject: Solar Anti-Dumping duty in India (Protection is needed to build a bright future
Keywords: Solar Anti-Dumping duty, India, Protection, bright future
Abstract: The Indian solar sector has shown incredible growth trajectory. The industry doubled its solar capacity in the last few years (5GW in 2015, 10 GW in 2016, and ~16.6 GW in 2017) , which is really very inspiring considering the country lacks enhanced industrial infrastructure that China, the US, and other market dominating countries have. India’s aggressive solarisation initiative made its intent of phasing out fossil fuels to bring in socio-economic change clear. However, the use of solar module import year-after-year shows a completely opposite picture than that what ‘Indian Solar Vision’ and ‘Make in India’ indicated.
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ID: 64054
Title: Expression of Interest by SECI for setting up of Solar PV Manufacturing capacities in India
Author: Mr. Sarvesh Devraj
Editor: Dr. P.C. Maithani
Year: 2017
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja Vol. 11 (3-5) 20-21 (2017-18)
Subject: Expression of Interest by SECI for setting up of Solar PV Manufacturing capacities in India
Keywords: Expression of Interest, SECI, Solar PV, Manufacturing capacities, India
Abstract: The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited an Expression of Interest (EoI) from prospective manufacturers to set up an integrated solar manufacturing facility in India within a three-year time-frame. The total capacity to be set up is 20 GW. This move by the SECI assumes significance as it shows how the implementing and policymaking agencies are learning from experience. The selected manufacturers will be given an assured solar power project capacities to be set up by them in phased manner. The allocation of solar power capacity will be done through an open tender to be floated by SECI. The tender document will be finalized based on the inputs received from this EOI. Within a fortnight, the MNRE has provided the Indian solar market with an adequate push and visibility for the next few years, both in terms of manufacturing and project development.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 64053
Title: Universal Energy Access and Saubhagya Scheme Connecting the Unconnected in India
Author: Debajit Palit
Editor: Dr. P.C. Maithani
Year: 2017
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja Vol. 11 (3-5) 16-19 (2017-18)
Subject: Universal Energy Access and Saubhagya Scheme
Keywords: Universal Energy Access, Saubhagya Scheme
Abstract: A little more than six years ago, the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) was launched in September 2011.We are now a third of the way to 2030, the year by which universal electrification for all has been targeted. In line with the global target to achieve universal electrification, the Indian government launched a new scheme, Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Subhagya),in September 2017 to achieve universal electrification for urban and rural households in India by March 31, 2019, which is 10 years ahead of the global target. Since then much of the attention has been on the viability and implementation of such an ambitious goal. The new goals is certainly challenging (if not possible) within the given timeframe. However, Saubhagya did achieve some important advances worth noting.
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ID: 64052
Title: IREDA and EIB sign Euro 150 million loan agreement for renewable energy financing in India
Author: - (Re Event)
Editor: Dr. P.C. Maithani
Year: 2017
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja Vol. 11 (3-5) 14-14 (2017-18)
Subject: IREDA and EIB sign Euro 150 million loan agreement for renewable energy financing in India
Keywords: IREDA, EIB, Euro 150 million loan agreement, Renewable energy, India
Abstract: European Investment Bank (EIB) and India Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) Ltd. Have signed a loan agreement for a second line of credit (LoC) of Euro 150 million on non-sovereign basis on March 10, 2018, in New Delhi. The line of credit is for tenure of 15 years including a grace period of 3 years, and it will be used for financing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in India.
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ID: 64051
Title: Founding conference of the international solar alliance
Author: - (Cover story)
Editor: Dr. P.C. Maithani
Year: 2017
Publisher: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Akshay Urja Vol. 11 (3-5) 10-13 (2017-18)
Subject: Founding conference of the international solar alliance
Keywords: Conference, international solar alliance
Abstract: Apart from the President of France and the Indian Prime Minister, 21 Heads of State and Heads of Government, 6 Vice President and Deputy Prime Ministers, 19 Ministers as Heads of Delegation attended the founding conference in addition to many other ministers who were accompanying the Heads of State and Heads of Government. Ten Heads of multilateral banks, top representatives from UN agencies, corporate sector particularly renewable energy, civil society, academic and research institutions and think tanks were present from India and from all over the world. Before the conference more than half the potential States, that is, 61 countries had signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework and 32 had ratified it already.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 64050
Title: Bruno Messerli (1931-2019)
Author: Ray Bradley, M. Grosjean, T.F. Stocker and H. Wanner
Editor: Natasha L.M. Barlow, Glenn A. Milne, Jeremy D. Shakun and Sarah Eggleston
Year: 2019
Publisher: PAGES
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Past Global Changes Vol. 27 (1) page -43-43 May 19
Subject: Bruno Messerli
Keywords: Bruno Messerli
Abstract: After a long illness, Bruno Messerli passed away during a clear winter night in February 2019, surrounded by his wife Beatrice and his whole family. Bruno was an outstanding scientist, colleague and friend, full of enthusiasm, ideas and congeniality, and always ready to take the lead. We will miss him dearly.
After studying geography, geology and history and completing his doctoral thesis on the geomorphology of the Sierra Nevada in Andalusia, Spain, Bruno began his career with an impressive habilitation thesis on the Pleistocene glaciations of mountain ranges around the Mediterranean.
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ID: 64049
Title: Methods and interdisciplinary communication in historical climatology
Author: Chantal Camenisch, S. White, M. Bauch, Q. Pei and C. Rohr
Editor: Natasha L.M. Barlow, Glenn A. Milne, Jeremy D. Shakun and Sarah Eggleston
Year: 2019
Publisher: PAGES
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Past Global Changes Vol. 27 (1) page -42-42 May 19
Subject: Methods and interdisciplinary communication in historical climatology
Keywords: Methods and interdisciplinary communication, Historical climatology
Abstract: The recently founded PAGES working group Climate reconstruction and impacts from the Archives of Societies (CRIAS) held its first workshop on methods and interdisciplinary communication from 1-2 October 2018 in Bern, Switzer land .CRIAS focuses on the methods of historical climatology, a discipline which deals with three different fields.
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ID: 64048
Title: Methods and interdisciplinary communication in historical climatology
Author: Yassine Ait Brahim, N.Kaushal and L.Comas-Bru
Editor: Natasha L.M. Barlow, Glenn A. Milne, Jeremy D. Shakun and Sarah Eggleston
Year: 2019
Publisher: PAGES
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Past Global Changes Vol. 27 (1) page -40-40 May 19
Subject: Analyses of the SISAL database: Regional patterns in isotope signatures
Keywords: Analyses of the SISAL database
Abstract: Past climate changes and variations are assessed with proxy reconstructions based on various archives and climate modelling approaches. However, combining both proxy and modelling approaches still includes profound temporal –and spatial-scale gaps. Empirical climate reconstructions are most skilful on a scale-to-regional scale covering time periods up to millennia and more, albeit they exhibit a coarse temporal resolution.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ludwig P et al (2018) Ann.N.Y.Acad.Sci.1436:54-69
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ID: 64047
Title: Global Soils and sediment transfers in the anthropocene: Database meeting
Author: Thomas Hoffmann and Veerle Vanacker
Editor: Natasha L.M. Barlow, Glenn A. Milne, Jeremy D. Shakun and Sarah Eggleston
Year: 2019
Publisher: PAGES
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Past Global Changes Vol. 27 (1) page -39-39 May 19
Subject: Global Soils and sediment transfers in the anthropocene: Database meeting
Keywords: Global soils, sediment transfers in the Anthropocene, Database meeting
Abstract: The PAGES Global Soil and Sediment transfers in the Anthropocene (GloSS) working group aims to build a comprehensive global database on soil and sediment transfers in the Anthropocene, to identify hotspots of soil erosion and sediments deposition in response to human impacts, and locate data-poor regions as strategic foci for future work.
The third workshop of the GloSS working group was hosted by the federal Institute of Hydrology (Koblenz) and supported by the UNESCO-IHP International Centre for water Resources and Global Change (ICWRGC).The workshop aimed to synthesize the results from the regional task forces, discuss progress on the GloSS database and identify ways to motivate the GloSS database and identify ways to motivate the GloSS members and the broader scientific community working with human impacts on soils and sediments to contribute to the compilation of the GloSS database. A total of 19 participants from different disciplines (geomorphology, geology, soil science, ecology, (paleo) limnology, and hydrology) and 10 countries from four continents contributed to the workshop.
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ID: 64046
Title: Co designed paleo experiments on land-cover and land-use change impacts
Author: Sandy P. Harrison, M.J. Gaillard and B.D. Stocker
Editor: Natasha L.M. Barlow, Glenn A. Milne, Jeremy D. Shakun and Sarah Eggleston
Year: 2019
Publisher: PAGES
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Past Global Changes Vol. 27 (1) page -38-38 May 19
Subject: Co-designed paleo experiments on land-cover and land-use change impacts
Keywords: Co-designed paleo, Experiments on land-cover, land-use change impacts
Abstract: Members of the PAGES LandCover6k working group (Land Cover 6k), the Paleoclimate Modelling Intercomparison Project (PMIP), and representatives of the carbon-cycle modelling community and PAGES ‘ PEOPLE 3000 working group met in Sitges, Spain, to co-design paleo simulations to evaluate the impact of land-use and anthropogenic land-cover change on climate and the carbon cycle over the Holocene.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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Literature cited 2: Kaplan JO et al. (201) Holocene 21: 775-791
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