ID: 59760
Title: Power system scenario in the state of Karnataka-A study
Author: Nagarjun y.
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.53 (12) 38-53 (2013)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: KPCL (Karnataka power corporation limited), renewable energy, SPS (special protection schemes).
Abstract: The erstwhile Mysore state now (now Karnataka) had the enviable and glorious position of establishing the first major Hydro- Electrical Generating station at shivasamudram as early as 1902 for commercial operation. Karnataka has always been at the forefront of power generation. The state of Karnataka is located in the southern region of India with installed electricity generation capacity of 13,596 MW (As on 31 st January 2013). Karnataka constitutes 6% of the total installed electricity generation capacity of India. Private sector has a 35% share in the total installed capacity, implying a healthy investment environment for public-private partnership (ppp). Renewable power in Karnataka forms 24% of the total installed capacity
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 59759
Title: Energy Efficiency in the power generation sector.
Author: M. Siddharth Bhatt
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.53 (12) 24-36 (2013)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Energy Efficiency, SPV (solar voltaic), Renewable Power Generation, By-product power Generation.
Abstract: This article presents an overview of the supply side options for ensuring energy efficiency in the power generation sector. This sector with a capacity of 190 GW (Jan 2012) is growing at an annual rate of 8%. In the conventional coal fired sector revitalizing of old plants through renovation, modernization and life extension are efficiency boosting initiatives. The other trend is to go in for super critical and ultra supercritical plants. The two most upcoming areas in the power sector are capacity addition through renewable -hydro, Wind, Solar photovoltaic (PV), and captive/ cogenerating plants. In the long range fast breeder, nuclear reactors are solutions which hold promise of as 500 GW for India.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 59758
Title: "Opportunities for turbine developers and other service providers.
Author: Stefen Gsanger
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (2) 45-46 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Energy
Abstract: An interview: ?opportunities for turbine developers and other service providers? Interviewed by Issac Bah and Jorg-Rrainer Zimmermann. new energy: What opportunities are there for German wind energy firms on the Chinese market? Stefan Gsanger: The markets in Asia are, of course, highly diverse. But china is by far the largest wind energy market in the world. In 2013, china expanded its wind power capacity once again, increasing its market share even further. The country ' s share even further. The country ' s share of the global market now stands at almost 50 percent. German companies are important players in the wind industry, although German turbines manufacturers do not hold a large market share. Many German supplier ' s do, however , work with Chinese firms, and Chinese market also offers opportunities for turbine developers and other service providers in the engineering sector.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 59757
Title: China on track for 200 gigawatts
Author: Andreas Reuter
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (2) 43-44 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Energy
Abstract: When it comes to wind power, china has been the world ' s number one nation for several years. Nowhere else in the world has seen so many turbines installed in such a short space of time. With about 16 gigawatts (GW) of new installed capacity each year, the country has been at the top for a few years now, and its mid-term aim is to have installed 200 GW by 2020.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 59756
Title: From solar heat to solar power. (News)
Author: - (News)
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (2) 42-42 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Solar power, wind power, solar heat
Abstract: Cambridge (sr) conventional solar cells have a serious flaw: they can only use part of the sunlight that reaches them to generate electricity, and therefore only operate at around 20 percent efficiency.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 59755
Title: A hot new material
Author: Jurgen Heup
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (2) 38-41 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Solar cells, solar power, photovoltaics
Abstract: Researchers at the Korean Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) have apparently succeeded in making an organic solar cell that achieves 16.2- percent efficiency. The interesting thing about it is that the absorber is made of perovskite, a material that made its debut in solar cell technology just five years ago. The Record-breaking work by the Korean researchers quad rupled the efficiency that perovskite had previously been capable of. The Journal ?Science? described the cell as one of the most important technological advances of 2013.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 59754
Title: King of Hybrids
Author: Jan Wilms
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (1) 51-52 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: king of hybrids, Panamera S E-Hybrid, 416 hp
Abstract: Porsche has produced the first German plug-in hybrid, the Panamera S E-Hybrid, which has a horse power of 416 h p. In terms of driveability and the quality of its interior amenities, the car certainly puts the competition in the shade. However, the ecological benefits of this Luxury sports saloon car are not really clear.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 59753
Title: A small bundle of energy.
Author: Jan Wilms
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (1) 49-50 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Bundle of energy, all-electric car, hefty price tag.
Abstract: From the outside, it does n ' t look like much. But Volkswagen ' s first all-electric car could prove to be a winner -if it weren ' t for its hefty price tag.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 59752
Title: Solar factories edge into the black.
Author: Rohan Boyle
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (1)34-37(2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Solar factories, US biofuel, UK wind
Abstract: With stable prices and strong markets in Asia, the solar sector is enjoying renewed optimism. The mood is less upbeat in the worlds of us biofuel and UK wind as their respective governments bend to pressure for reform.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 59751
Title: River Pollution control and community Development through Land Application of coke plant Effluent.
Author: Mrinal k Ghose
Editor: P K Bhattacharya
Year: 2013
Publisher: Dr. R k Pachauri.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: TIDEE Vol.12 (3) 331-344 (2013)
Subject: TERI information Digest on Energy and Environment.
Keywords: Land treatment, Nutrient uptake, Recharging, Aerobic condition. Lysimeter test.
Abstract: Reuse of wastewater for irrigation can be considered as a sitable option for raising useful crops in the region. When wastewater are evenly distributed on the surface of the land, it perlocates into the ground leaving the suspended solids on the surface of the ground. The challenge is to utilize the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soil as an acceptor of the wastewater, with minimum unwanted effects to the crops to be grown, to the characteristics of the soil, and to the quality of ground water and surface water runoff. This process relates to a novel method of testing of land treatment system of wastewater. The method involves using the wastewater for irrigation without having any adverse effect on soil and ground water quality. It determines the suitability of land treatment of wastewater for the abatement of river water pollution and also the potentiality of nutrient uptake by crops from wastewater through recycling this way. A pilot study has been conducted by designing column lysimeters with soils collected from nearby irrigable agricultural land. The study reveals that under controlled application rates of wastewater, it is possible to maintain aerobic conditions within the soil. The lysimeter test gives an idea of area that can be irrigated safely without adversely affecting land the ground water quality. It is claimed that the process may be considered as low cost technology and as a suitable option for the treatment of wastewater for the control of river water pollution and also for developing rural economy and life through innovative and effective application of science and technology.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: APHA. 1985. Standard Methods for the Examination of water and wastewater, 16th ed. Washington, D.C American Public Health Association.
Benefield L D and Randall C W.1980. Biological process Design for Wastewater Treatment, Prentice Hall, Englewood Clift, NJ
Literature cited 2: Bone W A. 1980. Coal and its scientific Uses, FRS
Culp GL. 1967. Chemical treatment for raw sewage /1and 2, Water Wastes Engg. 4: 7-10
ID: 59750
Title: The Effects of ownership and capital structure on Environmental Information Disclosure: Empirical Evidence from Chinese Listed Electric Firms.
Author: Kai Chang
Editor: P K Bhattacharya
Year: 2013
Publisher: Dr. R k Pachauri.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: TIDEE Vol.12 (3) 315-330 (2013)
Subject: TERI information Digest on Energy and Environment.
Keywords: Ownership structure, Ownership concentration, Capital Structure, Environmental information disclosure, listed electric firms.
Abstract: Based on 2006 sustainability reporting guidelines and environmental information disclosure measurement issued by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), this paper proposes a quantitative estimation of ownership structure, capital structure, and environmental information disclosure (EID) for 25 listed firms in Chinese electric industry. It also presents the empirical evidence of the effects of ownership and capital structure on environmental information disclosure. Our empirical results show that state legal -person ownership, non-state ownership, ownership concentration, financial leverage, long-term debts, and short-term debts have significantly positive impacts on environmental information disclosure. When compared with listed electric firms who own higher non-state (private) ownership, firms listed with higher state ownership tend to disclose more environmental information, which is helpful for stakeholders in reducing environmental and financial risk. Compared with short-term debt, long-trm debt has a significant effect on EID. Listed firms owned greater long-term debts and tend to disclose more environmental information. It is helpful for creditors to decrease any financial and environmental risks. Finally we propose a series of policies and advices, such as strengthening the control capacity of state-owned assets, strictly carrying out the environmental regulation policies, improving ownership and capital structure, and providing capital market and green financing policies, etc.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Alchain A, 1965.some economics of property rights. 1l Politico 30:816-830
Bhabra H S, Liu T, and Tirtiroglu D. 2008.Capital structure choice in a nascent market: Evidence from listed firms in china. Financial Management 37(2): 341-364
Literature cited 2: Brammer S and Pavelin S. 2008. Factors influencing the quality of corporate environmental disclosure. Business strategy and the Environment 17: 120-136.
Bruton D G, Filatotchev I, and Chahien S et al. 2010. Governance and ownership structure and performance of IPO firms. The impacts of different types of private equity investors and institutional environments. Strategic Management journal 31(5): 491-509.
ID: 59749
Title: Sustainable energy for the poor: Using delivery model analysis to understand and design successful intervations.
Author: Emma Clare Wilson
Editor: Steven Hunt
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hedon (Household Energy Network)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Boiling point issue 63. 26-30 (2014)
Subject: Boiling Point
Keywords: Pro-poor energy delivery models; sustainable energy for all; Investment; Innovation
Abstract: A stronger understanding of how energy delivery models work can help investors, entrepreneurs, development practitioners and the public sector to better understand the opportunities and risk associated with pro-poor and low-carbon energy access interventions. A delivery model analysis needs to explore not only the business model of an enterprise, project or programme, but also the social, cultural, economic and political context of that initiative. This paper describes an approach developed by International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and partners to analyse existing energy delivery models and to design new models, overcoming the barriers to achieving pro-poor, sustainable development objectives. Key lessons include the need to enhance understanding of the relative roles of public and private sector players,and the factors within the enabling environment and socio-cultural context that shape how a delivery model is implemented ;and the need to measure success interms of development benefits, rather than numbers of solar home systems or stoves distributed .Systematic sharing and learning from experience, along with independent validation of performance and sustainability , are necessary to ensure that the energy delivery models employed in the future are able to deliver models employed in the future are able to deliver sustainable and inclusive development benefits for the poorest.
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Literature cited 1: Albu, M., Griffith, A., 2006. Mapping the market : participatory market-chain development in practice, Enterprise Development and Microfinance Journal ,Volume 17,Issue 2,Available from: http//Practicalaction.org/
Amerasekera, R.M., 2004. The quest for sustainability -profiles of ICS programmes in Asia: Sri Lankan ICS case study. Available from: http//www.ideassrilanka.org/
Literature cited 2: Anneke, W., 2010. Stakeholders have different interests: the difference between theory and practice of M&E energy interventions, Boiling Point, Issue No.55: Monitoring and Evalution.
Bellanca, R., Bloomfield, E., Rai, K., 2014. Delivering energy for development: Models for achieving energy access for the world ' s poor. Rugby: Practical Action Publishing. Available from: http://developmentbookshop.com/
ID: 59748
Title: Mera Goa Power: Low cost micro-grids for priority energy needs.
Author: Nikhil jaisinghani
Editor: Steven Hunt
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hedon (Household Energy Network)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Boiling point issue 63. 12-15 (2014)
Subject: Boiling Point
Keywords: Improved cook stove; voluntary carbon market; Emission reduction
Abstract: Mera Goa Power (MGP) is a social enterprise that builds, owns and operates solar powered micro -grids in North India. Using its unique customized DC micro-grid design, MGPhas expanded to over 900 villages and 20,000 households as of March 2014. Each micro-grid design capable of serving priority energy services to the rural poor without subsidies; it is able to do so by limiting its offering to low energy, high value services. By adopting a micro finance based collection system and developing new tools internally, MGP is mastering collections, proving its business model, and generating a profit. By the end of 2014, MGP aims to reach 45,000 households and 100,000 households by 2015.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Ashoka, Hystra, 2009.Access to Energy for the Base of the Pyramid. Available from: http://hystra.com
MIT Technology Review, 2012. 10 Breakthrough Technologies. Available from: www2.technologyreview.com
Literature cited 2: World Bank, 2008. The Welfare Impact Of Rural Electrification: A Reassessment of the costs and Benefits, Independent Evaluation Group.
World Bank, 2002. Rural Electrification and Benefits in the Philippines: Measuring the Social and Economic Benefits, ESMAP.
ID: 59747
Title: Micro-grid deployment: From project development to energy access
Author: Ranjit Deshmukh
Editor: Steven Hunt
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hedon (Household Energy Network)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Boiling point issue 63. 6-8 (2014)
Subject: Boiling Point
Keywords: Micro-grid; Finance; Business model; Sustainability; Energy access; Renewable energy
Abstract: Micro-grids offer tremendous opportunity to expand energy access for economic development, quality of life, and social equity. To build the best end-user experience and to encourage private sector activity, critical assessments of the experiences with systems on the ground are needed. This assessment provides both the focus on what micro-grids can achieve as well as the problems encountered in a number of practical situations.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 59746
Title: Decentralising the solar lighting provision: A case study of a solar lantern delivery model from Kenya.
Author: Karnamadakala Rahul Sharma
Editor: Steven Hunt
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hedon (Household Energy Network)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Boiling point issue 63. 2-5 (2014)
Subject: Boiling Point
Keywords: Solar lighting; Energy access; Business models; communities; Fee-for-service
Abstract: The provision of clean energy services has gained significant momentum with the launch of the UN ' s sustainable Energy for All initiative. While a large number of lighting devices, with varying designs, illumination and strong types, are now available, end-user demand and behavioral issues need to be factored into the design of appropriate products and delivery models. This article highlights the performance and user feedback from a field survey, undertaken in a village cluster in Kenya, in order to understand the design of appropriate solar lighting solutions and delivery model for better end-user acceptability.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: DFID, 2002.Energy for the poor: underpinning the Millennium Development Goals .London: DFID
GIZ, 2011.Solar Lamps Field Test Uganda, Final Report, Kampala (accessed 3 August 2013).Available from: http//energy pedia.info/
Literature cited 2: Lighting a Billion Lives, 2013. (Accessed 20 July 2013). Available from: http://labl.teriin.org
Lighting Africa, 2013. (Accessed 19 July2013). Available from: http://www.lightingafrica.org