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Industry News: Information and Communications
How Indian Army will predict and stop aggressive intrusions using IoT technologyedit
By Immanuel Jotham
The Indian Army, in collaboration with Delhi-based CRON systems is working on predictive analysis technology to help prevent border intrusions. The army will be using Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to counter threats along India’s border, predicting points where intrusions are likely and keeping forces on alert. This technology has been in development over the last six months, reports the Economic Times (ET).
IoTDiscoms need to go ‘smart’ to surviveedit
A smart Discom leverages existing tech like IoT and big data to operate in an efficient and cost-effective manner. They manage the distribution network on a real-time basis to identify faults, minimise outages, and ensure quick restoration of services. This is achieved by self-healing grids, which utilise a decentralised approach for network management.
Big DataIoTIoT platform has massive real-world potentialedit
The scientist said Cyber Physical Systems on the IoT platform has massive real-world potential. Prime Minister Narender Modi referred to it at last year’s Indian Science Congress and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had also mentioned it in the 2018 budget, Prof. Kumar said. Prof. Kumar cited an instance of a tyre embedded with sensors to sense the air pressure in the tyre, and perform a host of other functions, which can contribute to the driver’s increased awareness of the vehicle and its safety, besides harvesting energy from tyre rotation.
IoTCan Technological Solutions And Social Innovations Tackle Challenges Faced By Our Cities?edit
By Manali
Talking about focussing on various domains of aspects of a smart city, Sumit Pamecha, Regional Lead IoT & Smart + Connected Communities, CISCO said, “We need to focus on the magnitude of the urbanization, with more and more people moving to urban areas which is estimated to be around 10,000 people moving to urban areas per hour, equal to one new London every month, a whole new blueprint has to be created to see how a city can be made smarter 5 to 10 years from now.
IoTHealthcare IoT, what the future holdsedit
Hospitalised patients whose physiological status requires close attention can be constantly monitored using IoT driven, non-invasive monitoring. Sensors are used to collect such information and using cloud to analyse data and then send this analysed data to caregivers. It replaces the need for the doctor to visit the patient during regular intervals for check up.
IoTEmpowering global enterprises with transparent mobilityedit
A confluence of technological developments is contributing towards this vision. NFV and virtual SIM, along with cloud-based technologies are paving the way for a virtualised, platform-based approach to connectivity and control. These technologies will help establish the consistency, giving more control to enterprises on their own connected devices. More visibility and control of the usage will encourage enterprises to adopt IoT solutions, enabling the global mobile economy to thrive.
IoTvirtualisedInnovation and Disruptive Technology Keys to Smart Cities of the Futureedit
The two fairs showcase the latest electronics, cutting-edge technology and ICT solutions from around the world. The Smart City Seminar Series features industry experts exploring such topics as Internet security, Fintech, developing smart business through IoT applications, how disruptive technology is driving smart city development, smart mobility and logistics, smart home trends and electronic ID.
Smart Citysmart city developmentIndustry News: Future of Mobility
This electrified road will charge battery powered cars on the goedit
A section of road has been electrified outside of Stockholm to test battery-powered electric trucks as part of the Swedish government’s efforts to make the country completely carbon neutral by 2050. It is described as a full, human-sized slot car system for the road. Similar to the way slot toy cars work, the eRoadArlanda project has built a system where a full sized truck will get power from a rail built into the road and a metal drop-down from the truck’s undercarriage will run it. The slot on the road will provide electricity for the battery in the truck when it needs juice.
Electric VehiclesSIAM envisions 100% electric vehiclesedit
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has submitted a ‘White Paper’ on Electric Vehicles to the Government in-line with the Vision of Government of India to have 100 per cent electric public mobility solutions, and 40 per cent electric personal mobility solutions by 2030. The paper also delves upon taking it further, and to a level where a complete shift to electric vehicle regime is achieved by the 100th year of India’s independence. Representing most automakers in India, SIAM, through the ‘White Paper’ has drawn a vision where new vehicle sales in the country will be hundred per cent electric (battery electric and fuel cell vehicles) in nature by 2047.
Electric VehiclesNo License required for EV charging infrastructure: Power Ministryedit
Companies setting up charging infrastructure for electric vehicles do not require any separate license for electricity transmission, distribution or trading, the power ministry has said in a clarification. The ministry issued the clarification to douse speculation over whether the activity of EV charging through batteries falls under sale and purchase of power, citing provisions of the Electricity Act 2003.
Electric VehiclesE-vehicle charging stations don’t need a separate licenceedit
Commenting on the clarification from the Power Ministry, Saurabh Kumar, Managing Director at Energy Efficiency Services Limited said, “This provides much needed clarity for bettering the penetration of electric vehicles in the country. This is a very important step that the government has taken.”
Electric VehiclesRenewable EnergyIndustry News: Education
Top Engineering Colleges in Indiaedit
Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow This is a private college and is rated as AAA+. The college is accredited by AICTE and affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Technical University. They have an approximate course fee of Rs. 3.69 lakhs. The minimum cut off required for this college based on ranks is 2782 to 15749. The placement history of the college has been 100% with an average package of 3 lakhs per annum.
aicteengineering educationSkill development must for country’s economic growth: Nirmala Sitharamanedit
Skill development is must for the betterment of country’s economic growth along with this it is also important to manage the administrative capacity. This was said by defence minister Nirmala Sitaraman, while addressing seventh convocation of Indian Management Institution, (IIM) Raipur.
Skill DevelopmentGovernment of Rajasthan to focus on starting smart classrooms to facilitate students studying in remote areasedit
The first pure skill University in the country is a revolutionary step towards skill education which practices and follows one-student-one-machine concept for skill education which answers all questions starting from how machines operates to how to get maximum productivity out of the machine.
Higher EducationRural Ministry campaign to promote central schemesedit
By Pushkar Banakar
According to ministry officials, employees and village panchayats will be awarded for their work on April 28. The day will be observed as the Gram Shakti Abhiyan and LED bulbs will be distributed in villages. “We want to work for the welfare of farmers and we will hold workshops at the block-level with an aim to double the farmers’ income,” the official added. The campaign concludes on May 5 with the organisation of livelihood and skill development fairs.
Skill Developmentskill development fairsInnovation and Disruptive Technology Keys to Smart Cities of the Futureedit
The two fairs showcase the latest electronics, cutting-edge technology and ICT solutions from around the world. The Smart City Seminar Series features industry experts exploring such topics as Internet security, Fintech, developing smart business through IoT applications, how disruptive technology is driving smart city development, smart mobility and logistics, smart home trends and electronic ID.
Smart Citysmart city developmentHaryana government to import skill training to 1.15 lakh youthsedit
The Indian Express Money Control The Statesman
The Haryana government on Sunday said that it has set a target to impart skill training to 1.15 lakh youths in the state during 2018-19. A sum of Rs 657.94 crore would be spent in the financial year 2018-19 for this purpose, which is 43.43 per cent higher than previous year, a Skill Development and Industrial Training Department spokesperson said.
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MNRE calls for ‘Expression of Interest’ for first offshore wind energy project of 1000 MW capacityedit
Business Standard The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) an autonomous body under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has called for ‘Expression of Interest’ (EoI) for the first offshore wind energy project of India. The global EoI is intended to shortlist prospective offshore wind energy developers for a 1000 MW offshore wind energy project in Gulf of Khambat, off the coast of Gujarat.
Renewable Energywind energyEnergy in news on April 13edit
The 40 MW of green energy that Surat produces using wind, solar and biogas is the highest renewable energy any Indian city has generated, said Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Mexico wants to enhance energy ties with India Mexico wants Indian companies to better participate in its oil sector. It will soon auction onshore conventional blocks, in which Indian companies will also participate.
Renewable EnergyWhy 24 Cr Indians Without Power Are Counting On Sun, Windedit
By 2035 India’s energy consumption is expected to grow the fastest among the major economies and renewables are set to play a big part — in particular for the 24 crore Indians still without electricity.
Renewable EnergySolar Energywind energySouthern States generate 50% of India’s renewable energyedit
South India generates around half of the country’s renewable energy power and Telangana has crossed the 10 GW demand. Wind and solar installed capacity has doubled over the past few years. These were some of the observations of speakers and experts at RenewX, a B2B renewable energy expo. “The installed renewable solar and wind percentage is 50 percent.
Renewable EnergySolar power generation up from last yearedit
Sharper sun rays may be inconveniencing some, but they have also brought some good tidings. The solar energy input for areas serviced by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has increased significantly over a year, in turn increasing the contribution of renewable energy to the total power generation. Bescom officials said in 2017-18 (April to March), solar energy generated through rooftop installations was 93 MW, a marked increase from 45 MW in the previous financial year of 2016-17.
Renewable EnergySolar PowerKerala: Solar power production at rock bottom, who to blame?edit
By Vinod Nedumundy
The development comes just two years after leading renewable energy firm Mercom’s India Solar Project Tracker found in 2016 that Karnataka had the country’s largest project pipeline, boasting 3.4 GW of projects in various stages of development. Out of the 17 states having 50 MW and above installed capacity, Kerala is at the 15th place, Haryana at 17th and West Bengal at 16th place. Only eight states have an installed capacity of over a GW of solar power.
Renewable EnergySolar Energy60000 MW Wind Energy Production in Next 4 yearsedit
However, within ‘solar’, the rooftop segment has refused to move and now there is news that half of the target of 40,000 MW, to be achieved by 2022, might be snipped and added to the ‘wind’ target of 60,000 MW.
Renewable Energywind energySolar rooftop makers yet to get Centre’s Rs 200cr subsidy | Rajkot Newsedit
Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) have moved heaven and earth but to no avail. According to the policy for residential solar rooftop system, the state government provides Rs 10,000 subsidy per kilowatt for maximum 2 kilowatt while central government’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) gives Rs 20,700 per kilowatt.
Renewable EnergySolar EnergySolar energy firm gets back projectedit
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company, which had terminated its power purchase agreement with Renew Clean Energy Ltd alleging delay in completing a solar project.
Renewable EnergySolar EnergyBangladesh wants to buy solar power from Indiaedit
By Utpal Bhaskar
In what will give India’s energy diplomacy a boost, power-starved Bangladesh wants to buy at least 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity from large solar parks being set up in Gujarat and Rajasthan, said a senior official in the Sheikh Hasina-led government.
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