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Collaborative approach to be taken across state, local bodies and private sector for seamless implementation of 5G networkedit
The Internet of Things Panel of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET) shared their opinion on the draft National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP) 2018. The Position Statement shared lays out the recommendations of the panel members to the Department of Telecom.
NDCP 2018The IET IoT PanelRollout 5G in all districts of the country by 2022, recommends IET IoT paneledit
The Internet of Things panel of the Institution of Engineering and Technology(IET) recommended that the new NDCP 2018 should have a strategic goal of 5G rollout in all districts of the country by 2022.
NDCP 2018The IET IoT PanelSeamless implementation of 5G demands a collaborative approachedit
The Internet of Things Panel of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET) shared their opinion on the draft National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP) 2018. The Position Statement shared lays out the recommendations of the panel members to the Department of Telecom.
NDCP 2018The IET IoT PanelIET Panel Submited its Suggestions For Upcoming National Digital Communication Policyedit
The Internet of Things Panel of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET) shared their opinion on the draft National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP) 2018. The Position Statement shared lays out the recommendations of the panel members to the Department of Telecom.
NDCP 2018The IET IoT PanelCollaborative approach for 5G implementationedit
Collaborative approach to be taken across state, local bodies and private sector for seamless implementation of 5G network says the Internet of Things Panel of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET).
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Third Edition of India’s Platform for Internet of Things IoT India Congress 2018 Launchededit
The Internet of Things (IoT) Panel of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), in partnership with Exhibitions India Group, announced the 3rd edition of IoT India Congress, which is the ‘Platform of Platforms’ for the Internet of Things. N Shivasailam, Special Secretary, Department of Telecommunication unveiled the event at the Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi. Unlimit was the presenting partner and Aeris was the gold partner for the event.
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LEGO’s campaign to let children learn about engineering experiencesedit
The need for young people with STEM skills has never been greater and the Year of Engineering provides us with a brilliant platform to showcase the fantastic opportunities available to those who follow a career path into the profession.
Nigel Fine: Chief Executive of the IETSTEM EducattionThe IETKIIT Institute, signs MoUs with three UK Universitiesedit
The series of collaborations were facilitated by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, as part of its remit of improving the quality of engineering education in India. Professor Sasmita Samanta, Registrar, KIIT inked the MoUs with Ron Tuninga, Pro Vice-Chancellor International at Kingston University, Steve Bradley, Pro-Vice Chancellor, International at Lancaster University and Prof Roger Eccleston, Pro Vice Chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University.
The IETThird Edition of India’s Largest Platform for Internet of Things- IoT India Congress 2018 Launchededit
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The Internet of Things (IoT) Panel of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), in partnership with Exhibitions India Group, announced the 3rd edition of IoT India Congress, which is the ‘Platform of Platforms’ for the Internet of Things. N Shivasailam, Special Secretary, Department of Telecommunication unveiled the event at the Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi.
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The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) , an IET accredited institution signed mermoranda of understanding (moU) with three premier UK universities kingston, Lancaster and Sheffield Hallam in separate ceremonies on their campuses last month.
AccreditationThe IETThe IET accredited SRM Institute of Science and Technology signs MoU with Kingston Universityedit
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Kingston. The collaboration is a result of the long-term engagement that the IET provides to its Academic Partners in a bid to enhance the quality of their engineering programmes as well as pushing them towards attaining global benchmarks of quality engineering education
AccreditationThe IET‘Interoperability, a key in connected world’edit
Addressing the curtain raiser for the 3rd edition of the IoT India Congress 2018 that will happen on October 9-10 in Bengaluru, Sivasailam said that with so much talk about IoT, there is a need to get something on ground in terms of policy and implementation in areas that will improve the quality of life such as healthcare, education and agriculture.
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology signs MoU with Kingston Universityedit
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Kingston. The collaboration is a result of the long-term engagement that the IET provides to its Academic Partners in a bid to enhance the quality of their engineering programmes as well as pushing them towards attaining global benchmarks of quality engineering education.
The IETThe IET accredited SRM Institute of Science and Technology signs MoU with Kingston Universityedit
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Kingston. The collaboration is a result of the long-term engagement that the IET provides to its Academic Partners in a bid to enhance the quality of their engineering programmes as well as pushing them towards attaining global benchmarks of quality engineering education.
The IETSRM Institute of Science and Technology signs MoU with Kingston Universityedit
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Kingston. The collaboration is a result of the long-term engagement that the IET provides to its Academic Partners in a bid to enhance the quality of their engineering programmes as well as pushing them towards attaining global benchmarks of quality engineering education.
The IETSRM ties up with Kingstonedit
SRM Institute of Science and Technology signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kingston University, United Kingdom. The collaboration is a result of the long-term engagement that the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) provides to its academic partners in a bid to enhance the quality of their engineering programmes as well as pushing them towards attaining global benchmarks of quality engineering education.
The IETIoT and Indian Healthcare Systemedit
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Health for all has been talked about for last several decades but then it has not seen the light of the day yet- accessibility to primary and secondary care is still a distant dream in our rural/semi urban communities.
IET India IoT PanelRavi Ramaswamy: Chairman of Healthcare Working GroupThe IET accredited SRM Institute of Science and Technology signs MoU with Kingston Universityedit
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Kingston. The collaboration is a result of the long-term engagement that the IET provides to its Academic Partners in a bid to enhance the quality of their engineering programmes as well as pushing them towards attaining global benchmarks of quality engineering education.
The IETSRM Institute signs MoU with Kingston Universityedit
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Kingston. The collaboration is a result of the long-term engagement that the IET provides to its Academic Partners in a bid to enhance the quality of their engineering programmes as well as pushing them towards attaining global benchmarks of quality engineering education.
IETSRM Institute of Science and Technology signs MoU with Kingston Universityedit
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Kingston. The collaboration is a result of the long-term engagement that the IET provides to its Academic Partners in a bid to enhance the quality of their engineering programmes as well as pushing them towards attaining global benchmarks of quality engineering education.
The IETThe IET accredited SRM Institute of Science and Technology signs MoU with Kingston Universityedit
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of Science and Technology signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Kingston. The collaboration is a result of the long-term engagement that the IET provides to its Academic Partners in a bid to enhance the quality of their engineering programmes as well as pushing them towards attaining global benchmarks of quality engineering education.
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Credai Pune women’s wing organises symposium to increase female participation in construction sectoredit
The IEEE-WIE symposium provided a highly interactive platform to foster interaction, innovation and collaboration among participants. The symposium deliberated on providing an interface to women scientists and engineers with the industry, who are willing to hire women and join or re-join the national/international workforce.
IEEESeminar on rejuvenating rivers held at IEedit
Institution of Engineers in association with Jal Biridari organised a Talk on “Basic Issues in Rejuvenation of Rivers”. The talk was delivered by Environmentalist Dr Bharat Junjhunwala. V Prakash Rao, chairman, Telangana State Water Resources Development Corporation was also present at the seminar. Environmentalist Dr Bharat Junjhunwala said that the rejuvenation of rivers is the need of the hour, to rejuvenate.
Institution of EngineersIEEE Computer Society Appoints New Executive Director Melissa Russelledit
IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS) is pleased to announce Melissa Russell as the new Executive Director, effective immediately. As IEEE-CS’s most senior staff member, Russell will lead the executive team and will be responsible for managing the board of directors and volunteer groups to continue the progress of the Society’s extensive membership, international conferences, publications, standards, and training programs.
IEEEIE office-bearers electededit
The Institution of Engineers (IE) (India), Telangana State Centre 21st executive committee meeting was held recently at Vishweshwaraya Bhavan, Khairatabad and elected T Anjaiah, as Secretary-elect and FIE Dr G Rameshwar Rao, FIE as chairman elect for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. The elected members would take office at the fourth annual general meeting of the Telangana State Centre to be held in October this year.
The Institution of Engineers (IE) (India)Importance of strong encryption for data and communicationsedit
IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, has issued a statement that strong encryption is essential to protect individuals, businesses and governments from malicious cyber activities.
IEEECommemorative Lectureedit
The Institution of Engineers (India), West Bengal State Centre, organised a commemorative lecture at Sir R. N. Mookerjee Hall on the occasion of 165th birthday anniversary of Sir Rajendra Nath Mookerjee.
The Institution of Engineers (India)New standard for WiFi on July 1stedit
Experts says, IEEE standards take three years. The 11ax group has been at it four years so far. That’s longer than today’s 11ac standard took, but still shorter than the complex 11n standard before it. WLAN moved into the giga era in June 2013, when the Wi-Fi Alliance certification of the 802.11ac wireless networking standard came into effect. The ac standard, standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in January 2014, offers throughput speeds of at least 1 Gbps on existing floor-level WLAN.
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Universities must be socially responsible to be sustainable, says Kiran Bediedit
S.Vimal Kumar, a student of Information Technology, IFET College of Engineering, Villupuram, has won ‘The Institution of Engineers (India) –IEI Award’ for Best Social Relevance Project for an innovation that could curb drunk driving.
The Institution of Engineers (India)1New WiFi Specs Expected in Julyedit
Typically, IEEE standards take three years. The 11ax group has been at it four years so far. That’s longer than today’s 11ac standard took, but still shorter than the complex 11n standard before it. Participants blame the complexity of the spec. It aims to boost users’ data rates up to 30 percent while lowering latency nearly 4x and delivering as much as four times the overall data on the same spectrum as today’s 11ac.
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Experts debate on low urban voter turnout in electionsedit
To deep dive into the psyche of an ‘Urban Voter’, a round table meeting was organised by Foundation for Futuristic Cities and the Institution of Engineers at its office in Khairatabad on Monday. Senior professionals from all walks of life took part in the discussion
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Virtual Press Office Exhibitor Profiles: 2018 International Microwave Symposiumedit
The following event roundup from Virtual Press Office is a list of featured exhibitors for the International Microwave Symposium (IMS), the flagship conference of the Microwave Theory & Techniques Society (MTT-S) of the Institution of Electrical and Electronics engineers (IEEE), which takes place from June 10 15 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
IEEEKey events, talks and workshops conducted between Jan-May 2018edit
The first event with 2018’s New Slate of IEEE WiE was conducted under the objective of introducing all the WIE Chapters and networking titled ‘Parichaya 2018’ on 25th February, 2018 at JJ Auditorium, Central College Campus. It saw tech talks on ‘Information Security Awareness – keeping yourself and your family safe in a tech driven world’, by Divya M G, C-DAC, Bangalore and ‘IoT platform A Telecom Perspective’ by Soma Pandey, General Manager, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, Bangalore.
IEEEIEEE Bangalore Section: Upcoming Events for June-Dec, 2018edit
The contributions towards various technical activities on behalf of IEEE Bangalore Section have increased with every passing year. The credit, undoubtedly, goes to the various technical societies, volunteers, student branches and section chapters.
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IETE holds AGM, elects new bodyedit
The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), Jammu Center conducted its Annual General body Meeting (AGM), in the office of chairman, Professor Rakesh Vaid, during which the new body of the office bearers for the session 2018-20 was elected.
IETESeminar on ‘Enhancing Gear Box Reliability’ heldedit
All India Seminar on “Enhancing Gear Box Reliability (For Mechanical Engineers)” was been organized at The Institution of Engineers (India) Jamshedpur Local Centre on Wednesday. The chief Guest of the inauguration function was Rajesh Mishra, Chief SSTG, Tata Steel. In his inaugural address he stressed upon the importance of reliability in today’s competitive business environment.
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Big Data, Analytics of Things upend the way biz gets doneedit
As the Internet of Things (IoT) starts invading the world around us, the stage is set for an “Analytics of Things”—a utopian world where Big Data analytics is not confined to solving business problems, but also upending the way business gets done. Even before data got recognized as the “new oil”, enterprises outlined the need for a system that could handle the onset of “information explosion”.
Analytics of ThingsBig DataAI will significantly impact the evolution of CRM: Here’s howedit
In the field of CRM, there are two vital areas where AI will significantly impact the evolution of Business Processes. Firstly, with the increase in vast amounts of data that is currently applied in CRM, processes will require AI for effective sorting and understanding.
Artificial Intelligence3.5 Million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021: Reportedit
The growing threat landscape and security skills gap facing cybersecurity teams demand that organizations implement automation for a stronger security posture.
CyberSecurityCybersecurity professionals face challenges on the path to automationedit
Juniper Networks has recently announced a new study, The Challenge of Building the Right Security Automation Architecture, conducted with the Ponemon Institute that found that although enterprises understand automation is crucial to addressing the cybersecurity skills shortage and achieving a stronger security posture, the majority are experiencing challenges with determining how, when and where to automate.
CyberSecurityDigital disruption biggest challenge for businesses, says new IMC Chamber presidentedit
“Today, the biggest problem is because of digital technology, every industry is getting hit… You have to change your business completely otherwise you are dead,” said Nair frankly. We are fast moving into a world of connected devices and internet of things (IoT). He pointed out that currently global population was around 7 billion and there were 20 billion connected devices, which is expected to rise closer to 9 billion people and 150 billion connected devices in the coming decades.
IoTIoT Set for Network Evolutionedit
Overall, IoT is slowly gaining traction. But business users, today’s growth drivers, need an easier way to get IoT data into their IT systems — a hole that several companies aim to fill with middleware in the works.
IoTIs India ready for the automation revolution?edit
Globally, we are, and will continue to be, in an era of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ based on the internet of things, automation, artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and the fusion of technologies. How prepared are countries, including India, for this revolution?
AutomationAccelerate business transformation with cloud-based IoT solutionsedit
IoT solutions are helping businesses to understand their customers/markets by providing intelligent inputs and feedback and in turn enabling them to monitor and manage their resources for optimum returns.
IoTWhy the Internet of Things may harbour cyber risksedit
With most IoT devices using open source technology, inherent software vulnerabilities remain unaddressed.
CyberSecurityIoTAI fast disrupting the world of finance as you know itedit
Artificial intelligence or AI is taking the financial world by storm. AI is the field of computer sciences that helps machines/computers to replicate intelligent tasks, normally done by humans, like image processing, game playing, decision making etc. Every aspect of financeNSE 0.94 % is getting disrupted by the arrival of AI.
Artificial IntelligenceReinventing the healthcare sector with Artificial Intelligenceedit
From diagnosis and monitoring of chronic diseases to robotic surgeries, here’s how artificial intelligence is reimagining the healthcare sector in India and the world
Artificial IntelligenceHow Is IoT Going to Change Your Job?edit
In the latest episode of CXO Leaderboard, leadership coach Bhavna Dalal travels to Bosch to understand just how the Internet of Things (IoT) is going to change the lives leaders across industries.
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AI both a boon and bane, feel employeesedit
A peek into the robotized economic futureedit
It is highly likely that job augmentation will overwhelm job destruction, enhancing consumption demand and leading to a boom
Robotics5 Ways In Which Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionise Healthcareedit
Artificial Intelligence is impacting healthcare in the same way that OBD impacted automobiles a few decades ago. With the combination of data and machine learning, AI is moving healthcare to a much more automated, efficient, interactive, and intelligent state. But how will AI impact the future of Healthcare?
Artificial IntelligenceHealthcare5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Impacts Marketing & ROIedit
Data Scientists and Engineers that are working on AI are pushing themselves hard to create AI systems that learn intrinsic nature, language, and emotions so that they comprehend everything and predict behaviour and possible activities. With the introduction of AI in the technology stack, marketing strategy is bound to get a strong push in multiple ways.
Artificial IntelligenceWhy is Regulating Artificial Intelligence Imperative Now?edit
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been expanding its roots rapidly. From small and simple tasks to highly complicated tasks, AI aces it easily. But that has brought some fears we might need to think upon. Like what if the machines became as smart as humans? Already they are running far good than what was expected.
Artificial IntelligenceCyber security, data privacy critical for growth of Digital Indiaedit
Saurabh Jain, Vice President, Paytm, said, “There are many challenges that we are facing in the security front, one of which is phishing. Phishing attacks are becoming very common and as a nation we will have to do something in a very comprehensive way to tackle this issue such as public awareness campaigns”. Talking about IoT, Jain said. Organisation engaged in IoT are talking about solutions and not really thinking about the security aspects.
Cyber SecurityIoTAI and ML allows Efficient Data Organization and Data Quality Management: Shanmugam Nagarajanedit
The industrial sector enjoys several use cases already and it will witness further efficiency improvements. AI-based visual inspection for improved defect detection, a combination of AI+IoT for predictive maintenance, smarter power grids, AI-enabled autonomous cars; these are just a few examples of how AI can positively transform the industrial sector.
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningIndia, UK academic institutions to collaborate on 5G technologiesedit
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a government-owned body engaged in research and development (R&D) in the field of telecommunications in India, today signed separate Memorandum of Agreements (MoUs) with three academic institutions in the United Kingdom (UK) to facilitate meaningful exploration and early adoption of 5G technologies.
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Strategic integration, value and action up next for IoTedit
In the recent years, IoT has taken the global tech industry to the next level of mass connectivity. From real-time GPS tracking of vehicles and people to monitor the consumption of water, electricity and even fuel, IoT has brought afresh possibilities of expansion in the industry.
IoTSmaller firms see a bigger space in industrial internetedit
Startups in the industrial internet of things (IIoT) space, who so far have been focused on serving clients abroad, are now training their sights on the domestic market.
IIoTStartupsAI and IoT – Facilitating better decisions for more productive outcomesedit
Artificial intelligence plays a crucial role to enable the ability of machines to behaves like humans. The main advantages of using AI are learning (supervised or unsupervised), taking self-decisions based on the processing of complex data (organised or unorganised).
AIIoT26% Agribusinesses cite security as key challenge in delivering IoT project: GlobalDataedit
While IoT systems in agriculture are growing exponentially, security issues have emerged as a major cause of concern for agribusinesses, according to GlobalData.
AgricultureIoTArtificial Intelligence have the potential to create high value jobs: Bosch Group CEOedit
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to be like any other industrial revolution and will lead to a shift in job qualification profiles.
Artificial IntelligenceIIoT startups are eyeing the rush to automate in the domestic marketedit
Startups in the industrial internet of things (IIoT) space, who so far have been focused on serving clients abroad, are now training their sights on the domestic market.
IIoTHow IoT and AI help in identifying fraud claimsedit
Worldwide Technology Spending on IoT to Reach $1.2 Trillion in 2022edit
Consumer sector will lead IoT spending growth, followed by insurance and healthcare provider industries
IoTWhat India needs to do to keep its AI ambition runningedit
The current global economy is caught in a major paradox. We live in a world where systems using artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation are matching or exceeding human performance in more and more domains.
Artificial IntelligenceWhy Is The Dark Side Of Artificial Intelligence So Scary?edit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a quintessential way of our lives. When we see machines which respond like we do, or computers which outdo humans on strategy and cognition, we are inviting a future in which humanity will need to accept robot overlords.
Artificial Intelligence‘Innovations should become a point of growth of India-Russia relations’edit
India and Russia are looking not just to expand defence partnership but attempting to put in place partnership in areas of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation. India is of great interest to companies in the field of Industrial Internet of Things where Russia has developed expertise, Igor Bogachev, CEO of Zyfra, (Russian firm that specialises in Artificial Intelligence based solutions) told ET’s Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury.
AIIoTGovt. must drive cross-border collaboration with countries leading in AI research, suggests ASSOCHAM-PwC Studyedit
A recent ASSOCHAM-PwC joint study has suggested the Government to drive cross-border collaboration with countries leading in AI (artificial intelligence) research whereby government departments like the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Department of Science and Technology (DST) may take the lead in developing such relationships.
Artificial IntelligenceCIO must adapt their approach and strategy to attain organisation’s objectives: Synaptics CIOedit
A CIO is responsible for maximizing the business value of technology through setting a vision, working to achieve stakeholder expectations, and consistently delivering results: Synaptics CIO Michael Brooker.
IoTEdge Computing Drives Internet Of Thing’s Growth: Studyedit
The total number of connected IoT (Internet of Things) sensors and devices is set to exceed 50 billion by 2022, up from an estimated 21 billion in 2018, according to a new study by Juniper Research.
IoTIoT spending to touch $1.2 trillion in 2022: IDCedit
Internet of Things (IoT) spending will achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6 percent over the 2017-2022 forecast period and reach $1.2 trillion in 2022, according to an IDC report.
IoTIndia should collaborate in AI with leading countries: Assochamedit
Indian government departments should take the lead in developing cross-border collaborations with countries leading in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, industry chamber Assocham said on Sunday.
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence: How employee retention can become a scienceedit
Over the years Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have been gradually getting smarter and reaching new levels of sophistication and precision which are beginning to address complex business issues. Artificial Intelligence is being deployed in multiple ways depending upon the business needs.
Artificial IntelligenceHow India is carving out a niche for itself in the field of Artificial Intelligenceedit
India isn’t exactly a hub for cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Misconceptions abound about big data, machine learning, automation and other AI-related technologies in the context of job losses for humans. And unlike other major economies, India hadn’t yet spelled out its vision for a future with AI.
Artificial IntelligenceCan artificial intelligence be given legal rights and duties?edit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ceased to be that fantastic big idea of the future. AI is now more science and less fiction, with computers and robots replacing humans.
Artificial IntelligenceIndia can play a big role in AI ethics: Eurasia Group’s Paul Trioloedit
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) wave is sweeping the world as countries from China to the US and the UK compete aggressively and commit resources to get ahead in the race. US-based Paul Triolo, director (geotechnology) of Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy firm, shares his views with Malini Goyal on a range of issues around AI.
Artificial IntelligenceBuilding Or Buying IoT Platform; What Should Enterprises Do?edit
Enterprises and big businesses have many options when it comes to IoT application and device management. Knowing the reality behind building a dedicated IoT platform or hire the services of IoT platform from the vendor, allows the business to make effective technology and capital-related decisions.
EnterpriseIoT5G roll-out to usher in new era of data consumption: Ericssonedit
The year 2018 is set to go down in history as a pivotal year from an information technology perspective, with the first commercial deployment of 5G expected this year that will dramatically boost data consumption, says a top official of Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson.
5GData TrafficHow Smart Technologies Can Reduce Negative Environmental Impactedit
In today’s digital era, Smart Technologies have changed surreptitiously from predefined parameters requiring minimum interference to something that also enables green IT and environment protection.
Environment ProtectionIoTHow AI plays a key role in logistic Managementedit
As we move ahead with the time, the term Artifical Intelligence (AI) is becoming a part of our day-to-day conversations. We hear all sort of things about machine learning and robotics technology making a global impact by optimizing the process we perform to do a task more efficient and less time-consuming.
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence: The one solution to every industry’s problemsedit
Artificial Intelligence is slowly taking the world by storm. AI isn’t new to people; it’s ubiquitous today.
Artificial IntelligenceHow Businesses Can Generate Insights From IOT Devicesedit
In the last two decades, if we thought that the internet has changed the way we live, we are yet to see how the Internet of Things (IOT) is going to transform our lives – affecting businesses and people in myriad ways.
IoTThis city is the biggest market for home automation in Indiaedit
Home automation or smart home industry is witnessing a rapid shift in India with the concept growing at a steady pace in the urban areas. The growing market share of smart homes in India can be attributed to the growth of IT hubs and HNWIs (high net worth individuals).
Home AutomationArtificial intelligence can bridge rich-poor divide, says Fadnavisedit
Dismissing the fear of unemployment due to artificial intelligence (AI), Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has said AI would create more jobs and help in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor.
Artificial IntelligenceIBM bets big on artificial intelligence for server businessedit
Tech giant IBM has unveiled a new line of power system servers that can handle intensive computing workloads at organisations using new-age technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).
Artificial IntelligenceHere’s how edge computing will revolutionise 5G experienceedit
Now, apart from mobile connections, devices are also getting connected, thanks to Internet of Things (IoT). With more and more devices getting connected such as smart homes, heating systems, vehicles, wearables, buildings, etc., consumers are looking at faster speeds than 4G. Here, 5G will transform the experience.
5GIoTWhy we need IoT and Mobility for Healthcare Industry?edit
With the expansion of Internet of Things (IoT) and mobility what we are witnessing today is the transformation of across industries. However, it is the Healthcare industry and its additional elements such as Health care IT companies and Healthcare IT services providers that are leveraging maximum benefits out of these technological advancements. And they are bringing new possibilities of patient care.
HealthcareIoTAI matching human intelligence still decades awayedit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still decades away in matching human intelligence, despite major advances, according to scientists at CA technologies who are involved in cutting-edge research.
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence: A smarter way to build smart citiesedit
The challenges of developing brownfield cities are different from greenfield, but common to both is the understanding that technologies like AI and IoT will be the cornerstone of realising India’s aspirations of building ‘intelligent’ cities of tomorrow.
AISmart CitiesAre Smart Cities really a Smart Choice?edit
In addition to controlling the distribution of utilities, channeling finance, monitoring traffic and coordinating between numerous corporations and departments, the IC4 will process the data on citizens from various sources to expedite the services they provide. It proposes a common platform of solutions for problems that vary widely in range.
IoTSmart CitiesAI is a very surprising tech, which makes its future hard to predict: Bruce Schneieredit
In an interview, Schneier speaks about some of the biggest online security threats that individuals, companies and governments will face in 2018; how these threats have ballooned because of the IoT (Internet of Things)
AIIoTEthical Artificial Intelligence is the need of the houredit
At a time when governments and organisations across the world are trying to harness the powerful technology, the need for an ethical AI has never been more important
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence has the potential to add 1 trillion to India’s economy in 2035edit
A new NITI Aayog working paper outlines a comprehensive strategy for AI adoption in India. Given many countries, including China and France, have formalised strategies even as the US powers through with AI research, Indian policymakers will do well to pay heed to NITI’s recommendations.
Artificial Intelligence“Digital infrastructure is critical in transforming a city and creating a sustainable smart ecosystem”edit
With innovation at the heart of its operations, network security solutions provider SonicWall has been preventing cybercrimes for over 25 years. In a candid interview with Chahat Jain of BW Smart Cities, Debasish Mukherjee, Country Manager India & SAARC how crucial digital infrastructure is in transforming the cities of future and the role of new age trends like IoT, cloud and machine learning in driving the growth of network security market.
IoTSmart CitiesDell and Microsoft collaborate to offer simplified IoT solutionsedit
Dell Technologies and Microsoft are collaborating to deliver a joint Internet of Things (IoT) solution designed to help vertical customers simplify deploying their end-to-end IoT solutions, from the edge to the cloud.
IoTAutomation not to hit jobs in long run: TCSedit
IT and consultancy giant TCS feels automation may lead to a slump in hiring in the coming years, but in the long run, it will create more job opportunities in fields of data science, artificial intelligence, robotics and analytics. Stung by the visa restrictions and paucity of local graduates in STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — streams, the software major is now running two ambitious student reach-out programmes in the US and other developed countries to lure youth to take IT as a career option.
AutomationAI, automation and machine learning revolutionize pharma supply chain: Ushasri Tirumalaedit
The new technologies like, Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and machine learning are being increasingly adopted into supply chain management in the pharmaceutical industry. With the intervention of these technologies, drugs logistics, tracking, packaging and processing can get automated, giving less room for human error, stated Ushasri Tirumala, senior VP and GM, Manhattan Associates.
AIAutomationHealthcareArtificial Intelligence: NITI Aayog raises concerns over ethics, privacy, securityedit
The AI (Artificial Intelligence) threat to privacy has long been talked about. Now, NITI Aayog too has come out with a discussion paper on ‘National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence’ in which it says
Artificial Intelligence‘Promoting innovation, harnessing potential of IoT imperative for India’edit
The need of promoting innovation and harnessing the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) is imperative for solving practical problems in India, said Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan.
IoTIn the coming era of ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT), cryptography will be the key to ensuring securityedit
The memory and energy consumption level of most IoT devices are small, and security has to be ensured within these limitations. A relatively new technology called “lightweight cryptography” is believed to be particularly useful for IoT, due to its efficiency of end-to-end communication and possibilities of more network connections with lower resource devices.
IoTInnovate, harness IoT to solve practical problems in India: Sundararajanedit
The need of promoting innovation and harnessing the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) is imperative for solving practical problems in India. All initiatives in IoT should translate into business models which can be replicated across sectors
IoTIoT initiatives should translate into business models across sectors: Telecom Secretaryedit
As per recent estimates, IoT market in India stands at $5.6 million with 200 million connected units in 2016 which is expected to grow to $15 billion with 2.7 billion units by 2020.
IoTTechnological Innovations In Artificial Intelligence Is On The Riseedit
The significant advancements made over the last decade in the abilities and cost of parallel computing, algorithms, big data and the transfer to the cloud is expected to bring artificial intelligence (AI) out of laboratories and into the mainstream world.
Artificial IntelligenceAI on the future: Artificial Intelligence add ~$1 billion to India’s GVA by 2035, says NITI Aayogedit
Against such a backdrop, the NITI Aayog’s recently published working paper, National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence #AIforAll, presents a comprehensive AI vision for India.
Artificial Intelligence‘Use of AI in key sectors will need robust data ecosystem’edit
Large-scale adoption of technologies such as AI in sectors like healthcare, agriculture and education needs to be backed by a robust data ecosystem, intellectual property rights and collaboration between private players, according to a report by NITI Aayog.
Artificial IntelligenceNITI Aayog identifies five sectors that can adopt Artificial Intelligenceedit
NITI Aayog has identified five sectors that includes healthcare, agriculture, education, infrastructureNSE -1.22 % and transportation that can benefit from adoption of artificial intelligence.
Artificial IntelligenceHealthcare industry to aggressively embrace the digital revolutionedit
IoT is not new, but has been gaining more attention and traction lately. The concept of the IoT entails the use of electronic devices that capture or monitor data and are connected to a private or public cloud, enabling them to automatically trigger certain events. Healthcare practitioners are closely watching the development of this trend to see if the IoT will be a part of their future.
HealthcareIoTWhy India needs to address data flow issues, quickedit
Access to big data can help build productive and advanced AI systems or could be destructive for individuals, companies or even governments.
Artificial IntelligenceAI Redefining Connectivity and New Cycle of Economic Growthedit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a paradigm shift in how nations prepare for the digital economy and could almost double the value of the global digital economy to $23 trillion by 2025 from $12.9 trillion in 2017 when it accounted for 17.1 percent of the global GDP.
Artificial IntelligenceThere’s an upside to automationedit
Today, anything that can be automated will be automated, and the Indian IT industry is primed for this by offering RPA services that are faster and more affordable.
AutomationRole of AI in digital transformation efforts and beyondedit
Digital business has hastened the interest in Artificial Intelligence that CIOs are rushing to build an AI strategy and investment plan.
Artificial IntelligenceStand-alone policy on IoT on cardsedit
The department of telecom (DoT) will bring soon announce a stand-alone policy on internet of things (IoT) under a regulatory and security framework and is currently identifying appropriate spectrum bands and technology for this web-enabled ecosystem.
IoTWhat is India doing to get ready for 5G?edit
5G will act as the catalyst for Digital India—a watershed moment in digital transformation
5GIoTAugmenting customer Service with AIedit
AI in customer service has a bright future and interestingly with the convergence of AI interaction solutions with other exciting technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) and Virtual Reality (VR). The potential for personalized services goes up tremendously with this convergence.
Artificial Intelligence4 Artificial Intelligence Trends That Will Dominate 2018edit
Every day a new headline is made with Artificial Intelligence (AI) that is well-poised to drastically change the way people use technology to get work done. With the suitable dataset behind it, AI can help ease many monotonous and redundant tasks, changing the way humans perform their tasks.
Artificial IntelligenceIndustry News: Future of Mobility
Charging ahead: Getting Indian cities electric-vehicle readyedit
By 2030, a city like Delhi could require around 300,000 fast chargers, presuming a 30% EV penetration into an estimated car parc of 10 million.
EV ChargingUnion government announces road map for electric vehicles in Indiaedit
Mint reported that sometime last year, the Union government suddenly announced that India would make the paradigm shift to full electric mobility by 2030.
Electric VehiclesWhere three million electric car batteries will go when they retireedit
Finding ways to reuse the technology is becoming more urgent as the global stockpile of EV batteries is forecast to exceed the equivalent of about 3.4 million packs by 2025
Electric Car batteriesWhy Battery Electric Vehicles Have Overtaken Hydrogen Fuel Cellsedit
While electric cars are still minuscule in number compared to fossil-fuel driven cars, they are steadily gaining ground. Since 2013, the number of electric cars has doubled, but yet the overall share is less than 4 percent. And companies like Tesla have been at the forefront in changing public perception towards electric vehicles.
Electric VehiclesGovt mulling ‘non-fiscal’ measures under FAME-II to promote electric vehiclesedit
A proposal to withdraw monetary incentives on purchase of private electric cars was also part of the “non-fiscal” recommendations
Electric VehiclesPoor performance, low mileage of e-cars by Mahindra, Tata upset govt officialsedit
Both models failed to run even 80-82 km on a single charge within city limits. Battery capacity was not up to the mark, compared to global standards, the official told the newspaper, requesting anonymity.
electric carsRoad map for electric vehicles in Indiaedit
Sometime last year, the Union government suddenly announced that India would make the paradigm shift to full electric mobility by 2030. This was more a statement of intent signalling a necessary and transformative shift to ease polluting vehicular emissions on our congested roads.
Electric VehiclesGovt officials refuse to use electric cars made by Mahindra, Tata Motorsedit
Electric cars of Tata Motors and Mahindra—the Tata Tigor electric and Mahindra e-Verito, respectively—procured by EESL for government officials failed to run even 80-82km on a single charge within city limits
electric carsE-vehicles to offer feeder services to Hyderabad Metroedit
To encourage people to use the Metro, the Telangana government will soon launch a pilot project to promote electric feeder vehicle services by providing last-mile connectivity.
e-vehicles5 Reasons Why It Makes Perfect Sense to Buy an Electric Car Nowedit
Thinking of buying an electric car? There couldn’t have been a better time than now. For quite some time, there’s been an ever-increasing awareness on the benefits of owning electric vehicles, and rightly so. They’re low-maintenance, environment-friendly and much more. Let’s look at the top 5 reasons why now is the right time to buy an electric car.
Electric VehiclesGovt may tighten ’22 CAFE norms, industry worriededit
The government is thinking of tightening the CAFE (corporate average fuel economy) norms for 2022 or 2023 to compel car and SUV makers to invest more in electric and hybrid vehicle technology.
Electric VehiclesGMDA officials to travel in electric carsedit
To raise awareness on environment protection, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) officials will start travelling in electric vehicles from July 1.
Electric VehiclesPower Grid Plans To Set Up 26 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In Three Citiesedit
State-run transmission utility Power Grid Corporation Ltd. looks to set up 26 electric-vehicle charging stations in three cities as India takes first steps towards promoting the use of electric vehicles.
EV ChargingIndia Wants European Charging Standard For Its Electric Vehiclesedit
India’s power planning body prefers the European electric vehicle charging infrastructure standard that’s used by German and American automakers, the Quint reported quoting officials aware of the development.
EV Charging‘Charge’ Is The Key To Change In Electric Vehicle Revolutionedit
The stated objective of the government to have 30 per cent electric vehicles (EV) by 2030 is an ambitious target given the current state of the EV ecosystem. Advancements in the EV arena will take its own course, and the government should choose to remain neutral to the various kinds of technologies that are evolving to allow them to run their course.
Electric RevolutionWhat government needs to do to promote electric carsedit
A recent report that the Centre plans to scrap cash incentives currently available to buyers of electric cars despite the government’s overall objective of incentivising these clean fuel technologies may not augur well for promoting sales of these vehicles and consequently a cleaner environment. The news is especially bad for metro cities.
electric carsGovernment planning to end subsidy for private electric cars, says reportedit
As per the report, the new FAME (faster adoption and manufacturing of hybrid and electric vehicles) Phase 2 draft policy drawn up by the heavy industries ministry has proposed the removal of existing incentives.
electric carsGovernment to rope in nodal state agencies for establishing electric vehicle infrastructureedit
Private entities like Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Fortum, Ola and Uber are keen on entering the e-vehicle business
Electric VehiclesAuto makers propose a short-term plan for faster adoption of e-vehiclesedit
Electric vehicle manufacturers in India have proposed to the government a short-term policy of putting out three million electric vehicles on Indian roads in a bid to accelerate adoption of such vehicles and end uncertainty on schemes and subsidies facing government’s electric mobility mission plan.
Electric VehiclesIndia’s Hunt For Lithium For Electric Vehicle Boom To Begin By Marchedit
India aims to turn 30 percent of the vehicles battery-powered by 2030 as the Asia’s third-largest economy looks to curb oil imports and push for cleaner transport.
Electric VehiclesCarmakers Seen Wasting Billions on Electric, Autonomous Vehiclesedit
Automakers are in a pickle. If they don’t invest in electric cars and self-driving technology, investors shun them. If they do, they risk burning billions of dollars on cars that won’t make money, according to a new study from consulting firm AlixPartners.
Autonomous CarsElectric VehiclesElectric vehicles push copper demandedit
Demand for copper is expected to grow with demand for electric vehicles. The metal is a highly ranked conductor of electricity, used in energy generators, motors, renewable energy systems as well as in Lithium-Ion batteries that are used in EVs
Electric VehiclesAll-electric vehicle plans lack infra support: Bosch Chairman Volker Denneredit
India’s aspiration to make the country an all-electric vehicle market in the coming decade seemed to be a far cry, given the poor state of infrastructure to support growth of these vehicles, Volker Denner, chairman of Bosch Group, said on Wednesday.
Electric VehiclesElectric Cars Are Going to Suck Up 9% of World’s Power Demandedit
With batteries getting cheaper and governments promoting their use, electric vehicles are going to be sucking up a whole lot more of the world’s power in coming years.
Electric VehiclesElectric vehicle manufacturers urge govt to make short-term policies to help industryedit
Society of Electric Vehicles Manufacturers asks the Centre to help the industry by making short-term policies that will help achieve a target of 3 million EV sales in the next three years
Electric VehiclesLithium-ion batteries, the future of renewable energy industryedit
Renewable energy analysts claim LIBs are expected to weigh at least five times lesser and last five times longer, when compared to existing lead acid batteries, drawing manufacturers towards them.
Charging it up: After decades of importing lithium ion cells, Indian companies can lay hands on the technologyedit
India imported $150 million worth of Li-ion cells in 2017 for powering smartphones and laptops and other energy storage purposes. But it is electric vehicles that account for over 50% of global Li-ion demand today, growing from a 25% share in 2014.
EV ChargingThe future of mobilityedit
To maintain pace with India’s commitments to COP21, India has set an ambitious target to convert 100% of the car sales to E-Vehicle by 2030. 2 and 3-wheelers to play a key role in the E-Vehicle segment
Electric VehiclesTime to kick-start sustainable growth in auto industryedit
As one of the major pillars of economic development and growth, with a huge bearing on GDP and employment generation, the Indian automobile industry, today, is on the cusp of a major disruption due to technological innovation, new business models and changing regulations.
Electric VehiclesIndia Wants European Charging Standard For Its Electric Vehiclesedit
India’s power planning body prefers the European electric vehicle charging infrastructure standard that’s used by German and American automakers, according to officials aware of the development.
Electric Vehicles‘EV battery tech decades away from commercial viability’edit
Electric Vehicle (EV) mobility is presented as the poster child for India’s push towards a cleaner form of public mobility. Those operating in the EV sector often debate on the merits and demerits of
Electric VehiclesFind new roads: The EV charging infrastructure fallacy unpackededit
In the wonderful world of electric vehicles, the purported “experts” love to speak about charging infrastructure. When espousing their views, these pundits will invariably lament the dearth of physical charging infrastructure for EVs and that this is the fatal flaw holding back the technology’s tremendous potential in India.
EV Infrastructure
Tata Power to install 100 EV charging stations in Maharashtraedit
Tata Power was the first to established the EV charging station at Vikhroli in Mumbai in August 2017 and later installed two more in January 2018.
EV ChargingElectric vehicle transformation to hit hard auto part suppliers, small players: Reportedit
A transformational shift is expected with deployment of electric vehicles (EV) in India significantly impacting existing automobile parts suppliers, which will face severe competition from new entrants like technology firms and battery makers, according to a report by consultancy firm EY.
Electric VehiclesPower utilities to earn $11 billion from power demand of Electric Vehiclesedit
India is all set to adopt large number of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. A joint study by Assocham and Ernst & Young LLP suggested that the overall electricity demand from large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India is projected to touch 69.6 terawatt hours by 2030.
Electric VehiclesIndia’s electricity demand from EVs may reach 69.6 TWh by 2030: Studyedit
The overall EV demand is expected to help power utilities earn an estimated $11 bn in revenue by 2030, according to a study by ASSOCHAM-EY.
Electric VehiclesNorms for EVs, alternative-fuel vehicles coming soonedit
As car manufacturers draw up ambitious plans to roll out electric vehicles (EVs), the Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways will, in the next few days, spell out the parameters defining the performance, safety and operations of alternative fuel-run vehicles.
Electric VehiclesMetro stations to get electric vehicle charging pointsedit
Emerging as the symbol of eco-friendly transport services in the city, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will soon have electric vehicle charging stations for commuters to recharge their electric bikes and cars.
Electric Vehicles ChargingElectric Vehicles: Power utilities to earn $11 billion in revenue with EV demand, says reportedit
The overall electricity demand from electric vehicles (EVs) in India is projected to be around 79.9 gigawatt hours (GWh) by 2020, and is expected to reach 69.6 terawatt hours (TWh) by 2030.
Electric VehiclesISRO wants to contribute to electric vehicle industry: Here’s howedit
Indian space agency ISRO on Tuesday announced it has decided to transfer its own lithium ion cell technology to Indian industry on a non-exclusive basis for usage in automobiles for Rs. 1 crore. In a statement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said the initiative will accelerate the development of indigenous electric vehicle industry.
Electric VehiclesGovernment mulls stricter fuel efficiency norms in order to promote more electric vehiclesedit
A committee of senior bureaucrats has made recommendations to the Niti Aayog that include tightening fuel efficiency norms for four-wheelers with combustion engines in order to give a fillip to electric vehicles (EVs).
Electric VehiclesTurning its back on ‘FAME’ may cost dearedit
The state’s failure to apply for Phase I of the Centre’s Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles in India (FAME India) project could well result in increased tariffs for the
Electric Vehiclese-rickshaws gather dust as TS lacks registration policyedit
The Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation’s (TSTDC) proposed plan to operate electric vehicles (e-rickshaws) around Charminar and Salarjung Museum is still a non-starter as the State government has no policy of registering the electric vehicles.
e-rickshawsGovernment may ease import norms for high-end electric vehicles, cars, bikes – Reportedit
Sources said that the government will henceforth allow the import of vehicles, which are certified by internationally-accepted test agencies such as those in Europe, Singapore and some other countries.
Electric VehiclesGo electric, save the environmentedit
The environment has always had to bear the brunt of advances in technology. Smartphones and laptops generate tonnes of e-waste, industries produce hazardous by-products, and cars are the main source of noise and air pollution.
Electric VehiclesThere’s a Better Answer Than Electric Carsedit
None of this is to say electric cars shouldn’t be developed or sold. There are plenty of true believers who will buy them, probably enough to support some production and investment. It’s just that governments, which have recently latched on to vehicle electrification as compulsory, and even begun putting out competing dates for their future bans on the sales of cars with internal combustion engines, may actually be wrong-headed.
Electric VehiclesElectric vehicle charging infra to come up at Metro stations in phasesedit
In sync with the electric vehicle (EV) push of the Union government, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) along with its partners announced that it will be setting up EV charging infrastructure at Metro stations in the city.
Electric VehiclesTransport ministry to soon notify charging technologies for EVsedit
The ministry of road transport could soon notify charging technologies for electric vehicles, sources said. The two technologies that are likely to be notified are CHAdeMO & CCS.
Electric VehiclesPolicyWith the launch of India’s first e-scooter, the electric vehicles market finally inches forwardedit
The roll out of these scooters marks an important step forward for India’s electric vehicles industry, which has struggled with policy flip-flops and inadequate infrastructure for years, even as the Indian government has set an ambitious goal of making all new cars sold from 2030 electric.
E scooterPragmatism should drive policy for electric vehiclesedit
Electric mobility is the buzzword these days in the transportation and automotive sectors. Worldwide, governments are extending support for adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), largely defined by their respective national strategic imperatives.
Electric VehiclesHow India fares in the electric vehicle raceedit
India is aiming to reduce its overall oil import bill and pollution levels across cities in the coming years. Electric vehicles will play a significant role in achieving this target. Mint takes a look at where India has reached and what remains to be done.
Electric VehiclesIndia needs to produce Lithium-ion batteries for EVs to be successful : Ananth Geeteedit
The Minister said that India must become a hub for the manufacture and export of lithium-ion batteries. If well implemented, this move should be able to exponentially reduce the costs of manufacturing electric cars in India!
Electric VehiclesLi-ion batteriesHow are 3D technologies supporting India’s journey to e-mobility: Opinionedit
The 3D technologies provide the most appropriate vehicle for making the entire electro mobility ecosystem more efficient, helping companies innovate and become more agile and effective.
e-mobilityElectric vehicle adoption gets a boost on World Environment Dayedit
In a major boost to the electric vehicle adoption in the country on World Environment Day on Tuesday, Goldstone-BYD, announced the launch as well as export of its full Electric Feeder Bus ‘eBuzz K6’, the first bus in this category to be manufactured in India.
Electric VehiclesGovt may ease import norms for high-end e-vehicles, cars, bikesedit
Indian roads may see a rush of top-of-the-line electric vehicles, luxury cars, vans and superbikes, with the government all set to liberalise import norms by removing restrictions on price and engine capacities, as well as the mandatory local testing conditions.
Electric VehiclesCharging Stations Key To Success Of Electric Vehicle Policy, Tata Motors Saysedit
Tata Motors Ltd., which recently signed an agreement with the Maharashtra government to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles, believes a high density of fast-charging stations is key to meet targets.
Electric Vehicles‘E-rickshaws must be alternative for petrol or diesel run vehicles’edit
Long before government envisaged any policy regarding the e-rickshaws, Delhi has seen a meteoric rise in the availability and use of these electric vehicles. To encourage the use of these eco-friendly vehicles who have zero carbon footprint and do not harm the environment, unlike the fossil-fuels or CNG run vehicles, the AAP led Delhi-government has already increased the subsidy provided to each e-rickshaw owner from Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000, whereas Aadhar has also been made mandatory for availing the subsidy.
e- rickshawIndia to soon manufacture lithium-ion batteries: Minister Geeteedit
India will soon able to manufacture lithium-ion batteries which are used to power electric vehicles, Union Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister Ananth Geete said on Tuesday.
Electric VehiclesLi-ion batteryThe number of electric cars on the road has more than doubled over the last three yearsedit
The reasons for this rapid growth are manifold. In addition to the introduction of plug-in hybrids, which gives consumers more flexibility, manufacturers like Tesla are making electric vehicles easier on the eye and ensuring they can cover more distance. The Tesla’s Model S, for example, has a range between 249 and 315 miles.
Electric VehiclesTata Motors sets up a new vertical to drive EV businessedit
Tata Motors on Monday announced the establishment of an Electric Mobility Business as it looks to capture the growing demand in the segment, especially from the government.
Electric VehiclesEVs are key to greater vehicle efficiency: Global Fuel Economy Initiativeedit
Transport activity is increasing around the world as economies grow, which means that the sector’s emissions are also on the rise. That’s largely because 95 per cent of the world’s transport energy still comes from fossil fuels.
Electric VehiclesCan e-buses rev up India’s electric revolution?edit
Electric mobility experts believe it is timely and challenging for the industry and the government to design a sustainable, eco-friendly mobility system for smarter cities.
e-busese-mobilityIndia to be shared mobility leader by 2030, says reportedit
India is expected to be a leader in shared mobility by 2030 as rising share of electric and autonomous vehicles will improve shared mile economics, says a Morgan Stanley report.
Shared MobilityWireless charging for electric cars is the next frontieredit
While Indian auto makers like Tata Motors and Mahindra have unveiled and started work on the EV strategy, Indian startups are in the race to corner a part of the EV race. Hyderabad- based Gayam Motor Works (GMW) is the first company in the world to develop an electric three-wheeler with Li-Ion battery, with a battery swapping system.
EV Charging‘Electric Vehicle Policy soon’edit
The State government will soon announce an ‘Electric vehicle policy’ to facilitate production of the vehicles in the State and their mandatory use by all the government departments.
Electric VehiclesGovt sets modest target for electric vehicle sales, as challenges mountedit
The government has set a target of increasing the number of electric cars to 4% of the overall new vehicle sales in the next five years starting from 2018-19.
Electric VehiclesIndia’s switch to electric vehicles gets delayed due to lack of charging pointsedit
India’s plans for vehicle electrification seemed to be going great guns when state-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) floated a second large tender for 10,000 electric cars in March, in a span of just seven months.
Electric VehiclesFinancing e-vehiclesedit
The government has taken another step in its push for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). As financial institutions are reluctant to invest in the sector, the government is planning to set up a venture capital fund of Rs 1,500 crore, with Rs 500 crore of the government’s money, under the FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles) scheme.
Electric VehiclesIndustry News: Education
Will IITs’ move to add more seats for women help bridge gender gap in male-dominated engineering branches?edit
The IITs this year have added 779 more seats for women. A large chunk of these seats are in mechanical and civil engineering, branches traditionally considered male-dominated. The move is aimed at balancing the gender gap in these branches.
EngineeringWhy Modi government is replacing UGC with a new higher education regulatoredit
The Modi government has announced that it will dissolve the University Grants Commission (UGC) and replace it with a new Higher Education Commission of India (HECI).
Higher Education5 Skills You Need To Become Technology-Proficient For The Jobs Of Tomorrowedit
India’s journey in becoming a technology powerhouse has been powered by its large populace of skilled programmers and technologists. The country is renowned for its immensely gifted talent pool that has been acknowledged globally for its dynamism, dedication, and innate flair for innovation.
SkillingCentre proposes dissolving UGC, setting up new Higher Education Commissionedit
HECI would focus solely on academic matters. Monetary grants would be the purview of the ministry, according to the draft.
Higher EducationAs much as 50% of engineering seats remain vacant; Centre asks IIT-Delhi for helpedit
To help alleviate the situation, the Centre has called upon the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) – Delhi, to chalk out a comprehensive plan for the coming decade.
EngineeringReskilling has to be on-demand, need-based, seamless and personalisededit
Tech, including automation, shall replace some job roles. But dynamic decision-making in unpredictable environments will always be difficult to be replicated by a machine.
ReskillingWhen Teachers Went Back to Class for Lessons on Automationedit
According to multiple recruitment consultancies, India supports more than half of the world’s tech outsourcing requirements. However, employers have been finding it difficult to get AI and ML trained individuals.
Teacher TrainingDo Engineers In India Stand Exposed To The Current Technology Evolution?edit
According to AICTE data from 2017, there were 3291 recognized institutions offering undergraduate programs in Engineering disciplines with a total intake capacity of 15,56,360. Exactly 782,200 students graduated in 2016 of which 361,498 reported being placed in a job. This is just over half of those passing out.
EngineeringHigher Technical Education: Driving for change in knowledge acquisition practicesedit
Challenges to impart quality education call for change in the system, which includes teaching-learning process. Hence, the need for change in knowledge acquisition practices in higher technical education as well.
Technical EducationNeed To Evolve Engineering Education, Before It’s Too Lateedit
Some of the best foreign institutions like MIT, Olin College, Cornell, Stanford, etc., have responded to the unprecedented changes by retooling, reskilling, reprogramming, creating new learning paths, offering unbundled learning and providing a multidisciplinary perspective to the discipline.
Education5 tips for engineering students who are not going to an IITedit
People usually think that good and successful engineers come out of IITs alone. Well, neither is every IIT engineer good, nor is every good engineer from an IIT. They are certainly prestigious institutes and have a great track record, but a great engineer can come from anywhere. Every year more than 12 lakh students attempt JEE Main but only 20,000 make it to an IIT.
EngineeringCollaboration In Educationedit
A meaningful collaboration between Industry and Academia can be an effective tool for bridging unemployment of graduating students.
EducationMany get into Engineering just for ‘B-Tech-tag’edit
B.Tech being perceived as a difficult and expensive degree raises the pressure on candidates to have a job quickly. The desperation to have a job, often makes the candidate choose any stream of engineering, irrespective of their area of study
EngineeringAnother Blow to the Higher Education System: UGC Regulations Make Ph.D. a Mandatory Qualification for Assistant Professorsedit
Despite High Demand for Automation, More Than Half of India’s Colleges Have No New AI Coursesedit
Northern and Eastern India have seen no new colleges in AI, robotics or machine learning for the past five years. India needs to step up its game on advanced courses to address the unemployment distress.
EngineeringUpskillingStudy Abroad And Employabilityedit
Many students pursue higher education abroad with the aim of achieving “specialization” which translates as narrowly defined choices in terms of what courses they pick and ultimately leaves the range of jobs they can pitch their profiles to, narrowed down instead of the opposite.
Higher EducationWe Asked People What Changes They Want In Our Education System & This Is What They Saidedit
There are no two ways about the fact that the quality of education in a majority of our colleges and universities is quite dismal and UGC (University Grants Commission), the statutory body regulating universities, has sought suggestions to improve it.
EducationModi govt wants IITs to tone down their entrance exam for engineersedit
The government wants the Indian Institutes of Technology to bring down the difficulty levels of the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE)-Advanced so that seats don’t go vacant, unlike this year when the cut-off had to be reduced after it appeared that about 1,000 seats may not get filled up.
EngineeringOne out of four students stumbles on engineering hurdleedit
According to statistics, in 2016-17, of the 37,391 students who enrolled in engineering and technology programme, around 10,000 failed. In 2015-16, the number of students who failed was over 15,000. The number of students who enrolled that year was 41,389 against the total intake capacity of 62,713.
EngineeringEducation rethink: States taking steady strides in improving school education even as Centre rolls out Samagra Shiksha Abhiyanedit
The Centre now wants to open pre-schools in the country—after having merge the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the Rashtra Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and the teachers’ education schemes.
EducationNew UGC regulations announced to improve standards of higher education sectoredit
In order to improve standards of the higher education sector, a number of new rules were announced on Wednesday as part of the new University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations to “attract and retain the best quality teachers and other academic staff in universities and colleges”.
Higher EducationThe returns from education in India’s job marketedit
The returns from education in India’s job market have climbed steeply since the turn of the 21st century, an analysis of the three rounds of the quinquennial employment survey by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) show.
EducationUGC seeks views to reform higher education, exams; here’s how you can helpedit
India’s higher education system is the third-largest in the world, next only to the United States and China. However, it is in need for radical reforms. Higher education in India faces problems ranging from income and gender disparities in enrolment to poor quality of faculty and teaching, and even a general lack of motivation and interest among people.
Higher EducationTo expand reach of education, turn to AI, says Nick Savilleedit
For a country like India, artificial intelligence-based technology is the only way to educate a huge mass of students facing an unfavourable teacher-student ratio, says Nick Saville, director of research and thought leadership at Cambridge Assessment English (CAE).
AIEducationWorking It Out: Did the education system fail us?edit
Is the education system flawed? Identify the job skills that are relevant for the next couple of decades, and if your school or college is not imparting those skills to you, you can learn them on your own.
EducationSkill DevelopmentQuality education, my priority: Karnataka Minister N Maheshedit
Providing quality education is my top priority. There are many other things that need to be changed and I will strive to improve things in the department for better.
EducationHigher-education reform: Junking the plan to scrap AICTE, UGC and bring in HEERA is a lost opportunityedit
If the Union government is indeed scrapping its plan to introduce a single higher education regulator, as has been reported by The Economic Times (ET), it would be an opportunity lost.
Higher EducationGovernment likely to drop single education regulator planedit
The Union government is preparing to drop its ambitious plan to set up a single higher education regulator to replace existing regulatory bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Higher EducationDifference between STEM and traditional education approach that will help you pick the right one for your childedit
There are various things that set STEM apart from the traditional education system. While the traditional approach has been teaching our children a little bit of everything, STEM, as its name suggests has extra focus on the field of science, mathematics, engineering and technology.
STEM EducationCelebrating higher education ties between India and U.S.edit
The U.S. Consulate General on Wednesday celebrated the exchange of students between India and the United States on the the fourth annual Student Visa Day where alumni were invited to share stories and experiences from their academic lives.
Higher EducationTen steps to transform the quality of education in Indiaedit
Most of the steps needed to transform the quality of education in India do not require policy change or a new educational policy. Yet, these steps are not getting taken because there is no visible crisis pushing us to act. Only a few points in my list below – like the creation of a cadre of Indian education civil services, replacing the policy of schools within a kilometer of every habitation with a free transport to the nearest school policy – are policy-level issues.
EducationThe digital skill gap that may trip the IT juggernaut in days to comeedit
Even though Indian IT firms are eyeing to be specialists in digital technologies catering to global corporates, there is going to be a huge shortage of skills in emerging technologies such as analytics, big data, cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in days to come. This is expected to create a huge bottleneck on their path of getting access to right talent.
Digital Skill GapIndia must take steps to attract global talent for cutting-edge technologyedit
Making Indian universities world class is impossible in the foreseeable future. So, can India create new islands of excellence as China is doing, with rules, salaries and funding pledges that can attract the best global talent? Can the new freedom for foreign universities to open in India become a starting point? Very difficult. But we must begin somewhere.
UpskillingRobot, automation, and AI could plug emerging industry skills gap: Epicoredit
With over half the industry’s workforce aged over 35, and a third aged over 40, businesses in manufacturing, lumber, distribution and retail are facing a dangerous skills gap on their factory floors
Skill GapSkill gaps make it difficult to attract right talent: Reportedit
With several industries facing skill gaps, most businesses are facing difficulty finding the right talent, with the right industry knowledge, according to a report.
Skill GapBringing A Change In The Education Systemedit
With over a decade in the Indian education domain, one of our biggest strengths is our innate and nuanced understanding of the Indian learner
EducationIndian govt may soon turn to private sector to boost higher education systemedit
Higher education in India might receive a significant monetary boost as the government is planning to rope in private companies and high-net individuals (HNIs) to finance and promote higher education across the country. The ministry of human resource development has prepared a draft of the plan and will present it before the Union cabinet for consideration.
Higher EducationDigital Education Reinventing Teaching – Learning Practicesedit
Digital Learning is a combination of technology, digital content and instructions. On one hand, it helps teachers to deliver the content effectively and on the other, it facilitates how students receive content
Digital LearningEngineering basicsedit
Students must be aware of the fact that India recently applied for a membership in the Washington Accord, an agreement by eight countries that claims to provide a mechanism for mutual recognition between the signatory bodies of engineering education accreditation processes with the support of three of its members, the UK, Australia and Canada.
EngineeringIndia’s IT engineers need to reskill to survive – and this is the tech they’re clamouring to learnedit
From large IT companies reskilling their workforces to young engineers learning new-age tools, there’s a rush to catch up with the latest trends. But there’s one technology that has far more takers than any other: the internet of things or IoT.
ReskillingThe jobs of the future have arrived, but is India skill-ready?edit
India is facing an interesting paradox – on one hand, the country boasts a pulsating economy, growing at a rate of 7.4% as per the IMF, on the other, it struggles with an impasse between jobs and job-ready talent, with a low technology penetration beyond the big cities, where majority of its population lives.
UpskillingWhy skill development won’t guarantee jobs to India’s unemployed youthedit
India doesn’t have any plan for them, unlike Germany, where vocational education is integrated into the formal education, thus there are no drop-outs.
Skill DevelopmentNurturing Tomorrow with Best Higher Education Practicesedit
Higher Education plays a vital role in overall development of a State in a planned manner. To implement it, the Government along with private players has taken various initiatives understanding the current requirements and future prospects
Higher EducationThe most important tech skills won’t be relevant today says Edureka reportedit
New-age technologies like AI, IoT, RPA, Blockchain are being adopted across industries and new job roles that didn’t exist a year ago are being introduced today. 40 and outdated is a real worry driving mid managers and senior professionals to up-skill. Entry-level professionals make up the second biggest category of learners after mid to senior professionals, reflective of the skill gap between industry and academia
SkillingTechies need to up-skill 15-20 times to achieve career growth: Studyedit
Some of the most sought-after job skills include knowledge of artificial intelligence, blockchain and robotics, and techies will need to up-skill 15-20 times to achieve career growth, says a study.
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Green certificates sales down 32 per cent on power exchanges in Juneedit
The renewable purchase obligation (RPO) is mandated by central/state regulatory commission and is applicable to power distribution companies, open access consumer and captive consumers. They are under obligation to buy RECs from renewable energy producers to meet this norm.
Green CertificatesRenewable EnergyIndia added 10.4 GW solar power capacity in 2017-18: reportedit
India added more than 10.4 GW (10,400MW) of solar power capacity during the financial year 2017-18, according to the latest Solar Map from consultancy firm Bridge to India.
Solar EnergyWill take steps to ensure energy security not comprised: MEA on oil import from Iranedit
India will take all necessary steps including engagements with relevant stakeholders to ensure its energy security, the Ministry of External Affairs today said reacting to US sanctions on import of oil from Iran.
EnergySecurityIndian solar power companies fear being eclipsed by foreign biggiesedit
Six leading solar developers have protested the decisions of Solar Energy Corporation of India and NTPC to set the maximum capacity that a single bidder can bid for at 1800 MW and 2000 MW respectively in their forthcoming auctions. In a representation to the ministry of new and renewable energy, they have claimed that setting the limit so high would make it impossible for many players to bid and would also give undue advantage to foreign bidders with deeper pockets over domestic ones.
Solar EnergyIndia has embarked upon an ambitious plan to install 227 GW of renewable energy by 2022edit
India has embarked upon an ambitious plan to install 227 GW of renewable energy by 2022. Solar energy forms more than 65% of this 227 GW dream.
Renewable EnergyIndia offers huge opportunity for US energy sectoredit
India offers an “amazing opportunity” for US energy sector as it is a huge market for the American energy products including clean coal technology, Energy Secretary Rick Perry has said.
EnergyFuture Solar Bids to be Coupled with 50 Percent Manufacturing Component: R.K. Singhedit
Developers of renewable projects will soon be responsible for at least 50 percent of the manufacturing component, news agency PTI reported.
Solar EnergyMaharashtra govt forms study committee for floating solar power plantedit
The Maharashtra government has set up a committee to study issues related to the development of a 1,000-MW floating solar power plant at Ujani dam in Solapur district, officials said today.
Solar EnergyAt 72% Last Year, Solar Energy Grew Fastest Ever In India, But Coal Still Continues To Chokeedit
India is one of the biggest adopters of solar power, with growth in solar power rising to four times to what it was just four years ago.
Solar EnergyRenewable energy certificates to continue face regulatory challenges: Ind-Raedit
The renewable energy certificates will continue to face regulatory challenges and obligated entities may prefer to buy clean energy directly, India Ratings and Research said today.
Renewable EnergyRenewables to account for 55% of total installed capacity by 2030: RK Singhedit
The share of renewable energy in India’s electricity mix is set to increase to around 55% by 2030, as the country continues to expand its installed capacity in the face of growing power demand, Power Minister RK Singh said.
Renewable EnergyRenewable energy use is growing, but at a slow paceedit
A new report released by global renewable energy (RE) policy network, REN21 has revealed that renewable energy is slowly but steadily replacing fossil fuels, and has still a long way to go.
Renewable EnergyGujarat unveils scheme to encourage farmers to use, produce solar poweredit
The first phase of the Rs 870 crore project begins on July 2 where the state government would provide financial assistance to 12,400 farmers out of the state’s total 15 lakh farmers to generate an estimated 175 MW of power.
Solar EnergyCentre plans 25% greenhouse gas emission cut by 2020: Ministeredit
Besides, green energy (electricity produced from non-fossil fuel sources such as wind, solar power and hydropower) will account for 40% of the total energy production in India,” Harsh Vardhan said at the inaugural session of East India Climate Change Conclave organized by the state environment and forests department in Patna.
Green EnergyAn insight into the world of renewable energyedit
The event took place in the august presence of CMD, Powergrid, senior officials of Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, CERC, CEA and Powergrid. Besides covering in-depth information about the renewable energy generation resources, it also gives an insight into the technologies related to renewable energy systems such as; solar, wind, hydro etc.
Renewable Energy200 MW hybrid power plant coming up at Ramagiriedit
Land acquisition for the 200 MW wind-cum-solar hybrid power project at Ramagiri town in the district is on the verge of completion, according to National Renewable Energy Development Corporation (NREDCAP) district manager Kodandarama Murthy. A committee constituted by Joint Collector Dilly Rao with NREDCAP and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) would look into the land compensation issues.
Solar PowerWorld to get half of its electricity from wind and solar by 2050: reportedit
Wind and solar are set to contribute 50 per cent of world’s electricity generation by 2050, according to the Bloomberg’s New Energy Outlook (NEO) 2018. “This dramatic shift is being driven by cheap solar PV, cheap wind, and falling battery costs.
ElectricityGujarat government launches Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Policy-2018edit
The state government of Gujarat on June 21, 2018 announced its wind-solar hybrid power policy – 2018 to promote setting up of wind as well as solar power projects at one location.
Renewable EnergySolar projects deadlines extended: Governmentedit
The government has allowed solar power developers more time for executing projects, a move which may bring down project costs and tariffs of power generated from this source.
Solar EnergyGovt’s renewable energy usage targets ambitious; scaling up has helpededit
From 17% in FY19, the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) target as a percentage of total electricity usage by the discoms has been ramped up to 21% by FY22
Renewable EnergyGujarat govt announces wind-solar hybrid power policyedit
In a bid to ensure optimal use of land and transmission infrastructure, the Gujarat government today announced a policy to promote setting up of wind as well as solar power projects at one location.
Solar EnergyGovt to bring out single solar bid of 1 lakh MW: Minedit
Union Minister RK Singh today said the government will bring single solar bid of 1 lakh MW, which would also include storage and solar equipment manufacturing components.
Solar EnergyA changing energy landscapeedit
India, home to 18 per cent of the world’s population, uses only 6 per cent of the world’s primary energy. This, however, is rapidly changing and the energy landscape in India is evolving like never before.
PowerRenewable EnergyOver 43 per cent of electricity needs met through renewable energy: Infosysedit
Infosys, India’s second largest software services firm, saw over 43 per cent of its electricity requirements being met through renewable energy sources during 2017-18, a report today said.
Renewable EnergyGovernment aims to build 30 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030edit
In order to beef up its clean energy portfolio, the government wants to build 30 GW offshore wind capacity by 2030, a move which may bring India in the list of leading markets in the segment.
Renewable EnergyMinistry of Power Sets Solar RPO for FY 2019-20 at 7.25 Percentedit
The Ministry for Power, Government of India, has set solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO) for financial year (FY) 2019-2020 at 7.25 percent. The non-solar RPO for FY 2019-2020 has been set at 10.25 percent.
Solar PowerMSU’s 1.20-MW solar power project nearing completionedit
Installation of 1.20-MW photovoltaic panels on the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University premises at the cost of ₹ 4.50 crore is nearing completion. The project will be launched in a fortnight.
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India’s energy landscapeedit
India is the third largest energy consumer in the world and accounted for ~5.5 per cent of the global primary energy consumption in 2016. India accounted for 11 per cent of the global coal consumption in 2016; for the second consecutive year, India remained the second largest coal consumer in the world.
Renewable EnergyAmid plans to ramp up target from 175 GW to 227 GW: Transmission wrangles threaten to hold up green energy pushedit
The country’s flagship renewable energy programme is headed for rough weather on account of procedural wrangles among government agencies, including transmission utility Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and planning body Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
Renewable EnergyRooftop solar power plan shows promiseedit
The grid connected rooftop project, which entails production of solar energy on rooftops of individual households and institutions, looks set for a promising start in the state.
Solar EnergyRenewable Power: New roadmap for mandatory purchaseedit
India has made rapid strides in renewable power sector in recent years but the potential bidders for such projects are concerned about the project costs going up if duties are imposed on solar panels from abroad.
Renewable EnergyClimate change to affect India’s renewable energy plan: Studyedit
Changes in wind pattern in the Northern Hemisphere and pollution are seen taking a toll of wind power and solar power plants, respectively
Renewable EnergyRenewable energy in India: lofty targets, shrinking expectationsedit
The government may exude confidence about exceeding its 2022 renewable energy capacity addition targets but stakeholders are lowering growth expectations.
Renewable EnergyEU agrees on 32 per cent renewables target for 2030edit
The final European Union law calls for a phasing out of the use of palm oil, a major import from southeast Asia, by 2030 and removes some barriers to small producers of renewable energy.
Renewable EnergyUnion cabinet approves renewable energy pact with Peruedit
The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved an agreement between India and South American nation Peru for promotion of renewable energy projects.
Renewable EnergySolar installations up by 34% in India: Reportedit
The first quarter of 2018 was the best performing quarter for solar installations in India with 3.3 GW of total installations, says Mercom India.
Solar Energy600 MW K’taka solar projects stuck over new wheeling, transmission chargesedit
A total of 600 MW solar power projects, set up with investment of Rs 2,500 crore under the open access scheme, in Karnataka.
Solar EnergyGreen ambitions — on renewable energy targetsedit
In a surprising statement this month, Union Power Minister R.K. Singh said India would overshoot its target of installing 175 gigawatts of capacity from renewable energy sources by 2022. India was on track, he said, to hit 225 GW of renewable capacity by then.
Renewable EnergyTata Power arm bags 150 mw-solar project in Maharashtraedit
Tata Power’s subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy has won a 150 mw-solar PV project on the long term basis in Maharashtra, the company said in a statement Monday.
Solar EnergyGovernment to soon hold stakeholders’ meet on stressed power projects: Piyush Goyaledit
Banking secretary Rajiv Kumar will shortly hold a meeting with banks, power companies, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the power ministry to discuss ways to address issues facing stressed power plants, as directed by the Allahabad High Court, railways and coal minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.
Power ProjectsGovt approves continuation of off grid solar PV applications schemeedit
Economic Times reported that government approved proposal to implement phase-III of off-grid and decentralised solar PV applications programme to have additional 118 MWp (Mega Watt peak) off grid solar PV capacity by 2020.
Solar EnergyUK Climate Investments buys interest in Indian solar power portfolioedit
Finnish energy company Fortum will retain a 46 percent interest in the solar farms and continue to operate and maintain them.
Solar EnergyBatteries hasten winds of change for electricity stocks -Barron’sedit
After a decade of steep cost declines, wind and solar installations, often paired with battery storage, are increasingly displacing older coal and gas-fired power plants, benefiting battery makers and some utilities, the Barron’s cover story said.
Renewable EnergyAchieving renewable energy targets to help India reduce water consumptionedit
Reducing power sector water consumption intensity can be achieved by adding more solar PV and wind power projects into the co
Renewable EnergyPower sector stable, says Moody’s; ICRA sees mix results for UDAYedit
Moody’s today projected a stable outlook for power sector while its Indian affiliate ICRA said that reforms for the distribution sector under UDAY scheme have seen mixed results. “Moody’s has a stable outlook on the power sector.
EnergyPowerChina’s new solar policy may delay India’s plan to make panelsedit
India may delay its first ever auction to build solar factories after a Chinese decision to withdraw some state support to power projects is seen leading to an equipment supply glut and price crash.
Solar EnergyIndia will add 225 GW renewable energy project capacity by 2022 – Mr R K Singhedit
MNRE Secretary Mr Anand Kumar, announcing the trajectory of bids over the next couple of years, said that while the current target is 175 GW, the Ministry’s ‘mission’ is to add 225 GW by March 2022.
Renewable EnergyIndia aims to partner with UN to promote use of solar energyedit
India aims to partner with the UN to use solar energy at the world body’s premises as part of the efforts to protect and preserve environment, the country’s Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddin has said.
Solar EnergyIndia raises renewable power target from 175 GW to 225 GW by 2022edit
Encouraged by the rapid increase in renewable energy capacity in the country, the government has revised upward its renewable energy target from 175 GW to 225 GW by the year 2022.
Renewable Energy2017 saw the largest rise in renewable energy capacity: Reportedit
With traditional sources of energy being depleted at an alarming rate countries around the world have already started moving towards renewable sources of energy. According to a report, renewable energy in 2017 accounted for about 70% of net addition to the global power generation capacity.
Renewable EnergyWhy India needs to act quickly on its solar power ambitionsedit
India should encourage its banks to finance existing projects and promote new ones so that by 2022 the country can meet its targets and be well on its way to becoming a solar power leader and pioneer.
Solar EnergyIndia in clean energy push: Narendra Modiedit
India is among the world’s fastest growing economies and is committed to raising the standards of its people, but in a way that is sustainable and green, Narendra Modi said on World Environment Day.
Clean EnergyDeveloping countries invest more in renewable energy than developed nationsedit
A report by Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) studied global trends of investments in renewable sources of energy
Renewable EnergyIndia Aims To Surpass Renewable Energy Targetedit
The Ministry of New and Renewable energy is now aiming to install 225 gigawatts of solar and wind power capacity compared with the target 175 GW, RK Singh, the minister in charge, said at a press conference in New Delhi today. The target has not been increased though, he said.
Renewable EnergySOLAR ENERGY TRANSFORMING AGRICULTURAL SCENARIO IN MPedit
Solar energy has seen successful application, not only in huge MW solar projects in Rewa, Mandsaur and Neemuch and on rooftops of myriad offices and residences, but also in the fields of farmers.
Solar EnergyJob searches in renewable energy sector jump 76 per cent in 3 yearsedit
There has been an increase in job searches for solar design engineers by 404 per cent, solar project engineers by 332 per cent and solar electrical engineers by 169 per cent between three years through October 2017.
Job OpportunityRenewable EnergyIndia’s wind energy capacity addition to improve by 3-3.5 Gw in 2018-19edit
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) along with the distribution utilities in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have awarded wind-power capacity of 7.6 Gw over the past 15 months and another 10 Gw each are proposed to be awarded in FY 2019 and FY 2020.
Renewable EnergyWorld saw largest rise in renewable energy capacity in 2017: Reportedit
Renewable power accounted for 70 per cent of net additions to global power generating capacity in 2017, the largest such increase in modern history, a report said on Monday.
Renewable EnergyRecord amount of renewable energy installed globally in 2017 -researchedit
A record amount of renewable power capacity was installed worldwide last year as the cost of wind and solar became even more competitive with fossil fuels, research by renewables policy organisation REN21 showed.
Renewable EnergySolar rooftop growth slow; 40GW by 2022 hard to achieve: Expertsedit
Floating solar projects could be also be a good alternative for the government to meet its 100 GW target due to limitations of land use, according to Sunil Rathi, director, Waaree Energies.
Solar EnergyAnyone can set up a solar park nowedit
There will be no obligation to sell a share of the power produced to the host state and the developer is free to sell power to any state or through the merchant route on trading platforms. The move comes at a time when IL&FS Energy has joined hands with SB Energy, a subsidiary of SoftBank, to develop 20 solar parks in India.
Solar EnergyChaining the energy: Blockchain may bring changes in the energy industryedit
In India, power sale of decentralised solar PV, insurance contracts for business-creation microfinance, data sharing of implementation schemes, or single-window approval for infrastructure projects are few areas where blockchain can be used
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