Devotees worship Sai Baba in ShirdiSeptember 28th, 2009 SHIRDI - Hundreds of devotees paid homage at a temple dedicated to Sai Baba, on the occasion of his Mahasamadhi Day in Shirdi in Maharashtra. They also took out a 'palki' procession on the occasion.
L&T wins order for Nuclear Power ProjectsSeptember 10th, 2009 Mumbai, Sept 10 (IBNS) Larsen & Toubro, India’s largest manufacturer
of equipment for the nuclear power sector, has won a repeat order fo
rdesign, manufacture and supply of four steam generators for 700
MWePressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) for Rajasthan Atomic Power
Plant(RAPP) – 7&8 from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
(NPCIL). These will be the largest steam generators built in India so far, a
company release said Thursday.
First Solar names Robert Gillette CEO, board member, effective October 1September 3rd, 2009 First Solar names Robert Gillette CEOTEMPE, Ariz. — First Solar Inc., nation's largest solar panel maker, on Thursday named Robert Gillette CEO, succeeding Mike Ahearn.
Moser Baer to develop solar power project in MaharashtraSeptember 3rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Moser Baer India, with business interest in optical storage media, is developing a 1 MW solar power project in Chandrapur in Maharashtra. When completed, it will be one of the largest solar projects in the world using the latest thin film technology, the firm said.
Denver International Airport plans solar power for its fuel storage, distribution systemAugust 19th, 2009 Denver airport plans solar power for its fuel farmDENVER — Denver International Airport wants to build a $7 million solar electric-generating system to power its fuel storage and distribution system. Airport officials said Wednesday they will ask the City Council for approval to sign a contract with two companies to develop the 1.6-megawatt project on about 9 acres north of the airfield.
Trina Solar makes $142.5M from selling more than 517 million ordinary sharesAugust 17th, 2009 Trina Solar makes $142.5M from selling sharesNEW YORK — Chinese solar manufacturer Trina Solar Ltd. said Monday it made $142.5 million from a sale of 5.18 million American depository shares.
Farooq Abdullah inaugurates world's largest solar steam system in ShirdiJuly 30th, 2009 SHIRDI - Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated the world's largest solar steam system installed at Sri Sai Baba Sansthan, Shirdi. The solar system has been designed for cooking food for devotees visiting the Sansthan.
Shirdi gets world's largest solar steam systemJuly 30th, 2009 NASIK - New and Renewable Energy Miniser Farooq Abdullah Thursday inaugurated a large solar steam system at the pilgrim town of Shirdi, some 90 km from here, which officials say is the world's largest that can generate 3,500 kg of steam every day - enough to cook food for 20,000 people. The solar system has been designed for cooking food for devotees visiting the shrine devoted to Sai Baba - a 19th century Sufi saint who was revered by Hindus and Muslims alike.
'Guru Purnima' celebrated all over IndiaJuly 7th, 2009 ALLAHABAD/SHIRDI/ CHANDIGARH - Hundreds of devotees converged on the banks of River Ganges in Allahabad to take a dip at Sangam and offer prayers on the occasion of 'Guru Purnima'. "After bathing in the river, we will offer prayers to our guru.
Nation's largest solar plant to be built in NM, producing enough electricity for 74,000 homesJune 12th, 2009 Nation's largest solar plant to be built in NMALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Utility officials announced plans Thursday to build a giant solar energy plant in the New Mexico desert in what is believed to be the largest such project in the nation.
Former President Kalam stresses need for self-reliance in energyMay 28th, 2009 AHMEDABAD - Former President APJ Abdul Kalam called for possible solutions to provide energy independence since there has been continuous depletion of fossil-material derived oil, gas and coal reserves. He was addressing the convocation of the Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University here on Wednesday.
Century old steam engine pulls train in MaharashtraMay 25th, 2009 NERALO - The adorable toot of the steam engine brings back the nostalgic memory of the times when steam engines were used for commuting purpose. In order to revive the forgotten memories, Indian railways decided to give a re-run to the century old steam engine along the Neral-Matheran track in Maharashtra.This is a steam locomotive engine.
California utility signs solar power deal with BrightSource Energy to light 530,000 homesMay 14th, 2009 PG&E signs solar deal to light 530,000 homesSAN FRANCISCO — California utility Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has signed new solar contracts that are expected to produce enough electricity to power about 530,000 homes during peak hours.
L&T bags Rs.345-crore order from Nuclear Power CorpMarch 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Engineering and construction major Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has bagged a Rs.345 crore ($67.5 million) order from the Nuclear Power Corp of India (NPCI) for supply of four steam generators, it was announced Monday. The steam generators are critical and long lead equipment which will be supplied to the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project-3 and 4, L&T said in a statement.
'Slumdog Millionaire' kids visit ShirdiMarch 23rd, 2009 SHIRDI - Child actors of the Oscar-wining movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' paid a visit to the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in Maharashtra. Rubina Ali, who essayed the role of a young Latika in the film, said she cherished her visit to the shrine.