Prime Minister Manmohan Singh throws open the Anantnag section of Qazigund-Baramulla railway line, with the opening of the 18-km line, the valley will be linked to its capital Srinagar. UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Railway Minister Mamta Banerjee, Union Minister of renewable energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah including many other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Singh, who is undertaking a two-day visit to the state, the first during

Oct. 27: Against a backdrop of solar energy panels in Florida, President Barack Obama awarded $3.4 billion in economic stimulus funds to projects aimed at modernizing the country’s power grid. Read more:  Video: Video: Obama backs smart energy

SOLON Corporation Introduces Breakthrough Modular Solar System for Utilities TUCSON, Ariz.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–SOLON Corporation, the largest crystalline silicon solar manufacturer in the U.S. and a fully owned subsidiary of SOLON SE, today unveiled the SOLON Velocity MW TM Solar System to provide electric utilities a faster, more cost effective way to integrate reliable solar power into clean energy programs. The SOLON Velocity MW Solar System is a fi

Dynamic Energy Resources Enters Development Agreement with BP Solar NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Dynamic Energy Resources LLC, a renewable energy developer whose principals have more than 30 years of experience in real-estate and commercial development, announced today that it has secured an agreement with BP Solar International, Inc., a global leader in providing solar solutions with the highest lifetime value to customers. Under the agreement, BP Sola

Having a private backyard swimming pool is a luxury that many people would love to have, yet the care and maintenance involved often causes potential pool owners to think twice about the prospect. However, looking after an in-ground or above ground swimming pool really doesn’t need to be overly complicated or difficult. To simplify the care and upkeep of your pool, all you need is a basic understanding of pool maintenance and the right above ground or in-ground pool supplies. Two of the most

Keeping your swimming pool warm will make it a more comfortable and inviting environment where swimmers can truly take advantage of the opportunities for fun and relaxation that it offers. Of course, you don’t want to waste unnecessary money and energy increasing and maintaining the temperature of your pool’s water, and fortunately you don’t have to. Heat pump swimming pool heaters are the most energy efficient way to keep water warm and will allow you and your friends and family to make the m

CINCINNATI — Appalachian leaders are seeking ways to use alternative energy initiatives to spark the 13-state region’s long- sluggish economy . The annual Appalachian Regional Commission conference, held in Athens, Ohio this week, will focus on how to give the struggling region a big role in the push for more use of renewable sources such as solar and wind, bringing so-called “green jobs” with it. The commission expects nearly 400 people to take part, including investors, community activist

Everyone can use some new tips on how to prevent from maxing your household budget. This involves a variety of different factors. One of the more obvious tips is to turn out the lights when you are not in a room. That alone can save you at least a few dollars a month. Less-obvious ways to reduce cost of energy include the following: Convert to renewable energy. Three time-tested natural sources of energy are sunlight, wind, and water. They are usually combined with solar panels, windmills, or

I thought I would take a minute and congratulate the state of Florida on their new addition to their power grid. The Desoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center is scheduled to open this week and will supply up to 25 megawatts of power. This will make it the largest photovoltaic center in the U.S. The plant will make enough power to supply about 3,000 homes. It will be the equivalent of taking about 25,000 cars off the road. I certainly hope that Florida will continue to follow the path of sol

Washington, October 24 (ANI): Researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have found a simple and yet powerfully robust way to induce nanoparticles to assemble themselves into complex arrays. Small as they are, nanoparticles are essentially all surface; so any process that modifies the surface of a nanoparticle can profoundly change the properties of that particle. Precisely arranging these nanoparticles is critical to tailoring the m