Cement, Energy & Environment Jan-Mar 2002

provides information news, facts and figures, case studies, articles, reports and publications related to renewable energy in India . Links to other related sites are also given. Courtesy: TIDE (Teri Information Digest on Energy), Sept. 2001, P- 209. E-mail: pkbhatt@teri.res.in Web: www.teriin.org SOUTH ASIA REGIONAL ENERGY WEBSITE wwwenergysouthasia. com The purpose of this web site is to inform members as well as the public about a federally supported program designed to enhance the involvement and effectiveness of South Asia's national and bi -national organizations in policy formulation, leading to energy cooperation and integration throughout South Asia. This web site announces important business activities for their members, and serves as a source of current information about energy development throughout South Asia. Courtesy : REPSO Vision, Winrock International India, P 16 E-mail: winrock@vsnl.com Web: www.renewingindia.org CHETTINAD CEMENTS KARIKKALI UNIT ON STREAM The Hindu, 24 Oct 01 Chett:inad Cement has commenced its new 1.1 million tonne unit in Karikkali, Dindigul district. The plant Was formally inaugurated by its Chairman, Dr. M.A.M. Ramaswamy on October 22. This unit, set up at a cost of Rs. 325 crore, has adopted latest cement technology with profibus communication. It is equipped with two imported Gamma– Metrics bulk analysers to control the quality of crushed limestone, according to a release. Courtesy: CMA Executive Round-up, Oct. 25, 2001, P 3, URL: cmaindia.org GREEN SIGNAL FOR EATHANOL IN FUEL The Indian Express, 11 December 2001. PetroleumMinister Mr RamNaik announced that the government would permit mixing of petr~l with ethanol, a b y- product of sugarcane. Driving would become much cheaper all over the country, though the exact extent will really depend on· how the government chooses to tax ethanol. The government plans to allow blending of up to 5% of ethanol with petrol over two phases, spread over two years. No Changes will be required in any car engines. This decision comes six months after the government first set up three pilot projects, two inMaharashtra, the second largest cane producer, and one in Uttar Pradesh. Alf have shown satisfactory results, 300 petrol pumps have been selling this petrol, Mr Ram Naik said. The three existing pilot projects will now begin tests blending upto 10% of ethanol, after sorting out issues, including modifications of specifications of the Bureau of Indian Standards. Courtesy: TERI Newswire -1 -15 Dec 2001, P13. Email: outreach@teri. res. web: ·www. teri in. org MAGNETIC FORCE PO\VERED FLASH LIGHT Refocus ]an/Feb 2001. A US company has developed a renewable energy flashlight that is powered by simple motion. The flashlight when gently shaken makes a magnet pass through a wire coil and generate electrical energy. 47