Congratulations, ONGC! Well done!

My good friends at Urban Green Energy Inc, a cutting-edge Renewable Energy systems developer, have done a study along with ONGC India on the use of renewable energy on oil and gas platforms. This is a pioneering study, and one that would have very positive consequences worldwide if it becomes a trend. It is a matter of pride that an Indian company is a global pioneer in this field. And, that's why, I'll say this again, Congratulations ONGC, and thank you, UGE. Well done, folks! Anyone interested in the details of the study can access it at this link. Do check it out and be pleasantly surprised at the kind of creative solutions that my friends are capable of coming up with!

GE Designs a Wind Turbine for Indian Wind Conditions

Solar Thermal Magazine, an excellent resource for anyone interested in Renewable and Clean Energy, has this piece about a new GE wind turbine design specifically for Indian "low wind" conditions. What is also encouraging is the fact that the turbine was designed and engineered at GE's Bangalore development center, and that it will be manufactured in India. This means possibilities for it to be marketed throughout the region, as other South Asian countries enjoy not only similar wind conditions, but they also have a regional trade arrangement that allows the countries to deal in their national currencies and bypass the dollar. This Asian Clearing Union trade should make it much cheaper to export these turbines and help address the severe electric power shortages across the region.